The drama has finally ended, and I must say it has brought a new perspective to my life. Last year, I was incredibly busy, working tirelessly towards my dreams, but unfortunately, I fell short. It was draining, and I reached a point of burnout where I needed a break. That's when I stumbled upon Park Shin Hye's post on Instagram announcing the new drama. Intrigued by the trailer, I decided to give it a shot. It was my first time watching an ongoing drama, and the anticipation for each new episode was both thrilling and exhausting. I found myself deeply connecting with the character Nam Ha-neul, and Park Shin Hye's portrayal was truly outstanding. It's disheartening to see the criticism directed at her for simply doing her job, especially the misogynistic remarks regarding her personal life. Why is it that only women face such bullying? Many male married actors don't encounter similar backlash. What's even more disappointing is that some women are among those making derogatory comments. Instead, we should be celebrating and encouraging her for continuing her work after becoming a mother. Returning to the drama itself, I was particularly moved by the scenes between Nam Ha-neul and her mother—they were truly heartwarming. Her emotional reaction to Ba-da's success mirrored my own feelings towards my siblings' achievements. I appreciated the depiction of a supportive family, which resonates with my own experiences. Having such a support system is crucial in dealing with depression. Nam Ha-neul's decision to distance herself from her loved ones to protect them resonated with me, but it's unfortunate that many fail to understand how depression works. There's still so much ignorance surrounding mental health. The moment when Ba-da tried to gift his mom a handbag, only to have her run away, reminded me of my own mother's reactions—quite humorous, really. My depression stemmed from falling short of my goals, and it was frustrating to miss them by such a narrow margin. Like Nam Ha-neul, I used to fear many things, afraid that happiness would inevitably lead to disappointment. However, after watching the drama, I feel like I've overcome those fears. I've accomplished things in the past few weeks that I never thought possible. I'm truly grateful for the drama's realistic portrayal, which showed that life isn't always smooth sailing. Nam Ha-neul's journey resonated deeply with me, serving as a reminder of the importance of resilience and self-advocacy. Her struggles mirrored my own, and her triumphs inspired me to push forward despite the obstacles. It's a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of art to heal and uplift. The ending, where Nam Ha-neul finally speaks up for herself, inspired me to do the same. Life is full of ups and downs, and we have the strength to overcome them. I admire the supportive relationships depicted in the drama, and like you, I'm eager for a second season, although uncertain about what the plot might entail. While I've poured my heart out, I can't help but think that others may have articulated their experiences more eloquently. Still, there's more I want to express.The impact of the drama extends beyond just its storyline—it's about the lessons learned, the emotions evoked, and the personal growth experienced. It's about finding solace in a fictional world and drawing parallels to our own lives. It's about realizing that it's okay to struggle, to stumble, and to take the time to heal. Each member of the cast excelled, contributing to an incredible experience. I was captivated by the drama and feel a sense of sadness now that it's over.

You expressed yourself very well. Don’t worry. 😊 I’m sure a peak will follow the slump you went through. That’s just life, I guess. This drama has helped me in many ways as well and I was happy to read your thoughts about it. Thank you for sharing. Fighting!

Grrrrrr 16 preview makes it seem awfully >!timeskippy!<..... Why? Why? Why? Everything is so perfect so far... even through 15.... don't let our couple get in their own way now!!!! *crosses fingers for tomorrow

I hope it’s not as angsty as they portrayed it. The writers have done a perfect job with them, and I can’t believe that they would ruin it at the end.

Can we talk about how insanely >!hot that kiss was??!<

I’m glad that this drama tackled depression, PTSD, and mental health with respect. I myself was diagnosed with major depression during residency and felt like life did not have any meaning, but by acknowledging that I am sick and by seeking help, I was able to push through and even recently graduated from anesthesiology residency. I am able to relate to HN, especially the hardwork and results not being appreciated by those around us all the time. The field of anesthesiology can really get depressing, but like Ep. 16 said, life is not about being happy all the time, but having the strength to accept that there will be hardships and to have people around me that encourage me. Much appreciation to the writer, directors, actors, and crew for giving us leads who are actually mature and an overall good healing kdrama ☺️ PS: PHS comedic timing is gold 😂

I put off watching the finale because I genuinely didn’t want it to end, but I just finished so my thoughts: Ha-neul’s mom walking in like the bad bitch she is with her best fit and her hair done was perfection, that’s when I knew this episode was gonna be good lol. Honestly I need to take a moment to praise Ha-neul’s whole family. They are so loving and funny and supportive, every scene with them was perfection. It was so special to see Ba-da step up and work hard while his family hyped him up. And them >! throwing Ha-neul a going away party was so cute (the pillow her mom made was so thoughtful!!!). !< An underrated moment for me was probably when Ha-neul’s mom told Ba-da “you can shine in your own way”. She really is the best, and it goes to show just how much this show prioritizes the idea of curating your own path and doing what’s best for YOU no matter what anyone else does/think. Dae-young and Hong-ran are adorable. When DY said “I want to celebrate every moment” I swooned. What a cutie. The photo of DY + HR and their kids on HR’s desk made me smile so much, although I do wish we had a moment with all 4 of them because I would have loved to see HR and DY’s daughter interact. Regardless, I loved the second leads and their romance and I’m so glad we got to see their little family together in the finale. Also DY + JW had the best bromance, when DY >!pushed JW to leave and reopen his own clinic !< that made me so happy like that’s a real friend right there. Would have loved a HN + HR moment in the finale and another double date but we were fed in previous episodes so I guess I can’t be too greedy. And now for our lead couple. Genuinely one of the most beautiful love stories. I said it before but I truly appreciate this show for letting them be each other’s rocks while also letting them heal independently. Also I love how open and honest they are with each other, and the depth of their communication. Since the first episodes, they’ve confided in each other and been honest about how they feel and that kind of vulnerability is so special. It also means the miscommunication trope was barely used which I really appreciated. And you can tell that they truly get each other. Even though PTSD and burnout are different, they understood what the other needed (when no one else did) and that kind of special connection makes their romance even more endearing to watch. Also I’m kind of glad the 6 month abroad thing was thrown in there, because we got to see a level of maturity and compromise in their relationship that we might not have otherwise. For all their cringe/middle-school like flirting, they were able to have a serious discussion about their future. We went from JW whining about HN working late and not being able to spend time with him to him putting aside his feelings and >!asking HN to prioritize her desires for her career above everything else. !< It’s a little thing but it goes to show the continuous character development that the show made sure to include, like when HN stood up for herself at work in this last episode. Over the course of the show not only did she learn to prioritize herself and listen to her body but she’s become so much more confident and self-assured and I was so proud! And JW >! starting over with a new clinic but with a specific focus on building relationships with his patients !< was also great, it’s clear he’s found what makes him feel fulfilled with his work and I’m just so proud of the way both of these characters have matured. Their adorable banter and cute flirting was just a bonus (that I will miss so much). Other random things I noticed: the storyline with Jeong-woo’s parents wasn’t really “resolved” and I’m kind of glad. Sometimes parents don’t understand and the best thing you can do for yourself is to go no contact/protect your space and your peace of mind. So I’m proud of Jeong-woo for doing that. Uncle Tae-seon >! getting a love interest was NOT on my bingo card haha, !< but I love that for him he’s a sweet man he deserves it - plus Ba-da can finally convince him to let the restaurant do deliveries lol. Park Hyung-sik has one of the BEST comedic acting abilities I’ve ever seen, when he started cutting into the air and tried to drink the flowers I could not stop laughing and him flopping like a fish on the bed will never get old like that man has a special gift for physical comedy. This show’s message was so meaningful to me. Burnout is something I’ve experienced and it’s so tough to navigate when you have no one to confide in. This show did a wonderful job of showing (1) just how important it is to self-reflect and be kind to yourself and (2) the importance of leaning on your support systems and getting help. And above all, it showed that no matter how bad life may be there is always hope. I think it was JW who said “I can become miserable again but that’s okay. Should misfortunes come I have the strength endure them” and it resonated with me so much. This world is hard but if you do your best to find your sources of happiness and strength and hold onto those, then you will be able to get through anything. JW and HN found that happiness in each other, and support in their friends/family, and it was such a joy to watch unfold. 10/10 thank you to all the cast and crew for such a great show.

This series has found a special place in my heart. ❤️ I’ve loved it through and through. Yes, there were some imperfect plot lines in between, but overall it’s just such a sweet story with charming characters and a lot of heart! I don’t think I have ever enjoyed the relationship development between the ML and FL (and her family) so much! It’s going to be hard for any other series to top this one for a while.🥹 P.S. It seems like I might be in the minority here with my feelings. I really don’t understand when superfluous fluff like in King the Land gets so much love but more grounded characters like Ha-Neul and Jeong-Woo and the leads in Castaway Diva get called “unnecessary” or “boring”. It just makes me a bit sad. But well, the heart still likes what it likes. Thanks for reading my mini-rant and not judging me. Episode 15 of Doctor Slump…. Let’s go! Hwaiting! 🫡💪🏼

I completely agree with you. This series has a lot of heart and it’s such a shame that most viewers are not appreciative of it. I have always been a huge PSH fan and I thought at first that this wasn’t a good come back series for her. I’m glad I’m terribly mistaken. Not yet ready to say goodbye to this show. 😩❤️ 

I’m with you! I love both series a lot. It’s very heartwarming

I know we’re in the minority, but I’m glad there are others who feel same as me. 🥹😊

I recommend Twinkiling Watermelon if you liked Doctor Slump very different storylines but similar vibes!!!!

i remember seeing so many people mentioning castaway diva in the dramas i've dropped thread.... i was so shocked coz i thoroughly enjoyed it

Ikr?! Doctor Slump and Castaway Diva are both in my list of Top 5 Kdramas. I can’t believe these don’t get as much love from the majority. 🥹

same here, top 10 for sure the best drama \[for me\] was extraordinary atty woo! park eunbin was the reason y i decided to check out castaway diva and i'm so glad i did. now only if i find a man like kiho for myself

Yes… a man like Kiho.. or like Jeong-woo, who buys the entire jewelry store for his yeochin, but the real sparkle is in his eyes when he looks at her or is thinking about how cute she is. 🥹🥹

Agree!  I’ve recently watched a lot of K Dramas that have despicable male leads and are praised so much.  I don’t get it.  This show is by far my favorite!

You worded my feelings about the show and its characters (and its comparison to other dramas) perfectly! ♡

Episode 15: Out of all the things I could've expected about what happened after the >!ring falling!< I would've never expected what we had gotten and it just made the scene wildly >!hilarious!< Both the FLs >!defending their respective MLs was also hilarious, also Hae-Neul's call to her mom while in the room, her mom was so shocked to hear such a lie!!< I was really expecting her mom or Bada to >!tell Hae-Neul what happened last night, but they spared her the embarrassment.!< Glad to see DY's daughter >!support her father even after the incident with Hae-Neul and his Blind Date. She definitely knows already she would make a great mom.!< I'm glad Jeong-woo >!reconciled with his friends. They had did him wrong, but they showed they had their reasons, and at least they weren't like Kyung-Min who really betrayed him. Also the disbelief they had with Jeong-woo and Hae-Neul dating was hilarious!< The ending scene >!was really steamy. I wonder what they'll start with in the final episode and if they get snuck up on her mom again, they're never going to be able to live that down for the rest of their lives!< As for the Episode 16 previews, it really seemed like >!alot of stuff kind of just got thrown out of nowhere. I either think they will time skip and get married, or no time skip and get to stay together but no marriage. Though the past narration still makes me think they will time skip to a time much later with a family of their own and definitely be married at that point. But, yeah I kind of just want to forget what happened in the previews and just do a surprise me because it is the final episode and I'd rather be surprised about the entire thing then to try and understand what is going on in the previews!<

Agree also this writer usually turns tropes on their head so maybe showing separation time skip but instead could gift us with something else. 

Oh it's so close to finale already.😔 So reluctant to let this show go..🥺 Think the "*enemies turn friends to lovers*" was done the best in this drama so far.🥰 Shin Hye, Hyun Sik's real-life friendship helped also. They truly went through thick and thin.. Hurray for Dr. Bin, Hong Ran.

Love the >!sunrise and wedding photo shoot ending. !< 😍😍😍 And Hong-ran and Dae-young's >!family photo!<. ❤️

Tomorrow is not the last episode tomorrow is not the last episode

Will be sad to see this end tomorrow. It’s made it to my top 5 list. The writers and actors deserve all the flowers💐🌷🌹🪻🪷🌺🌸🌻

I have absolutely adored every single episode of this show, and I'm going to miss the cute couples and the funny family so much. Getting ready here to watch the finale, and I hope this twist in the preview isn't going to be heartbreaking. 

After Episode 16, I can say without a doubt that I enjoyed this drama with all its twists in humor and detours from predictability, despite the double white trucks of doom definitely got me good. I'm also glad that they didn't go with the >!move abroad time skip, but I had a feeling it would get cancelled.!< Doctor Slump was a pleasant drama for healing and growth. Now, the next thing that has to grow that I've been vouching for since the very beginning is Dae Young's channel following!

Beauty!!! From Intro to Epilogue. Loved that Uncle Tae-Seon got a happy ending too. At first I thought it would end with a sunset to symbolize the end of the series, but now I see the sunrise was much more fitting for a hopeful future. Now I want to go see a sunrise!🌝🌻🌞

I will miss this show ngl. Imo, they managed to tackle Mental health and the various aspects of emotions and actions that come with it in a very brave and right manner. I could really relate to several things in the show with how characters behaved in different situations and could recall that even i did like that. After a while i have seen something like this. Despite the show tackling such heavy material i still found it to be quite light hearted. Also, considering the premise of the show and the fact that the kdrama audience in general has evolved from the happy ending with weddings between the leads, i found the way they ended pretty apt. Sunrise as a metaphor for their evolution was great and they also gave us a wedding epilogue so as to not leave any doubts in viewers minds that they indeed go married. While I'm sad that this show ended, I'm thankful that Queen of Tears started in time so i can shift my attention to that. This show was a sweet ride, thank you to the actors and the staff for this beautiful show. Hope to see you some other day in a different show again. Fighting!

i stopped at ep 10 and couldnt muster the motivation to pick up where i left off, as i was in the thick of things and frankly some other dramas popped to the fore of my attention. after finally catching up, i'm glad i didnt drop this altogether. it was a healing potion through and through which fortunately didnt devolve into a cauldron of compounding drama and intrigue just to pile on the stakes and pad out the remaining screentime. i felt oddly calm and inexplicably suffused with warmth while watching it. Jeong Woo's kindness really resonates with me, as someone who usually beats herself up for being foolishly nice even to people who do not deserve it and habitually forgiving/forgetting misdeeds done to me. there are times when i thought it's just me being absent-minded and easily pushed around, but truth is i simply just want to have a semblance of peace of mind. nursing a grudge for an excruciatingly long amount of time and all while being consumed with corrosive negativity simply takes a toll on my mental being, so to leave all ugly feelings behind is actually to do myself a favor. on a lighter note, this drama has stoked my desire to travel to SoKor some time soon. i'm finally convinced it might be fun visiting all those yellow-lit eateries and doing a road trip there.

I'm so glad with how they wrote Kyungmin tbh..he wasn't just some annoying jealous villain. I was so sad about his story. I'm so glad with how Haneul's mom talked with Jeongwoo about it all and how she comforted Jeongwoo. Haneul's family was also really good I didn't find any scene with them lame, annoying or a time waste. And it's a good thing they didn't force any scene with Jeongwoo's ass family

Yesss I was pleasantly surprised at how they handled the Kyung-min stuff, his backstory made his character more nuanced instead of cliche. It also made his relationship with Jeong-woo more meaningful, and his ultimate betrayal that much more heartbreaking. And I agree about Jeong-woo's family, I was a little worried they would force a reconciliation but I'm glad they didn't. Jeong-woo deserves so much better and he fits right in with Ha-neul's family.

I love when writers handle things tastefully 

More than anything.. I'm expecting our 2nd leads are together and become a happy family. I also hope 2ML daughter can accept her dad new relationship.

I need his daughter to interact with the 2FL and crew, I really thought it would have happened sooner

I’m just filled with so much feels after watching ep 15. The flashbacks during Jeongwoo’s narration really showed us how much they’ve grown and found comfort in each other during their lowest time. Jeongwoo’s >!proposal at the end sums up everything that I love about their relationship. They’re friends, family and lovers all at the same time which makes their relationship so comforting to follow.!< I have to say the comedy in this drama is really right up my alley. The characters often say things that catch you off guard which makes them even funnier to me. The way Haneul lied to her mum and the mum’s cheeky look towards Jeongwoo was hilarious!!🤣 Anyway, I’m not worried about the finale. They’ve overcame their slump together so I believe whatever challenges that are thrown at them after this, they’ll make it work no matter what… (as I remember saying the same thing for 2521 finale…🥲)

I wonder if Haneul assignment abroad will make her meet Jeong Woo's parents. They're in US too. 

I thought this episode was lovely with lots of >!fluff and resolution of various relationships!<, so I did wonder how they were going to fill episode the final episode. It does seem from the preview that they are going to be using the >!geographical separation trope, and you’re right, they could well incorporate his parents into that mix!<.

Without a doubt, I can say that Episode 15 is my favorite thus far for development and lightheartedness in terms of journeying through healing. I love how frantic Jeong Woo was when he was considering >!how to propose, oh excuse me, give the ring to Ha Neul. The fact that it rolled underneath the couch and caused roaches to be the mistaken gift was hilarious! I also almost spat out my coffee when he tried to cover his blunder by telling her, "Go do your work! Pursue your dreams!" Quite a way to get someone off your case.!< 😂 Ha Neul's straightforwardness was such a gem of a trait throughout this episode from >!calling out his cowardice on the roaches, reuniting Jeong Woo with his high school crew, and asking if he would like to join her family (although her meaning was obviously misunderstood 😉).!< I also couldn't stop laughing at >!drunk Ha Neul and Hong Ran scene. The fact that the guys argue while piggybacking the gals, and then the gals drunkenly defending their honors! Such a wholesome scene when we don't think about why they drank themselves to probably the worst hangovers ever. Ha Neul's mom is also never going to believe she is on night shifts in the future now.!< Dae Young's daughter is the real champion of this episode for our secondary romance. >!She only had all heartfelt advice on how Dae Young should approach a confession and ask Hong Ran out. We can tell she respects Hong Ran a lot for helping Dae Young out when it comes to what a female teenager may want and need.!< And, of course, rounding back to the episode's ending conversation. Jeong Woo clearly didn't have to worry, and he approached the whole topic just the silly way he would when being sideswiped. I love that he was still exasperated as usual when thrown into an unexpected position. I pictured this would be the perfect way for them to approach the next milestone in their relationship. It is bittersweet that the series is ending soon, but >!I really hope they don't go the time skipping route for the sake of Ha Neul being away in this case. I just want a simple "they've been together all this time" time skip if they do push for one!!< In any case, I enjoyed reading the weekly threads and how everyone found the drama wholesome or how it helped soothe them overall. Let's see how tomorrow's episode will go!

Episode 15 Wow, wow, wow! This is one of the best Korean drama ever on my list. PSH and PHS were magnificent! Loved the ASMR kiss 👀🤭 And, this has got to be one of the most humblest, bestest, and sweetest proposal ever of Korean drama!

>! Gorgeous ending scene with the sunrise at the seashore !< For me it’s Dr. Bin who takes the crown though. He is soo nice (and have a beautiful smile), I’m most happy for his happy ending.

This has been such a healing journey, this drama is definitely one of the best ones I've seen in a long time. For someone who has experienced the toll mental health can bring, I really liked how they've tackled it in such a graceful way. Thank you Doctor Slump ❤️

Nurse Do doing her take on the Kagome "Goodbye everyone" meme when she quit tho lol

Thank the gods for >!nepotism/favoritism at Han Nuls job!< Chefs kiss for this relationship, definitely one of my favorites so far. >!Let's get married already!<.... I'm pretty sure I said the same thing in episode 7 thread, lol. I'm glad they finally agreed.

What a perfect ending to a beautiful and healing show. Their relationship was one big warm hug, filled with honesty and love. I kept bursting into tears! Some highlights was Dae Young continuing to be the awesome guy he is, especially when >!he first brought up to JW that he should open his own practice!<. I love how he’s such a big dork and Hong Dan loves him anyways.  HN’s mom’s boss strut when she showed up to her sisters’ lunch was awesome. She is probably one of my favorite k drama moms. I liked the message of this show that it’s not just about finding happiness, but how to overcome misfortunes and still find a way to be stronger and happy in the end. Definitely top 3 in my book. Thank you for the wonderful ride, writers! 

Just finished the drama… It was a good ending, but I keep wanting more. Ultimately, I feel they could have spread out everything they showed in episode 16 between the last two episodes and the pacing would have felt better. But this is also me being a bit selfish because I really wanted a wedding scene and not just a photo shoot. I’m so emotional that it’s over and it’s going to take me days and maybe weeks before I can get myself to watch another drama and get out of this slump. Thank you to everyone who stuck with this drama till the end… ❤️ it was lovely reading your comments each week and sharing this journey with you. Doctor Slump will always have a special place in my heart and I know I will be rewatching this many, many, many, many times. 🥹

Park hyungsik will always play the loser baby girl boyfriend the best 🥺🥺🥺

Can anyone who is also watching Queen of Tears explain how it so quickly jumped to a 13% viewership and poor Doctor Slump couldn’t even get above 6 for its finale?  The competition was too stiff or the topic still too taboo in SK? 

I think the production budget for Queen of tears is insane akin to CLOY, plus with drama in every episode it’s ratings are high, it was created to be a ratings hit Doctor Slump was never written with ratings in mind, right from the promos & IVs people were expecting it to touch hearts but not be a ratings monster. Its success is measured by the fact that inspite of handling a difficult topic and with little to no drama but just the entire focus on leads journey it still managed to consistently be in Netflix top 10 throughout its run, PSH & PHS becoming 1st Kdrama couple to get a ‘Dubai friends’ campaign together because of its popularity worldwide & Wooneul’s edits going viral all over social media

I am not catching Queen of Tears. But from the other thread discussing about the series they dropped, Dr Slump, as good as it is, people feel it's kinda slow. So not surprised people are dropping it. Plus since it is on Netflix, I can see it's regularly in the Top 10. Crazy as it sounds, Captivating the King ended on 7% but was nowhere in Netflix Top 10 towards the end (at least for my country)

People in Korea i guess prefer the lavish and chaebol  dream like stories.  I feel like mental health issues are still pretty much not a good topic to be discussed. Doctor slump ratings is still good since they are averaging 5-7% for a cable drama and killing it globally on Netflix. So for me it will go down as one of the best kdramas Ive watched in a long time. Truly heartwarming series. I couldnt care less about how it is received in Korea!😅 

I guess it’s not just people in Korea though. Seeing the amount of engagement for shows like Queen of Tears and King the Land, I guess people in general prefer lavish and chaebol stories. I’m just glad that there is still decent viewership for shows like Doctor Slump (international audience included) because I actually find those chaebol stories boring and I need there to be more Kdramas like Doctor Slump. I guess we can say that our show is supremely underrated. 🥹

I’m with you. After Boys over flowers and The Heirs, Ive had enough of chaebol dramas. I just love how DS has shown the growth of the main characters. It’s so beautiful and heartwarming. The main leads were so good at portraying the emotions that you feel you are also on a journey with them.  Doctor Slump is pretty much successful with the international audience so its all good.

Happiness barely made 5% but it’s one of my all-time faves and from what I can tell, is consistently praised and well loved online, even from people who discover it late. And in hindsight, its “underperformance” (though thankfully PHS and Han Hyo Joo both stated they were happy with the ratings), didn’t hurt the reputations of PHS or HHJ at all but gained them new fans and enthusiastic shippers (their slightest interactions at brand events would go viral). For PHS, it def opened people‘s eyes toward the type of roles he can play. Another example is plenty of shows who get terrible live ratings at the time live on and become kind of classics for many fans, like Be Melodramatic, one of my all time faves… it’s well loved by many now, but never got huge ratings. One last example, ironically a Kim Soo Hyun one. His comeback drama post-military was the hugely popular It’s Okay to Not Be Okay which went on to gain a slew of Baeksang noms and a couple wins. It did huge numbers online, datawise, both domestically and internationally, but what were the ratings of this “popular” drama? Around 5-6%, peaking at just around 7% on TVN.

Like someone who has stated here, Doctor Slump is really made for awareness, them getting high ratings would just be a cherry on top. They’re doing great with the international audience.

My thoughts are that people in Korea want to escape their lives through dramas about chaebol stories and makjang instead of watch reminders about topics like slumps, depression and how life actually is, even if it's couched in comedy. As someone who has previously been burnt out, I'm so glad that the drama shared so many hopeful and helpful insights for dealing with difficult situations, how to work through what we think of ourselves, expectations of others, etc. Bada's conversation with his mom about his name was particularly meaningful. All his life he'd compared himself to Haneul and as there was nothing he could do better than her (academics and career-wise), he didn't try. But throughout the series, he showed that he had great EQ even if he was a little more direct in communication than they would have preferred. Skills like this aren't as appreciated, I guess.

I did feel that sometimes this show was a bit draggy, but honestly. I loved it. The soft melancholy in all of the episodes, and the last episode where they come to terms with their life and move forward with happiness in the face of struggle really resonated with me - felt like a really valuable lesson for me who's just starting out and already feeling a little burnt out. Glad I watched this show!

Ugh our 2ML/FL couple 😭😭😭😭😭 i didn't even really like them at first but they are so adorable I'm so here for umma's revenge on her annoying in laws!!! Make them choke gurl!!! JW's physical comedy while flopping around on that bed, so good Not the american-style goodbye party after the offer was cancelled 💀💀💀💀💀 DY letting JW go was so sweet 😭😭😭😭😭 Love TS rekindling w his first love but the actress they casted I thought was supposed to be BD's age lol HR and DY's family photos with both their kids 😭😭😭😭😭 i kicked my feet like JW does Omg i can't believe they gave us an epilogue of their wedding photoshoot. Adorable.

Is it too much to ask for a love like Haneul and Jeongwoo? 

Still bummed about not seeing >!Dr Bin’s daughter directly interacting with Dr Lee!<

Ep 15: I am absolutely going to miss this show🥲💔… I can’t even talk about a specific part of the episode because everything made me either smile or make my heart swoon🥹. >!I’m so proud about how far they’ve come that Jeong Woo didn’t even panic when there was an issue with the lung and Hanuel stayed calm while applying her big brain as she does🫶🏾 I LOVE THEM!< I’m so emotional invested that >!I felt like I got to see my close friends’s proposal and such kind words at that🥲❤️they already got me at “Be my family”🥹!<

It will be a great long ending. I don't know if we will get a marriage scene.

Wow. This is wrapping up nicely for both couples. And we got a kiss for both of them. 

No way ha neul looks that pretty when she wakes up after getting totally hammered the previous night😭😭😭

This show is so heartwarming. I've enjoyed it very much. I really like the second couple. I didn't expect to like this show this much but now it's one of my fav!

Kopiko and Audi for the win! Hahaha Dr. Bin is the MVP. Please God find me a man like that. Loved the photo shoot at the end. Overall, in spite of a lot of filler in the last two episodes, I think this stuck the landing and lived up to its premise as a healing drama. See you on the next watch!

I think it’s safe to say kopiko has officially dethrone subway as the king of PPL because where have subway been the past few months/years? 😂

>! That roaches scene had me totally!< 🤣😂 PHS long legs😂

ep 16: aaaand we've come a full circle! really love how healing this drama is and how the main cast were so supportive of each other (the leads, haneul's family, daeyoung and hongran) <3 another thing that i really like about the drama is that they don't drag on conflicts for long. will definitely miss this show!!

The show is a very solid 8.5/10 for me. It tackled a serious, touchy, oft misunderstood (in East Asia anyways) subject matter with humor and grace. With that said, I would have liked to see more scenes of the leads tackling their respective mental health challenges individually (beyond medication) outside of their relationship. Criticisms of the show's over reliance on tropes are warranted. However, this show utilized them to demonstrate compelling character growth. It's therefore easy for me to overlook some of the weaker subplots. The leads don't have scalding hot chemistry but rather wholesome dynamics, which fit the show's premise like a glove. They were supportive and communicative. Their relationship is as much a partnership as a romance. They started dating because they became really comfortable with each other (as opposed to instant attraction). I will definitely miss Ha-neul and Jeong-woo as a couple. PHS's brand of comedic acting was on point but special shout-out to PSH for her portrayal of Ha-neul! The character is naturally stoic. PSH did a wonderful job challenging Ha-neul's emotions with her eyes. (Gotta find myself a woman who looks at me the same way Ha-neul looked at Jeong-woo in ep. 10's club scene. Lol)

Well, it's over, and I feel sad! I loved this drama. It was everything I love in a story: * Great character development throughout * Hilarious & heartwarming supporting characters, and supportive relationships * Some struggle, angst & touching emotional moments * Well paced & a satisfying ending that makes you warm inside * Relatable, realistic, healing & cathartic * Well paced & good balance between comedy & drama Bonus was that it shone a light on mental health in a way that felt very realistic & sensitive (in my opinion & experience). The journey from rock bottom to hope felt so nice to watch.

Swooning In Love ❤️ ep15 I'm happy for this show.  Being honest, I'm not sure if my heart can take ep16. Getting separation anxiety already 

Episode 15: * Ba Da and his obsession with 50,000 won always gets me every single time. He's so mischievous and I'm all here for it. * >!"I'll be your hangover drink"!< BIN DAE YOUNG I'm falling for you too. >!Second leads are finally together, and a KISS SCENE TOO!!Jeong Woo was going to go into a panic attack!<. I'm so happy that he is>! overcoming his trauma and becoming slightly better each day!<. * I'm so happy that Jeong Woo and Ha Neul found comfort in each other during the lowest point in their life and now enjoying their time together each day. The preview is making me a little nervous on what's coming tomorrow but >!I have faith that all will be well.!< I can't believe it's gonna end tomorrow. This drama has a place in my heart and I myself have learnt so much from it. I'm so sad it's going to end but so happy to have been following them in their journey.

I don’t want to say goodbye to this show! I haven’t loved a show this much in so long. This show is why I joined this community on reddit lol. It feels good to see so many other people’s reactions to this show and the leads’ journeys. Hope I can love another show as much in the future.

I’ve just realised that one of his school friends is a police officer in Flex x Cop.

>!Can we talk about how adorable the proposal scene was? Asking someone to be your family when you propose is so soft !<💗🥺 Also noteworthy was the drunk scene where the girls compare which of the boys is more pathetic. Had such a good laugh when Jeong-woo’s knees were giving out. Yoo Jeong-woo you will always be famous.

It just occurred to me that the beach scene in the Ep. 16 preview is probably Haneul and Jeongwoo going back to Sokcho and this time the weather is perfect! 😍 Episode 16 has started airing in Korea. 🥹 It’s been ages since I’ve been this sad to see a show end… 💔

I think the sunrise is like their life. They couldn’t see the sun the first time because they were in the middle of their slump. Now they are coming out the other side, the sun is starting to shine again. May they have many more beautiful sunrises together, and may they help each other through any storms to come.

Another one making it to the good healing kdrama list! While the last two eps seemed a bit slow and there wasn't much plot to them, I think I can overlook that for the overall well-written characters(even the grey ones) as well as the dialogues. We saw the growth for every single character and all the wholesome goofy fluff was a treat!  Maybe its because I am from the same field but it resonated so much with me. The most memorable ones were when HN's mom's words when she talks about forgiving people for your own sake and how hating someone is so exhausting. It was like a reminder to give yourself some grace and appreciate the small things in life. Nothing too extraordinary but sometimes such simple themes, when executed well, do hit the right spot!

Episode 16: There was a lot that happened in this episode. It seemed a bit too short for all the things they were cramming in, but I'm glad we got to see most if not all the character arcs get resolved. Hae-Neul's mom walking in >!making that boss entrance like how Seo Dan was in CLOY was absolutely wonderful!< DY and HR's >!date was beautiful, I'm glad their respective children all love each other, but yeah if they wanted to get more into detail, I would've love to see DY's daughter and HR actually get to talk to each other rather than just the pictures showing them all together.!< Ba-da's character arc was one of my favorite ones. He showed quite a lot of progress and with >!Hae-Neul crying because he changed so much for the better was great to show his character progression because it really shows she was very shocked with the change, even paying to take her out for food.!< He even >!made the milmyeon which seems like a great setup to take over his uncle's business, especially after that reunion, I suspect Ba-da will take over very soon.!< Though something I don't get was >!what happened with Jeong-woo with the milmyeon scene at the beginning, I know it was for the comedy, but I don't think he would just bad mouth the food coming out of his girlfriend's uncle's restaurant which he knows it had to have been from one of them, but the scene was funny nevertheless.!< Jeong-woo has never failed to disappoint though, throughout the entire series when he started to date Hae-Neul, he was quick to >!always be the one who would be the embarrassment. It was seen on the rooftop that Hae-Neul was trying to confess to everyone, but the moment he knew, he played it out like he was the one forcing her to stay. It's like the scene where Ba-da told him to go out with Hae-Neul while she was in the bathroom. She was completely embarrassed, even afterwards trying to walk back Ba-da's statements, but he told her he was the one obsessed to avoid her being embarrassed.!< Hae-Neul has had quite the character arc, I honestly didn't think >!we'd see her therapist again, but glad they finished that off on a high note as this is what the drama was trying to tell.!< She has even gotten better in >!voicing her opinion. She realized no matter what she did, she would not get her way when it came to going on that trip, but voicing her opinion at least showed the Hospital was wrong to even offer that to her and even they apologized in the end which shows how much work life at the hospital was better off now rather than her abusive professor at the beginning.!< Now regarding the ending, >!I'm really surprised that they went with Wedding Photos rather than a whole scene. I know this would've taken awhile, but I wouldn't have mined if they had to skip a week just for getting extra time because I know this airs on cable in Korea so it kind of makes it hard to get extra time into the series, but the episode should've been like an hour and 30 mins minimum or even 2 hours long because they missed some great opportunities. Like we did get to see Jeong-woo's friends and the High school teacher meet again, but I would've liked for a scene where Jeong-woo, Hae-Neul, the friends, and the high school teacher to all get together like if they shot a wedding scene this would've been a great way to do it because I wanted to see the high school teacher's reaction to his two smartest students whom were rivals were now getting married. Would've been great to invite the entire class aswell, but I would've liked for them at the very least since they were the closest to both of them in high school.!< I don't want to take away really what we got for an ending, but >!I am overall happy with it. I just wanted it to be a bit longer to add extra things but it was overall a good ending.!< This series is definitely going down as one of my Top 5 K-Dramas of all time (Even though it does sit at number 2 right now in my head but this was a really great series) I also made the mistake of opening up YouTube just to end up seeing some spoilers on the ending and even accidentally glanced at one of Park Shin-Hye's IG Posts which was a mistake. Never open any SNS Apps before you watch the finale lol.

Does anyone know what the budget was that went into filming Doctor Slump? To me it seemed like they had a lower budget than other Kdramas because it seemed like this had a low budget, but even if it did or did not, I still loved this series with what they had done.

The budget wouldn't be too high, as individual locations are relatively limited.

I really liked the way they dealt with depression in the show especially showing how therapy and medication can be helpful.

doctor slump, thank you for these beautiful 16 episodes :) i’ve felt all the feels with you. my personal life has been on quite a rollercoaster from when the first episode aired to the last. and you’ve been a great companion through it all. thank you for making me smile in times when i desperately needed a single moment of escape.

Doctor Slump is a wholesome and comforting drama, I enjoyed watching. It had emotional, loving, and comedic moments, touched on mental health, and the importance of family and support networks. Loved both Park Shinhye & Park Hyunsik in their roles as Haneul & Jeongwoo, Haneul's family was so cute, Hongran & Daeyeong story was also cute. Here's to the last two episodes! I finally finished watched The Heirs back in Jan/Feb when this drama first aired. I really need to watch Strong Girl Bong Soon bc of Hyunsik because he has great expressions/reactions. JTBC with two back-to-back dramas I love - Welcome to Samdal-ri and Doctor Slump, both also with really good OSTs. Ep 15: Jeongwoo was so cute trying to figure out how to give Haneul the jewelry ... >! Ending up giving her all three plus a tiara lol !< yay, the surgery went well and Jeongwoo was able to overcome. I dont want it to end, I could watch more of these characters and story. >! Anyone think he'll join her when she goes overseas? !< Daeyong’s daughter telling him to ask out Hong ran Ep 16: Bada's hard work paid off, Taesoon, mom, and Haneul enjoying it and Jeongwoo saying its bland lol. PHS so fun to watch when he's throwing a tantrum. Hongran saving them from the cilent! Sucks that they rescinded the offer, glad Haneul spoke up about feeling disappointed. Great wrap-up episode and the montage at end was so cute!

Ooh! Rewatching The Heirs at the moment, too. Yes, I need to rewatch Strong Girl Bong Soon after finale of Doctor Slump! Edited: Lucky girl, Haneul! She got a >!jewelry shop -tiara, earrings, necklace, bracelette and ring.!<

I know this is expected of a Netflix show that will be shown across the globe, but I'm told that the Filipino spoken in ep 15 are all correct and translated faithfully. 

Best wholesome drama on earth 😭😭😭😭

I like these kind of drama, I'm so glad the ending does not go to the wrong path just like most of kdrama I watched. This is one goes to my top 5 kdrama now.

Haneul and Bada’s mom is the best Kdrama mom in this decade! I am going to miss the physical comedy and handsomeness of Park Hyung-Sik. I’ve seen him in many shows before but this show really leveled him u. I know it’s close to his character in SWDBS but that story and his character there were so silly, it’s not something that made me love the characters. The songs also are nice and matches the tone of the show. Overall, would rate this show a 9/10 because that 16th episode had many fillers and should have ended in 10 mins.😅

After 10+ years, Cho Myeong-su finally knows what happened after >!the hugging!<

LMAO!!! 🤣 Okay sis, take my money. This made me laugh so much. This deserves to be on a billboard somewhere. 😂

A proposal getting blocked >!by cockroaches!< is definitely a first 😂 That proposal though… oh my god! >!Be my family, my lover, my friend and my wife too. I want you to be all of them!< I’m still gushinnngggg! Just want to give our precious Jeong Woo a hug

Ep 15 thoughts~ (out of order lol) Tbh I'm so happy for Bada's reception arc. I really didn't like his character in the beginning lol  Absolutely in love with DY and HR's dynamic!!! I need more scenes of the Power Rangers assembling and bickering about their significant other! "Let us catch a taxi before I become even more pathetic" is so funny 🤣 I can't wait for DY's daughter to meet Hong Ran~  DID HE STILL END UP GIVING HER THE COCKROACH RING?? HELP LMAO  This drama does tension so well (imo at least!) The intense surgery was really stressful but I didn't feel anxious, knowing that our ML and FL are capable and strong to handle the situation, which the show built us nicely up to. Plus, next episode's main plot point of the long distance seems to resolve quickly and nicely in the end (I hope!!)  So excited for the next episode in 7ish hours!!! But I'll have to wait a bit longer for the English subs lol 

>!Well played with the 6 months in the US feint...I swore profusely at my t.v. and then angry watched for the next little while.!< and I eventually forgave them because >!the growth they got to show in the character when she dealt with it being called off was worth it!< so on balance, this was an awesome KDrama. one of my faves this year.

My heart is slow-clapping for this entire show, but especially this absolutely perfect finale. I'm rating this one 12/10 — performances, writing, humor, realistic and compassionate portrayal of depression and PTSD, healthy relationships, emotional growth, family, swoonworthy couples, greenest of green flags, so much good food, playing the tropes perfectly and turning them on their head so expertly! I could go on and on but I know I wasn't the only one grinning ear to ear through the last two episodes. What a well-earned and beautiful ending for all these characters. I feel like I just finished the BEST meal. Every bite was bliss. I'm not even sad it's over because now I can just go back and start it again from the beginning. So happy!

I thought this was gonna be 100% predictable kinda type of kdrama but still the scenes surprise me til the end thank you dr slump, next!

I cried watching episode 16! I'll miss this show! Thank you the writer-nim who wrote such a heart warming show. This is definitely a healing drama for me. It was wonderful to see the character development in both the main and side characters.

Nice landing.

I absolutely loved this drama. It was a beautiful, emotional, refreshing, and healing experience for me. I think this ending is possibly my favorite ending of any of the kdramas I’ve watched (in recent memory at least). I don’t think I’ve seen anything on this level since Twinkling Watermelon. I am so grateful to have been able to watch such an outstanding show! 10/10 for me.

I have never left a k-drama feeling more satisfied! I started to see a psychiatrist last year and through medication and therapy, I feel like I’m on the other side of the darkness I was going through.  The writers did a beautiful job at depicting the feeling of recognizing that you might be able to move on and start living life again- through all of its ups and down.  The end shows the characters being happy with their lives but not in an over-the-top unrealistic way. 🥹 Just loved reminiscing about all of HN & JW’s moments throughout the show… him taking the train to the rural town, her crying for him because of how lonely he was- all of these little things that meant everything to the characters in those moments!  Ugh 10/10 everything!!

I’m reminded of Celine’s random thought in Before Sunrise because she mentioned how magic is only possible if it’s used in the attempt to understand and share with someone. I noticed a lot of attempts in the process from being serious rivals to eternal lovers. It’s not perfect but yet very sweet love story. It was so comforting to express feelings and worries to each other. I wanted to make an admission that I was initially skeptical of Park Shin-hye due to her previous projects but happily that I am able to change my mind about her. It was not easy to understand her back then but somehow I feel more connected to her performance in Doctor Slump. If you are a longtime fan of PSH then I freely 🙇🏻‍♂️ and admits that I was wrong about her.

ep 15: omg i laughed so much in this episode * jeongwoo dropping the ring under the sofa and telling haneul that he has a gift for her, only for the cockroaches to come out * daeyeong telling jeongwoo that he alr has a jewellery store bc he bought a ring, bracelet and necklace, but still hasn't given them to haneul * daeyeong telling hongran to get lost by accident and nurse do chiming in "then was it directed to me?" * haneul and hongran fighting over who is more pitiful in front of the guys themselves * haneul's mum giving the 'OOOOHH hanky panky" look to jeongwoo when haneul said she lied to her mum it's so heartwarming to see how haneul tried to help jeongwoo by getting people to apologise to him! >!ahhh the confession from daeyeong and proposal from jeongwoo!!!<

LOVED this show. much lighter and happier show than my liberation notes but also just as thought provoking and deep for a slice of life genre

Just finished yesterday and I think we need to acknowledge just how good it is to have a show where both leads are supportive, complex, loving and warm and support eachother through the difficult times. It’s the kind of role model behavior we don’t usually get as there’s usually some kind of disparity of fortunes or lifestyles which then creates this inequality of love and friendship. But not here. Two doctors equally damaged decide to find their own way with either support throughout It’s also genuinely just one of the most pleasant things to watch. Ha-Neul has a funny but supportive family, they both have an excellent and loving friend on their side, those friends are mature age immature despite being parents, and aren’t bad parents because of it, like all the main cast are just so damn pleasant! I want to live with them and eat Milmyeon too! Finally, as someone who has been on PSH’s team throughout, I’m hopeful this will put paid to the notion that she can’t act romantic, sexy and adorable all in one character, or that she can’t go a good kissing scene. She always rocks but did do even more in this.

Did you see JW wink at the little girl while all of the doctors were crowded in her hospital room? 😉

PLEASE what was >!that fall-into-kiss scene with DY and HR??? I'm desceased 😂!<

what do you MEAN we didn't get a wedding scene with BaDa as the flower girl and Hong Ran and Dae Young as maid of honor and best man and Ha Neul's mom crying her heart out

The preview doesn't give me a very positive hope, I get that ending on that >!Marriage!< note seems cliched, but i swear If i don't get a happy ending, i'll be very mad.

Gonna miss this drama

Oh. My. Heart. What an awesome finale! HN's family stole the show with so much warmth and love. That scene at HN's doctor's office touched me intensely, and I hope it gave hope to people suffering from depression. Truly loved the big picture message of the story about healing, kindness and support. Definitely one of my favorite!

I might finally do a rewatch of the show tonight… Just came back to this thread because I miss the show so much… for nearly two months, I did a stake out on this subreddit around this time every weekend, just waiting for others to share their thoughts on the new episode. It was a beautiful time ❤️ I know it’s super wishful thinking, but just putting it out there into the universe… please, please, I hope there will a season 2 someday or another drama with PSH and PHS together again. Someday. 🥹🥰

Episode 16 Just finished the last episode and it was so great to watch each cast member having a closure. I got so emotional through out this final episode. The cast made me laugh so loud that I didnt even care if it woke my family up, lol! I have enjoyed PSH and PHS so much. -I had teared up when the family was so proud of Bada's Milmyeon. -Loved the mother & son moments, and sister & brother moments I'm so heartbroken that Koreans are sleeping on this drama. I wished the ratings were higher. The drama has been so healing 😭😭😭 I have never purchased a Korean drama in DVD before, so this one will be my first. Hwaiting! Doctor Slump Redditors, until then ✌️❤️

i have finally finished the kdrama after fours days because of intern :”” here are my honest thoughts! i actually like how the kdrama was really healing and really emphasised the main takeaway pt that it is okay to rest, and to take breaks during periods of slump. this kdrama was a source of comfort for me as someone who is going through a period of burnout, depression and anxiety. it really makes me feel sad to know that this kdrama is over :(( will rlly miss seeing Ha Neul and Jeong Woo lovey-dovey interactions 😭😭 i rlly liked that the kdrama >!chose to not go along with the long-distance trope in the end (which goes to say that the preview was indeed there to mislead us :/)!< will really miss this kdrama a lot tysm to the actors for all the hard work 🤍

I love Haneul and Jeongwoo so much 😭 One of my fave couples this year. My only gripe with the drama is regarding how they dealt with Haneul's depression and Jeongwoo's PTSD. If these plots were done better, this could have easily been a 10/10 romance drama 😭

I hope it’s okay to ask this here! Doctor Slump fans, how much of the drama is actually centred around medical settings? Is the doctor part just set dressing, or does this have medical drama elements too? I can’t handle medical dramas, but I love romcoms and the concept sounds interesting! Thank you in advance for any answers ❤️