Doctor, Joseon Gada

Baek Gang-Hyeok, renowned as South Korea’s most brilliant surgeon, finds his modern expertise suddenly transplanted into the past after coming into contact with an enigmatic painting. Disoriented and stranded in the Joseon Dynasty, he is forced to confront a reality that defies all logic and medical convention. Despite the overwhelming cultural and temporal shock, his unwavering commitment to preserving human life remains his guiding principle, compelling him to adapt his advanced surgical knowledge to an era lacking even basic medical infrastructure. His arrival coincides with one of the most turbulent periods in Korean history, occurring just before the devastating outbreak of the Imjin War. As political tensions escalate and the threat of widespread conflict looms, Baek Gang-Hyeok must navigate a society on the brink of chaos while attempting to introduce revolutionary medical practices. The impending invasion creates a desperate urgency, transforming his mission from simple survival into a critical race against time to save countless lives amidst the gathering storm of war and historical upheaval.