Netflix is doubling down on medical K-dramas — and First Doctor might just be the most heartfelt one yet. With a stellar cast now confirmed and cameras rolling, here’s everything you need to know about this deeply human new series.
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First Doctor — Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | First Doctor |
| Genre | Medical Drama / K-Drama |
| Director | Hong Jong Chan (Teach You a Lesson) |
| Writer | Kim Min Seok (Juvenile Justice) |
| Production Company | Gil Pictures |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Expected Release | Late 2027 / Early 2028 |
What Is First Doctor About?
Set in a pediatric surgery department of a university hospital teetering on the edge of closure, First Doctor follows dedicated doctors fighting to keep their ward alive amid a population crisis. Each doctor takes on a child’s very first surgery — and in doing so, becomes their first trusted adult. It’s medicine meets emotional storytelling at its rawest.
The Cast That Makes This a Must-Watch
All five leads are now confirmed, and the ensemble is genuinely exciting:
- Jung Ryeo Won as Heo Ji Wan — a pediatric surgeon who hides warmth beneath a tough exterior
- Ha Yoon Kyoung as Ki Eun Gyeol — known for Hospital Playlist and Extraordinary Attorney Woo
- Kim Mu Yeol as Bae Su Wol — a Netflix veteran from Sweet Home and Queen Woo
- Bek Hyun Jin as Son Sang Baek — seen in Goodbye Earth and The Good Bad Mother
- Kim Jong Soo as Lee Chang Gon — recently in Teach You a Lesson and Kingdom
The table read is complete, and filming has officially kicked off — a great sign of momentum.
When Can We Watch It?
No official release date yet, but with filming now underway, a late 2027 or early 2028 Netflix premiere is the most realistic expectation.
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FAQs
Q: When will First Doctor release on Netflix?
There’s no official date yet, but with filming begun in June 2026, a late 2027 or early 2028 release window is most likely.
Q: Who stars in Netflix’s First Doctor K-drama?
The five confirmed leads are Jung Ryeo Won, Ha Yoon Kyoung, Kim Mu Yeol, Bek Hyun Jin, and Kim Jong Soo — all well-known names from popular Netflix K-dramas
