‘Doctor Slump’: Everything to Know About Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye’s K-Drama

When it comes to Korean actors, a few instantly get fans happy when rumored to work together. Actors Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye are reported to star in the romance medical K-drama, Doctor Slump. The two actors are well known for starring in some of K-drama fans’ most beloved storylines, like Strong Girl Bong-soon. But the news of both actors starring in a new K-drama marks a long-awaited reunion.

‘Doctor Slump’ stars Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye as doctors who quit their professions

Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye co-star in the K-drama Doctor Slump.

Park Hyung-sik stars as Yeo Jung-woo with Park Shin-hye in the role of Nam Ha-neul. Doctor Slump’s storyline revolves around the two characters who were rivals in their youth. Now into adulthood, they reunite when they become rooftop neighbors.

But both Ha-neul and Jung-woo have quit their jobs as doctors and find themselves in a slump. They soon learn to lean on each other as they go through the challenges of life and their careers as they possibly embark on a romance.

K-drama fans were eager to see Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye in Doctor Slump. The K-drama marked the return of Park Shin-hye since getting married to actor Choi Tae-joon and after welcoming their first child. Doctor Slump is her second medical K-drama role since starring in The Doctors in 2016.

Where to watch ‘Doctor Slump,’ plus the ‘Doctor Slump’ release schedule

Doctor Slump premiered on Jan. 27, 2024. It airs on the Korean broadcast television network JTBC.

For those looking to stream Doctor Slump, there are two options based on location. The K-drama is available in South Korea via TVING. Meanwhile, select international markets can find the series on Netflix.

Doctor Slump episodes release every Saturday and Sunday in Korea. They are typically available at the same time on Netflix. The drama’s release schedule indicates the finale will go live on March 16. Here’s the complete episode guide for Doctor Slump:

1. Jan. 27
2. Jan. 28
3. Feb. 3
4. Feb. 4
5. Feb. 10
6. Feb. 11
7. Feb. 17
8. Feb. 18
9. Feb. 24
10. Feb. 25
11. March 2
12. March 3
13. March 9
14. March 10
15. March 15
16. March 16

The 2 Korean actors are considered veterans of the K-drama world

There were high hopes for Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye in Doctor Slump, and the show has delivered thus far. Both actors have had formidable careers starring in cult classic K-dramas. Park Hyung-sik is well known for his boyish charm as the male lead in Strong Girl Bong-soon. He also gained fame for the K-drama remake of the American series Suits.

Over the past two years, he has gained immense fame for the zombie thriller Happiness and the limited Disney+ drama Soundtrack #1. Alongside The Heirs and The Doctors, Park Shin-hye is well known for her leading role in the time travel drama Sisyphus: The Myth. In 2018, she starred in the fantasy romance, Memories of the Alhambra alongside Hyun Bin. One of the actor’s best romance roles is in 2014’s Pinocchio.