Jejoongwon (2010)

Other name: 제중원

Description:

Set in Korea during the Joseon era in 1885, Jejoongwon is a historical drama that follows the lives of three individuals from different social classes who unite at the nation's first modern hospital. Hwang Jung, a butcher's son, overcomes immense societal prejudice to become a skilled physician. Alongside him is Baek Do Yang, a nobleman who willingly abandons his high status and privileges to enter Jejoongwon and study medicine. Joining them is Seok Ran, who initially enters the hospital as an interpreter but defies the strict gender norms of her time to pursue medical training and become a doctor. Together, these three pioneers navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing society, personal sacrifices, and the demanding world of healing. Jejoongwon tells an inspiring story of passion, equality, and the birth of modern medicine in Joseon.

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Drama; Historical; Medical; Romance