Doctor Cha” is a 2023 drama series produced by JTBC. The story revolves around a doctor named Cha, who decides to leave her medical career behind and become a full-time housewife, dedicating herself to her family. However, after two decades, she unexpectedly finds herself returning to medical school as a resident student. The series follows her journey as she navigates the challenges of balancing her personal life, reacquainting herself with the medical field, and pursuing her passion for medicine once again.
Genre: Medical, Slice of life
No of episodes: 16
Writer: Jung Yeo-Rang
Director: Kim Dae-Jin
Network: JTBC
Streaming platform: Netflix
Date: April 15, 2023
Cast:
- Uhm Jung-hwa as Cha Jung Sook
- Kim Byung-chul as Seo In Ho
- Myung Se-bin as Choi Seung Hee
- Min Woo-hyuk as Roy Kim
Cha Jeong-Suk (Uhm Jung-Hwa) is married to Seo In-Ho (Kim Byung-Chul), a renowned chief surgeon at a prestigious university hospital. In-Ho is known for his strict, meticulous, and detail-oriented personality, which has earned him a reputation as a highly skilled and dedicated professional.
Throughout their marriage, Jeong-Suk has been a devoted full-time housewife, putting her own aspirations on hold after making the difficult decision to give up her medical career during her residency years. However, after two decades of supporting her husband’s career and raising their family, she feels a strong desire to reignite her passion for medicine.
Motivated by her unwavering determination and longing to pursue her dreams, Jeong-Suk makes the courageous decision to restart her medical residency. Despite the challenges that lie ahead, including the demanding nature of the profession and the necessity to catch up on the latest advancements, she is willing to put in the hard work and dedication required to succeed.
As she embarks on this new chapter of her life, Jeong-Suk faces a myriad of obstacles. From the skepticism of her peers to the difficulty of balancing her responsibilities as a wife, mother, and medical resident, she must navigate a complex web of challenges while maintaining her unwavering resolve.
With the support of her husband In-Ho, who recognizes and respects her passion for medicine, Jeong-Suk finds strength and encouragement in their relationship. In-Ho, despite his strict and meticulous personality, understands the importance of pursuing one’s dreams and stands by her side as she strives to fulfill her potential.
Together, Jeong-Suk and In-Ho face the ups and downs of their respective journeys, finding solace and inspiration in each other. Jeong-Suk’s decision to restart her medical residency not only represents her personal growth but also serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of pursuing one’s true calling, no matter the obstacles that may stand in the way.
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