Trouble just won’t leave Yeo Jeong Woo (played by Park Hyung Sik) alone in Doctor Slump, especially after he got tangled up in a scandal. The clashes he faces come from various sources, including those closest to him, like friends or colleagues.
Yeo Jeong Woo couldn’t dodge these conflicts. Let’s take a look at a few male characters who’ve had their share of clashes with him in Doctor Slump. Any guesses?
1. Bin Dae Young
Yoon Park in the drama Doctor Slump (instagram.com/yoon.bak)Bin Dae Young (played by Yoon Park) is both Yeo Jeong Woo’s senior and close friend. However, their friendship hit a snag due to a past incident. Bin Dae Young even felt a pang of envy towards Yeo Jeong Woo’s success. Despite openly showing his dislike, Bin Dae Yeong stood by Yeo Jeong Woo when he faced scandal, proving to be a loyal friend by defending him and helping him return to work as a plastic surgeon.
2. Min Kyung Min
trailer for the drama Doctor Slump (instagram.com/mystic.actors)Back in high school, Min Kyung Min (played by Oh Dong Min) was Yeo Jeong Woo’s tutor, fostering a brotherly bond between them. However, unbeknownst to Yeo Jeong Woo, Min Kyung Min harbored resentment towards his family. In a sinister move, Min Kyung Min spiked Yeo Jeong Woo’s drink with zolpidem, aiming to harm him. It was later revealed that Min Kyung Min was also involved in a medical accident that affected Jeong Woo.
3. Kang Jin Seok
Kim Jae Bum in the drama Doctor Slump (instagram.com/jaebum1201)Kang Jin Seok (played by Kim Jae Bum) became the prime suspect when Yeo Jeong Woo was implicated in a murder case. As an anesthesiologist who worked alongside Jeong Woo during surgery, suspicion naturally fell on him. Kang Jin Seok even withdrew his testimony when Jeong Woo needed him in court. However, Jeong Woo eventually learned the truth behind Kang Jin Seok’s actions. It turned out that Kang Jin Seok wanted to provide evidence proving Jeong Woo’s innocence, revealing he was framed and used as a scapegoat.
4. Son Chan Young
Kang Sang Joon in the drama Doctor Slump (instagram.com/cre_sangjun.k)Son Chan Young (played by Kang Sang Joon) has been Jeong Woo’s close friend since high school, supporting him throughout his career. However, when Jeong Woo’s reputation took a hit due to scandal, Son Chan Young didn’t stand by him. Instead, he blamed Jeong Woo and walked away, despite Jeong Woo always striving to do his best for him.
5. Kim Moo Geun
trailer for the drama Doctor Slump (doc. JTBC/Doctor Slump)Similarly, Kim Moo Geun (played by Park Won Ho) has been friends with Yeo Jeong Woo since high school. Both he and Son Chan Young worked at Jeong Woo’s clinic, benefiting from his success. However, when trouble arose, Kim Moo Geun betrayed and abandoned Jeong Woo.
These male characters bring conflict to Yeo Jeong Woo in Doctor Slump. Some revealed their true colors when he hit rock bottom, while others sincerely aided him in proving his innocence and rising above the accusations.
