Netflix's Korean Medical Drama: A First Look at Ju Ji-hoon’s Genius Trauma Surgeon

Netflix is set to release its highly anticipated original drama The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call on January 24, just in time for the Lunar New Year holidays.

Based on the popular web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour by ENT specialist Han Sani (real name Lee Nak-jun), the series follows the gripping journey of Baek Kang-hyuk, a genius surgeon played by Ju Ji-hoon. Baek joins a financially struggling university hospital’s trauma center, bringing his fearless and witty personality to the forefront as he tackles life-and-death challenges.

TLDR: Main Character Description

Ju Ji-hoon leads the cast as the brilliant and determined Baek Kang-hyuk, who will stop at nothing to save lives. Rising star Choo Young-woo, fresh off his success in JTBC’s The Tale of Lady Ok, plays an elite fellow who closely follows Baek’s lead.

Ju Ji-hoon plays Baek Kang-hyuk, a genius trauma surgeon in The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. His character is fearless, confident, and witty, embodying the ultimate hero who will stop at nothing to save lives. Despite working in a financially struggling trauma center, Baek’s resourcefulness and relentless determination make him a compelling figure. His sharp mind is matched by his ability to remain calm under pressure, bringing both skill and charm to the high-stakes medical drama.

A Prescription for Drama

Director Lee Do-yoon describes The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call as a well-rounded “prescription” drama, blending humor, emotion, action, and comedy. “Audiences can look forward to the trauma team’s relentless efforts to protect patients during the golden hour,” Lee said.

The series held its press conference on January 21 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel. During the event, Choo Young-woo shared his admiration for Ju Ji-hoon, citing him as a key reason for choosing the project. Fellow cast member Jung Jae-kwang expressed his excitement about working with Ju Ji-hoon, adding that the script was so compelling he lost track of time while reading it.

Ju Ji-hoon humbly responded to his co-stars’ praise, jokingly calling their comments a bit overwhelming but expressing gratitude for the talented team and their camaraderie.

Fan Buzz

Dubbed the most anticipated Lunar New Year release, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call has already generated a wave of excitement online. Comments include:

“Ju Ji-hoon as Baek Kang-hyuk is a perfect fit—I can’t wait to watch this!”

“Fresh from The Tale of Lady Ok, seeing Choo Young-woo here makes it even more exciting!”

“It’s been too long since we had a good Korean medical drama. Can’t wait to binge this during the holidays.”

“Can’t wait for Ju Ji-hoon’s sharp-witted character and the cast’s chemistry!”

As fans eagerly await its debut, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call promises to deliver a compelling mix of action, heart, and heroism starting January 24 on Netflix.