Dr. Romantic (2016)
▸ Must watch
Dr. Romantic is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
The verdict
Dr. Romantic has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It's sitting at 8.1/10 on TMDB across 133 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 60 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 3 seasons deep — Korean drama. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- Currently 8.1/10 from 133 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~60 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kang Eun-kyung
Cast
Han Suk-kyu
Teacher Kim / Bu Yong-ju
Lee Sung-kyung
Cha Eun-jae
Ahn Hyo-seop
Seo U-jin
Jin Kyung
Oh Myeong-sim
Im Won-hee
Jang Gi-tae
Byun Woo-min
Nam Do-il
Where to watch in the Philippines
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Dr. Romantic worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.1/10 on audience ratings. This is 3 seasons deep — Korean drama. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
Where can I watch Dr. Romantic?
You can stream Dr. Romantic in the Philippines on Netflix.
What language is Dr. Romantic in?
Dr. Romantic is a Korean series (Drama).