Yong-pal

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Yong-pal

South Korean TV series or program


Yong-pal[2] (Korean: 용팔이; RR: Yongpal-i) is a 2015 South Korean drama series starring Joo Won, Kim Tae-hee, Chae Jung-an and Jo Hyun-jae.[3][4][5] It aired on SBS from August 5 to October 1, 2015, on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 18 episodes.[6] Originally slated for 16 episodes, due to the high ratings and popularity of the drama, it was extended by two episodes.[7]

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This drama reunites Kim Tae-hee and Jo Hyun-jae who first worked together in the 2004 drama Forbidden Love.[8]

Synopsis

Kim Tae Hyun is a talented surgeon. Desperate for money to pay for his sister's medical bills, he adopts the code name Yong-pal and offers his medical skills to those in need of medical attention but who cannot do so publicly, dealing with criminals and corrupt plutocrats.[9] Joining a team of corrupt physicians Kim rescues "sleeping beauty" Han Yeo Jin, a chaebol heiress, from a medically induced coma, leading to unintended consequences.

Cast

Main

A skilled surgeon, who under the alias Yong-pal moonlights as a mercenary doctor for hire. He falls in love with Yeo-jin.
A chaebol heiress placed in a coma by her enemies to get their revenge. She falls in love with Tae-hyun.
Han Yeo-jin's half-brother, who covets his sister's inheritance.
Han Do-joon's wife.

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Original soundtrack

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Viewership

Since it began airing, Yong-pal recorded steadily increasing viewership ratings, eventually hitting an impressive 20 percent by its sixth episode. It consistently topped other shows in its Wednesday-Thursday timeslot, eventually becoming one of the top-rated Korean drama primetime miniseries of 2015.[12]

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Remake

There was a talk that the drama Yong-pal which starred Joo Won and Kim Tae-hee could be remade for American audiences.[20] It was reported in December 2015 that a Russian remake produced by Sony Pictures Studios was in development.[21]


References

  1. "[English] The Gang Doctor". SBS International. Seoul Broadcasting System. Archived from the original on January 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2018.
  2. Ahn, Sung-mi (July 30, 2015). "Kim Tae-hee plays Sleeping Beauty in new medical drama". K-pop Herald. Archived from the original on October 16, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  3. Park, Ji-ryun (May 22, 2015). "Joo Won and Kim Tae Hee Both Positively Considering New SBS Drama". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on October 8, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  4. Jin, Min-ji (June 13, 2015). "Kim Tae-hee confirms drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on July 25, 2015. Retrieved June 17, 2015.
  5. "Yong Pal Releases First Intense and Emotional Teaser Featuring Joo Won and Kim Tae Hee". Soompi. July 16, 2015. Archived from the original on October 4, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2015.
  6. "Joo Won and Kim Tae Hee's Yong Pal confirmed for an extension". Allkpop. September 14, 2015. Archived from the original on November 19, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
  7. "Joo Won Leaps Across Rooftops for Yong-pa". Dramabeans. July 23, 2015. Archived from the original on July 24, 2015. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
  8. Jo, Yeon-kyeong (July 30, 2015). "Joo Won Says He Fell for Kim Tae Hee's Looks and Personality". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  9. Kim, Jin-seok (November 10, 2015). "Kim comfortable in supporting role". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved November 10, 2015.
  10. "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  11. "TNmS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNmS Ratings (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  12. Lee, Hye-won (September 9, 2015). "Candidates for 2015 Korea Drama Awards revealed". K-pop Herald. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  13. "2015 APAN Star Awards – Nominees List". November 23, 2015. Archived from the original on September 6, 2016. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  14. "Yeon Jeong-hoon and Soo-ae to receive Excellence in Acting Awards at Grime Awards 2015". Hancinema. December 10, 2015. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2015.
  15. "2015 SBS Drama Awards Winners". joencorner. January 1, 2016. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2016.
  16. Jones, Julie (November 10, 2015). "Will 'Yong Pal' Be Adapted For American TV?". kdramastars. Archived from the original on December 24, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
  17. Javabeans (December 24, 2015). "Drama news bites: December 23, 2015". Dramabeans. Archived from the original on December 24, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.

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