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Drama: Life
Revised romanization: Laipeu
Hangul: 라이프
Director: Hong Jong-Chan
Writer: Lee Soo-Yeon
Network: JTBC
Episodes: 16
Release Date: July 23 - September 11, 2018
Runtime: Mon & Tue 23:00
Genre: Medical
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A power struggle ensues at a hospital. Ye Jin-Woo (Lee Dong-Wook) is a doctor in the emergency medical center at Sangkook University Hospital. He has a warm heart and charisma. He admires hospital director Lee Bo-Hoon (Cheon Ho-Jin). One day, he hears from his brother Ye Sun-Woo (Lee Kyoo-Hyung) that the hospital director placed government subsidy money into his personal bank account. On that night, the hospital director dies after falling off an apartment building rooftop where vice-director Kim Tae-Sang (Moon Sung-Geun) lives. His death is ruled an accident caused by a heart attack. Ye Jin-Woo believes otherwise.

Koo Seung-Hyo (Cho Seung-Woo) begins work as the president of Sangkook University Hospital. He is cool-headed and ambitious. As a businessman, he wants the hospital to become profitable. Other people tell him that running a hospital is different from running other businesses, but Koo Seung-Hyo doesn't see why a hospital is any different. So that the hospital can start turning a profit, he decides to transfer 3 departments, including the money hemorrhaging emergency medical department, to other hospitals. Hospital staff members oppose that idea and a strike is led by the vice-director. Meanwhile, Koo Seung-Hyo experiences the dark side of running a hospital, including cover-ups on patient's deaths.

Notes

"Life" takes over JTBC's Monday & Tuesday 23:00 time slot previously occupied by "Ms. Hammurabi" and followed by "The Beauty Inside" on October 1, 2018.
Actor Cho Seung-Woo previously worked with screenwriter Lee Soo-Yeon in tvN drama series "Stranger."
First script reading took place March 29, 2018 at JTBC building in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea.
First teaser poster for JTBC drama series “Life.”

Cast



Lee Dong-Wook	Cho Seung-Woo	Won Jin-A	Lee Kyoo-Hyung	Yoo Jae-Myung
Ye Jin-Woo	Koo Seung-Hyo	Lee No-Eul	Ye Sun-Woo	Joo Kyung-Moon



Moon So-Ri	Moon Sung-Geun	Cheon Ho-Jin	Tae In-Ho	Yum Hye-Ran
Oh Se-Hwa	Kim Tae-Sang	Lee Bo-Hoon	Sun Woo-Chang	Kang Kyung-A



Choi Yu-Hwa	Eom Hyo-Seop	Kim Won-Hae	Park Min-Gwan	Woo Mi-Hwa
Choi Seo-Hyun	Lee Sang-Yeob	Lee Dong-Soo	Ko Young-Jae	Kim Jung-Hee



Jung Hee-Tae	Lee Sang-Hee	Han Min	Park Ji-Yeon	Jung Moon-Sung
Seo Ji-Yong	Kim Eun-Ha	Park Jae-Hyeok	Lee So-Jung	Jo Nam-Hyeong



Park Ji-Yeon	Son Min-Ji	Ma Min-Hee	Lee Hyun-Kyun	Choi Ro-Woon
Nurse Park	An Hyun-Yi	pediatric nurse	Lee Hyun-Kyun	Ye Jin-Woo (young)



Kim Yeon-Ung	Lee Won-Jin
Ye Sun-Woo (young)	Kim Jung-Han (ep.1)

Additional Cast Members:

Choi Kwang-Il - Jang Min-Ki
Kim Do-Hyun - Kang Yoon-Mo
Hwang In-Joon - Choi Young-Jin
Lee Hyun-Kyun - rescue team leader
Kim Ik-Tae - Kim Byung-Soo
Nam Gi-Ae - mother of Jin-Woo and Sun-Woo
Yoo In-Soo - Choi Woo-Jin
Kim Joon-Won - Teacher Yang
Jung Doo-Kyum - General Manager Jeon Hyung-Wook
Choi Woo-Ri - Choi Seo-Hyun
Sung Byoung-Sook - Koo Seung-Hyo's mother
Song Ji-Woo - hospital little girl
Oh Hye-Won - Committee Member Jung
Kim Mi-Hwa - Jung-Sun's aunt
Lee Chae-Kyung - Min-Seo's mother
Shin Dong-Hoon - head physician
Cha Rae-Hyoung - emergency medical center nurse
Ahn Eun-Jin - beauty clinic staff
Lee Na-Yeon - pediatric ward girl
Kim Li-Na - paramedic (ep.1)
Hong Je-Yi - little girl (ep.4)
Hong Suk-Bin - doctor (ep.12)
Lee Jun-Hyuk - (ep.16)
Park So-Eun
Hwang In-Joon
Park Yong
Kim Ga-Young
Yoon Dan-Bi
Lee Ja-Ryoung
Han Seung-Do
Lim Ha-Ri

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB		TNmS
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide
2018-07-23	1	4.334%	5.232%	4.8%
2018-07-24	2	4.971%	5.631%	5.2%
2018-07-30	3	4.601%	5.308%	5.2%
2018-07-31	4	4.493%	4.906%	5.0%
2018-08-06	5	4.328%	5.158%	4.2%
2018-08-07	6	4.466%	5.460%	4.9%
2018-08-13	7	4.116%	4.906%	4.8%
2018-08-14	8	4.591%	5.509%	-
2018-08-20	9	4.538%	5.728%	-
2018-08-21	10	5.150%	6.353%	-
2018-08-27	11	4.532%	5.586%	-
2018-08-28	12	5.310%	6.483%	-
2018-09-03	13	4.920%	5.894%	-
2018-09-04	14	5.093%	6.403%	-
2018-09-10	15	4.751%	5.759%	-
2018-09-11	16	5.561%	6.795%	-

Source: TNS Media Korea & AGB Nielson

Comments

King Pup 1722 Aug 11 2025 7:21 am I first tried watching this series more than a year ago but I stopped midway in Episode 1 as the pace was a bit slow. I’m glad I returned recently to watch the entire series on Netflix!

Life is a tight, character-driven hospital drama that feels more like a chess game than a medical show. It follows Dr. Ye Jin-woo (Lee Dong-wook), an emergency room physician at Sangkook University Hospital. He expects to focus on patients, but he clashes immediately with the new CEO, Koo Seung-hyo (Cho Seung-woo), whose top priority is profit. From that first boardroom meeting, you know you’re in for a quiet but relentless tug-of-war over ethics, money, and power.

The story unfolds at a realistic pace. Each episode peels back another layer of the hospital’s inner workings: how funding decisions are made, how departments lobby for resources, and how individual doctors and nurses wrestle with the fallout. You see people bending under stress - overnight shifts, impossible cases, and the creeping fear that one bad metric could shutter their unit. There’s a strong subplot about Jin-woo’s younger brother, Ye Seon-woo, whose health crisis becomes a personal reckoning for him. Those brotherly moments, small talks late at night, a worried look exchanged in a hallway, give the series real heart without dipping into melodrama.

Cho Seung-woo’s CEO is a study in controlled calm. He rarely raises his voice, but you feel the weight of every decision he makes. Opposite him, Lee Dong-wook brings warmth and quiet determination. In scenes where he simply listens or pauses before speaking, you sense the battle lines being drawn. The supporting cast is equally solid: Moon So-ri as the principled head of pediatrics and Yoo Jae-myung as a veteran surgeon who knows how the system bends. They all feel like real hospital staff, not glamorized heroes.

The ending doesn’t tie everything up neatly, and that’s a strength. It acknowledges that real change in big institutions is messy and slow. Some fights are won, some compromises made, and some questions remain open, just like in real life. If you’re used to fast-paced medical cases or swoony romances, this might feel too measured. But for viewers who appreciate subtle tension, moral dilemmas, and characters you care about beyond flashy emergencies, Life delivers in spades.

This drama doesn’t grab you with shocking twists; it pulls you in with authentic moments, believable stakes, and strong performances. It’s a reminder that the hardest battles sometimes happen in quiet offices and whispered conversations. And once you’re invested, it’s hard to look away.

Rating: 9/10

American_Choupsy Nov 11 2024 11:50 am I have watched many K-dramas....but I Just Loooove This One!! This is by far my most favorite Korean drama.

Renwa Jun 20 2023 10:21 am What an absolute pleasure watching on so many levels. Clearly the script was meticulously researched and courageous at that. TY Screenwriter Lee Soo-Yeon! Detailed, nuanced, powerful representation of the struggles depicted in hospital care & governance. Nothing exaggerated here! It was heartening seeing the Korean health care system vibrant and fighting the good fight for integrity, ethics and a soul. For those who found the script boring, look again. We are all consumers of health care and thank goodness heroes still exist! This played like a reality show. It was that close. And on to our dear oh so talented actors…so many of the greats in one drama…it was like watching a master class. Bravo/a to the casting director. TY Director Hong Jong Chan! Wow! Lee Dong-Wook & Lee Kyu-Hyun honored their characters, Cho Seung-Woo never disappoints, Won Jin-A, Yoo Jae Myung, Moon So-Ri & so many more brought the perfect balance to this drama. Special thanks to Netflix for highlighting this drama. Looks like a sleeper but time to wake up in the hearts of viewers. Just Loved It!

Jasjit Jun 07 2023 7:38 pm Not a good script- story line could have been much better. Lots if weak moments . Love Cho Sueng Woo- watched most of his dramas. Looking firward to his others.

anzal Oct 11 2022 5:43 pm drama story bit boring for me... but great acting.....

Sak Aug 31 2022 8:15 am I really like this drama, and rewatch it sometimes. I like how plot is organised and developed. It’s genre is not that popular and romantic and no cliche scenes. I like it because it shows us that there are medical workers who save lives like superheros but they are also human beings like others. The drama shows how a big organisation like hospital works, how it is managed. Its like Arthur Heileys novels (hotel, airport, etc). Acting in this drama super especially mr.koo. Additional cool thing is soundtracks

Defoel Aug 07 2022 9:03 am Awful script but great actors. Don't recommend watching it!

Rima Mar 13 2022 4:54 pm A really good drama!!! Loved it and tecommend to watch it!!

Humane_Post Dec 26 2021 9:09 am Well, I wont write complicated review but maybe because I watch Stranger/ Secret Forest before Watching this drama, I have high expectation. But too bad. This series was a let down.

Sure, performance from the actor and actress is good, but its not impactful nor impressive. And the story, how do i even begin. The main character doesn't have clear motive for their action. The protagonist and the antagonist conflict is not dynamic. Overall, its just your standard drama. No solid or awesome story. No dynamic between character.

I don't recommend to rewatch this series

Shams Dec 21 2021 11:31 pm Watching Life now. I am blown away by the show and the piano instrumentals. Does anyone where I can I find the instrumental OST?

... Oct 02 2021 6:42 am The only drama of SF writer that disappoint me.. the audacity of bringing in cho seungwoo and moon sori only to be slidelined as support character for lee dongwook with horrible acting skill and poorly written plot...

Sandra Sobek Jul 25 2021 1:05 pm July 25,2021

If you appreciate Cho Seung Woo`s tremendous acting ability, be sure to view the quality production/TV drama, "Life" available with English translation on Netflix. His Stellar performance as the President/CEO of a corporate-owned hospital is not to be missed!!! Kudos to the brilliant screenwriter for her engaging story line and her nuanced character depictions! Excellent Cast and Directorial skill overall. Because of the quality of this production, I have viewed , and no doubt will continue to view, "Life" numerous times!

Vegetables Jul 24 2021 4:54 am Just finised watching this after I finished watch Sisyphus The Myth first

Cho Seung Woo really daebak! Both in Life and Sisyphus the Myth. His acting incredible. Looking forward for his future project! Lee Dong Wook also did great in Life. Although many says his acting is bland in here, but u supposed to watch him in Tale of the Nine Tailed, he did better in there. Also looking forward for his future project.

SPOILER ALERT! I think this drama is like a slice of high-ups management life.. where conflict and dispute still on going and never ending in this world.

I totally in love with Gu Seung Hyo character (played by Cho Seung Woo). How he faced conflicts, how he managed his subordinates, how he managed pressure from his boss, and how he reacted to unexpected situation, also how he had to make decision in order to balance between all related parties (foundation, boss, subordinates, medical staffs, society, etc).. all incredible!

For Ye Jin Woo character, somehow i feel like his role is a supporting one, although he is the main lead. But i like and admire his role as a brother for Ye Seon Woo. He is totally a good brother.

Overall, this drama of course not everyone's cup of tea, it has quite heavy plot.. But is is a great drama even i cant stop binging watch this!

KangHan Jul 14 2021 12:15 am I really like Life so much and I repeated it for nth time,, I watched it whenever I get bored... I really love Koo Seung Hyo's character,, he is one of the most relatable and realistic character in this drama and so as Lee No Eul,, I actually tried to watch it ofcourse because of Cho Seung Woo oppa and also Lee Dong Wook, but hated LDW's character the most,, what I dont like about Ye Jin Woo is that he just like no work at all,, he is so everywhere,, He is an emergency doctor but he roams around like a supervisor and he is so biased about KSH and it worsened when he realized LNE is interested and somewhat attracted to KSH,, but all in all, LifeE is a very good drama not so heavy but not too light,, and it is also heartwarming,, it will teach you not to judge people just because you are against his ideals and he is not approachable or not friendly enough, you dont need to explain yourself everytime they casting stones on you and misunderstood you,, just do your work properly and it will shows eventually,, I love the character development of KSH,, and my only complain is that they dont give some spotlight on KSH and LNE story,, I will really appreciate it if they let them hold hands at the end of the drama,, their story is so open ended,, you dont know if they like each other in a romantic way or they just enjoy each other's company... So,, I wanted them to be in another drama together as a couple! Ha ha ha

Aren Jun 23 2021 7:47 am Useless,waste of time show. Lousy idea too!!!why not make the doctors lawyers instead!! So frustrating and super slow!!couldntcecen wait for them to deliver their dialogue bhah!!useless. For doctors show go for romantic, doctors etc and give this a wide turn left and avoid!!

MiniMe1290 May 26 2021 4:56 am @Lucy this drama have same writer with secret forest

Lucy May 18 2021 4:04 am Cho Seung-Woo, Lee Kyu-Hyung, Yoo Jae-Myung, Tae In-Ho, Eom Hyo-Seop, and Lee Hyun-Kyun... This drama is Secret Forest's reunion, huh?

andreya May 12 2021 1:40 am hi, I just wanna ask, is there a romance in the story? Answer me pls hihi thanks

zzz Apr 13 2021 11:45 pm ?? did i miss something while watching? SPOILER ALERT. so seonwoo never told jinwoo about his sickness?? how long will he keep it from his family :(( This drama started off a little boring for me, but all of it getting better in the mid-end episodes. I love how the dramas showed that bad people are not always evil. Indeed we can see that there are very nice people (like director Lee who passed away), the bad people, but most are in the middle of both (like Mr. Gu). Sometimes it's necessary to look evil to do good things. Also sometimes it's impossible to always do what you want (to always do good things)

zzz Apr 04 2021 4:29 am Still at my 2nd episode, but I'm gonna tune in and say that it's cool to see sooo manyy senior actors/actresses in this single drama. I found more than 10 of the casts very familiar and acted brilliantly in their different previous dramas! Can't wait to watch it! Will do my 2nd review when I'm done watching

Jil Apr 01 2021 5:31 pm All cast did great but lee kyu hyung always stands out. He is just really an outstanding actor.

Good drama.

meowcat Mar 20 2021 6:34 am Cho Seung Woo is just amazing. He's handsome too. I wish there are more scenes of Koo Seung-Hyo and Lee No-Eul together, their relationships are so damn cute

Suzy Mar 15 2021 1:17 am Great drama! Cho Seung Woo nailed it! No one can play role like him in any politics drama. Props to Lee Dong Wook as well! Overall this drama is impressive. I just don't like the girl (Dr Lee No Uel)

FlaSh Mar 01 2021 3:40 pm A very underrated drama, and for the reason that it deals with serious matters occurring in the medical field. I feel like it has a very special resonance with nowadays event, in the midst of a global pandemic.

And as always, pitch perfect acting by Cho Seung-woo and his co-stars. That guy... He's something.

ad Feb 28 2021 10:15 pm I work in the healthcare field and have seen the politics and BS going around there. This is very relatable and shows an actual glimpse revolving the medical field nowadays. I could see why this got lower ratings because it doesn't have the love story most people like. But, this series I thought was well written and a good representation of what happens behind the scenes. 90/100

mary_sure Feb 24 2021 9:35 pm Just love the entire story & cast very much. This story is a piece of life that all the cast bring 'LIFE' lively. You will end up love all the cast and their charisma. Moon So Ri acting is just another level and nail you. It still linger in my head on how yoo jae myung potray the doctor life very real. the doctor who really love his job and do his best.

Sara Feb 04 2021 5:49 pm This is my first and only drama of Lee Dong Wook and I Am In Love <3 Such a genius actor wow just wow! his every scene made me feel a range of emotions I'm still mesmerized just thinking about it

Sara Feb 04 2021 5:46 pm I literally stopped my life and binged this masterpiece in 2 days. The best drama my top 3 for sure <3 I just started rewatching it it is perfection from beginning to end <3

rinirini Jan 14 2021 5:21 pm I have watched this for the 3rd time and the story is really interesting and realistic! I really love that the characters are not black and white. Shows their good side and bad side. The gray parts yes!

I really really really hope for a 2nd season of this!!!

liya Dec 19 2020 12:12 am Alternative universe of Stranger lol I really fell hard for Cho Seung Woo here.

Kekerikeke Dec 18 2020 11:25 am It turns out there are 14 casts (incl. cameos or small roles) who appear in Stranger as well. Wow!

Kekerikeke Dec 17 2020 9:27 am Wow~ There are a lot of casts from Stranger as well. Around 6-7 casts are also in Stranger. I'm on ep 1 and I think it's going to be interesting. Hope it will not dissapoint!

Wew Nov 17 2020 5:14 am I came herr because of shok! Hahahaha

Here LDW and LKH (Ye brothers) is a sibling meanwhile in tale of gumiho/TOTNT they were bestfriend...okay i guess this drama is a reincarnation of them..just think like tht then you will be hppy..huhuhu

Mimi Nov 16 2020 7:36 am I've just finished watching this drama in this year. I'm impresse Koo Seung-Hyo

CSW_Pan Nov 02 2020 12:32 am First few episodes are really slow... bleah.. but you get to 5 or so then the story kinda gets together and becomes more interesting. Hang in there because Cho Seung Woo is suaaavveeeeeee!! in this short haircut and the arrogant yet humble President Gu. President Gu was an interesting character and CSW's acting is just so charismatic. I would watch it all over again just for CSW's acting.

Regarding the chemistry I thought it was quite good, the couples look good together. Though Prez Gu really had more friendly vibes with everyone else (driver secretary investigator)... but the doctors :)

merah Oct 27 2020 6:51 am Just watched Episode 1, and I'm kinda curious why Jinwoo seems haunted by his brother. But his brother actually a good person? Will that be explained at the end? Can anyone give me spoiler for that? My twitter is @sundayseokjin. Thank you :)

Amy Oct 17 2020 8:37 am I just finished watching the series. I can't say I loved it. It was just ok . It made me finish the series bcoz of President Gu or Koo(?)character and i was just curious to know what will happen to him in the end. I like watching him though i don't feel the chemistry between him and No eul. I found her annoying with every scene with Pres. Gu. But i feel the chemistry between the reporter and jin woo.

Guiltypleasure Oct 13 2020 1:04 am I've just finished it. My feeling is just looks like after listening my grandfather tell me about his past stories.

bebe Oct 03 2020 11:29 pm currently watching ep4. i swear i got goosebumps watching this drama. love it!!! i became cho seung woo's fans since stranger

bingbing Oct 02 2020 1:48 am I not sure i've wrote a comment regarding this drama or not previously...i watch this drama twice. This drama not achieved high rating but...i really love President Director Koo character. At first we saw him focused at hospital profits but when he found out malpractice at cancer centre, he also strive to improve the hospital quality. He is a brave leader, he dare to take risk. Nowdays i am quite dissapointed with executive position in companies..most of them only take a safe paths because they don't want to lose their positions. The drama ended with reality, eventhough President Director Koo cannot defeated the villain (President Director Cho) but he overcomed his pride..and become a better person

hello Jul 26 2020 4:36 am this is such a nice kdrama i loved it the first 5 episodes were abit boring but it became so goooddd especially mr Gu and lee no eul i really wish there would be second season and would focus on this relationship also i dont think there will be 2nd season because of how underrated it is and im sad about it let’s just hope there will be a 2nd season and it will be aired on 2021;)

Abhash Jul 01 2020 7:18 am Lee no eul and president Gu What happens to ye jin woo and ye sin woo I guess jin woo end up with reporter Than his brother become alone And organ dr sunwoo chang didnt end up with ms kim

Watashi wayo Jun 19 2020 9:56 pm I didn't expect I will ship Dr. Lee and Pres. Gu... I didn't know this ship is all I need. I hope there will be a season 2

Meshel Jun 01 2020 7:58 pm Season 2 with Yoo In Na pleaseeeeeee!

Nitisha May 17 2020 1:53 am I don't know why this drama is so underrated. I really this LDW has done a great job and this is my first time watching Cho seung woo and he has done a little better than LDW(even though I am a huge LDW fan). If your are looking for a drama where you can't predict what's next or who is good who is bad, then this is the one. We need more of LDW, he's so talented. I am into 9th episode now and I love how each actor has played their character so we'll.

Sin Apr 22 2020 11:22 am I love Ye Jin Woo. I love the chemistry between Dr. Ye and reporter but I also attracted by the relationship between Ye Jin Woo and Lee No Eul. Never mind , Lee No Eul and the president will become couple ,and the friendship of Ye and Lee will never end.

Darlyne Apr 09 2020 11:56 pm I'm liking the story so far. I expected Lee No Eul and Ye Jin woo to be together later on but as the story goes I think that would be impossible because of the president and the reporter's involvement. I don't have anything agaist it but I just don't like how Lee No Eul seems to be throwing herself to the president even if the result seems to be positive.

Bil Mar 31 2020 11:49 pm This whole drama give off a movie-like-experience but the difference is it is a longer version. Despite it being a longer version of a movie you don’t feels like it dragging or you don’t feels like the writer are just trying to lengthen it. All the conflicts came naturally. It happen because of another. And i also like the actors and actress in the drama. They did very good job in potraying the emotion and tenseness. I’m not sure how others feel about this drama. But i strongly recommend it.

Ps: if you are expecting for medical content from this no you’re not getting much from this drama. But i bet you will still love it. It give you another perspective. And i love Dr Lee Noeul and Mr Gu. Hehehe.

Ellen Dec 29 2019 6:12 am You must get Lee Dong Wook to get the hair out of his eyes, it looks ridiculous. It was like that in Touch your Heart and I thought it was just for that show, so it was OK and a lovely show with yoo in Ah. But now in Life he’s got that stupid hair again, we can only see half his face and can’t tell if he’s handsome or not. It makes him expressionless. I had to stop watching, maybe he’s only got one stereotype look.

ffilou6 Jun 22 2019 8:11 pm It makes me think about The Resident (american tv series on Fox channel), choices to weigh among patients health and business profits.

hello Apr 07 2019 8:39 am Most realistic medical drama I've watched! Hoping for Season 2.

Sharmaine R. Clutch Apr 03 2019 9:05 pm im really one of the avid fan of lee dong wook ,but i dont know the leading lady of this drama ,,,i didnt watch it yet

Zainab Patel Oct 23 2018 7:55 pm One of the best medical dramas I have seen. Excellent writing, plot, set up, dynamic characters. Sometimes it feels too much to ask for a really refreshing storyline with superlative acting. This really did have it all. The first episode felt really dismal so I put off finishing it. I am so glad I went back to it. Excellent television. It wasn’t just thought-provoking, it was emotional and entertaining. The health service and money: it’s a global issue worldwide and I’ve seen a few drama’s American and Korean that touch upon these issues, dramatise it and brush everything under the carpet but the conversations in this were very familiar, employees at every level have their own understanding and opinion on what should be deserved from their country’s health care system. If anything deserves a season 2: it is this. I want to hear more from the nurses next time. Special mention to Cho Seung Woo whose other dramas I have obviously been deprived of till now and Lee Dong Wook’s face; how can a person’s face emit charisma?????

Bukku Oct 14 2018 11:33 am I love Cho Seung Woo's acting....and I love the chemistry between Pres. Gu and Dr. Lee No Eul. Please pd nim recruite them in another drama as a couple asap...

Scania Oct 05 2018 6:22 am Cho Seung Woo is the best, he is the definition of perfect! he potrays perfectly character he played. i love his acting and his voice. Hopefully he will play another drama soon as possible, or Life season 2 maybe.

Olga Gisela Oct 04 2018 8:40 am Cho Seung Woo, one of the best actors in Korea! Since I watch The King’s Doctor(2012) I was mesmerized by his talent. The portrayal of President Gu was outstanding! Waiting for his next drama??

Wendolyn Oct 01 2018 4:31 pm I really hope there is season 2! Amazing medical/business drama!

tjd Sep 26 2018 8:25 pm I lovelovelove Cho Seung Woo's acting in everything. He brings life to all the character he plays and always avoid being stereotyped because he is so amazing with portraying every character.

As for the storyline, I loved it. Very very realistic. You cannot just bring a huge corporation down and that's what happened. I can very well relate to the rebellious Ye Jin Woo regarding higher ups making changes that they are not used to or they seem unfair. But I always felt for Pres Gu, who is just doing his best to protect the company and his employees. And I love how the writer showed that underneath all that strong exterior of his, he is just a normal person at home. Loved the chemistry between Pres Gu and Dr. Lee No Eul. Asking for them to work together again in another drama as a couple would be wishful thinking but we don't know do we? LOL.

Not better that Secret Forest, but I will rate this drama 8/10. I hope CSW would have another drama soon after his movie and musical. What genre? I really don't care as long as I can see him on my screen for hours.

MJ Hernandez Sep 25 2018 7:15 pm I just finished watching it and I am so empresses from all the acting and story. I can’t wait to see season 2.

Rachael Sep 25 2018 3:35 pm I am a nurse and was so impressed with how authentic and real this series portrayed medicine vs business! Whoaaaaa never see an American series tell the truth. Great show, outstanding acting. Please make season 2, we are waiting.... excellent work!

Sensei Sep 23 2018 5:07 pm hope they'll make a season 2

ratna Sep 21 2018 2:28 am i love Mr Gu,, good character on his drama

GC Sep 19 2018 2:59 am I watch this as I am a fan of Lee Dong Wook and Cho Seung Woo. Glad to watch them act in this drama after Goblin and Stranger. Never expect this turn out one of the best medical drama. I am glad to see Kim Won Hae here. I love he acts in a funny way in other dramas. I like Yoo Jae Myung too. Watched he acted as a father in Strong Woman Da Bong Soon and Stranger. I am glad and love the ending of Koo Seung Hyo and Lee No Eul. I love the bromance of Ye Jin Woo and Yee Sun Woo. Thumbs up to all the casts who made this drama lively and interesting. Well done. Looking see you guys work together in future dramas. Fighting!

Star Sep 18 2018 6:31 pm Hey, does anyone know the actor of the driver for Mr. Gu? i love him!!!!

nalu06 Sep 17 2018 11:02 am Wow!! gotta see this drama LDW & most of “stranger ” drama cast

@Fasakk Sep 16 2018 8:01 pm Since JTBC is a paid channel, the ratings are already considered high.

Fasakk Sep 16 2018 12:47 pm Wowwwwww What a drama Writer and Director a big thumbs up to them.Every actor do their best.Don't bother about ratings some dramas can't measured with ratings and it is one of them.Beautiful cinematography. love love love LDK CSW <3<3

Susan Sep 15 2018 11:25 am Love to see Lee Dong Wook. Very good drama, one of my favorite drama of Lee Dong Wook. The cast are superb.

Lupi Sep 14 2018 8:42 pm I like cho seung woo in this drama, and in drama stranger too..... he is good actor

jhsjs Sep 14 2018 8:03 am i suddenly want a romance movie of cho seung woo with won jin-a

K Sep 13 2018 5:04 am Warning: maybe contain spoiler (it could be a big spoiler, sorry)

I don't think I've ever watched drama with a similar concept, so I am imppressed! Actually have no expectation before watch this, I only want to see Lee Dongwook lol but turned out, I am loving the drama as a whole. I hope they'll make a season 2, cause I want to see what will happen between Ye Jinwoo and the new sajangnim, but if they don't, I already satisfied with the ending.

Vrjo Sep 12 2018 11:08 am one of d best kdrama.... Beautiful chemistry between Ye jin wook and reporter Choi seo hyun....

My LIFE Sep 12 2018 8:23 am Joo kyung moon and Oh se hwa such a great partners for hospital. I'm gonna miss this drama especially Ye brothers

DDD Sep 12 2018 4:14 am Seo Dong Jae is back

Mijane Sep 11 2018 10:23 pm I love how it ended. Changes come and life goes on. Will miss this.

kona Sep 11 2018 9:13 pm underrated drama...great drama that highlight on medical management instead of medical practices..good approached..very enjoyable to watch

Miss Lily Sep 11 2018 1:21 pm Oh god such a nice ending.... I like it so much, but I just hope Lee No-eul at least hugs CEO, Koo Seung-Hyo. Beautiful ending for Ye Sibling

Joy-Joy ?? Sep 11 2018 12:37 am I want LeE Dong Wook (Ye Jin Woo )and Won Jin-a(Lee No Eul)to end up together..????

Miss Lily Sep 09 2018 9:06 am I cant believe time runs so fast Life drama is approaching two final episodes ...curious to know the ending of the saga..

Kistrina Tiongson Sep 08 2018 12:21 am I don't want this drama to end. The Chemistry between, Ye Jin Woo and reporter Choi Seo Hyun, President Gu and Lee No Eul hope they will end up together. Glad that Director Oh will come back this coming episode. looking forward for the join forces of Director Oh, Chief Joo Kyung Moon and President Gu to beat the Chairman of Hwajeong Group.

CHX Sep 05 2018 4:06 am epsiode 14 was so intense ....... huhuhuhu and this drama will end next week. T_T

Miss Lily Sep 04 2018 2:46 pm OMG.... Episode 14 is the best episode, like this drama so much

LoneGunMan Sep 03 2018 11:11 am First Korean medical drama where the action doesn't take place in the or. Also a lot of their patients die in the er, another departure from the usual doctor savants that are the heroes in previous shows. A very interesting show.

htt2010 Aug 28 2018 3:14 pm @hanbyeori, keep watching it and you'll know why.

hanbyeori Aug 28 2018 5:59 am can someone explain why jinwoo always sees his brother at the hospital ? im so confused :( im currently at ep 2 and so many things confused me . hopefully I won't drop this drama

Kansha Aug 23 2018 9:57 pm The drama is awesome. Love so much ? Thanks a lot for the writer. All of actor and actress and all of crew. Your hardword is daebakkk???????????????

LEMON Aug 23 2018 8:30 am Based on the synopsis alone, I am adding this series onto my list of dramas to watch. As someone who works in an emergency department, this drama can only make me shake my head at how unrealistic it is, or make me satisfied that it is somewhat realistic. I sure hope it is the latter because honestly, the stuff we deal with at work from both sides, patients/visitors and management, is portrayed often in television series, and most are unrealistic. Shows like that makes it even more difficult for us because patients and visitors think they know it all when they do not. As for management, there is a ton of politics and the emergency department is ALWAYS the underdog. We are underfunded, but deal with the highest volume, the most demanding patients/visitors, and get patients dumped onto us when something goes wrong anywhere in the hospital.

Vrjo Aug 23 2018 2:45 am Lee Dong Wook .....Saranghae

Jenny Aug 22 2018 5:42 pm Really good drama so far. Seung Woo is very good actor but his character really don't know what he wants. He is real businessman and he sees that it's different leading a hospital with business methods but can't give up them as he gives up himself. His relationships with No Eul is somehow unreal to me even ridiculous. As if she is the first woman who says him hi to get attached to her. Won Jin A is very good actress too but her character is annoying. She is really naive and obviously likes helping lonely people and people in pain not considering that it may lead to bad feelings and regrets in the end. She doesn't see or doesn't want to see Koo Seung Hyo real intentions and gets close to him. Lee Dong Wook is the perl in this drama. He cares not only about his future but the future of the hospital. I like his devotion to patients. He maybe like No Eul but don't allow himself these feelings because of his brother and that's why he got easily atractted to a beautiful woman. Hope he and No Eul eng up together. Joo Kyung Moon is likeable person and he will get even more if he finds the strength to fight with stupid and greedy people who think only about themselves. I can't predict what will happen next and I hope I won't be disappointed.

Rijeu Aug 22 2018 6:16 am Loving how I don't know if I should like Cho Seung Won or not! Such clever writing of a character!

Also, Jung Moon Sung has to be one of the most versatile actors ever! One moment he's a gentle older brother, and next a horrid chaebol CEO!

aru Aug 22 2018 2:18 am Nice medical drama which show how important doctors are and what they should do. It is not a place of business. I am coming to hate Lee No-Eul . Seung ho i think his thinking will change (that everything is not business). Jin Woo and Sun Woo their relationship is so nice.

Wayer Aug 21 2018 9:52 pm Cho Seung Woo and Tae In Ho bad-assing together is just THE BEST. Tae In Ho's luck, such a cutie face but always ending up playing evil... Lol

Zazo Aug 21 2018 10:49 am Am i the only one that thinks that this drama deivated from its initial plot, It started out as an invenstigation on who killed the hospital director and now it is.. i dont even know what it is, Its just there and they are pushing into more of a triangle love thing.

Kornkhan Aug 20 2018 10:29 pm I love this. Drama. Love Lee Dong Wook and at.at all in this drama.

Hakim Aug 20 2018 6:43 pm Great Drama !best medical drama I have ever seen until now ! thank you jtbc ^-^.

Lucille Aug 20 2018 6:41 pm I love this drama. But I don’t like the couple that everyone seems to be shipping. I don’t like Mr. Gu and I don’t think they look good together. I think it would be improper for them to become a couple. Am sure Mr. Gu would be so cold and calculating as to know how bad it is for his career to have a relationship in the workplace.

I so amused as to how twisted and devious Mr. Gu could be. That handshake was virtually a kiss of death!

Greta Aug 20 2018 7:31 am I love this drama..at first it was kind of dragging and a bit confusing but I pursue it because of the cast specially Cho Seung Woo,Won Jin Ah and Lee Dong Wook and all the supportung casts.Currently on ep 7 and it's getting better and better??.After reading comments here Im so happy to know that Im not the only one shipping Gu Seung Yu and Lee No Eul my God they're giving me butterflies everytime there together on screen..LIFE fighting ill be watching this drama till the end??

Kharma Aug 19 2018 11:10 am Nice medical drama...its confusing but its doing well to understand....

Hana Aug 19 2018 10:48 am I am shipping Koo seung Hyo and Lee No eul. Hope they will end up together . They look good together. Koo Seung hyo is showing his soft side to Lee No Eul only and I feel he is feeling something for her. I feel like he is communicating well with her , not as a cold business man but like a man and worry for her sometimes. He is different when he is with her. I want them to end up together . I will be disappointed if they don’t end up together. I know this is medical drama and can’t get high hopes but still I can’t stop my shipping. There is also Jin woo , I hope he end up with the reporter . For sun woo who proposed to lee no eul , he is brave to propose to her but I don’t ship him with lee no eul . I can’t wait for the episode and find out more about lee no eul and Koo Seung hyo . I just want to know if they will end up together then I could watch the drama calmly. I don’t know whether I should watch it after the drama end or to watch it now . I already watch till episode 8 today and I can’t wait for more episodes anymore . Writer Lee Soo Yeon , you are amazing. Hope to see more of your drama .

Kwan Aug 18 2018 12:28 am I'm shipping Guys Seung Hyo and Lee No Eul... They look perfect together.... Love them both. The drama line is impressive. I'm so related since I'm also a medical student. Love this drama

Sikta Mishra Aug 18 2018 12:12 am Love this drama❤

sunny Aug 17 2018 2:15 am I love how each character is so in depth. My heart bounces so much when watching the episodes, wishing for more minutes in each epi. It is so real. Hands down to the writer and the director of this show. Tae Inho's character as a organ donor specialist is also moving, he seems cold, but true to his job. Just thumbs up.

Mindinifinity Aug 15 2018 2:02 pm CSW's character is the best thing about this show. Every scene he is is he steals the show. Don't know about anyone else but I am tired of seeing naive lead characters and am glad CSW is a realist. You cannot run a hospital without making 'real' choices; idealism is great but it is not practical.

aru Aug 15 2018 12:03 pm Wow brothers relationship is so nice. Sun Woo proposing to No Eul he took a brave step. I don't know may be because of CSW character I am hating him and I don't like him to be paired with No Eul. Ye Jin-Woo his character is being developed so nicely. this drama i am not interested in romance. Enjoying it

Mindinifinity Aug 08 2018 5:58 pm I love the coldness of the characters. All this hospital politics reminds me of how good Kdramas can be. Don't know why this drama reminds me of the 'The Good Fight', also one of my favorite shows; and both have exceptional writing. Hope these characters stay cold and get even darker. Love shows with characters that don't incorporate typical Kdrama 'hero' cliches. My favorite Kdrama since 'Signal' and 'Stranger' hands down,

Mindinifinity Aug 08 2018 5:52 pm One of best shows out there. Finally a show with good writing that does focus on romance as its main theme. Man goosebumps everytime Cho Seung Woo goes serious-mode. Can guys like Kdramas? Who care I'm a guy and I admit this currently my favorite show.

Lili JD Aug 08 2018 10:02 am Oh God... I am looking forward for episode 7 and 8 really want to know where the writer brings us to ... perfect assemble of the casts awesome amazing brilliant outstanding

Eileen Aug 08 2018 9:08 am I'm hooked. Am from the UK and it started to be shown here last week. There are so many parallels here to our own NHS in Britain. Managers trying to run it like a business, our present government would like to privatise everything. Hospitals are understaffed and overworked, but they do a brilliant job nonetheless, and we have had hospitals that have mad mistakes and then there were our junior doctors that went on strike last year. Wondering if the writer of this series has studied what has happened in Britain, or does this happen in Korea as well? My belief is that you can't run a health service like any other business. So far in this series I find the new President character a very cold fish and arrogant. One doctor suggested he only sees money behind each patient, which I think it hit a nerve going on his reaction. Hoping the character develops a bit more of a human side as th series progresses. Can't wait for next episodes

@Lunia Aug 08 2018 3:21 am Did you mean CSW's character or he as an actor? LOL. Have not watched it yet. Still waiting for it to finish. But if he is annoying bec of the character, then he is doing a great job since he is the antagonist right?

Zedi Aug 07 2018 4:10 pm I hope they don't wade into love triangle territory... I didn't like episode 6's ending, felt like a melo to me... I loved how it was subtle in Secret Forest... I hope the writer stays true to herself

Lunia Aug 07 2018 11:34 am Gosh.. Cho Seung Woo is so annoying. Feels like to smash him... After the ending of each episode, I was like this drama is crazy... goddamn different. Thank yoy writer for something out of the box.. This is not about medical drama per say but more to what happen behind the top management.. Keep up the good works..

Noiha Aug 07 2018 10:50 am For a Stranger reunion, this made me expected too much. But pilot episode was boring. I wonder whether the next episodes could make me sit through.

Tweeyt Aug 07 2018 2:21 am I dont understand why Lee Dong Wook sees his brother at times eventhough it was nit real.

Bell Aug 06 2018 8:19 am If you have watch Stranger, then this drama will definitely feel like Stranger cast reunion ??? definitely watching!

Lea Aug 05 2018 9:24 pm Loving this drama so far! The cast is amazing! I normally watch rom/com but this one definitely has my interest! Lee Dong Wook can do no wrong! Such a phenomenal actor! Actually the entire cast is really amazing!

Jac Aug 05 2018 12:58 am This is basically Stranger cast reunion..I've only watched the first episode because it took so long for the drama to get subtitled..but it was intense for the first episode..watching this because of Cho Seung Woo..but all the cast are amazing..Cho Seung Woo is the best..

S07 Aug 04 2018 10:02 pm I don’t know if it’s just me.... first episode is already boring.. it’s so dull and I don’t get it why they have to be so mad to work at rural areas if they are truly doctors. So far episode 1 disappoints me ☹️☹️☹️

Lili Jd Aug 04 2018 8:25 am I just finished watching 4 episodes life drama with subtitle at netflix... OMG such an amazing story, perfect casts, outstanding performance .. I enjoyed it so much .. awesome team life drama

Kdrama-fan Jul 24 2018 11:28 pm Worth watching. From Screenwriter who write Secret Forest (Stranger). And Director who direct beautiful drama like Dear My Friends, Live Up to Your Name, Most Beautiful Goodbye, etc. And last but not least, Just look at those names (Im glad all of them are TRULY ACTORS not Idol or even singer). Cho Seung-woo, Lee Dong-wook, Won Jin-ah, Lee Kyu-hyung, Yoo Jae-myung, etc. Full of Top Quality Korean Actors. You can trust them.

Nada Jul 24 2018 6:31 pm Lee Dong Wook,the most fine actor will definetly give us Master peace. LDW bless you.

Jina Jul 24 2018 3:20 am Solely watching this for Lee Dong-wook. What a brilliant actor! :3

Shanie Jul 24 2018 1:40 am Waiting so bad for this drama! Can't wait to see Cho seung woo oppa again in a drama!

Yon Jul 23 2018 12:50 pm Does anyone know where to watch this legally in us? Netflix? Thanks!

Taeyeon Jul 17 2018 1:53 pm Isn't it released today? Not the 23rd?

Sarahsrh Jul 11 2018 2:30 am i meant cho seung woo...oh my god lol

Sarahsrh Jul 11 2018 2:28 am The same writer of Stranger, director from Dear My Friends?? Cha Seung Won? and some casting from Stranger? goddamnit im in!!!!

Erica_Shii Jul 10 2018 11:07 pm WAHH im excited Yall know it is going to be a good drama because of the cast members

Hyukie? Jul 10 2018 6:18 pm Cheon Ho Jin is Playing as a doctor again ??

Sikta Mishra Jul 08 2018 6:13 am Jin-a fighting♥

Mina Jul 05 2018 7:20 am Omo! I was waiting for him so long!! Cho Seung Woo Oppa!! Secret forest was great but I missed his charm from God's Gift 14 Days. He is back. Yeaee!! Saranghae ❤️

AnaPerez Jul 03 2018 11:00 pm I thought this drama will compete Mr. Sunshine... I think they put this on Mon & Tue so that the ratings will not beat.

wendy Jul 02 2018 3:02 pm I cant wait for more teaser pics. Ye Jin - Woo Fighting !

Zedi Jul 02 2018 6:53 am This is so exciting but 3 weeks away Come on

lolly Jun 26 2018 5:23 pm Can't wait for my King Wook's comeback. Really hope that there will be place for Life in knetz hearts after Mr.Sunshine will start and will create a decease called "another Kim Eun Suk's epic hit". My favorite Wook's drama is not Goblin or Hotel King. It's Wild Romance and La Dolce Vita. Wonder if Life will replace or at least will share first place in my heart. 23rd July, come faster.

lifefan Jun 26 2018 11:05 am Im so excited to watch this drama, I love Jo Seung Woo, he is brilliant actor..Fighting Jo Seung Woo!!!

Nelly Jun 26 2018 4:23 am I simply LOVE LDW’s teaser poster! His stare and the overall atmosphere of the picture is so suspenseful and intense. I also love how creative it is. One part of Ye Jin-woo’s face is hidden in the dark, so perhaps he will have a dark side as well. I can’t wait to see uri Doctor Ye’s intense acting soon!! Fighting!!

JYJ Jun 26 2018 1:44 am CSW and LDW! Swoon! I'm so looking forward to this drama. Love both actors. CSW gave me a very good impression in FoS which led me to watch all of his movies. LDW, I love him since My GIrl and my favorite drama of his is Hotel King (don't be surprised if it's not Goblin, I just thinkliked the plot of Hotel King better). Heard a lot of good feedback about Won Jin Ah. Looking forward to her as well and how she can deliver. Life Kdrama Hwaiting!.

wendy Jun 25 2018 11:53 am Lee Dong Wook ( Ye Jin - Woo ) Fighting !

See you at the first broadcast ! JULY 23 11PM

kikimon Jun 25 2018 11:20 am Have watched all teasers and so excited for this drama. The quality should be on a different level. I'm swept by Lee Dong Wook's voice. My first drama with this actor was "Bubblegum" and his narrations were one of the best strong points in drama. Then I have checked that he was Dj in army and not only this explained why his voice is used as voice cover in some other dramas as well. I hope in Life they won't miss to use his voice for narration. I might be a pervert here, but I have butterflies in my stomach even when his character announces DOA. Looking forward to this drama as the potential Drama of the year. Overall casting seems the best I have ever seen in dramas.

Aliya Jun 24 2018 11:14 am I am new kdrama fans ,I have only watched couple of dramas two years ago then I get busy with life but Bubblegum was one them ,I lOve it ,the male lead 's voice was SO warm ,I still remember it coz the narration was beautiful so when I felt like watching korean dramas again , my crazy Kdrama friends recommended me to wait for ,"life " the teaser is so intriguing so I am waiting for life and I will enjoy come and hug me till july Glad I know the name of bubblegum's male lead " Lee Dong Wook " It seems I am back to kdrama's world again

Nami Jun 24 2018 2:38 am Just can't get over Secret Forest's soundtrack... Help...

Denise Jun 21 2018 10:58 am My king is back with mysterious poster for a doctor ❤

aphrodite Jun 21 2018 3:31 am my lovely looney is on this one.. hahah finally a new project for him ?? a prison playbook fanatic here ??

queenie Jun 21 2018 3:27 am i just hanyang ?? im in for this one just for him ???

Ana Jun 20 2018 4:37 pm Now about fteasers and Ye Jin Woo's (Lee Dong Wook) poster. I'm so hooked to this drama already and so proud to see how LDW takes another challenge. When some actors are sticking to the same genres after successful dramas (and some are even to same writers), he's always choosing something we don't expect him to choose. He never plays two similar (or at least a bit similar) roles or genres in a row. He said that he has rejected many fantasy and romance dramas after hit Goblin because he doesn't want to close himself in one genre/role. And just look at his poster. Nothing from Grim Reaper or Park Ri Hwan from Bubblegum. If he'd choose romance or fantasy after Goblin, he'd gain so much more benefits from that. Both Koreans and international kdrama fans love when actors are sticking to same genre or type of characters. Its a win win combo. But we can say for sure that LDW won't choose another suspense drama after Life. So proud of him. And so curious about his poster. Does it hint that Ye Jin Woo is not that good as normally protagonist doctor's in kdramas are?

Drimakang Jun 08 2018 9:30 am I think do not love in drama, drama look focus between money and humanity

Llama God Jun 07 2018 1:48 pm Cant wait for this drama but dont want ms. Hammurabi to end either

Moon Soo ho Jun 06 2018 10:57 pm I hope this drama doesn't show a love triangle, cz I don't want to see CSW have one sided love Can't wait to see Lee dong Wook & Cho Seung woo

Asma Jun 05 2018 7:18 pm I am so ready for this Won jin A is in this so it's gonna be good !!

Noona bae May 30 2018 2:26 am So, this drama will be vs with Mr Sunshine for get drama of the year title, dabongggg

del May 27 2018 6:20 am Sounds awfully like White Tower... Will wait and see what the production team and cast bring to the "hospital power struggle" genre.

shun's hardcorefan May 20 2018 4:33 pm LOL at cho seung woo's face >.<" I still can imagine he making face from secret forest. But damn. I'm so hyped for this! Totally gonna watch this xD

lala2 Apr 12 2018 6:35 pm Oh my god team Secret Forest is back LOL Lee Kyu-Hyung, Choo Seung-Woo, Yoo Jae-Myung, Tae In-Ho. I'm so happy ya'll Ma babies are back but why no Bae Doo Na though ???

Sara Apr 12 2018 10:49 am Good Drama needs teamwork ,chemistry and Harmony. during Goblin we and GY's fans have mutual respect to each bias . Hopefully we will have the same feeling with all casts's fans We are blessed with a solid cast lets enjoy it Btw,everyone has his own perference and free to like whoevers but technically speaking Wookie's facial expressions and his perfomance is undeniable and refer to his versatile characters he has played before

Marie Apr 12 2018 12:11 am Lee KyuHyung is here too?! Yayyy!

Stacy Apr 11 2018 11:03 pm On a bright note all actors are looking damn fine at script reading. You can feel the power of this cast even from pics. And I love the description of Lee Dong Wook's character. We have already spotted his charisma and passion (mentioned in Korean articles) from various fan cams. Can't wait to know more!

Dear Stacey Apr 04 2018 2:15 pm You probably don't know a lot of things if you beieve CSW isn't an A-lister. He's one of the highest paid actor in Kmovie industry. So maybe do some research.

Bromancer Apr 01 2018 4:01 am Yessss.... Lee Kyu Hyung!!

Person Mar 28 2018 5:41 pm I came here cuz of won jin a. Her acting in Just Between Lovers was outstanding and my opinion is still the same. This drama is also great!

B Mar 28 2018 3:12 pm Yay! I love all these actors. Won Jin A, even though new, is a plain gem. Plus, Lee Dong Wook and Jo Seung Woo are both such great veteran actors! Hwaiting!

@Stacy Mar 22 2018 3:58 am FYI. Cho Seung Woo is one of the highest paid actors in Korea. He is an A List actor. LDW is also great. I've watched him in several dramas. CSW, I've watched his dramas and movies. I am a fan of both actors. I'm looking forward to this drama. Whatever you guys say, both actors are talented.

JL Mar 21 2018 8:32 pm Lee Kyu Hyung confirmed too!!... YAAAAYYY!!!

exxako Mar 21 2018 9:05 am after watched his works which is Tazza,God Gift, stranger etc. im excited for this drama. Cho Seung Woo ahjussi fighting!!

Stacy Mar 20 2018 3:05 pm Oh crap. fans wars have already started? Who is better? Well, let's just face the truth. None of them is A list actor. Both are close, but not there. Lee Dong Wook is more known as heartthrob of kdrama while Cho Seung Woo plays another type of roles and in movies more. Both are great in their own field. In Life Lee Dong Wook challenges himself again and again as he has promised totally new character which he has never played. Character for him is the most important but he really appreciates working in team. He has told only good things about CSW and others. It will be LDW responsible for team's mood and chemistry between cast. Who knows, maybe we'll have another awesome bromance(s). And for those who doubt his acting potential and Goblin's characters are not enough, go and check noir drama "La Dolce Vita" and...shut up. None of your biases has done THIS in the age of 25. And I found they have ever tried such deep and controversial characters or dramas. Well, the only thing I doubt that you are capable to watch such deep drama as "La Dolce Vita" and understand it.

Kalpana Mar 09 2018 5:23 am Cho seung woo is my top5 actor...the best actor in kcinema.... I seen his movies the classic, love phobia, Marathon n dramas secret forest and God's gift 14 days.... Love him very much. Waiting for this drama

riri Mar 08 2018 2:05 pm I'm waiting for Woo Jin A.. hope her role as great as previously in JBL even more improve, can't wait!

CKW Mar 08 2018 5:08 am Jo Seung Woo indeed is one of the best actor on Kdrama industry. He has a very impressive filmography.

DiJay Mar 06 2018 11:40 pm I forgot to mention Tazza and Go G0 70s. :)

DiJay Mar 06 2018 11:40 pm @Zeid . He is one of the best actors out there. I've watched almost all of his movies (Classic, Love Phobia, Marathon, Who are you, Sword with no name) and his dramas (Secret Forest and GG14 Days). I just love him so much! So talented.

Zeid Mar 06 2018 3:45 pm You want to know Jo Seung Woo watch his movie Marathon 2005 on Netflix as well as Inside Men and his show Stranger... He is a chameleon of an actor

Aine Mar 06 2018 8:23 am Lee dong wook is the best actor. He is really good at acting and always give us a different person when he acts. All the drama he do the character are way to different so we have the chance to see him in different ways.

Ivan Mar 06 2018 2:17 am ?? = smiley face. Heart eyes face

Ivan Mar 06 2018 2:15 am JIN-A!! ??

DiJay Mar 05 2018 9:14 pm Watching this for Cho Seung Woo!

Neliya Mar 05 2018 11:41 am @Rasta When I take a look at the way he's portrayed all the roles he's played so far, I really can't agree with you....Just compare his role as 'Cha Jae Wan" on Hotel King to his role as "Park Moo Yeol" on Wild Romance. It's like he is a totally different person. In "Goblin" he basically played three different characters: The Grim Reaper, Wang Yeo and Lee Hyuk, and he's managed to give all three of them a different vibe. His acting as the GR was nothing like the way he portrayed Wang Yeo. As Lee Hyuk, he had a more easygoing and charming flare, and he portrayed that role just as convincing. I guess art is in the eyes of the beholder, but to me he's a unique and outstanding actor because he acts with emotion and because he's convincing....I believe him when he acts....unlike a lot of other actors who are known to be good, but act without passion.

Rasta Mar 05 2018 7:39 am Have decided to watch it for Jo Seung-Woo and the writer Lee Soo-Yeon. Add to that Moon Soo-Ri... I'm ecstatic. These are acting heavy-weight.

Won Jin-Ah is NOT THAT NEW. Yes she is a fresh face to tv land but she has been around for sometime in smaller roles in films, which explains her superb performance in Just Between Lovers. She's got real talent and she picks challenging projects.

Except for Lee Dong-Wook. Never been a fan of Lee Dong-Wook and his acting. Extensive resume doesn't guarantee quality. Lee Dong-Wook's acting is sort of a copy-paste. Whatever roles he got, he's playing the same/similar character most of the time. Even in Goblin... if it wasn't for the sob story of his character... I can picture his character played much much better by other actors.

Ann Joel Mar 05 2018 4:32 am Well let's wait until the premiere and it's not a competition of sorts it's a collaboration and with the Director at the helm ( whom I admire from watching Dear my friends and Live up to your name) I guess we are in safe hands along with a trusted writer who scored well with their debut of Stranger then this will be a must watch drama in July. Furthermore we can't make grandiose statements against who is better then who rather let's support the cast chosen because the last thing I would want is fans of LDW to hit up this page and start an epic full scale debate etc.....Its already started on a couple of other drama pages here on AW and it is distracting and not pleasant reading.

CKW Mar 05 2018 2:56 am @Ann Joel, I agree with @k2. LDW while is a good actor doesn't really fit the term "superb". I'd call actors like Ha Jeong Woo or Bae Doona "superb" not him. CSW is closer to the term. As for WJA, she's new to the industry and is a fledgling actress with potential. Let's wait and see how she does here. We've yet to see her spectrum.

Nazia Mar 03 2018 7:15 pm Plz cast Jung so min

Misstumbler Mar 03 2018 7:19 am Congratz Won Jin Ah! I will watch this because : Cho seung woo, won jin ah, medical drama, and lee dong wook. Won jin ah's acting in Just between lovers captured my heart. Aja aja fighting :D

Ann Jorl Mar 02 2018 4:02 am ....July to find out.

Ann Joel Mar 02 2018 4:01 am @k2 LDW debuted in 1999 WJA was born in 1991. That's nearly 20 years of being in the industry for LDW. WJA started in 2015 and had a meteoric rise that others can just dream of! JBL was well received then BOOM she scored the female lead in Live. She is still emerging hence why not many people know of her. However I sincerely hope she is able to hold her own like I mentioned in my previous comment. As for LDW not being superb in your eyes his acting resume is quite extensive and I must admit I've only seen him in Bubblegum 2015 and The Perfect Couple 2007 and he did well in both so I have no complaints at all with his acting. I guess we have to wait until

k2 Mar 02 2018 12:58 am @annjoel no offense to Lee Dong Wook, he is good but I dont consider him as superb actor, If she played it right, Won Jin Ah’s depth is greater than Lee dong wok but of course she is a rookie and a lot hasn’t watched JBL, hence the hype isn’t much.

Neliya Mar 01 2018 1:20 pm Finally LDW will be back with another drama :3 Lee Dong-wook hwaiting!!! Can’t wait to see you act again :D

flower Mar 01 2018 11:54 am so excited to see won jin ah and lee dong wook together!!!!

CKW Feb 28 2018 12:45 pm Excited for this. Cho Seung Won is a wonderful actor. Add in LDW and a very promising new actress Won Jin A and you've a recipe for success. Anticipating this. Although it'll feel weird seeing Won JinA with an actor other than Junho since those two had superb chemistry in JBL

iwiw17 Feb 28 2018 8:34 am yeayyy pretty won jin a gets a lead role here

Ann Joel Feb 28 2018 4:50 am Won Jin A as female lead with LDW and CSW as main leads will be interesting and I wonder if this is going to have a classic love triangle scenario incorporated into a the storyline? I hope WJA can hold her own with these 2 K actor heavyweights if there is and her character is likeable and feisty enough to propel the drama along. Judging from the lack of response to WJA I think people are somewhat perplexed at the casting news cos honestly I was. However good on her it will another opportunity to shine just like she did in Just Between Lovers.

Hee Feb 28 2018 3:55 am If there is romance in this drama, i want Won jinA to end up with Lee dong wook.hehe

Blue Feb 28 2018 3:50 am If there is romance romance story in this drama,i want Won JinA to end up with Lee dong wook.hehe

Blue Feb 28 2018 3:46 am If there is a romance story in this drama, I want Won Jin A to end up with Lee Dong wook..hehe

Kalpana Feb 28 2018 2:10 am Wowwwww, my cho seung woo oppa is there. What a great actor. Excited to see this drama. Cho seung woo oppa fighting.

Dewinta Feb 20 2018 7:40 am Han Hyo Joo eonnie pls to be lead female

CKW Feb 17 2018 1:14 pm Also, I wouldn't mind if they cast an idol for the female lead if they are good for e.g Uee, Sooyoung, etc (although Uee seems to be working on another drama).

Would also really like to see Jung So Min in another drama.

CKW Feb 17 2018 1:11 pm Cho Seung Woo? I'm in. What a good actor he is.

Dee Feb 17 2018 12:39 am Yeeyyyy oppa lee dong wook come back!!!!

ActorLee Feb 15 2018 12:55 pm Finally ldw is back! <3 #foreverwookie fighting!!!

Thiri Feb 14 2018 8:54 am Wookie is come back ❤️

Gene Feb 11 2018 4:42 am Please cast Jung So Min as the female lead..

Cath Feb 03 2018 9:27 am Can i just dream....? Love HJM to be in this drama. at least a supporting role...? thank you!

artemabsinthium Jan 30 2018 1:29 pm I am absurdly excited for this with just two names being announced. + It will be screened on JTBC. + It's the same writer as Stranger. Smells like something to anticipate.

aanya Jan 26 2018 2:26 am wookie z back <3

zinaa Jan 22 2018 9:48 pm i agree Gong Hyo Jin would be great as a lead... other than this there should be casting call and chemistry test between any future paring...

Bianca Jan 22 2018 4:16 pm Waiting ..

arshica Jan 22 2018 12:38 pm Can't wait for watching this drama. Please cast Gong Hyo Jin as the female lead... Please Gong Hyo Jin... Thank You... ^_^

cerj Jan 20 2018 4:37 pm LDW, fighting!

AnnaMarie Jan 19 2018 3:43 am Shin Hye Sun for the female lead. I really want her to be paired again of Cho Seung Woo. Please writer-nim you cast her already in your previous work which is Secret Forest... But if there's a chance please don't kill her again this time lol

kdrama world Jan 18 2018 12:42 pm both are my fav in the drama.what else is needed. The both should have made right decision. so thisdrama will be a hit andgood as well....

arduino uno Jan 17 2018 1:43 am Our Grim Reaper has returned for doctor's role can't wait for this....................... .................... ............... ......... ... .. . . .

kdrama addict Jan 16 2018 10:27 pm can't wait.

Kim Jan 14 2018 12:25 am Please park so dam as female lead

Zinaa Jan 12 2018 2:44 pm I want a good actress.... please don't cast an idol or someone looks as baby or cute near to the two actors.... we want solid performance even from the lead actress.. and I don't choose someone only because her last drama have a good rating ... please make casting call and test the chemistry between the leads ... change the game of Korean drama casting a little bit

Angel Jan 11 2018 6:35 pm Please cast Shin Hye Sun please...please...she is very good in acting...her current drama have high ratings!

Heyaah Jan 11 2018 4:22 am Please cast an ACTRESS, not an IDOL. Cast someone who has great acting skills. Please match the acting skills of the two male leads. Don't waste Jo Seung and Lee Dong Wook's talents.

Nana Jan 10 2018 8:57 am Yes, yes yes! Can't hardly wait!!! Just so happy that Jo Seung-woo will back to dramaland again ??

MS.D Jan 09 2018 6:35 pm Please cast yoo in na to be the female lead. I would be glad to see the lovely couple again in a drama. I love them both as I watch the goblin. Kindly give them another chance ❤ Looking forward ❤❤

syskachan Jan 09 2018 1:02 pm omg!! i really like cho seung woo a lot!! and can't wait to see him in new drama .. fighting~

fan from Malaysian =)

me_nina Jan 09 2018 3:20 am seems promising~ worth to wait~ especially bcs there's best two lead actor in here~:D

popcorn and coke Jan 09 2018 2:20 am Can you please stop referring to Lee Dong Wook as the grim reaper only? He is already frustrated and depressed enough thinking that he might've had fallen into a pit where everyone will just remember that one role he had. He has spoken about this matter and people should not only praise his Grim reaper character but others as well. I know it is by far the most famous character he had, better than his character as Kong Chan in My Girl and Ji Wook in Scent of a Woman but please give him a break.

There were already other grim reapers in the past. Mentioning Jung Il Woo in Pure Love and Song Seung Hoon in Black.

Give Lee Dong Wook a chance for other character roles as well. He has already done to many chaebol roles and has been weighted with a significant amount of burdern as a grim reaper, now please give him a chance to shed another light for us to enjoy. He is a versatile actor. ??

ellys Jan 09 2018 1:55 am Wow... Cho Seung Woo in drama again! Fighting!

kendall Jan 08 2018 12:24 pm Bae Doona again please :)

nicole Jan 08 2018 10:44 am ahhh oppa together have made my day lee dong wook and cho seung woo please cast yoo in a as female lead fighting

Wookiefan5 Jan 08 2018 9:43 am Mr. Black and Mr. Grimreaper and they’ll be doctors Yay!! This is gonna be awesome Looking forward for it

Ginali Jan 08 2018 8:54 am I'm looking forward to see these combos! Lee dong wook? Cho seung woo, fighting!

Rae Jan 08 2018 8:48 am Yesss... LOve both actor.. Yess medical drama ...

갓승우 팬 Jan 08 2018 8:06 am Here you are cho seung woo-nim Really looking forward for you.

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