Medical Top Team (2013) poster
7.1
Your Rating: 0/10
Ratings: 7.1/10 from 2,484 users
# of Watchers: 7,240
Reviews: 8 users
Ranked #8753
Popularity #2302
Watchers 2,484

Follows the journey of creating Korea’s best multidisciplinary medical team and the stories of doctors inside. Characters who have different hurts and dilemmas struggle as they get to work together and gradually learn that healing a person is healing oneself. (Source: MBC) Edit Translation

  • English
  • 中文(简体)
  • Русский
  • Español
  • Country: South Korea
  • Type: Drama
  • Episodes: 20
  • Aired: Oct 9, 2013 - Dec 12, 2013
  • Aired On: Wednesday, Thursday
  • Original Network: MBC
  • Duration: 60 min.
  • Score: 7.1 (scored by 2,484 users)
  • Ranked: #8753
  • Popularity: #2302
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Where to Watch Medical Top Team

Kocowa
Subscription

Cast & Credits

Photos

Medical Top Team (2013) photo
Medical Top Team (2013) photo
Medical Top Team (2013) photo
Medical Top Team (2013) photo
Medical Top Team (2013) photo
Medical Top Team (2013) photo

Reviews

Completed
mysecretsoul
18 people found this review helpful
Dec 13, 2013
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 5.0
During much of its run, the primary buzz surrounding Medical Top Team was how poorly it fared in weekly ratings. While it competed against goliaths Secret Love and The Heirs, such a deficit might be expected. One may even go on to argue that ratings do not necessarily measure the quality of a show -- and typically I would agree with that person. Yet, despite undeniable starting potential, I can't help but think the viewership was onto something with this one.

What if I said Medical Top Team had a split personality? Several weeks ago, panicking network MBC announced a change in scriptwriters; whether or not a switch actually occurred is dubious. In any case, the focus and tone of the drama seemed to shift rapidly around the same time. What we began with was a somber medical offering, complete with meticulous operations and multitudes of jargon. Cases felt realistically engaging and hospital politics well-written and relevant. Character interaction possessed an understated, slow-burn potential, though most attention was paid to the overall workplace atmosphere. Viewers searching for something more technically sound, like me, would have enjoyed this to the end.

However, around midway, much more focus was placed on individual characters (including romances and personal drama). The result was a marked shift away from the surgical team element, which was sort of the entire point. Other stumblings include muddied simplification in hospital politics, plot-lines hastily handled, and character trajectory which sometimes felt pandering or out of line. Relationship evolution of and between certain characters became the worst offenders of this, especially within the last five episodes. Overall development was incredibly rushed, right up to the ending; little to no focus on romance suddenly becomes episodes without scalpels, but stuffed full of sudden hugs and almost-kisses.

Performances suffer inconsistencies as well, stemming from both issues with the script and fizzling chemistry between actors. This comes from a person with many favorites present in the cast.

For instance, Jung Ryeo Won plays a role lacking in everything from settled back story to likability; her presence can only be called wooden, which is *not* the standard for this talented actress. What worsens the effect is how little spark exists between her and either male lead, though particularly Joo Ji Hoon. Zero chemistry, there, platonic and otherwise. But on that note, Joo Ji Hoon manages to have the best portrayal and most consistent character in the series. Late episodes allowed him to show more range and were very kind to him, though the styling department never was. His work with Kwon Sang Woo (whom I found likable) and Jun Noh Min (twice now, after Five Fingers) was strangely fun to watch. Favorable mentions go to Alex Chu and Park Won Sang, while the huge amount of airtime enjoyed by Oh Yeon Seo will forever have me scratching my head. Her acting wasn't great though she very nearly eclipsed Jung Ryeo Won as female lead, a disappointment of itself: Dr. Seo needed the extra time.

Fine music stands tall as the best element throughout Medical Top Team. Most instrumentals are memorable and suit each situation well. There are also two very nice vocal pieces including the stirring "Firelight," (John Park) and catchy number "Can You Feel Me?" (Melody Day). Other positive highlights include an actual, modern hospital used in filming, deliciously bright color palettes used for sets and clothing, and sharp cinematography.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?
Completed
purplenette
16 people found this review helpful
Dec 15, 2013
20 of 20 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 1.0
This review may contain spoilers
I will preface this review with a statement. I don't like medical dramas. I watched this only because of the actors. This drama is boring. Plus, I think the writers changed and you could tell. The writer failed the possibilities.

I like most of the actors in this drama. Joo Ji Hoon as Chief Han was excellent. I was with him emotionally from beginning to end. Jung Ryeon Won is also great as the feminine, but strong Dr. Seo. Her character could have been better developed, but she had great chemistry with Ji Hoon. The kiss was HOT!!! It would have been good if that relationship had been better developed also. Kwon Sang Woo was totally adorable as the sensitive and principled Dr. Park. Oh Yeon Seo was too cute as Dr. Choi. I really enjoyed her character. Kim Young Ae is an excellent veteran actress. I wish I could post spoilers, because I had a great story line for her character and Dr. Park.

The music is nothing special.

I won't rewatch this.

If you like medical dramas, then you would probably like this more than me. I don't necessarily recommend it, but it isn't horrible.

Read More

Was this review helpful to you?

Recommendations

Brain
Brain
Dr. Romantic
Emergency Couple
Hospital Ship
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

Recent Discussions

Be the first to create a discussion for Medical Top Team

Details

  • Drama: Medical Top Team
  • Country: South Korea
  • Episodes: 20
  • Aired: Oct 9, 2013 - Dec 12, 2013
  • Aired On: Wednesday, Thursday
  • Original Network: MBC
  • Duration: 60 min.
  • Content Rating: 15+ - Teens 15 or older

Statistics

  • Score: 7.1 (scored by 2,484 users)
  • Ranked: #8753
  • Popularity: #2302
  • Watchers: 7,240

Top Contributors

23 edits
23 edits
20 edits
14 edits

News & Articles

Popular Lists

Related lists from users
Teams & Partners
193 titles 180 loves
Onde assistir?
6453 titles 91 loves 2
Medical Dramas
273 titles 56 loves 1

Recently Watched By