The Jung Yi-chan and Baek Se-ra-led drama is keeping the buzz alive after its premiere.
TV CHOSUN’s Saturday-Sunday drama Doctor Shin ranked high in the TV-OTT search response charts right after its first episode, according to K-content analytics firm Good Data Corporation, drawing major attention. Among the highlights, the 'lap pillow' scene released on the 20th is going viral.
Momo (played by Baek Se-ra) rests her head on Shin Ju-shin’s (played by Jung Yi-chan) lap, reading her script in a moment of calm, while Shin Ju-shin gently holds her hand and gazes at her with affection. Momo answers with a sunshine-bright smile, hinting that their relationship has deepened. More than just a romantic beat, the scene carries layered meaning that foreshadows Momo’s changes before and after her brain-change surgery—making it even more noteworthy.
Despite its heavy dose of makjang elements that’s splitting opinions, Doctor Shin is fueling debate among netizens, with reactions like "The plot is shocking and bold" and "Some of the lines are a bit cringey."
Meanwhile, Doctor Shin is a medical thriller about a genius doctor who dares to challenge the realm of God and a woman left in a coma by a tragic accident. It airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 p.m. on TV CHOSUN.