"Need more and more seasons with all them" — Viewers react as Netflix drops 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' behind-the-scenes

Netflix's latest Korean medical drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call was released globally on January 24, 2025. The series offered a compelling narrative centered on the challenges and triumphs of trauma surgeons. On January 26, 2025, Netflix K-Content dropped an exclusive behind-the-scenes video on YouTube, providing a deeper look into the making of this acclaimed series.

The newly released behind-the-scenes footage offered viewers a glimpse into the production process, showcasing the dedication and camaraderie of the cast and crew. The video further highlighted how Ju Ji-hoon and Choo Young-woo filmed the helicopter ride and rappelling scene from The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call episode 1.

Fans appreciated the attention to detail in recreating realistic medical scenarios and the authentic portrayal of hospital dynamics. The commitment of the actors to their roles and the production team's efforts to ensure accuracy were widely praised online.

"Need more and more seasons with all them," one fan wrote.

Fans discussed how the behind-the-scenes video left them in stitches. They also demanded a second season.

"Watched the behind-the-scenes and couldn't stop laughing. Coz in my opinion, it was the same hilarious chaotic mess as the three leads were in the drama. Need season 2 ASAP!" a fan wrote.

"The behind the scenes and the drama seemed similar to me coz why are they so chaotic like 5yrs old kids! I couldn’t stop laughing watching it all. I love this crew!" another fan stated.

"Ju Ji-hoon is hilarious even in real-life and I can't help but feel really proud of him for doing 3 dramas within 6 months. And all of them being hit (Light Shop, Love Your Enemy, and The Trauma Code Heroes on Call). Plus it made me so happy to see him laughing." another fan added.

Others lauded the plot of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call and praised the characters.

"The ONLY critic I have is that this drama was wayyyy too short. The perfect medical drama if you ask me! Witty, emotional, anxiety inducing at some points and perfectly written characters. I need a season 2!!!!!!" one fan wrote.

"This guy is the definition of character development. The way I switched sides from hating him to feeling happy every time he comes on screen....." another fan wrote.

"Comedic characters with their anger and startled issues meet to save patients. take politics as a grain of salt cause it's just a topping to point out the characters' humanity and dedication," another fan added.

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Ju Ji-hoon's The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is a blend of medical drama and personal narrative

Since its debut, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call has garnered significant attention worldwide. According to FlixPatrol, an OTT content ranking site, the series ranked 6th worldwide among Netflix TV series as of January 26, 2025, and claimed the top spot in Indonesia, Malaysia, and South Korea.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is Netflix Korea's first original medical K-drama, chronicling the journey of Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk, a war veteran determined to establish a top-tier trauma center at Hankuk University Hospital.

Based on a popular webtoon, the series tackles the challenges medical professionals face in life-threatening situations, predominantly emphasizing the conflict between financial constraints and patient care.

The series introduces Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk, portrayed by Ju Ji-hoon, a genius trauma surgeon overflowing with confidence and a first-time professor, who is the director of the trauma center.

His arrival at Hankuk National University Hospital brings significant changes as he possesses exceptional surgical skills honed through experience in conflict zones worldwide. At first, his unconventional approaches and unflinching confidence cause friction with the current crew. But with time, he gains their respect and guides them to become the finest trauma unit in the country.

Throughout The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, Dr. Baek and his team navigate bureaucratic hurdles and limited resources to save lives, often clashing with hospital administrators focused on cost-cutting.

The final episodes of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call reveal Dr. Baek's past and motivations and conclude with a significant victory as his efforts lead to better funding and resources for the trauma center.

Despite accomplishing the establishment of a critical resource like a helicopter, the series underscores that the real solution lies in sustained investment in medical infrastructure to improve emergency care capabilities.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call includes a stellar cast:

• Ju Ji-hoon as Baek Kang-hyuk: A remarkable trauma surgeon and also a first-time professor, leading the trauma center with unorthodox methods
• Choo Young-woo as Yang Jae-won: A colorectal surgery fellow who becomes Kang-hyuk's first disciple in the trauma unit, known for his intelligence and pacifist nature
• Ha Young as Cheon Jang-mi: An experienced and tough nurse in the trauma center's team
• Yoon Kyung-ho as Han Yu-rim: A proctologist and professor who watches Kang-hyuk closely and begins to respect Baek over time
• Jung Jae-kwang as Park Gyeong-won: An anesthesiology resident who offers to join every trauma surgery despite being told by his seniors to stay away from the trauma department

Directed by Lee Do-yoon and written by Choi Tae-kang, the series is based on the web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour by Hansanleega and Hongbichira. It was serialized into a Naver Webtoon in 2019.

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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call has eight episodes and is available on Netflix.