Doctor Slump (2024)

This was boring

Overall this Kdrama was so boring to me. Not only did I feel like the FL and ML lacked chemistry but the plot felt like they were stretching out the main idea. I feel like this drama would've worked better as a 10-12 episode show in comparison to the 16 episodes that it is. I want to talk about the main couple. I had so much hope for these actors because I genuinely think they are very talented but the over reactions felt disingenuous to who their characters are and really took me out of the drama. I am a lover of cheesy dramatic love like Park Hyung Sik typically does but it was too much in this drama. I really didn't love the dynamic where they are fully dependent on each other for their mental health and would've liked to see more growth between both characters that I feel like overall this Kdrama lacked. The plot really annoyed me I wish it wasn't wrapped up so quickly but I really hated how Min Gyeong Min's character was dealt with. I would've liked to have seen Yeo Jeong U dealing with more of the trauma from Min Gyeong Min with MGM. They did do a lot of things well especially with the mental health focus. However I would've loved to see maybe less push for medication as one of the only ways to deal with mental health because that doesn't work for a lot of people. I think that could've made an interesting plot point with one of the characters. I found it especially difficult to get through the last 6 episodes of this drama overall and was looking forward to finishing it in a negative way.

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The stupid idea about insisting to reach ep 16
Which made the drama boring, repetitive and lame towards the end

It was v.good till ep 09 but predictable from the beginning which I disliked a lot
Then ok till 11 then lame and boring towards the end

Although it was romcom
But many times it failed to deliver me the romantic atmosphere

I liked the second leads a lot

The make up for both main leads was extremely bad appears them too old and too exhausted as if they were both sick

This just one time watch drama not a drama i can keep to rewatch every now and then

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I waited a long time for Park Shin Hye to return and her return was super disappointing.

I waited a long time for Park Shin Hye to return and her return was super disappointing.

At first the plot seems to be about the existential crises that their job has left them with but they seem to leave all that aside for a high school romance, it doesn't make sense to me.

He's so cheesy you can't see him, his performances are so cringy. The characters are adults, they have adult lives but they still behave like teenagers.

The secondary story of the friends seemed much better to me, the formation of a new couple that already has children was super nice to see.

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Another overrated drama

The reason I was so reluctant to watch this drama was Park Shin Hye. She is not my favorite actress at all. I always thought she was very unprofessional, especially in the kissing scenes. She always looked like she was being assaulted in the kissing scenes. I never understood why he kept getting involved in romantic dramas if he was uncomfortable doing kissing scenes. That made his colleagues also feel uncomfortable. I remember in The Heirs, it was in the script that they had to kiss for real but she was "surprised" but in the end they "were able to do it" when she literally left Lee Min Hoo like he was forcing her or something.

But on the other hand there was Park Hyung Sik. So I decided to see him.

This drama started well but as it progressed it became more chaotic and boring. They didn't evolve, they continued to behave as if they were in high school. Much of the misunderstandings they had were because they did not know how to solve problems like two adults.

And it is disappointing that the secondary couple had a more realistic development and with more chemistry than the main characters themselves.

I have seen many dramas that portray depression and parents being unable to understand that being "successful" at work or academically is not the only thing that makes you feel really good about yourself or be happy.

I can say that they addressed the topic decently. Although if you are taking psychiatrist pills you should not drink, we all know that, right? I have really gotten used to the Korean alcohol culture, they always use some excuse to drink, but when you are under psychiatric treatment you should not drink or ingest other substances. It doesn't matter if they wanted to add a "cute" touch to it. It's not right for you to give that message. So I would say that they handled that situation in a very sloppy way.

When the mystery is over, the drama goes downhill and becomes very boring. Believe me, it took me 15 days to finish this drama because I was getting incredibly bored.

Honestly there was no chemistry between the protagonists. I think it would have been better if they remained friends. Their relationship was fine the way it was.
I honestly think it was unnecessary to add romance between the two of them.

Although Park Shin Hye seems to have improved her dislike of kissing scenes a bit. He wouldn't say it was a breakthrough or that there was a big passionate scene. He still can't create chemistry with his co-workers.

Park Shin Hye you are not forced to do romantic dramas. You can do thriller or mystery dramas. I think that would suit her better.

The acting was decent, I wouldn't say it was extraordinary. If not decent, nothing more. From both main actors.

The very forgettable ost. The cinematography doesn't stand out either.

The only thing I can say that the notable acting were the secondary ones. And what kept me watching this drama was only the secondary couple.

I can recommend many dramas that deal with mental health better. This for me is not recommended.

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Everything and nothing

I’m usually not writing reviews, but this this is the first drama that I decided to watch until the end, even though it started to be boring much earlier.

“-“:
- Yes, the drama had good introduction to the topic of depression. But as a person with depression, I was kinda LOL when it ended with the fact that they both went for help, got the pills and that’s it 😂🙉 Thank you, but that’s not how it works, especially with all the things they went through

- Storyline - the mystery was cool, but it was resolved so quickly that I just got bored later. The part of forgiveness was raised through so many episodes and cliche enough, they took it seriously only when it was life-death situation. Also, I feel like, because they had too many episodes to fill in, they were putting some random fillers, and fillers are fine but half of this drama felt like a filler episode

- Acting was not bad, but somehow the main couple irritated hell out of me. Rest of characters were funny, but not felt too much. Main was just… unbearable at few points

“+”:
- The beginning was good, it caught my attention very quickly which is not common, but like I said, I wish it could lasted longer

- As mentioned - topic of depression was introduced quite well

- Characters besides the main couple - I enjoyed their interactions very much, they were cute and funny

In the end, I wish they would make it 8 or maximum of 12 episodes - I do believe it would feel much better this way. I feel the story was dragged too much and I was just getting bored and irritated with it. It had good potential, but it was lost along the way.

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Doctor Slump is a RomCom to start right now.

Are you enjoying the RomCom Doctor Slump, in spite of its serious message about Clinical Depression? Are not Park Shin Hye and Park Hyung Sik a perfect match for this Drama?

Doctor Slump 2024 ‧ Medical Mystery RomCom

Quote: “It was once said in a movie . . . that failure and defeat meant different things. Anyone can fail, but defeat was an utter fiasco usually found in legends. I was defeated”. Male Lead explains his bout with depression and his life in general.

All those who have been waiting for Park Hyung Sik (Hwarang) to give a performance like his iconic performance in Strong Girl Nam Soon, you might want to check out Doctor Slump. Firstly, since his character starts off in High School, Park Hyun Sik is back to his skinny-K-Pop days. Secondly, Park Hyung sik’s roots are firmly planted in comedy, therefore, the RomCom Medical Mystery Doctor Slump plays to his strong suit. With the combination of Park Shin Hye playing the straight guy to Park Hyung sik’s funny guy, I see a hit for me with Doctor Slump. The drama series is not all fun and play though. Serious issues, like depression among Doctors, are addressed as well. There is great chemistry between the ML and FL and the series also takes a sobering look into the world of gapjil, or workplace violence and bullying. When you are the top in your class and you hit rock bottom, the failure seems ever so greater.

Quote: “During these hard times, if you have someone who could comfort you, would it help you to get better?” Female Lead.

Doctor Slump is quaint and cute and is a go from me. Laughter is the best medicine for what ails you. I laughed a lot with the Korean Drama Doctor Slump, in spite of the heavy noteworthy message about controlling depression.

Actors Corner

Both actors (Park Shin Hye and Park Hyung Sik) can be both serious and/or comedic actors, even with the same character. They both have the acting tools to pull it off. Both have such great acting ranges too. Doctor Slump is a great vehicle to showcase the acting strengths and talents of these two acting powerhouses.

As a particular acting strength, Park Shin Hye talks with her eyes. Whole sentences are embellished and punctuated by her eye expressions. Look for what she is saying with her eyes. Mommy is back. Park Shin Hye has carved her acting lane in Korean Drama since her early teens.

As an actor, Park Hyung Sik uses expressive hand movements, body shapes and levels, and voice changes to add entertainment value to his acting. This enhances the viewer experience. Park Hyung Sik must have a very comedic voice in his head. Please pay attention to his hand movements and body shapes which creates his own sign language. This is his acting signature.

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doctor slump is good but not bad

the both leads are sooo cute 🥺 their acting is so good 😊 and story tipical ost s very good 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜I don't know how to say but I very enjoy the kdrama .male lead is so good in comic timeing and full family of female lead is soo funny 🤣 .and last but not the least the second male and female leads their also so good .

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Sometimes opposites shouldn't attract.

By episode 12 my interest had waned, by episode 14 I felt like I was slogging through the end with just the determination to want to mark it as completed.

I was quite surprised when some of the giant issues were resolved by episode 6, and I thought what now? What are they going to do now we've run out of plot. And that was the case.

They had Park Hyung Shik really lean into his cuteness, reminiscent of his character from Strong Girl. Park Shin Hye's character is so straight laced and unemotional it feels like it's wasted on her. And she rarely reciprocates, he was always chasing after her for one crumb of affection. It didn't work and felt unbelievable.
Personally I've never seen Park Shin Hye in a role that wasn't the same as all her other roles. And this was no different. Park Hyung Shik did have some very emotionally dramatic moments even an ugly cry, but a lot of it was just a compilation of roles that we've already seen him play. However he's fun to watch, I felt like he was carrying the entire drama except for some of the supporting cast members.

The actor that played her little brother was interesting, he was a little bit of a scoundrel and yet he had a lot of redeeming qualities. The doctor that ends up with her friend was so awkward in a Dad joke way. In America single parents abound, but I know it's a little bit more of an issue in Korea so I was glad they portrayed that.

This drama lost all momentum in the end. I loved the original underlying message of working through mental illness, how they took medicine and went to therapy, they got help and they worked on themselves and their issues. That was a great precedent. It feels like there's been a lot more dramas focusing on mental health, and given the high suicide rates in Korea I think that is a very good thing for them to delve into to hopefully encourage people to get help. So the message of that I liked and supported, but this as a whole was very underwhelming

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Too little depression in a show about depression

As a drama about trauma and healing there are far too little conversations with psychotherapist and far too much accidental overhearing, eavesdropping, retelling and etc. (there must be some ethical boundaries, that were crossed multiple times?). Please tell the writers that there are other ways to move the plot forward!!!

As for the Depression - it is a very ugly illness, and yes it varies from person to person, but I (personally) just feel from the writing and FL "a bit depressed" vibes and "it will pass" thinking. Bish, no it won't! Not until you'll take it seriously.
I would've loved if the writers would have digged deeper and looked into darker corners of this illness.

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