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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call

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The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
Hangul
중증외상센터
Hanja
重症外傷센터
Literal meaningSevere Trauma Center
Revised RomanizationJungjeungoesangsenteo
McCune–ReischauerChungjŭngoesangsent'ŏ
GenreMedical drama
Based onTrauma Center: Golden Hour
by Hansanleega
Written byChoi Tae-kang
Directed byLee Do-yoon
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
Production
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Korean중증외상센터) is an upcoming South Korean medical drama television series written by Choi Tae-kang, directed by Lee Do-yoon, and starring Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Yoon Kyung-ho, Ha Young, and Jung Jae-kwang. Based on the web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour by Hansanleega, which was serialized into a Naver Webtoon in 2019. The series follows the journey of Baek Gang-hyeok, a brilliant trauma surgeon who joins a struggling university hospital. It is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in January 2025.

Synopsis

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Baek Gang-hyeok joins a university hospital known for its struggling trauma team. His arrival shakes things up as he possesses exceptional surgical skills honed through experience in conflict zones worldwide. His unorthodox methods and unwavering confidence initially clash with the existing team. However, he gradually earns their respect and leads them towards becoming a top-tier trauma unit.

Cast and characters

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Main

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A genius trauma surgeon overflowing with confidence and a first-time professor, who is the director of the trauma center.
A fellow who becomes Gang-hyeok's first disciple. He is smart and pacifist who cannot lie. He is also a top scholar student for whole semester in medical school and the only son of a third-generation doctor family.
A proctologist and professor who watches Gang-hyeok closely after losing Jae-won.
A responsible nurse of the trauma center's team.
A resident who takes on difficult surgeries in the anesthesiology department right before his specialist exam.

Supporting

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Production

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Development

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In 2022, Lee Nak-jun also known by his pen name Hansanleega, a otolaryngologist, YouTuber and web novel writer, appeared as a guest on the February 7 episode of KBS Cool FM's Park Myung-soo's Radio Show. He stated that they already signed a contract for the drama rights of his web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour and thought of Gong Yoo and Kim Nam-gil to star in the series.[3] According to a SPOTV News report on September 15, the web novel has recently been decided to be made into a drama and was developed under the working title Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour (중증외상센터: 골든 아워; Jungjeungoesangsenteo: Goldeun awo).[4] The series is written by Choi Tae-kang, directed by Lee Do-yoon, and produced by Studio N and Mays Entertainment.[5]

Casting

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In September 2022, Ju Ji-hoon was considered to be the lead actor of the series.[4] In January 2023, Ju's agency Blitzway Studios confirmed that they received the offer and are reviewing it.[6] In April 2023, Choo Young-woo has been cast[7] and his agency, J,Wide-Company stated that he considered to appear.[8] The cast lineup namely Ju, Choo, Yoon Kyung-ho, Ha Young, and Jung Jae-kwang were revealed in June 2023.[9]

Release

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According to Ize report on December 20, 2024, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call is scheduled to be released on January 24, 2025,[10] but on December 23, Netflix Korea posted a list of titles scheduled to be released in January 2025 on their official social media accounts and the series is listed under coming soon.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Moon, Ji-yeon (June 16, 2023). [공식] 주지훈의 '중증외상센터', 넷플릭스로 공개..제작 확정 [[Official] Ju Ji-hoon's 'Severe Trauma Center' to be released on Netflix..Production confirmed] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Hwang, Hyo-i (July 17, 2023). 장성윤 "배우로서 각오? 없습니다! 흐트러지지 않을게요"[배우의★발견] [Jang Sung-yoon "Determination as an actor? No! I won’t get distracted" [Actor’s★Discovery]] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  3. ^ Park, Eun-hae (February 7, 2022). 이낙준 "의사 아내, 웹소설 헛짓이라고, 공유·김남길 드라마 캐스팅 원해"(라디오쇼) [Lee Nak-jun "Doctor’s Wife, Web Novel Nonsense, Wants Gong Yoo and Kim Nam-gil to Cast in Drama" (Radio Show)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  4. ^ a b Jang, Jin-ri (September 15, 2024). [단독]'중증외상센터: 골든 아워' 드라마화...주연 주지훈 물망 [[Exclusive] 'Trauma Center: Golden Hour' to be dramatized...Ju Ji-hoon is considered as the lead role] (in Korean). SPOTV News. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  5. ^ Lee, Jong-gil (June 16, 2023). 현직 의사가 쓴 웹툰, 넷플릭스 드라마 된다 [Webtoon Written by a Current Doctor Becomes a Netflix Drama] (in Korean). Asia Economy. Retrieved December 29, 2024 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Kim, Mi-hwa (January 3, 2023). [단독]주지훈, 의사로 돌아온다..'중증외상센터' 출연 확정 [[Exclusive] Ju Ji-hoon returns as a doctor..Confirmed to appear in 'Severe Trauma Center'] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  7. ^ Lee, Seung-hun (April 18, 2023). [단독]추영우, 주지훈 제자 된다..'중증외상센터' 캐스팅 [[Exclusive] Choo Young-woo becomes Ju Ji-hoon's disciple..Cast in 'Severe Trauma Center'] (in Korean). Star News. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Yeon, Hwi-sun (April 18, 2023). 추영우, 주지훈과 투톱 될까 "'중증외상센터' 검토 중" [공식입장] [Will Choo Young-woo and Ju Ji-hoon become a duo? "Reviewing 'Severe Trauma Center'" [Official Position]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Cho, Young-jun (June 16, 2023). "Netflix announces first Korean medical drama series". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  10. ^ Lee, Deok-haeng (December 20, 2024). [단독] '대세' 주지훈X추영우 '중증외상센터', 내년 1월 24일 출격 [[Exclusive] 'Trendy' Ju Ji-hoon X Choo Young-woo 'Severe Trauma Center', to be released on January 24th next year] (in Korean). Ize. Archived from the original on December 20, 2024. Retrieved December 29, 2024 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Lee, Soo-hyun (December 23, 2024). SBS 예능·드라마→영화 '베테랑2'...넷플릭스 1월 공개 예정작 보니 [SBS entertainment/drama→movie 'Veteran 2'...Netflix's January release schedule] (in Korean). Top Star News. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via Nate.
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