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Drama: Daily Dose of Sunshine (English title) / Morning Comes to Psychiatric Wards Too (literal title)
Revised romanization: Jungshinbyungdongedo Achimyi Wayo
Hangul: 정신병동에도 아침이 와요
Director: Lee Jae-Kyu
Writer: Lee Ra-Ha (webcomic), Lee Nam-Kyu, Oh Bo-Hyun, Kim Da-Hee
Network: Netflix
Episodes: 12
Release Date: November 3, 2023
Runtime:
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Jung Da-Eun (Park Bo-Young) works as a nurse. She is transferred to neuropsychiatry from the internal medicine department. This is her first time working in neuropsychiatry, so everything is difficult and awkward for her. Nevertheless, Jung Da-Eun tries her best to deal with the patients and she grows as a nurse with the help of Chief Nurse Song Hyo-Jin (Lee Jung-Eun). Dong Go-Yun (Yeon Woo-Jin) works as a doctor and specializes in proctology. Watching Nurse Jung Da-Eun and her pure ways, Dong Go-Yun realizes that he smiles when seeing her and is even healed by her.

Meanwhile Jung Da-Eun is friends with Song Yu-Chan (Jang Dong-Yoon). He looks like a very bright person, but he holds pain inside that nobody knows about.

Notes

Based on webcomic "Jungshinbyungdongedo Achimeun Wayo” by Lee Ra-Ha (first published from March 16, 2020 via Naver).

Cast



Park Bo-Young	Yeon Woo-Jin	Jang Dong-Yoon
Jung Da-Eun	Dong Go-Yun	Song Yu-Chan

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Nurses



Lee Jung-Eun	Lee E-Dam	Lee Sang-Hee	Park Ji-Yeon	Jeon Bae-Su
Song Hyo-Jin	Min Deul-Re	Park Soo-Yeon	Hong Jung-Ran	Yoon Man-Cheon



Yoo In-Soo	Park Jeong-Yeon	Yoo Ji-Su	Go Eun-Young	Shin Hee-Gook
Ji Seung-Jae	Lee Hye-Won	Young-Sun	night shift nurse	night shift nurse

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Doctors



Chang Ryul	Kim Jong-Tae	Lim Jae-Hyuk	Kong Seong-Ha
Hwang Yeo-Hwan	Im Hyeok-Soo	Kong Cheol-Woo	Cha Min-Seo

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Oh Ri-Na's Group



Jung Woon-Sun	Cha Mi-Kyung	Seo Dong-Gab	Moon Soo-Young	Jo Seung-Yeon
Oh Ri-Na	Oh Ri-Na's mom	Judge Jung Jin-Seop (ep.1)	bartender (ep.1)	grocery store employee (ep.1)

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Kim Sung-Sik's Group



Jo Dal-Hwan	Lee Seo-Hwan	Lee Joo-Won	Kim Yong-Jae	Hwang Sung-Ho
Kim Sung-Sik	Kim Sung-Sik's brother (ep.2,11)	Kim Sung-Sik's boss	company employee (ep.2,4)	company employee (ep.2,4)

Hwang Jung-Yoon

pet store employee (ep.2)

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Kim Seo-Wan's Group



Roh Jae-Won	Oh Min-Ae	Lee Gyu-Hoe	Han Sang-Kyoung	Koo Ja-Keon
Kim Seo-Wan	Kim Seo-Wan's mom (ep.6-7)	Kim Seo-Wan's dad (ep.6-7)	Passion Boy (ep.6)	private institute student (ep.6)



Yang Seung-Wook	Lee Dong-Chan
private institute student (ep.6)	used book store owner (ep.6)

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Jung Ha-Ram's Group



Kwon Han-Sol	Goo Min-Hyuk	Choi Nam-Wook
Jung Ha-Ram	restaurant owner (ep.4)	taxi driver (ep.4)

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Shin Ha-Yun's Group



Lee Seung-Joo	Kim Yeo-Jin	Son Dong-Soo	Kim Chae-Won
Shin Ha-Yun (ep.5)	Kwon Ju-Yeong (ep.5)	Kwon Ju-Yeong's husband (ep.5)	Ji-Min 's mom (ep.5)

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Choi Jun-Gi's Group



Kim Dae-Gun	Lee Hyeon-Seo	Na Mi-Hee
Choi Jun-Gi	Gyeong-Seo (ep.7)	Choi Young-Gi

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Park Byeong-Hui's Group



Kim Ju-A	Park Mi-Hyun	Ha Yi-An	Lee Dong-Hyeon	Yoo Ji-Yeon
Park Byeong-Hui (ep.11-12)	Park Byeong-Hui's mom (ep.11-12)	Park Byeong-Hui's classmate (ep.11-12)	Park Byeong-Hui's classmate (ep.12)	cashier (ep.12)

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Other Patients's Group



Ko Seo-Hee	Jung Ki-Wook	Park Soo-Hyun	Ha Si-Yeon	Uhm Tae-Ok
Song Ae-Sin	patient	Song Ae-Sin (ep.2,9)	therapy group member (ep.7)	therapy group member (ep.7)



Yoo Eun-A	Jo Young-Mi	Hwang Sun-Jung	Cha Young-Mi	Yoo Eun-Jo
Han Jae-Hui (ep.8,10)	patient (ep.8)	patient (ep.11)	patient (ep.11)	patient (ep.11)



Yoo Byung-Sun	Kim Sun-Hye	Jeon Se-Yong
guardian (ep.11)	guardian (ep.11)	guardian (ep.11)

Myungshin University Medical Center



Park Sung-Yeon	Kim Yu-Ra	Seo Jin-Won	Son Se-Yoon	Han Seo-Ul
internal medicine head nurse	nurse	security guard	nurse (ep.2)	patient (ep.2)



Son Seung-Hoon	Koo Do-Kyun	Kim Byung-Cheol	Kim Seung-Tae	Lee Yeon-Joo
doctor (ep.4)	pharmacist (ep.10)	Kim Ok-Tae (ep.11)	hospital director (ep.11)	elevator nurse (ep.11)



Ahn Jong-Jin	Kong Joon-Min
elevator nurse (ep.11)	test administrator (ep.12)

Hayan General Hospital



Gong Min-Jung	Joo In-Young	Park Jeong-Yun	Hong Ru-Hyun
Dr. Heo (ep.9-10)	Nurse Lee (ep.9-10)	Yoon Ji-Seon (ep.9-10)	psychiatrist (ep.9)

Jung Da-Eun's Family



Hwang Young-Hee	Ahn Tae-Rin
Jung Da-Eun's mom	Jung Da-Eun (child) (ep.10)

Song Yu-Chan's Family



Lee Jung-Eun	Jung Chung-Gu	Han Ji-An
Song Yu-Chan's mom	Song Yu-Chan's dad	Song Yu-Chan (child) (ep.4)

Nurse Min Deul-Re's Group



Woo Mi-Hwa	Jung Jong-Yul	Park Han-Sol
Min Deul-Re's mom	Min Deul-Re's uncle (ep.6,8)	Na-Ra (ep.11-12)



Kim Mi-Ji	Ko Dong-Ok	Jo Kyung-Chan	Goo Hyeon-Gyeong
bank teller (ep.5)	real estate agent (ep.10)	prospective tenant (ep.10)	Min Deul-Re's friend (ep.11)

Nurse Park Soo-Yeon's Family



Jeon Guk-Hyang	Park Joo-Yong	Moon Yo-Han	Shim Ji-Yoo
Park Soo-Yeon's mom (ep.5)	Park Soo-Yeon's husband (ep.5,8)	Jin-U (ep.5,8)	Eun-U (ep.5,8)

Others



Lee Ju-Mi	Kim Su-Yeon	Hwa Sung	Hong Ye-Ji	Lee Heon-Il
Kim Jae-Hwan's aunt (ep.2)	cafe employee (ep.3)	company manager (ep.3,12)	hairdresser (ep.4)	food deliveryman (ep.4)



Chu Eun-Kyung	Yun Yeo-Won	Byeon Gyeong-Rok	Chu Yeon-Gyu	Park Ji-Won
Park Soo-Yeon's friend (ep.5)	Song Yu-Chan's high school friend (ep.5)	Hwang Yeo-Hwan friend (ep.6)	apartment complex staff (ep.10)	apartment resident (ep.10-11)



Son Joo-Yeon	Song Kyung-A	Park Seung-A	Lee Ye-Joo	Cha Shin-Tae
apartment resident (ep.10-11)	apartment resident (ep.10)	apartment resident (ep.10)	Jung Da-Eun's friend (ep.10)	maintenance man (ep.12)

Additional Cast Members:

So Kyu-Sub - resident
Lee Kyung-Oh - CEO (ep.2)
Han Sang-Bong - executive (ep.2)
Yang Hee-Woo - Mr. Yang (ep.2)
Son Yong-Beom - hospital cafeteria resident (ep.2)
Park Ki-Sun - patient (ep.2)
Cho Hee-Soo - patient (ep.2)
Lee Se-Mi - Patient Chan-Mi (ep.9-10)
Kim Sun-Hee - caregiver (ep.9-10)

Trailers

Awards

2024 (3rd) Blue Dragon Series Awards - July 19, 2024
- Best Drama
- Best Actress (Park Bo-Young)

Comments

nabella May 27 2026 5:57 am My new favorite drama ? I felt it too hits home especially characters like da-eun, sung-sik and seo-wan.. will rewatch again

Lenny Oct 15 2025 9:25 pm I find it funny that a lot of the people working in phsychiatry in this drama have phsychological problems

Kim Oct 14 2025 2:31 pm This is a great drama. Park bo young's acting is really good. The drama explored the life of a nurse, mental illness and how people view it. Although probably only the surface. There are parts that get frustrating..that's why i think it only explored the surface. It's a pretty serious show with a dab of comedy and romance. Knowing that it only has a dab of romance... Maybe eliminating that would have been better. It's already obvious who the first male lead is from the poster. but watching this drama, the FL and 2nd male lead had more chemistry. The 2nd ML has been with FL all throughout, but at the end, FL's mother acknowledges 1st ML's efforts more (sounds like someone with a 2nd male lead syndrome. Yes! I Have It! and im a recovering one ?). Also, the doctor who can't take no for an answer is annoying.

Wu89 Sep 24 2025 12:08 am The way mental illness is portrayed in this show is so so outdated. Depression and anxiety are super common! Everyday people live and work while treating it every day. And it sounds silly when the doctors talk about mental illness as something you just cure. Truly sounds like somethings out of the first 1800s. You would think understanding mental health would be improving in a country with some of the highest suicide rates in the world but I guess not.

ole martin Mar 06 2025 4:24 am i love kim hes hot and cute why did you kill him you whore

Ddeonu Jul 31 2024 9:47 pm I just finished watching this drama. Actually, this drama tells a lot about mental health and depression. Honestly, I got carried away. Moreover, my situation is also the same as the one in Drama, I cried. Suddenly I also felt afraid of losing my mother, because if my mother wasn't there. I thought what would happen to me next? Because the only person who understands me is my mother. But My mother gently said not to think like that. Don't be afraid. Pray a lot for him to live a long life. Apart from that, this drama is really dark. The feeling is very pronounced. But this drama is good. I never miss a second. Moreover, Park Bo Young and Lee Jung Eun's acting is very cool.

Clark Jul 27 2024 1:00 am I thought the first couple of episodes were ok but this is a not a series that I would recommend to anyone. I blazed (multiple 10 seconds ahead) through much of the last 6 episodes, watching maybe 20% of each, if that. I guess I was hoping that the series would redeem itself in the last episode or two, but, alas, it didn't happen. Too bad, because the basic characters and their interaction could have resulted in a much better series.

Bea Jul 18 2024 6:14 am Best drama of the year! I recommend it for adults!

Leeesaaa Jun 23 2024 8:04 am Great drama... I want a season 2.

Cute i pie May 27 2024 2:06 pm This is the first Park bo young kdrama that I managed to drop it off. she's amazing, one of my favorite actress, but this drama is too dark for me and I can't continue for the sake of my clear mind.

Someone May 25 2024 5:54 am I still in episode 9. I start watching this drama because of the edit about the struggle with studying. I really like the phrase when they said that out effort only be recognised if we pass the exam. If we not done enough, people will said that we are not done enough. However i started to loose interest as the fl get into the physicatric hospital as she has depression. I kinda annoyed by the fact that she did not take any medicine and hate everyone because they treated her like a patient although she is a nurse. Like seriously.. okay maybe that is a part of the storyline but she keep denying the fact that she has depression. I maybe hard for her to accept but people around her also struggle to cherish her. Plus she always has her eyes on the doctor..like seriously her friends always with her through the 1 month. Yeah i know she kept the doctor away for 1 month but her friends are the one who detect her problem and ask the doctor about it. I don’t know if i should continue or not but i try.

Mick Psyphon Apr 02 2024 1:48 am I just finished episode 8; and I feel like I've been lied to by the producers of this drama. "Daily Dose of Sunshine," my eye! The last three episodes have been a decent into madness and darkness.

Everything presented to entice people to watch this series is a complete misrepresentation of the story. The main poster photo displays everyone happy. Pure horse manure!

I can't say anything bad about the acting. Everyone gives a top notch performance. In fact, both the production and direction are fine too... If you're into slitting your wrists for attention, that is.

I invested my time watching this series, because it appeared to be an upbeat story; and I recognized the actors. Park Bo-Young is one of my favourite actors. Had I known that it was going to be this dark, I wouldn't have wasted my time. If I'm in the mood for a dark drama, I'll look for one. I don't appreciate having one shoved down my throat, disguised as the exact opposite of what I'm getting.

I recommended this drama on the basis of the first three episodes. I now have to go back and earn them about what's coming, because I know that they hate these drama dramas.

I'm going to take note of the writers, Director and Producer; and avoid anything else that they're a part of in the future. As for the actors... I'm certain we'll see them in different roles in different types of stories. I hope that Park Bo-Young can rebound from this. I really hate seeing her portray such a character.

For anyone who has a problem with my review, I have only this to say: I lived with someone for 13 years, who defended deeper into the madness of depression; and it's not a hell that I want to relive. That's why I feel betrayed by how this series was presented from the start. It's time that the dramas have a proper synopsis posted on these sites. A complete synopsis, which truthfully represents what the story is all about. Let us decide on the truth, not lies!

Amarachi Kingsley Mar 23 2024 10:29 am I enjoyed the drama until Ep9 dropped it when I found out she ended up with Goyoun, the relationship between Daeun and Goyoun was not giving anything ,it wasn't admirable at all. It would have been better if she had ended up with Yuchan, I feel they would have been better together

dramadramadrama Feb 10 2024 6:02 am depressing drama. stopped halfway. nothing sunshine about it.

Winwin Jan 27 2024 9:54 am The main real story just until episode 11 and I dont understand why episode 12 is needed. All problem and main theme of this drama done and solved in episode 11. Yup maybe episode 12 show how strugle for some side character at workplace but it is not really important even fhe romance so dry and not important too. But still this drama recomended to watch and theme of this drama is taboo to say in our east/asian culture.

Some of you complaint about Dr Dong reaction on episode 8, what he do is as a doctor profesional not as a boyfriend. You hope he will hug the gilr and aaid allwill be okey no prob. This is mental health issue drama and realistis if as a profesional said if you sick go to doctor not hug and cry together.

Anyways almost all scene and stories are real for me and good job for PBY and display somwone who has depresion and mental illness so perfect.

Queenie Jan 24 2024 9:03 am The Love line between Lee E- dam and Chang Ryul is quite annoying and unnecesary, i end up skipping some scenes because of them.

Anne Jan 19 2024 2:21 am Still in epsiode 2, but Kim Sung Sik's story really hits. His story just started but I already felt how heavy his story is, maybe it's because of how much I understand him due to similar feelings. The actor's doing so well as well

Kelly Jan 06 2024 12:46 pm This is a great drama. Helpful and insightful. I actually find the side love stories cute. Mental health issues is serious and heavy and for others difficult to Understand and so injecting a little bit of love story in the drama have made it bearable to watch til the end in my opinion. However the story may not be everyone's cup of tea. Still i highly recommend the drama to those who want to learn and understand a bit of psychological matters.

Eve Dec 30 2023 12:31 am Does anyone also have the same option as me about the film’s color? Some scenes are too yellowish and some are too blueish/cold tone. There is one scene that the color of nurse’s uniform changes from orange to pink in 1 second. This really annoys me and I feel that the editing team is so unprofessional. Also, there is not necessary to use CGI in every episode to describe the patients’ depression/feelings. That is just too cringe. This movie is overall good but not as good as hospital playlist.

. Dec 29 2023 9:48 am spoiler alert maybe

i just dropped this drama after watching ep 8 when dr. dong went to meet depressed da eun, i cant stand that, he's so selfish, like bro, how could he just ran like that and confessed after doing ''nothing'' for a month??? i really agree with people saying the character was unnecessary

Krystal Dec 24 2023 2:43 pm I'm mentally unstable but I'm really curious about this show. Should I watch it? Is this show triggering?

Erika Dec 22 2023 2:44 pm The guest stars carried this. I'm not sure if it's the multiple writing credits but this show was literally all over the place.

After the first 2 eps, I assumed I was getting a cute rom-com with a side of 2nd male lead butterflies to boot.

But the show actually got Better and deeper when it focused of the guest stars of each episode and how their tales affected the lives of the main characters. I cried and even had to turn the TV off suddenly because I was getting therapy my damn self and I wasn't prepared for that. Those parts were written so well.

So I was actually disappointed every time the romance between Daeun and Goyun was brought back up. Yes it was cute that his OCD was seemingly tamed by his crush but let's be for real. At least One of these many writers must have wanted Nurse Jang to be with her best friend. If all they were going to do "cure" her depression in the end was have her say that someone shows up for her before her depression does, no reason that couldn't be YuChan.

However, I think it was a mistake to put her in a relationship at all in this. One relationship in the show was enough and they were about as dry as bag of rice.

Multiple writers is so common on western shows but idk how that works on k dramas. Here I thought I was watching 2 different shows at times and in the end, I felt neither genre of the show was completed.

As much as I Hate It, I kinda needed a "2 years later" scene...

sleepyneko Dec 15 2023 1:44 am This drama has a lot of potential, but like other reviewers has stated, the love stories are totally unnecessary and disturbing the line of story. I get it if they want to add romance to spice up thing, but one story/couple is enough. No need for second couple or even love triangle. And honestly the second couple took to much screen with a lot of drama too, that sometimes I thought this is a makjang story lol. And I'm sorry, but I hate love triangle in this kind of genre. I really like the story of the patients and show their struggle with the illness and I do wish they dig deeper or show more angles, but they show more love stories instead :<

So I totally understand if some people find this drama boring, because I do feel that way sometimes that I had to just skipped some scenes :(

Emerald V Dec 11 2023 10:29 am I love this drama SOOOOOOOOOOO much! My new favorite actor, yeon woo jin. <3 Honestly, I've never given these casts a chance before. They are all so good at acting I am truly amazed! They all acted out their roles SO professionally. I am really smitten by yeon woo jin (cos of his acting skill). Jang Dong-Yoon is awesome, too! Park Bo-Young is amazing! I am SO glad I watched it. Well done, everyone! (script writer as well)...

peace Dec 11 2023 8:43 am I cried non stop ever since da eun went into depression unknowingly till she finally admitted she's mentally unwell.. it touched the topic so real... I was once depressed and I find the connection there.. to admit one is depressed needs lots of courage.. to get out of it needs a lot more than that.. love this drama.. hope it'll bring some kind of awareness to us all.. 10/10 ..

Jen Dec 02 2023 2:08 pm I was very moved by this emotional, heart-warming depiction of the daily lives of nurses in a psychiatric unit of a major university hospital. The main character is so true to the stereotype of the “caring nurse”, that I found myself crying repeatedly, especially when she succumbed to a depressive episode after one of her patients committed suicide. Many of the scenarios depicted in the series are very true to life, except perhaps, the notion of a girl with an IQ of 70 believing she can become a pilot. We can all dream, but in the end, even those with severe affective or personality disorders are forced to accept reality.

Criticisms about the lack of a proper training session when the lead character joins the nursing team seem quite petty given that the scriptwriter deserves some degree of licence. Similar criticisms have been levelled at the resuscitation scene in episode 2 of “Doctors”, but this still doesn’t detract significantly from an otherwise glorious series. In any event, being “thrown to the wolves” is not uncommon in the medical workplace, where there is frequently a shortage of trained staff. The mantra “see one, do one, teach one” is often in evidence.

Romantic involvements between doctors and nurses are also a fact of life in hospital environments. In my view, these are depicted realistically and sensitively in this series.

All in all, I highly recommend this series and believe it depicts the day-to-day running of a modern psychiatric unit in a very realistic and sensitive way.

June Nov 28 2023 8:20 pm It could have been a really good drama but seriously it is too soft and boring. I guess they wanted to make a feel good drama dealing with different mental illness but the result is terrible. It’s full of incorrect cliché. Acting is not bad but because of implausible scenario, it doesn’t make is credible . The main lead is kinda cute, naive (in a bad way, near stupid), she was annoying really. And why does a drama need to have a romance. It was superfluous. I’m in episode 6 and it’s hard to finish. Gladly there is only 12.

Wendy Nov 27 2023 9:50 pm I related to a lot of characters in this show especially Kim Seo Wan and Deul-re, I think the actors did a great job with their characters Kim Seo Wan really pulled at my heart strings because I worry that I might be like him some day. I worry that one day I’ll realize that even if I spend so much time trying to achieve my goal and manage to get there, will it be worth all the pain to get there? And if not, what do I do at that point? How do I move on from there? There were also some parts that just confused me, in particular the romance that felt really out of place. I don’t understand the romance between Da-Eun and Go Yun, he was creepy at best in the beginning. If anything her and Yu-Chan made more sense. Then there was Yeo Hwan and Deul-re; I hated how he couldn’t accept her rejection. I’m sure it was to build up to their relationship later on and help Deul-re break down the walls she had up, but I feel like there was a better way to do it.

Amelia Nov 27 2023 1:46 pm As I watched this drama, it is such a healing for me as I am someone that is going through sudden depression due to a tragic lost. I can relate so well with what Jung Da Eun felt when she found out about the patient that she really cares for passed away. And how society view mental illness today is such a taboo especially in Asian countries that you felt like is shame and you are not worthy to come back to work. And through her recovery, I found hope especially when the head nurse spoke to her when she didn’t turn up for work. That really spoke to me and makes me cry so much that I haven’t been able to show my emotion for the last couple of years. I really wanna say that the actors and actresses acted so well that they give awareness to how mental illness patient feels.

Jillibean Nov 26 2023 9:10 am I only finished episode 1 but some things are already implausible. For instance, why is a nurse totally untrained in psychiatric illnesses allowed to go into mentally ill patients' rooms all alone, without an experienced doctor or nurse in attendance with her? Not professional at all. Why aren't any guards called immediately when the nurse is attacked by the patient? I'll keep watching for the actors I am fond of and hoping the series becomes more realistic but so far no drama on this theme has been better than It's Okay, That's Love, with Gong Hyo Jin and Jo In Sung. That's the masterpiece.

KST Nov 26 2023 8:17 am Could watch a different piece of drama after a long time. Really impressive story with superb acting. Park bo young's acting is really impressive. Jang dong yoon and Yeon woo jin also had done their roles well.Really recommended for all kdrama fans.

Allie Nov 20 2023 4:50 pm Is there a second season? It is a very good series about mental health. Very educational and entertaining.

Elle Nov 20 2023 7:58 am [SPOILER ALERT]

On Ep 5 and I'm very disappointed with how Deul-Re and Dr. Hwang relationship develops. Even from the start, I don't like how Dr. Hwang can't take Deul-Re's no as an answer; this trope is very much alive in K-Drama and they still do this in 2023? Smh. And of course Deul-Re "gave up" and show her true feelings when Dr. Hwang cornered her into an awkward position.

This baffles me so much because if there's one thing it teaches the viewers is that it normalizes this kind of behavior. Women will "play it safe" and "pretend to be all cool, while actually wanting it".

Idk if I'll be able to finish it now that there's also Go-Yun x Da-Eun x Yu-Chan.

Sprean Nov 18 2023 10:04 pm Such a healing drama. This is different from other psychiatric with romance 16 ep dramas I've watch. Da-eun's character helped me a lot. She survived at the end. This can be boring and hard to swallow to you but this is realistic. It happens to everyone. This is surely a daily dose of sunshine for me.

Aisha Nov 18 2023 12:52 pm I love park bo young but I couldn't finish this.

pinkslapslop Nov 18 2023 9:57 am Such A Nice Drama! Impactful and it made me think a lot. informative as well as entertaining! I Notice most of thr main cast has asymmetrical eyes! (so endearing for me!)

Nice! Nov 17 2023 9:42 am Very nice drama. Heartwarming. Informative. The casts really played well too. The nurses team and relationships are admirable. This is not a romantic drama but I wish there will be a project for romcom of PBY and YWJ. They are so cute.

Amir Nov 14 2023 10:35 pm Please dont gel influenced by negative comments here. The drama is great for me. If you are a fan of different story/cases in different episodes( eg: Move to heaven, Tomorrow, Taxi Driver) you will like this drama.

Eventho they touch each mental health issues just on the surface, it still a good depiction of the issue. Got to learn on how does some mental health issue is.

A bit warning tho, it might be triggering to someone as they show some character who are going thru their issue.

Queenie Nov 14 2023 6:40 pm Awesome. Acting was perfect. Storyline was very informative as well as entertaining. Mental health is out there and ideally it’s should be taken seriously and I didn’t know in South Korea it taboo. Love the head nurse….I ‘ve seen her acting in tons of dramas…she is superb. Love the two Doctor BF’s and that storyline. Overall. More than 2 thumbs up!

Zeila Nov 14 2023 1:01 pm Loved it. I think some of the negative reviews here missed the point. Psychiatry has been a Huge taboo in South Korea. The purpose of this drama was to enlighten the Korean audience that help is out there and it should not be discouraged. One person said something about the reliance on meds. These people do not just leave with a pill. They continue psychiatry as out-patients. While the eps with the nurse in distress were a bit tiresome, they served a purpose here. It shows that anyone can fall into depression at any time (been there myself, but, thank God, not so severe) and how it affects the people around you. On a lighter note, Dr. Hwang is the most perfect boyfriend I've ever seen. So supportive and loving. I think those who were negative about him did not watch the whole series before commenting. BTW...agree with "Larose" totally.

mye. Nov 13 2023 6:25 pm Can't lie, there were some questionable scenes, but overall, it's probably one of my favourite kdrama's thats come out this year. Really emotional, very much bawled at certain scenes haha! Binged the entire thing too.

jema Nov 13 2023 1:01 pm realllyyyy love this drama!!!!~~~ from the cast, acting, and disorder, CGI, I think everything is perfect. I like the way the drama portrait mental health issues and give the brief explaining and how they show the conditions of the patients. And I'm shooo happy that Da Eun end up with Dr Dong GoYun because he deserves all the love after all of his efforts to win her heart!!~~~?????? I don't understand why people hate him and even saying that his characters is unnecessary:(( I cheer him and ship him with Daeun from their very first encounter. I do like YuChan & DaEun and they chemistry is good but I think Dr Dong just hit harder because they share the same experience as they work in the same field so they know each other's feeling. Overall, this is a very good drama this year. Everyone must watch this drama!!~~

areum Nov 12 2023 8:38 pm Nothing new about the mental health issues. They just used sad stories to get attention of the viewers and then after successfuly making viewers crying they throw them off away from the screen without helping them. Everyone's mood was very gloomy and everybody had a dark aura. I wish there had some balance between doctors and patients . It would be nice if doctors tried to cure patients instead of competing with them and looking sicker than them. Overall disappointing .

JM Nov 12 2023 11:57 am Grey's Anatomy, K-drama style, and focus on psych ward. But so easy to use drugs to take care of mental health issue. It's not that simple. Not on board with it's reliance on meds, esp when many of them have side effects. Panic disorder can treated most effectively through psychotherapy. Nor can someone just be cured of OCD by liking a person.

Maita Nov 12 2023 8:37 am I really hope there is a season 2! It is a great drama! I enjoyed it a lot. As a nurse myself I highly recommend it ?

bibimbap Nov 12 2023 3:40 am is it possible to have a season 2? this was a really great drama!

seina Nov 11 2023 11:43 am very good drama to understand more about the mental health issue~ very informative, entertaining also all the casts were doing amazing!

dramadramadrama Nov 11 2023 11:06 am the stories in between got kinda draggy and depressing to watch. From ep 3 onwards i only skipped to the part where the main leads were together if not it can actually be a pretty boring drama. Or maybe more depressing? watching too many people with issues every issues can kinda affect you. If you're like me and prefer a more happy and lighthearted kind of drama, then probably just avoid this drama.

Ana Nov 11 2023 2:13 am Just finished and overall glad I watched this. It was a bit slow and repetitive in the beginning (I almost dropped it) and then got very good and emotional in the middle and kinda slow at the end again. I almost think this would’ve been better as a movie. Not too much romance/ chemistry between the main couple but the side couple was so endearing to watch.

loa Nov 10 2023 1:06 pm ep 5 already and for once I am watching a workplace that is not embedded and focused of bullying and corruption. stressful job still but I as a viewer is not stressed. heartwarming.

Lyn Nov 10 2023 8:43 am This drama awesome...Park Bo-Young acted so excellent.

Lili Nov 09 2023 11:38 pm Everybody here is weird? Now I am starting to diagnose myself too "coz I am becoming weird???

Just-A-Fan Nov 09 2023 10:22 am I cried every episode. It was informative and entertaining drama. Season 2 please

Nour elhouda Yume Nov 09 2023 3:12 am Been a while since I watched k-drama, as always park boyoung never disappoint, I cried rivers watching the drama yet it was fun. Her acting was top-notch as well.. tbh I'm not what to feel abt her friend having feeling for her, it's not even a rom-com dunno why did they add that up!! Well I was looking from more moment with the Dr. But overall it's really a nice one

terrymack Nov 08 2023 6:14 pm At first I was really enjoying the series. It was so easy to watch and was so entertaining and informative. Then it was just there and I don't know what happened. I also wasn't a fan of who the fl ended up with. I was so disappointed because there really wasn't any chemistry between them at all.

Oppa Nov 08 2023 5:53 pm If this happens in real life, the mother who told everyone about the nurse’s previous admission to psych hospital can be charge and sent to jail. Thats a clear violation of patient and person’s privacy. You cannot go around telling and yelling to everyone that one person suffered from mental illness.

alaa Nov 08 2023 2:58 pm such a beautiful and heartwarming drama ♥️

Luda Cris Nov 08 2023 1:59 pm This series is one of the best series of 2023 . The cast played their roles very well . The script is well written focusing on mental health . We need more series like this to give the public awareness about mental health . I cried and laugh watching this show . 10/10 .

Hae Nov 07 2023 3:41 pm Good series except the romance between Dr whang and the nurse, so forced and Dr whang totally is a jerk and borderline creepy? I don't understand how the writer thought it was a good idea to set them together but other than that the series has a fun concept.

Ketek megumi Nov 06 2023 5:23 pm Love the romance between deulrae and dr. hwang more rather than the main leads, park boyoung have more chemistry with jang dongyun

GAbi Nov 06 2023 1:09 pm Dare I say, best drama of the year?

Hairi ryujin Nov 05 2023 10:54 pm Who is couple here? Parkboyoung & Yoon woo jin or parkboyoung & Jang dong Yun?

Larose Nov 05 2023 9:27 pm Wow Amy calm down. Cause we are in 2023 we should stop joking about some things ? He wasn’t rude about it ! all of them are good friends. Just dont watch korean dramas if you cant accept that some countries have their own way culture and traditions and their way of thinking might not possibly coordinate with yours. Im tired of people like u

Amy Nov 05 2023 7:31 pm That cafe scene in the first episode annoyed me. One thing I've disliked about kdrama trying to bring light to mental health issues is they don't do it very well. It's often very superficial / highly exaggerated. That doctor (Dr Hwang?) saw a guy being unusual outside the cafe and immediately deduced he has bipolar? From that 5 seconds he acted weirdly? Then Da Eun jokingly commented to Yu Chan that Dr Hwang called him "bipolar". Is bipolar a joke? Seems minute but says a lot. Like nice try trying to make a series about mental health but try harder. We're living in 2023. Gonna keep watching and see how it goes.

soblue Nov 05 2023 3:59 pm crying every episode because everything is relatable

Alice of twiceland Nov 05 2023 10:00 am The whole plot is wonderful except for romance part especially bo young and yeonwonjin. They really have no chemistry at all, stop pushing.

Abbey Nov 05 2023 8:15 am Yeon Woojin is so annoying in this drama. Is he really necessary?

PBY Nov 05 2023 8:14 am Highly recommended series. Light but with a deep touch in mental illness which really a good eye opener for those who are in normal condition. This also shows how possible stress, family, environment can really ruin the health of a person. Kudos to all the healthcare professionals for dedicating their lives into this kind of cases. Very good casting and acting!

PBY Nov 05 2023 7:11 am Dr. Dong’s character is so creepy. Like all he thinks is about love and he likes to stalk Daeun. If he really loves the nurse he needs to learn to wait. The most disturbing male lead in the history.

Audrey Nov 04 2023 6:41 pm I like the series sm❤️I kindly recommend this to people who loves watching kdrama.?

eleleloves Nov 04 2023 3:23 pm im on my third episodes and I love it! Can't lie that I had many question marks on the first episodes. The story flows is pretty good but the subtle humor and the the background sound is what I wasn't able to grasp at first (other drama i watch had quite lot of rich backsound compared to this unique bgm in the drama hahaha). But Love Love Love The Casts!!! They Are Just So Superbs!!?

Aisaa Nov 04 2023 12:53 pm I like this series so muchhh!!❤️

Ris Nov 04 2023 8:29 am The best! Highly recommended. Hopefully they will get award for this year's drama

seokjinie Nov 04 2023 5:52 am finished watching, pby acting card never disappoints, first time to watch a drama that didn't shy away from showing very sensitive info about mental health, 100% highly reco, kudos to the pd team and actors

Shandy Nov 04 2023 5:48 am I literally cried with the struggle of having depression omg. I just cant

PB Nov 04 2023 1:26 am Kitkatstat the author of the work this show is based on was a real life nurse in psychiatry and the actors consulted with real staff too :)

Ari Nov 04 2023 12:40 am @Kitkatstat It's based on the webcomic Nurse Sheena's Asylum Diary. And the original author Lee Ra-has a nurse who was writing from their own experience over 6 years as a psych nurse.

Jen Nov 04 2023 12:27 am I like the cast and plot but i want boyoung and dong yoon ended up together likeee their chemistry is good??? I'm still on ep 6 i don't know who will she ended up with?

Grace Nov 03 2023 11:40 pm Amazing drama. Funny and heartwarming. Def recommend it!

Kitkatstat Nov 03 2023 11:05 pm As a psych nurse, they nailed it. From having incredibly strict rules to your first time working in psych to the signs & symptoms of various mental illnesses to patients thinking they’d be able to discharge right away to ppl questioning why you want to work in psych to the mental strain on you to feeling inadequate as a baby nurse and so much more. They obviously got an expert for this series and it shows.

Steve Nov 03 2023 9:33 pm Was this a spirit of some sort emanating from the bipolar patient? Seems strange to suggest this. Will pass on this one.

weeo Nov 03 2023 7:35 pm i love this so much!!! every characters are lovable TT____TT

Shandy Nov 03 2023 6:45 pm Every episode has it own story to tell about mental health. For those who find this drama boring well cant blame them because they dont know what mental health is.

Love all the cast. My heart is crying watching every episode.

seokjinie Nov 03 2023 9:03 am just finished watching ep1 and already got hooked, just the right amount of funny and educational scenes about mental health and ofc my girl crush pby is here

anon Nov 03 2023 8:30 am I'm in two minds about watching this even though it has some of my favorites since the same three writers who wrote Behind Your Touch worked on the script

Adhityo Oct 24 2023 7:07 pm Another drama that tackles mental health awareness? But this time we can see what’s “inside their mind”. This is gonna be heartbreaking, heartwarming, and fun at the same time! Im excited!!

Darli Oct 15 2023 11:45 pm so perfect too with Park Hyung Sik, I want to watch with him.

Mega Oct 13 2023 7:58 am Can't waait for Park Bo Young unnie!

Mariaaa28 Jun 08 2023 12:26 am Wow. Jang Dong Yoon and Yeon Woo Jin reunion

MissA Jun 03 2023 11:08 am I like the cast. The plot doesn't seem very interesting but we'll see.

Shairli May 29 2023 1:53 am When will this be on-air? Cant wait for their collab, YWJ & PBY. Both are great actors.

NGS Jan 16 2023 9:19 pm Remind me to A Poem of Day, the settinv of the story kinda sinilar too. will Jang Dong Yoon become sad boy of second lead male again?:(

Fatima Aug 14 2022 7:42 am Omo! i keep on waiting for a Dong-Yoon project and here it comes! i wish May man i cupid will be released ASAP.

Ryu Aug 10 2022 10:26 am Can't wait This is the 2nd drama of Yeon woojin and Jang dongyoon after 'Search'. Really excited this drama!!!

ryey Aug 09 2022 8:41 am jang dong yoon ????

Ratu Jul 28 2022 5:25 am When, when, when?

Mia Jul 27 2022 12:29 pm This is going to be awesome!!! Was waiting for park bo young drama ?

day6trash Jul 26 2022 12:43 am really excited to see jang dong yoon!!

Shairli Jul 23 2022 7:14 pm Yes! Looking forward!

pinkslapslop Jul 21 2022 10:59 am Super Excited For The Series! The main casts are already Fantastic4!!! I meann all of them are just super great actors! I heart Netflix's budget! Very eager to watch the show! Might sign up for Netflix just to watch this show ??

arinya Jul 21 2022 8:24 am another doctor role for Yeon Woo Jin, he has sharp and smart looks, so It'll be suited for him

Chimmy Jul 21 2022 6:30 am The Cast.. The Story..I love!!!!! 2023 is a long wait though : (

Anonymous Jul 20 2022 8:38 pm Why Jang Dongyoon is the 2nd male lead again? I'm excited to see Park Boyoung and him in the same drama but he is not the main lead:((

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 * [[Son Yong-Beom (1990)|Son Yong-Beom]] - hospital cafeteria resident (ep.2)
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 * [[Lee Se-Mi (1994)|Lee Se-Mi]] - Patient Chan-Mi (ep.9-10)
 * [[Kim Sun-Hee (1980)|Kim Sun-Hee]] - caregiver (ep.9-10)

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M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Nurses

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Doctors

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Oh Ri-Na's Group

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Kim Sung-Sik's Group

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Kim Seo-Wan's Group

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Jung Ha-Ram's Group

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Shin Ha-Yun's Group

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Choi Jun-Gi's Group

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Patient Park Byeong-Hui's Group

M.U.M.C. Psychiatry Unit: Other Patients's Group

Myungshin University Medical Center

Hayan General Hospital

Jung Da-Eun's Family

Song Yu-Chan's Family

Nurse Min Deul-Re's Group

Nurse Park Soo-Yeon's Family

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