Teacher Kim / Bu Yong-ju (played by Han Suk-kyu) is a protagonist in Dr. Romantic.
The protagonist and chief surgeon at Doldam Hospital. A brilliant but unconventional doctor who left a prestigious city hospital to run a rural facility. He mentors new residents while managing operational struggles and his own injured wrist. Seo U-jin (played by Ahn Hyo-seop) is a protagonist in Dr. Romantic.
A talented but financially desperate surgeon recruited to address Doldam's manpower shortage. Initially motivated by money, he gradually learns the true essence of surgery under Kim Sa Bu's mentorship. Cha Eun-jae (played by Lee Sung-kyung) appears in Dr. Romantic.
A skilled but anxious surgeon who panics during operations. She is taken under Kim Sa Bu's wing to overcome her performance fears and discover her genuine passion for medicine. Cha Jin-man (played by Lee Kyung-young) appears in Dr. Romantic.
Lee Seon-ung (played by Lee Hong-nae) appears in Dr. Romantic.
Jang Dong-hwa (played by Lee Sin-young) appears in Dr. Romantic.
Park Min-guk (played by Kim Ju-hun) appears in Dr. Romantic.
The dedicated head nurse and right-hand assistant to Kim Sa Bu. He manages daily hospital operations, coordinates surgical schedules, and provides essential logistical support to the medical team. Bae Mun-jeong (played by Shin Dong-wook) appears in Dr. Romantic.
The head nurse and administrative coordinator at Doldam Hospital. She handles patient care logistics, staff management, and often acts as the operational backbone of the medical team.
Dr. Romantic (2016) — Character Map & Story Timeline
Dr. Romantic (2016) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.
AI Narrative Summary
Comprehensive narrative architecture spanning three seasons of medical drama, institutional conflict, and character evolution.
Character Network — 9 Characters
Teacher Kim / Bu Yong-ju (Han Suk-kyu) — protagonist The protagonist and chief surgeon at Doldam Hospital. A brilliant but unconventional doctor who left a prestigious city...
Seo U-jin (Ahn Hyo-seop) — protagonist A talented but financially desperate surgeon recruited to address Doldam's manpower shortage. Initially motivated by mon...
Cha Eun-jae (Lee Sung-kyung) A skilled but anxious surgeon who panics during operations. She is taken under Kim Sa Bu's wing to overcome her performa...
Cha Jin-man (Lee Kyung-young)
Lee Seon-ung (Lee Hong-nae)
Jang Dong-hwa (Lee Sin-young)
Park Min-guk (Kim Ju-hun) The dedicated head nurse and right-hand assistant to Kim Sa Bu. He manages daily hospital operations, coordinates surgic...
Bae Mun-jeong (Shin Dong-wook) The head nurse and administrative coordinator at Doldam Hospital. She handles patient care logistics, staff management,...
Yoon A-reum (So Joo-yeon) A young and idealistic doctor training at Doldam Hospital. She aspires to become a surgeon and learns the values of dedi...
