Late Night Hospital

Late Night Hospital (Korean: 심야병원; RR: Shimya Byungwon) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on the MBC network in 2011. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast on Saturdays at midnight.

Plot

The story follows Heo Joon, a skilled liver transplant specialist whose life is upended after his wife is murdered by an unidentified assailant. Although he is initially a suspect in the investigation, he is eventually acquitted. Following the tragedy, he leaves his position at a university hospital to search for his wife's killer. He eventually accepts an offer from Koo Dong-Man to serve as the director of a late-night medical clinic, a position he uses as a base to continue his hunt for the perpetrator.

Production

The series is notable for its collaborative directorial approach, featuring five different directors who each helmed two episodes of the ten-part series. The production team included Choi Eun-Kyeong, Kwon Sung-Chan, Jung Ji-In, Choi Joon-Bae, and Lee Jae-Jin.

Yoon Tae-Young, who portrays the lead character Heo Joon.

Cast

Yoon Tae-Young as Heo Joon
Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung as Hong Na-Kyung
Yoo Yeon-Seok as Yoon Sang-Ho
Choi Jung-Woo as Koo Dong-Man
Kim Hee-Won as Choi Gwang-Gook
Baek Won-Kil as Kang Moo-Sung
Bae Seul-Ki as Lee Gwang-Mi
Wang Bit-Na as Han Jae-Hee

Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung, who portrays surgeon Hong Na-Kyung.

Yoo Yeon-Seok, who portrays Yoon Sang-Ho.

Choi Jung-Woo, who portrays Koo Dong-Man.

Kim Hee-Won, who portrays Choi Gwang-Gook.

Reception

At the 2011 MBC Drama Awards, lead actor Yoon Tae-Young received a Special Award for his performance in the series.