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Drama: The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Revised romanization: Joongjeunguesangcenter
Hangul: 중증외상센터
Director: Lee Do-Yoon
Writer: Hansanyiga (web novel), Choi Tae-Kang
Network: Netflix
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Release Date: January 24, 2025
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Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Baek Kang-Hyuk (Ju Ji-Hoon) is a genius trauma surgeon who has performed surgeries in conflict zones around the world. He is confident in his abilities and has a bulldozer like personality when he thinks he is doing the right thing. He begins to work at a university hospital and leads the severe trauma team there. The severe trauma team is a double edged sword for the university hospital. This is because as the severe trauma team saves more patients, the hospital goes further in in the red financially. Besides Baek Kang-Hyuk, the severe trauma team consists of Yang Jae-Won (Choo Yeong-Woo), Nurse Cheon Jang-Mi (Ha-Young) and anesthesiologist resident Park Gyeong-Won (Jeong Jae-Kwang). Yang Jae-Won belonged to the proctological surgery department that is led by Professor Han Yu-Rim (Yoon Kyung-Ho), but Yang Jae-Won was scouted by Baek Kang-Hyuk and joined his team. Yang Jae-Won becomes Baek Kang-Hyuk’s first pupil. Baek Kang-Hyuk turns the severe trauma team from a nominal existence to a team that actually goes out into the field and saves lives.

Notes

Based on web novel "Joongjeunguesangcenter: Golden Hour” by Hansanyiga (published from March 21, 2019 to February 19, 2022 via Naver).

Cast



Ju Ji-Hoon	Choo Yeong-Woo	Ha-Young	Yoon Kyung-Ho	Jeong Jae-Kwang
Baek Kang-Hyuk	Yang Jae-Won	Cheon Jang-Mi	Han Yu-Rim	Park Gyeong-Won



Kim Eui-Sung	Kim Won-Hae	Kim Sun-Young
Choi Jo-Eun	Hong Jae-Hoon	Kim Myeong-Hui

Additional Cast Members:

Park Ye-Ni - Agnes Song
Hong Woo-Jin - An Jung-Heon
Kim Choong-Gil - Hwang Sun-Woo
Bang You-In - Nurse Bang
Lee Geun-Hoo - helicopter pilot
Kwak Min-Ho - gangster patient (ep.1)
Park Yong - Oh Sung-Heum (ep.1)

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Hamidah Ashari Jan 15 2026 11:24 pm ??????????. 8 eps not enough?. Love it❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Buchay Sep 25 2025 12:28 pm We Need Season 2!!!!

King Pup 1722 Aug 22 2025 8:55 am The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is a tight, breathless ER thriller that lives and dies on urgency. From the first chopper landing to the last suture, the camera never wavers from the “golden hour,” when one small decision can save a life or cost it. Ju Ji-hoon commands every frame as Baek Kang-hyuk, a prickly genius who barks orders, breaks rules, and still makes everyone want to follow him. He perfectly balances the cold focus of a battlefield surgeon with the quiet regret that follows once the adrenaline fades.

Supporting him is Choo Young-woo’s Yang Jae-won, the earnest trauma resident who refuses to give up even when the odds are stacked impossibly high. He brings a human heart to every crisis. On the front lines, nurse Cheon Jang-mi (Ha Young) storms through corridors with a hot temper and a deeper loyalty, while anesthesiologist Park Gyeong-won (Jung Jae-gwang) keeps every operating theatre steady under unimaginable pressure.

The show excels at team dynamics. Cases pile up, supplies run thin, and every character faces moral and physical challenges. Office politics and budget battles add real-world friction, though a few boardroom confrontations feel like speed bumps between the stronger medical set pieces.

Paced at a relentless clip, procedures unfold in clear, well-edited sequences that pulse like a racing heart, never flashy, always grounded. At just eight episodes, this series is one of those that deserve a second season or a longer 12 episodes.

Sharp, tense, and deeply human, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call respects both the work and the workers. Ju Ji-hoon is the initial draw; the entire ensemble is what makes it unforgettable.

Rating: 9/10

Magda USA Aug 16 2025 6:42 pm Excellent Series! Full of action, one way or another! So many funny scenes! Lead actor is excellent! As is supporting actor and actress! It’s an excellent plot! However I did not appreciate all the curse words! Unnecessary! Love that there will be a season 2 and possibley 3, just hope it’s not full of curse words. Cause that’s where it will loose me. This series kept me wanting to see more to the end. Oh yeah! Lead a character so handsome and the supporting actor so cute!

Jasjit Aug 13 2025 10:02 am Ju Jo Him - Superb actor. Liked the unrealistic series. Fun to watch. All did good work.

Nina Jul 27 2025 11:27 pm Very entertaining, and I truly enjoyed watching it. Although the story was unrealistic, the problems it portrayed do happen in real life. I'm looking forward to the next season.

Laura Jul 21 2025 12:08 pm Great acting not boring funny to watch but far less realistic as a health care professional . Male lead's character is so arrogant to his collegues well he wont survive even he is the most capable one because this is a team work not just showing your colors & you cant force your collegues also to do unsafe things . Yes he is risking everything to save lives going beyond his job well realistically you cant do like that. His professionalism is not that good . I like Ju ji Hoon even his acting but personally this is pure fiction ,actually there are real great doctors everywhere who save lives but good with collegues

Kristi Jul 18 2025 11:55 am The winner of Best Actor (Ju Ji Hoon) and Best New Actor (Choo Young Woo) at Blue Dragon Series Awards - Congratulations to Dr.Baek and his fellow Dr.Yan Jae Won aka Anus ><

Nik Jul 13 2025 3:52 am I want more seasons! This was so funny and great acting, a drama you want to watch all at once. Some scenes where clearly created digitally (CGI), but I only want to mention this because I noticed, that will not influence how good that drama is.

The background with the hospital director was nicely revealed, too.

Amor Jul 05 2025 8:20 am How different is this from Dr Romantic? Been rewatching all episodes of Dr Romantic but have not watched this series.

Prata May 03 2025 1:02 am You're so handsome Dr. Baek! Your acting is very good Oppa, I love you so much !!

Ritchmond Apr 12 2025 11:01 am It's so cool when Dr. Baek was called and known as "Malak" ... i want to see more about his past especially during his time on Black Wings

Tk Apr 02 2025 2:18 am Season 2 needed mmmmm this is suspense at

It's best

LotusLight Mar 16 2025 8:29 pm Really love this kdrama that it angers me so much why the series is so short! Usually dramas are much longer than this. Definitely need Season 2 of this. Please make sure to upload Season 2

Faye Mar 11 2025 3:06 am I demand season 2…and more

Wiko_Smile Mar 04 2025 6:02 pm i can't believe i am seeing one of my favourite Manhuwa turns into Drama !!!

Joy Mar 01 2025 6:19 pm I need a 2nd and even 3rd season. I binged watched this in a day ??? I enjoyed every bit of it

thresia Feb 26 2025 12:53 am just finished watching and seriously only 8 episodes??!!! i hope there will be other seasons for this drama and fast!! no need to wait until next year!!! always love Ju Ji-Hoon drama since he always tries different characters and dramas.

mye Feb 25 2025 9:14 pm This has got to be one of the best show I have ever watched in a very long time. Leaves you with that empty feeling at the end cause you want more. (Honestly, how could they just give us 8 episodes??). Hoping we get another season asap cause this was just toooo goood !!!!

ktee Feb 23 2025 2:27 am Wow this drama is 10/10 for me and surely will put this on my top 10 list! I like how they focus on teamwork and skills of every individuals without any romance or love story whatsoever. I've finished watching this in 8 hours striaght without pausing. No dull moments so this is a highly recommended kdrama.

Maritess Mirasol Feb 21 2025 2:04 am I love the drama series specially Dr.Baek. He is excellent In his performance and so the casts. I am very happy and thrilled every time I watch Trauma Center!

Pochikasa Feb 20 2025 3:26 am This is definitely one of the best Kdramas of 2025!!! Every episode was exciting and Ju Ji Hoon portrayed his role very well! Please make season 2 and 3 come sooner!!

Dianne Feb 16 2025 9:32 pm Outstanding, like most K-dramas. Thank you, Netflix, for continuing to release high-quality Korean content! Keep 'em coming!!!

VB Feb 15 2025 8:15 am Just finished binge-watching this short drama. Ju Ji Hoon as Dr Baek was amazing and so convincing of a genius and arrogant doctor. His team were loyal, efficient, funny, and respectful of Dr Baek.

Please have season 2. Well done!!!

van_tovich Feb 14 2025 11:07 pm I love this series... fresh

Juliette Feb 11 2025 3:53 pm OMG, I’m enjoy the serie. Wow I love JJ-H

Kerime Feb 11 2025 4:35 am Season 2 Please!It was a long-awaited series, and it felt incredibly refreshing. The continuation must happen!

baek kang hyuk's medical coat Feb 09 2025 2:02 pm i loveeee this series so much. it felt so short as it only has 8 episodes. We Want A Season 2!!!!! the details, the plot, the comedy, the chemistry, the tension, all of it are so spot on!! one of the best medical kdrama i've ever watched

scalpel Feb 09 2025 1:22 am badly need a season 2 asap ^^ all I can say is wow, this drama made me cry I want to be a doctor someday, I will.

Andrea Feb 08 2025 6:53 am We need a Season 2 for this please!!!! !!

Kim Feb 07 2025 9:24 pm Even in episode 3 when the prof riding motorbike pass by the accident scene , he shed a tear , so detail !! No doubt wth this legend , love this drama !!

luna Feb 07 2025 2:04 am this drama was amazing you should watch this one i need season 2

ZY Feb 06 2025 10:05 am Medical dramas are the reason I always binge-watch. A great drama with such intense hospital dynamics shouldn’t be limited to just eight episodes. Calling for Season 2 please ?

Hyperborea Feb 04 2025 4:44 pm Wow, this is so funny, yet serious and intense, I haven't seen anything like it in a long time. I recommend this series with all my heart. I started watching it today and I can't stop. Already the fourth episode.

Ema Feb 03 2025 1:10 pm Highly recommended medical drama, started watching it because of the hype and it was definitely worth it. Their acting is superb. 8 episodes is not enough istg.. can’t wait for season 2.

Elise Feb 03 2025 10:54 am Indeed this drama is highly recommended episode 8 is not enough and hoping for season 2 please..

Jihoon Feb 03 2025 10:07 am This drama is highly recommended, I like the acting of all the actors. Can't wait for session 2.

Mazi Feb 03 2025 7:47 am I should’ve checked how many episodes before watching. Now I’m sad that there’s no more episodes because it was too good! Hoping for a season 2 to come ??

lala Feb 02 2025 8:56 pm we want 100 seasons of this amazing show … superb

Jillibean Feb 02 2025 11:57 am A friend told me to check it out and I ended up watching all eight episodes in one evening / night. If all doctors were as principled as the main one depicted here they would never be sued. Refreshing medical drama. I am sure there will be a season two but it will probably take two years to put together.

Weng Jan 31 2025 7:37 pm I watched this series from 1 to 8 without a blink and i really love it! Season 2 please..???

Renwa Jan 31 2025 3:52 pm The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is high octane super charged drama from the first to last moment of this 8 episode drama. What a ride! Great entertainment. Serious with a generous dose of Korean humor in all the right places. Flawless casting of the best of the best K Drama has to offer. The screenplay is one of the rare step above the many wonderful k dramas. Direction and editing also on a level above. But The subject of trauma medicine as it exists in the highly competitive world of medicine has been meticulously researched resulting every ilk of medical ethics or lack thereof. It’s truly exciting wonderful entertainment that will keep on the edge of your seat.Charisma floods every nook and cranny of the drama. It’s award worthy on so many levels. I’d like to mention the entire cast but must limit myself. Ji Ji-Hoon gives a spectacular performance as does Choo Yeong-Woo and Ha - Young. One last shout out for our dear bestie & wonderful actress, Kim Sun- Young. Don’t miss this winner.

Sitha Jan 31 2025 12:43 pm The show was good and entertaining but one Truman doctor n one assistant no other resident or other doctors is really hard to believe. He can’t be doing everything and all the operations.

rusty greaves Jan 31 2025 4:59 am Brilliant....Brilliant.....Brilliant...At last a medical series that is real to life and not a hospital fantasy of love interest and boring predictable story line...this was entertaining, informative, and very realistic.....well done to all.

Mini Jan 31 2025 4:01 am I’m usually not into kdramas like this but this is so good!!! We need a season 2 asap!!!

Yu Jan 30 2025 12:21 pm That probably has season 2 because it from web novel..never read the novel but it will has season 2

N2 Jan 30 2025 11:43 am Of the many Korean dramas I have watch recently, this drama is the most memorable and must watch.

Hopefully there will be a season 2.

sae Jan 30 2025 3:41 am this series.. wow.. didn't expect to be like this. It's so damn good.

cae Jan 29 2025 5:57 pm waiting for season 2 ??

Pt Jan 29 2025 1:30 pm Must watch drama. Absolutely loved every character of this drama. Wish more episodes been there

anna Jan 29 2025 4:01 am I watched this Whole drama in one night, lol! It was so much fun. I normally don't like medical dramas but this one was so entertaining. I laughed so much at how funny the actors were & the situations they were in. I really liked the cast (ju ji Hoon always sexy & good acting hahaha) and became fans of some of them I never knew before (anus & gangster & anesthesiologist ). It also brings to light how needed trauma centers are and how for profit hospitals always thinking of profit. I really feel hospitals should not be run by profit/corporations but just remain non profit so focus on patients not profit.

Bev Jan 29 2025 2:53 am The Trauma Code and Family Matters, why are the good and unique series are always short? Hmmm

Hoping to get season 2 of these two amazing dramas with stellar casts ?

Bev Jan 29 2025 2:49 am Definitely one of the most impressive medical series i've seen so far!.

Korea is mastering the art of making hyper realistic surgical procedure in dramas. I was amazed with how real it looked and the visual details that they have put into each operation to make it more engaging and understandable to the viewers.

Ju Ji Hoon once again give us another masterpiece. This guy is unstoppable one after another series since 2024.

Nancy-Sue Jan 29 2025 1:30 am Absolutely loved it. Season 2 is now mandatory.

Jenny Jan 28 2025 10:28 am Giving us this masterpiece in only 8 episodes is insane We need a season 2,3,4,5,6.....with the same cast Please I felt goosebumps from the first episodes to the last and I loved every bit of the drama From the story line, to the amazing cast...

Great storyline, great acting!!!! Kudos!!!

Dr Colon Jan 28 2025 10:22 am My brain keep thinking it would be nice to have Yulje Medical Centre professor cameo in it. Baek Kang Hyuk energy can match with Kim Jun Wan?

G-Na Jan 28 2025 9:00 am As a nurse, I really appreciate this drama. I hope that Netflix will renew it for season 2.

Elsie Jan 28 2025 8:17 am Pure brilliance! Great story line and acting. Hope we get a season 2.

Gi Jan 28 2025 5:00 am The trauma code is another masterpiece in medical kdrama.. I loving the Chemistry of Dr. Bark and Dr Anus.. This is one I'm looking for pure medical no romance.. I'm expecting a season 2 Neplix.. I can't stopped laughing with Dr. Han !!! .I love also the scenes in Sudan ,.. this Medical theme is another level.. unique and interesting.. highly recommended..!!!!

LeslieSu Jan 28 2025 2:32 am i love this kdrama:) i watch this 8 episodes continuously. no boring episodes if you want to be laughed, smile and watch great kdramas. i highly recommend this. i wish they have season2??❤️

Hanim Jan 27 2025 8:08 pm I can't believe i binged-watch it all in one day. Please! Let there be a Season 2!!!! Amazing cast...and Dr Han is such a riot! :D

Bev Jan 27 2025 1:52 pm This show was chef's kiss! Please do a season 2 without leaving any characters out, please! It was done so well i cant believe its only 8 episodes ? director-nim, 2nd season-juseyoooo~????

mina Jan 27 2025 12:39 pm Did someone else notice that in the first episode when Ju Ji Hoon is in the hospital, the announcement for pediatric surgeon calls out "An Jeong Wan". A very clever reference to hospital playlist's Yo Yeon Seok's character.

Hayoungie Jan 27 2025 5:51 am Watching this drama made me more satisfied compared to the traditional 12, 14, or 16-episode series. The story was well presented, the build up was awesome, the ending was not open ended, everything is perfect. We need Season 2, but to be honest, it is also classic to leave it as is. Kudos!

Emily Jan 27 2025 3:52 am Pls give us season 2. All I want for k drama is kind of like that. Thank you team. I will definitely wait.

Kaya Jan 27 2025 2:13 am Netflix really fumbled by giving this show only 8 episodes. It's one of the most anticipated webtoon to drama and they decided to make it a mini series instead? mental

Emma Jan 27 2025 12:53 am Why it's only 8 episodes, not enough ???? soooo good, highly recommend. Can't wait for season 2 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Elaine Jan 26 2025 10:54 pm This drama is a steal! Absolutely love the Trauma team! Binge the whole night. Looking forward to S2.

But can we remove the 3 disgusting characters in S2? The fat guy head of Colectoral/Colon department and the skinny guy head from God knows where department. And also the useless female head. Wasting drama budget to have them around.

Un modeste admirateur Jan 26 2025 8:08 pm By watching "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call," you quickly realize that Korean dramas are at a golden age, outshining the filmographic productions of all other countries, in the way the sun outshines all other stars when it's risen. Even the most expensive US series, like Amazon Prime Video's, still come short of the brilliance and «panache» that an unknown Korean director by the name of Lee Do-Yoon has managed to bring together here. It's just mind-boggling.

Kee Jan 26 2025 8:48 am It's like being reminded of Dr. Romantic where in the end, the villain of the first season becomes his ally. Second season, when?

Trauma Patient Jan 26 2025 8:27 am Super funny, great pacing, good story, perfect cast chemistry, superb acting, gripping, and pulls you in! A season 2 is a must!

mt Jan 26 2025 2:38 am Its been awhile to have such an amazing drama that does not have any boring unnecessary side stories. No crazy bad characters to intensify the story...

I would like to really see Number 2 in action ...

Eric B Jan 25 2025 10:14 pm This show is one of the best dramas I’ve seen in ages. I need at least 6 seasons and a movie!

L'antagoniste Jan 25 2025 6:15 pm This show needs to have at least 2 more seasons with a minimum of 12 eps per ss cause 40-min long ep is too short!! Ju Jihoon didn't disappoint and neither did the entire cast, especially Choo Jeoungwoo with such exceptional improvement from Once Upon A Small Town. What a great start for 2025's K-drama.

Nimi Jan 25 2025 4:34 pm Cho yeoung woo will not kill me lmaoooo I used to hate him after watching oasis but he’s becoming my favorite. I’ll have to watch all his dramas I like him so much. Ju ji hook is killing it Still at episode one but in in love with the drama already Lmaoooo

Tora Jan 25 2025 3:30 pm We need a season 2 for sure!!

Jennie Jan 25 2025 1:26 pm Theres so much shouting tho its so disruptive to patients

Blitz Jan 25 2025 9:32 am No dull moments on each episode! Truly worth watching! I hope there’s season 2 and Kim Jae Won will be part of the cast.

Gin Jan 25 2025 9:09 am This is a korean male version of Doctor X.,I miss this kind of medical drama after Doctor Romantic. Hope there’s a second season!

Anylee Jan 25 2025 8:43 am He is the korean Dr. House lol

Shandy Jan 25 2025 8:34 am This kind of drama should have 16 episode and season 2 also

Jordan Encarnacion Jan 25 2025 7:32 am I love it and gripping edge of your seat, and a different method of approach on treating patients on a near brink of death. I love it and hope there would be a part 2.

Telay Jan 25 2025 6:28 am Kim sun young!! I love youuuu!

Jojo Jan 25 2025 4:10 am This Korean drama is copied from japanese drama doctor X ryoko yonekura.. daimon sensei

Exactly the same plot story

Babes Jan 25 2025 3:03 am Why is ju hi hoon not wearing helmet during the first scene?

Wooseokhoney Jan 25 2025 1:53 am Such a good drama without irritating cast or story. Showing the solution without that dumb dumb slow story line. I loveeee it so muchhh

Anonymouslyfamous Jan 25 2025 12:45 am The series is a comeback for JiHoon. Good medical drama. The drama is perfectly paced that I am craving for a season 2 so much. Acting - 10/10 Story - 10/10, each case was crisp and neatly shown. Execution - 10/10

A perfect comedy, thrill, medical drama which could be finished in one go. Kudos Netflix.

Kathy Leonard Jan 24 2025 9:19 pm I have only watched episode 1 on Netflix but I absolutely love this k drama Ju Ji Hoon is one of my favorite actors I give this drama a 10 out of 10 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Zeus Jan 24 2025 8:39 pm Loved this drama so much!! Love medical dramas and this was really good! Also my fav actor Ju Ji Hoon, love his looks and his great acting skills.

Lizzy Jan 24 2025 8:35 pm This drama is just too good. How dare they make it just 8 episodes. I binged watch it in one go. It's so so so good

marwi Jan 24 2025 5:33 pm it was so good i binged watch it but it was quite short i need a s2?

Cath Jan 24 2025 8:22 am I finish in 1 go! Omg, i need season 2! This drama is so fast paced, nothing boring. I kinda hope the episodes longer than just 8, the story build up could be better if it was 10 eps or 16 eps, because the source material from the webtoon is so many, and seeing that they just pack it into 8 episodes, its kinda a waste of resource. I wish they could make it more story build up, or maybe they save it for season 2? I dont know, but i hope so! Need more backstory of baek kang hyuk especially during his black wings day. (Its called black waters in the webtoon, dont know why they change it)

Leonah Jan 20 2025 2:40 am Oooh my favourite kind of genre! The last medical Kdrama i watched was Daily dose of sunshine which i enjoyed immensely. Hope this one will be just as good or even better.

Kai Jan 13 2025 7:21 am I was wondering why the plot was so familiar. The manhwa is awesome, and seeing the cast, I have high expectations and the drama. Ji Hoon and Yeong Woo?? Amazing casting

HanDju Jan 11 2025 11:31 pm Really can't wait to see the new embodiment from the web toon, I already finish read all chapter of Joongjeunguesangcenter: Golden Hour” by Hansanyiga. Can't wait to see the action of these great Korean actors

Moevely Jun 11 2024 12:03 pm I can't wait to watch this drama Hope Netflix release it soon

Shairli Jan 08 2024 9:24 am It has been some time. Looking forward to see Ju Ji-hoon on small screen.

Manhwaaddict Dec 14 2023 5:11 am I just read the comics and i'm addicted in eps 1

Waniya Jul 07 2023 4:30 pm I've been following Ju jihoon's worms ever since he appeared in kingdom. The premise of the drama looks really good, and the cast too. Really looking forward to this.!

Unknown Jun 21 2023 9:51 am Is this based on the manga severe trauma center?

wonwoorideul Jun 15 2023 9:12 pm Looking forward for Ju JiHoon newest project!

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 * [[Bang You-In (1995)|Bang You-In]] - Nurse Bang
 * [[Lee Geun-Hoo (1979)|Lee Geun-Hoo]] - helicopter pilot
+* [[Kwak Min-Ho (1984)|Kwak Min-Ho]] - gangster patient (ep.1)
 * [[Park Yong (1965)|Park Yong]] - Oh Sung-Heum (ep.1)

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