
Doctor John(2019)
Cha Yo-Han—an arrogant but genius doctor of anesthesiology—and Kang Shi-Young—a smart, warm resident of anesthesiology—work together to help people with mysterious cases of acute or chronic pain.


Heo Im is an oriental doctor, acknowledged as the best in acupuncture and moxibustion in Joseon. His success is blocked due to his low status.

Kim Nam-gil
Dr. Heo Im

Kim A-joong
Choi Yeon-Kyung

Yoo Min-kyu
Yoo Jae-Ha / Yoo Jin-O

Mun Ka-young
Dong Makgae

Uhm Hyo-seop
Heo Jun

Ahn Suk-hwan
Shin Myung-Hoon

Lee Dae-yeon
Professor Hwang

Oh Dae-hwan
Doo-Chil

Tae Hang-ho
Min Byung-Ki

Sung Joo
Kim Min-Jae
Live Up to Your Name is a drama series that first aired in 2017 exploring themes of medicine, trauma, time travel, romance, hospital, tragic past. Created by Kim Seon-soo, it stars Kim Nam-gil, Kim A-joong, Yoo Min-kyu. Heo Im is an oriental doctor, acknowledged as the best in acupuncture and moxibustion in Joseon. His success is blocked due to his low status.
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