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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call rapidly ascended to global acclaim, securing the #5 spot in the Top 10 TV Shows worldwide and entering Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows across 77 countries as per Flix Patrol. This South Korean medical drama premiered on January 24, 2025.
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call centers on Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk, portrayed by Ju Ji-hoon, a genius trauma surgeon renowned for his experience in conflict zones worldwide. His exceptional surgical skills and unorthodox methods often clash with the existing team at Hankuk National University Hospital, where he becomes the director of the Trauma Unit.
Despite initial resistance, Dr. Baek's unwavering confidence and innovative approaches gradually earn him the respect of his colleagues as they strive to transform the hospital's struggling Trauma Unit into a top-tier center.
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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call — Plot overview, cast, and more
Ju Ji-hoon plays Doctor Baek Kang-hyuk, who is a genius trauma surgeon with a bulldozer-like personality. He is confident in his abilities and determined to do what he believes is right. He was also in the Black Wings military mercenary organization, saving lives in war-torn zones of Sudan, Syria, and Afghanistan.
South Korean actor Choo Young-woo plays Doctor Yang Jae-won, who is a smart and pacifist fellow from the colorectal department. He is a top scholar from the Hankuk University Medical School and the only son of a third-generation doctor family. After meeting, Doctor Baek, he joins the Trauma Unit at Hankuk National University Hospital as his assistant surgeon (fellow).
Ha Young plays nurse Cheon Jang-mi, who has over five years of experience in the Trauma Unit at Hankuk National University Hospital.
Additionally, actor Yoon Kyung-ho plays Doctor Han Yu-rim. A proctologist and the head of general surgery and colorectal surgery who watches Baek Kang-hyuk closely after losing his protégé, Jae-won. However, after Baek saves Yu-rim's daughter's life, Doctor Han Yu-rim sides with Doctor Baek.
Meanwhile, Jung Jae-kwang portrays anesthesiologist Doctor Park Gyeong-won in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. He is a resident who takes on difficult surgeries in the anesthesiology department right before his specialist exam.
As the series unfolds, Dr. Baek Kang-hyuk's arrival at Hankuk National University Hospital brings significant changes. Initially, hired by Minister Kang of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Baek Kan-hyuk's unwonted methods, stubbornness, and resolute confidence initially clash with the existing hospital team.
Throughout the series, the Trauma Unit team faces numerous challenges, including bureaucratic hurdles and limited resources. They would often clash with hospital administrators focused on cost-cutting, who also intend on running the Trauma Unit aground.
The final episodes of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call bring Dr. Baek's past and motivations to light and conclude with a significant victory as his efforts lead to better funding and resources for the Trauma Center.
All eight episodes of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call were released simultaneously on Netflix on January 24, 2025. Each episode has a runtime of between 47 to 55 minutes.
