A warm hug. My comfort couple.
where to start? I have been watching kdramas for a long long time. so, now, the people who just started watching kdramas during pandemic don’t come at me. I have watched these two from the heirs, I watched them grow, oh it was lovely. Fans like me knew what these two used to be. PHS? he was always like this. charming, funny. Though I wasn’t his huge fan, I watched his dramas. He was this cute since he was in ZE:A band. He is sweet to his all leading ladies. Lots of people complained that he lost weight, he looked better when he gained weight. it’s annoying yk. I mean can’t we let them do whatever they want? I am used to seeing him like how he is now, slim. but I liked him when he gained some weight too. Since he joined the industry, he has been always like this. now let’s talk about PSH? Hands down. She is a queen. she was the first one who made me love kdramas. She was cute in he is beautiful and then the heirs, she made me fall in love with LMH. It’s funny these actors get hates these days. Seriously kids these days don’t know them properly. Literally these people took kdramas to the international level. -,- anyways back to the drama, I won’t say that it has the best plot. but the dialogues? you will love it. it calms your heart. few years back, even when the story wasn’t good, the actors’ acting was something that hooked the audiences like me. this one is literally like that to me. even if they just bicker and do nothing, it will excite me. this is how Rom-com used to be in kdramas. If you are not looking for something too serious, I swear you will love it. life doesn’t go as planned. it gets messed up when you least expected it to. this drama isn’t perfect and that’s what it makes it perfect to me. you will notice little details such as I watched today that Ha neul has her charger charging her phone while talking to Jeong Woo. I immediately got flashbacks of those days. I mean, we shouldn’t do it but we still do it, right? It’s so relatable and so funny at the same time. And I said this before too that if this drama has anything that’s top notch it’s their chemistry. I seriously never thought that Myungsoo (PHS’s character in the heirs) and she will be in romcom and they will have so much chemistry that will made giggle like a mad. Anyways, I have been here for a while, I mean in Mdl. It’s really sad to see people hating others for no reasons. My humble request is that, if you can’t say something good, don’t say something bad either. Your opinion matters, of course give opinions but stop with the unnecessary hate.Was this review helpful to you?
A Healing Journey
I loved the main point that this drama sends to its viewers...It’s okay to fall down, it’s okay to take time and heal, it’s okay not to be okay, but it’s also important to know when it’s time to start again and to accept that starting again means starting slow and starting from within.
The romance was a great added bonus to the storyline, especially because the leads have great chemistry. But even without the added romance, they were able to portray and send the message properly- it was still a win.
I would say that everything about this drama was well executed. The support system of fmc is just top notch. I think that the mother and uncles role in this drama should also be given a proper salute. The way they tried is enough to help a person. It’s enough to let the fmc know she’s not alone and she has her family to help her through.
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No more break ups please
I was literally enjoying the drama with the early episodes. The leads share the same vibe. They are so funny and I loved their expressions. Everything was going smoothly until the couple's break up scene came in.....I am sick and tired of lead couples' break up scenes in dramas...... And I can't tolerate the fact that they break up easily and they forgive easily (Not only this drama; also the others)
I was loving the drama but sorry I will be dropping this .....
And to all the Story writers out there... Please stop being stuck in break up circle
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Good beginning but then...
I wonder if there had been another female protagonist if the series would have been different and better.I don't particularly like the actress Park Shin Hye because in every series I've seen (for example The Heirs or Memories of Alhambra), in which she stars, she weighs down the story. Monothematic in her sadness, with this idiotic look with his mouth ajar, in the long run she makes me nervous.
On the other hand, I liked Park Hyung Sik. Always elegant and gentleman, I especially like to remember the scene in which he looks in the mirror.
While the scenes in which they pretend to be drunk I found them not very credible.
But I was a super fan of the couple of their friends. So cute.
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Doctor Slump is giving me many butterflies while watching it
It's a very normal story about two people who share pain and disappointment about their life and the unexpected path it took.After long years of hard work to be a doctor Ha Neul (Park Shin Hye) requit her job after knowing that she is depressed to take a break to think and take care of herself. In the other hand we have Yeo Jeong Woo (Park Hyung Sik) who is a very popular Plastic surgeon, but loses everything after a terrible surgery. So he moves on the roof in the house of Neul.
Then we got to know that were classmates in the high school, not a normal classmates but a very competitive ones, so we got to see many and many funny moments between them and also flashbacks when they were just students and believe me they competit about everything like : "let's find out who has the worst life !?" Hehe .
And i loved how they support each other when they're at their worst, and how she believed he was innocent from the first moment.
i loved the chemistry between Shin Hye & Hyung Sik ( something i wanted to watch since the Heirs).
And how warm and cozy is the dialogue in the drama! I cried in many scenes with them ㅠㅠ
I loved many supporting characters too like Nam Ba Da ( God, the sister brother interactions are so natural and funny),
And i liked Dae Young ( a true friend trusts in you even when everyone claims you are guilty).
I never wrote a review before watching the whole drama BUT this one is special!!! Can't wait to see more :)
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Cringey romance. ….. and nothing else
This drama - is it the Netflix USA watered down version for the American audience?It is tepid'
, tasteless, cringey, pointless. Like old dramas made in the 70s.
Over the top mother and jobless son are supposed to be the comic relief when in reality they make you want to cry.
The mean and absurd doctors who steal dissertations - yikes'
The whole criminality behind the Macau murder - was it meant as a child’s play?
And finally the romance- seriously if you are married and uncomfortable kissing other men in your chosen career then do the audience a favor and stop accepting romantic roles.
The FL has the expression of Atlas carrying the burden of the earth - sad, sorrowful- and this has nothing to do with her depression.
The ML struggles thhhrough the romantic scenes. His antics in other scenes bring some oxygen to this claustrophobia.
I really wish they would display the meds which the psychiatrist prescribed for the FL because by the end of the 7th episode I’ll be needing the same.
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interesting plotline, bad execution
When I saw this on Netflix I was elated. I mean, two academic rivals meeting each other again at the lowest point of their lives resulting in them finding solace in each other? AND falling in love in the process? That's literally my cup of tea. Unfortunately, I ended up being disappointed.First and foremost, I disliked the romance. I barely felt anything between the leads. Their chemistry was nonexistent. I could tell they were going for a slow-burn romance. But where were the subtleties that makes a slow-burn a GOOD slow-burn? Instead we have Jeong Woo ignoring his own feelings towards Ha Neul, knowing deep down he likes her. Girl, the whole world knows you like her. I'm tired of those clichés.
The theme surrounding mental health was well explained. However, the comedic aspect ruined it all; it felt off-putting. Though, maybe that's just a preference considering I love mature dramas without comedy more than whatever-this-is.
Ending my review as I've only watched 5 out of 16 episodes
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Simply not good
I think the whole idea of this drama was better on the creator's head. Good idea to bring some awareness about mental health issues and many other factors that a doctor might have to go through their career.Sadly, very bad executed.
I really love fun and cheesy dramas, don't get me wrong. This one was just cringey and sometimes fun (barely). The acting was not good, many scenes felt forced and rushed, the romance evolved in a way that doesn't catch you kicking your feet because of how cheesy it is.
Watching it felt like they were going in one direction and then suddenly make this rough change when you are starting to "connect" with what's going on, if it was more organized, maybe I could have been better, but it was really messy and hard to watch. I was forcing myself to watch it just because I wanted to know more about how was he sabotaged in his surgery, but it is not worth watching the whole thing.
Boring, pretty female lead, male lead feels like a cheap copy of the male lead of our beloved summer back to school, good OST.
Simply, not good.
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series with well-written plot
Doctor Slump is an unmissable series for fans of medical dramas, romance and stories about human life. This fabulous production addresses delicate topics such as mental health, forgiveness, trauma, love, second chances and the overwhelming routine of modern life. Its narrative is captivating, moving and fun. The cast is wonderful, the performances are impeccable and the characters are very well constructed. The viewer who chooses to delight in this work will have their time well spent and will be pleased with the message left (very welcome in the contemporary world): when necessary, seek help in order to have the necessary strength to endure and overcome sadness , misfortunes and fears; learn to suffer for a short time, cherish good memories for a long time and deal with feelings in a healthy way, harmonizing thoughts. Remember: "IF THERE IS SADNESS, THERE WILL BE HAPPINESS TOO".Was this review helpful to you?
Doctor Slump — When Healing Feels More Romantic Than Love Itself
Doctor Slump wasn’t just a romantic drama for me — it felt like a safe place disguised as a story. From the first episode, you can tell it isn’t trying to be flashy or overly dramatic. It’s quiet, emotional, and deeply human, and that’s exactly why it worked so well. Park Hyung Sik absolutely carried a different kind of charm here. Yes, he’s sexy — effortlessly so — but what stayed with me more was how fragile and sincere he felt. There’s a softness in the way he plays burnout and emotional exhaustion that never feels exaggerated. You don’t watch him like a typical K-drama “perfect male lead.” You watch him like someone you actually know. Someone trying to survive rather than trying to impress.And then there’s Park Shin Hye. Her chemistry with him is honestly one of the strongest parts of the drama. It doesn’t feel like forced romance or scripted flirting. It feels like two people who understand each other’s lowest moments. Their relationship grows out of shared pain rather than fantasy, and that makes every small smile, every quiet conversation, feel more meaningful than grand romantic gestures. Instead of dramatic confessions, we get emotional healing — and that’s way more powerful.
What I loved most is how the drama talks about mental health without turning it into a lecture. Burnout, failure, pressure, expectations… everything feels painfully realistic. These are characters who were once at the top of their world and suddenly have to face what happens when success disappears. The story isn’t about falling in love while being perfect — it’s about falling apart and still finding someone who stays.
Visually and musically, the drama supports that softness perfectly. The soundtrack doesn’t overpower scenes; it just follows the emotional rhythm quietly, letting the actors breathe. And honestly, that’s rare. A lot of dramas try to manipulate emotions with loud music, but Doctor Slump trusts its performances enough to let silence do the work.
If I had to describe the feeling in one sentence, it would be this: it’s a drama about learning how to live again, not just learning how to love.
Final thoughts
This is one of those rare shows where romance feels natural because it grows from emotional recovery. The chemistry between Park Hyung Sik and Park Shin Hye isn’t just cute — it feels earned. It made me smile, it made me emotional, and more importantly, it made me feel understood. For me, it’s a perfect drama not because everything is dramatic or intense, but because it feels real enough to heal something quietly inside you.
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A beautiful soul searching story - Please do watch!
Reading the top reviews, I believe people have not truly understood the meaning of this drama. it's not a regular drama, but the meaning and purpose behind this drama is altogether touching and healing.We all long for such people in lives and that's what bas been depicted. As said in other comments, I believe the romance is not a cringe, not boring and infact quite healing. The entire storyline is well knit, and the music is just way beyond expectations. Not all stories need to make your heart beats high, but some should be soothing and healing. 100 percent rewatch value and please don't go by the comments. Experience this lovestory yourselves. Hot Chocolate recommended ❤️
Both the actors are phenomenal, and my favourites. Have seen them grow as actors and have done a wonderful portrayal of characters. This drama definitely atleast deserves a rating of 9.5.
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Best Healing Kdrama
*Dr. Slump* was absolutely amazing! I can't even put into words how much this drama healed me. I resonated deeply with the characters, and every actor played their role perfectly. I'm so grateful to have come across this show—it was truly a beautiful experience. Park Hyung-sik and Park Shin-hye were incredible, and their chemistry was absolutely adorable. This drama touched my heart in so many ways, and I loved every moment of it!This drama was on my list for so long glad I watched this finally :)
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