Medical Top Team
| Medical Top Team | |
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Promotional poster for Medical Top Team | |
| Genre | Medical drama, Romance |
| Written by | Yoon Kyung-ah |
| Directed by |
Kim Do-hoon Oh Hyun-jong |
| Starring |
Kwon Sang-woo Jung Ryeo-won Ju Ji-hoon Oh Yeon-seo Choi Minho |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 20 |
| Production | |
| Running time |
60 minutes Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 (KST) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation |
| Original run | October 9, 2013 – December 12, 2013 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Two Weeks |
| Followed by | Miss Korea |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Medical Top Team (Hangul: 메디컬탑팀; RR: Medikeoltaptim) is a South Korean television series written by Yoon Kyung-ah and directed by Kim Do-hoon. It starred Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Ryeo-won, Ju Ji-hoon, Oh Yeon-seo and Choi Minho. The series began filming in August 2013, and aired on MBC from October 9 to December 12, 2013 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 20 episodes.[1] The medical drama focuses on the lives of doctors and nurses who are members of an elite medical team from the fictional Gwang Hae University Hospital.
Characters
Main cast
- Kwon Sang-woo as Park Tae-shin
- A genius thoracic surgeon who is misunderstood due to his straightforward manner of speaking, but is kind and soft-hearted.[2][3]
- Jung Ryeo-won as Seo Joo-young
- A charismatic and ambitious thoracic surgeon.[4] Lee Min-jung and Lee Na-young were previously in talks for the role.[5][6]
- Ju Ji-hoon as Han Seung-jae
- A renowned internist whose mild-mannered appearance hides his heart-of-ice interior. He is the son of chairman of Gwang Hae Hospital.[7]
- Oh Yeon-seo as Choi Ah-jin
- An enthusiastic and energetic resident surgeon who has been in the field for only two years. She is close friends with Kim Seong-woo.[8]
- Choi Minho as Kim Seong-woo
- A good-natured resident surgeon, and the youngest member of the team. He has a one-sided crush on Choi Ah-jin.[9]
Supporting cast
- Kim Young-ae as Shin Hye-soo - The deputy director of the Gwang Hae University Hospital.[10]
- Ahn Nae-sang as Jang Yong-seop - Chief of surgery.[11]
- Park Won-sang as Jo Joon-hyuk - A kind doctor at the hospital idolized by Ah-jin.[12]
- Lee Hee-jin as Yoo Hye-ran - The sociable surgical nurse of the team who is supportive of Park Tae-shin.[11]
- Alex Chu as Bae Sang-kyu - A kind-hearted medical imaging specialist of the team who hides great ambition.[11][13]
- Kim Ki-bang as Jung Hoon-min - Another doctor of the team who is in a relationship with Yeo Min-ji.[14]
- Jo Woo-ri as Yeo Min-ji - Another surgical nurse of the team who is the love interest of both Bae Sang-kyu and Jung Hoon-min.[11][15]
- Kim Sung-kyum as Lee Doo-kyung - Chairman of Gwang Hae Group and the father of Han Seung-jae.
- Lee Dae-yeon as Hwang Cheol-goo - The director of the Paran Clinic.[16]
Ratings
| Episode # | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNmS Ratings[17] | AGB Nielsen[18] | ||||
| Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | Nationwide | Seoul National Capital Area | ||
| 1 | 9 October 2013 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 7.3% | 8.5% |
| 2 | 10 October 2013 | 6.5% | 7.4% | 7.0% | 7.1% |
| 3 | 16 October 2013 | 6.5% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 4 | 17 October 2013 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 5 | 23 October 2013 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| 6 | 24 October 2013 | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 7 | 30 October 2013 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| 8 | 31 October 2013 | 5.9% | 6.0% | 6.4% | 6.8% |
| 9 | 6 November 2013 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| 10 | 7 November 2013 | 4.7% | 5.0% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 11 | 13 November 2013 | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 12 | 14 November 2013 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 13 | 20 November 2013 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 14 | 21 November 2013 | 5.7% | 6.5% | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| 15 | 27 November 2013 | 5.7% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 16 | 28 November 2013 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 17 | 4 December 2013 | 6.0% | 7.0% | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 | 5 December 2013 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 19 | 11 December 2013 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 20 | 12 December 2013 | 5.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Average | 5.5% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 6.1% | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | |
Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Kwon Sang-woo | Nominated |
| Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Jung Ryeo-won | Nominated | ||
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Ju Ji-hoon | Nominated | ||
| Best New Actor | Choi Minho | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | | Most Popular Actor (TV) | Choi Minho | Nominated |
Original soundtrack
| Disc 1: | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Artist | Length | |||||||
| 1. | "시간에 기대어" (I'll Be There) | Lim Jeong-hee | ||||||||
| 2. | "Can You Feel Me?" | Melody Day | ||||||||
| 3. | "불빛" (Light) | John Park | 3:50 | |||||||
| 4. | "I Hear You" | Mooy & Miro | ||||||||
| 5. | "그 자리에" (That Place) | Jang Yi-jung of History | ||||||||
| 6. | "탑팀의 활약" | Kim Joon-seok | ||||||||
| 7. | "메디컬 탑팀" (Medical Top Team) | Kim Joon-seok | ||||||||
| 8. | "성공의 환희" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| 9. | "사랑과 우정" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| 10. | "코드블루" (Code Blue) | Jung Hee-jung | ||||||||
| 11. | "Emergency" | Kim Joon-seok | ||||||||
| 12. | "야망" | Lee Hyo-jung | ||||||||
| 13. | "눈앞의 벽" | Lee Hyo-jung | ||||||||
| 14. | "파란병원" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| Disc 2: | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Artist | Length | |||||||
| 1. | "탑팀의 하루" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| 2. | "의사 박태신" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| 3. | "탑팀 결성" | Kim Joon-seok | ||||||||
| 4. | "갈등과 고민" | Kim Joon-seok | ||||||||
| 5. | "삶의 기쁨" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| 6. | "독하고 쓸쓸하게 나의 길을 가련다" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| 7. | "Blue Love" | Jung Se-rin | ||||||||
| 8. | "수술현장" | Lee Hyo-jung | ||||||||
| 9. | "Chaos" | Lee Hyo-jung | ||||||||
| 10. | "Janus" | Jung Hee-jung | ||||||||
| 11. | "Disturb" | Jeon Se-jin | ||||||||
| 12. | "Portentous Question" | Kwon Won-jin | ||||||||
| 13. | "Déjà vu" | Kwon Won-jin | ||||||||
| 14. | "Doctor's Blues" | Jeon Se-jin | ||||||||
| 15. | "Something There" | Lee Yoon-ji | ||||||||
| 16. | "고된 과정" | Kim Joon-seok | ||||||||
International broadcast
It aired in Japan on cable channel KNTV starting May 17, 2014; Kwon Sang-woo embarked on a series of fan meetings in order to promote the drama.[19][20]
References
- ↑ Lee, Sun-min (25 September 2013). "Medical Top Team stars get ready for season premiere". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- ↑ Lee, Eun-ah (5 July 2013). "Kwone Sang-woo Cast in New Medical Drama". TenAsia. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ Ahn, Joo-hee (8 July 2013). "Kwon shows another side with new medical drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ Kang, Jung-yeon (25 July 2013). "Jung Ryeo-won Cast in Kwone Sang-woo's Medical Drama". TenAsia. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ Kang, Jung-yeon (18 July 2013). "Rhee Min-jung Considering Medical Drama". TenAsia. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ Ko, Hong-ju (5 July 2013). "Lee Na Young Declines Role in Medical Top Team". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ "Joo Ji Hoon confirmed for MBC drama Medical Top Team". Allkpop. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ Kang, Jung-yeon (23 July 2013). "Oh Yeon-seo Cast in Kwone Sang-woo's New Medical Drama". TenAsia. Retrieved 2013-07-26.
- ↑ Lee, Hye-ji (29 July 2013). "SHINee Minho Confirms Medical Drama Role". TenAsia. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ 김영애-안내상-박원상, '메디컬 탑팀' 명품 중견배우 합류. Hankooki Sports (in Korean). 30 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-30.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Alex and Lee Hee Jin Joins Drama Medical Top Team". Soompi. 30 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- ↑ "HanCinema's Drama Review: Medical Top Team Episode 1". Hancinema. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
- ↑ Jeon, Su-mi (31 July 2013). "Clazziquai's Alex to Join Medical Top Team as Two-Faced Doctor". enewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-07-31.
- ↑ 김기방 '메디컬탑팀' 합류, '골든타임' 흥행 재현하나. Newsen (in Korean). 31 July 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-01.
- ↑ "Jo Woo-ri becomes a lovely nurse". Hancinema. 26 September 2013. Retrieved 2013-09-27.
- ↑ "Medical Top Team, hospital gets raided by loan sharks". Hancinema. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 2013-10-17.
- ↑ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved 2013-10-09.
- ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved 2013-10-09.
- ↑ http://www.kntv.co.jp/prog/detail/?p=27515
- ↑ http://www.kntv.co.jp/sangwoo-thestage/
External links
- Medical Top Team official MBC website (Korean)
- Medical Top Team at MBC Global Media
- Medical Top Team at HanCinema
- Medical Top Team at the Internet Movie Database