#DoctorSlump

#DoctorSlump signing off

Once rivals in school, two doctors reunite by chance, during the lowest moment of their lives, and unexpectedly find solace in each other. 

Definitely one of the best I’ve seen:

• CAST– the chemistry between the leads #ParkHyungSIk #ParkShinHye, the family, the second leads; love this ensemble

• PACING– they don’t stretch or prolong the conflicts

• STORYTELLING – the way the stories are told, from different points of view, the way the thoughts of the characters are shown

• CHARACTERS – the buildup, development, and the maturity

• LESSONS AND TAKEAWAYS - mental health awareness, healing, new beginnings, pursuing dreams, having a support system

We all experience a slump once in our lives, maybe even twice or more, sometimes one at a time, worse, all at the same time. And oftentimes, we question God, why our lives get disrupted by these brutal realities and suffering, our peace and security shaken and our faith disoriented. We may not know or realize the answers right away. But when we do see the purpose of such miracles and humbling moments, we grow, we become better persons - and all these make it all worthwhile.

What does better mean? Does that mean they’ll become happy?

No, they’ll accept their misfortunes. “I can become miserable again. But that’s ok. Should misfortunes come, I have the strength to endure them.”

Everyone in the drama has his or her closure. Days may not be always shiny or bright. You could be happy today, and suddenly sad tomorrow, and regardless if our slumps are deep or shallow, what counts is learning our lessons, remaining strong to endure future sadness and misfortunes, and having the courage to rise above all these…

Bonus: cameo from Lee Sung Kyung, a patient from the Philippines, and a song from PHS ‘Lean on Me’ in the OST.

Catch Doctor Slump at Netflix #BuhayKPam

• Park Hyung Sik as Yeo Jeong-woo (Hwarang, Strong Girl Bong-Soon, Happiness, Our Blooming Youth)

• Park Shin Hye as Nam Ha-neul (Stairway to Heaven, The Heirs, Doctors)

• Yoon Park as Bin Dae-yeong (Good Doctor, What Happens to My Family)

• Kong Seong as Ha Lee Hong-ran (Daily Dose of Sunshine)

• Hyun Bong Sik as Jang Hye-jin (A Time Called You, Curtain Call, Crash Landing on You, True Beauty) 

• Kong Wol Seon as Hyeon Bong-sik (A Killer Paradox, Gyeongseong Creature, The Bequeathed, Queenmaker, Destined With You)

• Yoon Sang Hyeon as Nam Ba-Da (Under the Queen’s Umbrella)

• Oh Dong Min as Min Kyung-Min (The Interest of Love, The Law Café)