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First Reviwed on 24/01/2025(long story)

Three words: Ju Ji Hoon.

Honestly, that should be the review. Period. Done. But for the sake of the people who somehow missed the memo—let me explain.

This man has been everywhere in 2024/2025. I don’t know if his rent tripled, or he lost a bet, but someone said he’s working like he’s paying off debt and I have no choice but to believe it 😂😂. And yet—despite clearly being booked, busy, and borderline overworked—he pulled out Trauma Code, looked us dead in the eye, and said, “Here. Have some excellence.”
And I did. I took it. Eight straight hours. No sleep. No regrets.
Mind you—I haven’t binged a medical drama since E.R., and definitely not one without a single drop of romance (Yes I’m a certified romance addict). But this? This hit different.
They dropped all 8 episodes at once like they knew my self-control was nonexistent. No week-by-week heartbreak. Just a full-course trauma meal served hot, fast, and emotionally damaging.

Let’s talk characters that live rent free in my head. Because this trauma team after all.
Unhinged. Brilliant. Questionable ethics. 10/10 would let them operate on me in a moving helicopter..(wink wink no spoilers)

Baek Gang Hyeok – a.k.a. God’s favorite surgeon (self-declared)

Ju Ji Hoon really said, “I will play the most arrogant, reckless, emotionally unavailable genius and you will love me.” AND HE WAS RIGHT. Dr. Baek walks into operating rooms like it’s a WWE entrance. He throws scalpels and insults with the same level of precision. Confidence? Delusional. Skills? Flawless.My most memorable line was when they were flying to some dangerous field mission and he casually said, “I'm gonna pray. It's been a while... God, you can count on me.” Huh 😮😮 I ascended. Who tells God to count on them?! This man is beyond human. But he saves lives like he’s in a medical K-drama speedrun challenge, so who are we to judge?

Yang Jae Won – a.k.a. No. 1, a.k.a. Dr. Anus (depending on Baek's mood)

No other character has suffered professionally quite like Dr. Yang. He spends more time running through corridors than doing actual surgery. I swear, if trauma was a 100m dash, he’d have a gold medal. And every day, he shows up ready to do things by the book—only for Dr. Baek to light that book on fire.Baek changes his name depending on how much chaos he’s caused that day. One moment he’s “No. 1,” the next he’s “Dr. Anus.” Truly, a versatile man. He deserves hazard pay, therapy, and a nap.

Nurse Cheon Hang Mi – a.k.a. The Only One who is not sleep deprived.

In my book she legend. The only one who dared challenge Dr. Baek and somehow became his lowkey favorite. She didn’t flinch, didn’t stutter, and didn’t let the trauma team’s circus energy phase her. She rolled her eyes and got things DONE.Every time the team was spiraling, she was there with her calm voice, competent hands, and judgmental glares. Iconic.

Park Gyeong Won – a.k.a. “Two Words a Day” Anesthesiologist

If silence were a profession, Dr. Park would have tenure. This man spoke exactly four words per episode and somehow still managed to deliver shade, insight, and vibes. He walks in with his manbun, says nothing, saves lives, and leaves. The mystery is part of the magic.I don’t know what he’s thinking, but one thing I know,he knows his stuff and can read Dr Baek's mind like an ECG machine and He is the only one he trusts to keep his patients under heavy sleep without killing them.

The Health Minister Kanga Myeong Hui– a.k.a. The "What Have I Done" CEO

She hired Dr. Baek and now wakes up every morning wondering if her career is still intact. Between trying to save lives and navigating sunbae politics with people who think trauma response is just a PowerPoint presentation, she deserves a raise and a spa retreat.She’s stuck defending Baek’s madness on the daily, but let’s be real—she chose the madness. She backed the wild horse, and now she’s just holding on for dear life. But she believes in saving lives and that alone makes her the MVP of the system.

Now hear me: I need Season 2.I don't want to push my luck but a minimum of 3 seasons would do. I want more Baek monologues, more Yang suffering, more Hang Mi eye-rolls, more Park’s two-word TED Talks, sprinkle in the new member Dr. Seo Dong Ju,our army savior fully upgraded to No. 2. with his 188 cm of cuteness(I meant the height),you know what?fine Inject the chaos directly into my veins.

In summary:
Trauma Code gave me action, sass, trauma, and a surgical team I would absolutely not trust in real life—but would die for on screen
And Ju Ji Hoon? Pay his rent. Or let him keep working like he’s got five side hustles. Either way, I win.