[TV show] The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025)

 

[Key Info]

• Director: Lee Do-yoon

• Cast: Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Ha Yoon-kyung, Yoon Kyung-ho, Jung Jae-kwang

• Genre: Medical, Drama

• Country: South Korea

• Parental rating: TV-MA

• Runtime: 8 episodes (~50 minutes each)

• Streaming: Netflix

[Quick Summary]

A brilliant trauma surgeon who once saved lives on the battlefield is assigned to a failing trauma center at a university hospital. As he faces bureaucratic resistance and limited resources, he leads a team of dedicated professionals in a fight to save both patients and the center itself.

[One-Line Review]

A gripping, emotionally resonant medical drama that spotlights the intensity and humanity of trauma care.

[Why You Should Watch It]

• Based on a web novel by a real-life doctor, offering authentic portrayals of the medical world

• A unique lead character with battlefield experience adds depth and tension

• Balances medical accuracy with deeply personal stories of trauma and recovery

• Strong performances by Ju Ji-hoon and a talented ensemble cast

• Adapted from a popular Korean web novel and webtoon, giving extra appeal for K-drama and webtoon fans