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An eccentric, triple board-certified virtuoso surgeon leaves a top job in Seoul and ends up at a provincial hospital, where he mentors young doctors.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 1 - How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?
    7.8/10(115 votes)

    #1 - How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?

    S1:E1

    A heroic doctor steps in to help a distraught boy. Intern Gang Dong-ju helps Dr. Yun Seo-jeong with emergencies at Geosan University Medical Center.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 2 - The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline
    8.6/10(81 votes)

    #2 - The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline

    S1:E2

    Dong-ju wonders whether hard work is enough to get ahead. Doldam Hospital gets a new doctor in general surgery. Seo-jeong sees a face from the past.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 1 - Rainmaker
    8.6/10(81 votes)

    #3 - Rainmaker

    S2:E1

    During his trip to the main hospital, Teacher Kim leaves an impression — especially on three young doctors who find themselves in his hospital lobby.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 2 - Mechanism of Accidents
    8.6/10(66 votes)

    #4 - Mechanism of Accidents

    S2:E2

    Teacher Kim shocks Seo U-jin with his unconventional approach to saving a high-ranking official, and bans Cha Eun-jae from assisting his surgeries.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 3 - Friday of 13 People
    8.7/10(76 votes)

    #5 - Friday of 13 People

    S1:E3

    Dong-ju questions Teacher Kim's ways, despite his awe-inspiring skills. Seo-jeong must deal with the ramifications of her actions.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 7 - Unstable Factor
    8.7/10(65 votes)

    #6 - Unstable Factor

    S1:E7

    When Doldam gets a surprise, everyone tries to cope. Dong-ju wants to know where he stands. Teacher Kim gets what he wants -- for now.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 8 - The Manifestation of Humanism
    8.7/10(69 votes)

    #7 - The Manifestation of Humanism

    S1:E8

    A patient comes first -- no matter what. Seo-jeong gets an unexpected pep talk. Teacher Kim's compassion proves to be multilayered.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 4 - Necessary and Sufficient Condition
    8.8/10(75 votes)

    #8 - Necessary and Sufficient Condition

    S1:E4

    Dong-ju finds that he's no match for Teacher Kim and becomes desperate to leave. Doldam receives a VIP visitor. Seo-jeong gets a new role.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 5 - Principle of Relative
    8.8/10(72 votes)

    #9 - Principle of Relative

    S1:E5

    Being principled may be relative. It's all hands on deck after a major highway accident. Dong-ju tries to find out more about Teacher Kim's identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 6 - Motivation
    8.8/10(68 votes)

    #10 - Motivation

    S1:E6

    Teacher Kim makes demands of his own. Myeong-sim shows the staff how it's done. Associates from Seoul stop by Doldam. In-beom makes a gut call.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 12 - The Boiling Point
    8.8/10(66 votes)

    #11 - The Boiling Point

    S1:E12

    Dong-ju gets bad advice and faces the consequences. Seo-jeong gets put on the spot. Yun-wan dials up the pressure but Teacher Kim pushes back.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 3 - Undefined Setting Value
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    #12 - Undefined Setting Value

    S2:E3

    Do Yun-wan creates chaos by bringing his own team of doctors. U-jin's participation in Park Min-guk's surgery sparks a misunderstanding.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 4 - Utilizing Conflict
    8.8/10(62 votes)

    #13 - Utilizing Conflict

    S2:E4

    U-jin gets caught in the middle of two feuding teams of doctors when the family of a patient threatens to sue for malpractice.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 5 - A Living Friday Night
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    #14 - A Living Friday Night

    S2:E5

    New doctors get a taste of their first Friday at Doldam Hospital. U-jin refuses to treat a patient who triggers his childhood trauma.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 7 - The Line that Should be Protected
    8.8/10(61 votes)

    #15 - The Line that Should be Protected

    S2:E7

    Min-guk becomes determined to turn people away from Teacher Kim. A situation Eun-jae tries to mitigate takes a turn for the worse.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 6 - Placebo
    8.9/10(59 votes)

    #16 - Placebo

    S2:E6

    Teacher Kim leads his team in saving two critical patients at the same time. Eun-jae steps in to protect a woman from her abusive husband.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 9 - The Boundary of Good
    9.0/10(70 votes)

    #17 - The Boundary of Good

    S1:E9

    Dong-ju makes a call -- to Chairman Shin. Teacher Kim reminds Yun-wan of the importance of basics. Seo-jeong vexes an old mentor. It's Friday at Doldam.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 11 - Psychological Entropy
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #18 - Psychological Entropy

    S1:E11

    Yun-wan wants to know if Dong-ju is on his side. A soldier goes missing. Seo-jeong doesn't back down, but Teacher Kim shows her how it's truly done.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 13 - The Art of Turmoil
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #19 - The Art of Turmoil

    S1:E13

    The staff starts preparing for Chairman Shin's surgery and Seo-jeong gets her big chance. Doldam may have an epidemic on its hands.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 15 - The Cornered Stone Syndrome
    9.0/10(63 votes)

    #20 - The Cornered Stone Syndrome

    S1:E15

    In a twisted world that demands blind obedience to its rules, there's no room for those with integrity and ability. Shin's surgery gets complicated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 19 - Doctors and Righteous People
    9.0/10(64 votes)

    #21 - Doctors and Righteous People

    S1:E19

    Yun-wan makes sure that old wounds don't lie dormant. The furtive reporter keeps snooping around. Dong-ju confronts Teacher Kim about the past.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 11 - Minimum Boundaries
    9.0/10(55 votes)

    #22 - Minimum Boundaries

    S2:E11

    Min-guk asserts his authority by restructuring the hospital staff. U-jin is stunned to learn which surgeon was behind a faulty operation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 12 - An Error of Exchange of Equivalents
    9.0/10(55 votes)

    #23 - An Error of Exchange of Equivalents

    S2:E12

    A recruiter with bitter resentment for U-jin tries to tempt staff members to leave Doldam Hospital. Eunjae's mom asks for a favor.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Dr. Romantic Season 2 Episode 13 - Defense Mechanism
    9.0/10(56 votes)

    #24 - Defense Mechanism

    S2:E13

    Eun-jae panics when she runs out of medication from Teacher Kim before surgery. U-jin gets coerced into leaving Doldam Hospital.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Dr. Romantic Season 1 Episode 16 - Burden of Risk
    9.1/10(64 votes)

    #25 - Burden of Risk

    S1:E16

    Teacher Kim plans to do the impossible, and Yun-wan will do anything to stop him. In-beom wants to do the surgery -- for the team, not his father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"How to Put an Elephant into a Fridge?" is the worst rated episode of "Dr. Romantic". It scored 7.8/10 based on 115 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/7/2016. This episode scored 0.8 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Result of the Hypersecretion of Adrenaline".