Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist is a South Korean historical romance television series starring Kim Min-Jae in the title role, along with Kim Hyang-gi and Kim Sang-Kyung. It is based on a novel of the same name. It depicts the stories of psychiatrists in Joseon. It premiered for the first time on August 1, 2022, and will air every Monday and Tuesday thereafter.
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Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Profile
- Drama: Poong, The Joseon Psychiatrist / Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-Poong
- Director: Park Won-Gook
- Writer: Park Seul-Ki, Choi Min-Ho, Lee Bom
- Network: tvN
- Total Episodes: 12
- Release Date: August 1, 2022 – Sep 6, 2022
- Airing Days: Monday & Tuesday
- Time slot: 22:30 KST
- Duration: 1 hour
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Plot Synopsis
With the help of an eccentric teacher named Gye Ji-han and a widow named Seo Eun-woo of the enigmatic and beautiful Gyesu Village, Yoo Se-poong, a brilliant physician for the royal family who faces expulsion from the royal court after becoming involved in a conspiracy, is reborn as a true doctor who seeks to heal people’s hearts by writing the prescription of happiness.
Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist Cast
Kim Min-Jae as Yoo Se-Poong
The royal palace is aware of Yoo Se Poong’s (played by Kim Min-Jae) renowned medical prowess. He was nonetheless banished from the royal court after his participation in a plot against the royal family was discovered. He relocates and starts a job in the weird yet beautiful Gyesu Village.
Kim Sang-kyung as Gye Ji-han
In Gyesu Village. he meets Gye Ji Han (played by Kim Sang-Kyung), the cranky old doctor with a golden heart from Sorak Village. After meeting Yoo Se Poong, Kye Ji Han is inspired to change the young physician into a healer of hearts.
Kim Hyang-gi as Seo Eun-woo
Kim Hyang Gi plays Seo Eun Woo, who comes from a noble family and possesses acute observational abilities as well as a strong sense of empathy, is another resident of the village. She reflects the experiences of the heartbroken widow today. She feels mistreated by her sudden marriage and is ready to become an unwilling wife who adheres to her dead husband’s morals.