Doctor Prisoner (Drama - 2019)

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  Namgoong Min
  남궁민
  As
  Na Yi-je
  (나이제)
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  Kwon Nara
  권나라
  As
  Han So-geum
  (한소금)
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  Kim Byung-chul
  김병철
  As
  Seon Min-sik
  (선민식)
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  Choi Won-young
  최원영
  As
  Lee Jae-joon
  (이재준)
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  Park Eun-seok
  박은석
  As
  Lee Jae-hwan
  (이재환)
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  Lee Da-in
  이다인
  As
  Lee Jae-in
  (이재인)

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  Kim Byung-chul in "All of Us Are Dead"... Joins the K-Zombie Craze
  2020/07/29, Source
  Actor Kim Byung-chul is starring in "All of Us Are Dead". Netflix original "All of Us Are Dead" is a drama about people who are isolated in a high school in a city where a zombie virus has spread and those who want to survive go through an impossible situation. Kim Byung-chul will take on the role of Lee Jin-soo's father and Hyosan High School science teacher Lee Byeong-chan,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] "Can You Hear My Heart" Makes Unexpected Rebroadcast
  2020/06/14
  Recently the MBC drama "Can You Hear my Heart" made an unexpected comeback in afternoon programming slots. COVID-19 has limited the ability of broadcast networks to produce new cheap programming, so MBC ON delved into the archives to locate a then-popular but now mostly forgotten drama,...More

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  Who Will Get the Baeksang Arts Awards' Actor Prize - Kang Ha-neul, Park Seo-joon, Hyun Bin, Ju Ji-hoon and Namgoong Min
  2020/06/02, Source
  No matter who wins the award, there is no disagreement. It is outstanding just to just to hear their names. There is a fierce competition for the trophy. Amid heated competition, we are already curious about who will win the Best Actor award in the TV category. The media is so interested that it is considered to be the highlight of the Baeksang Arts Awards. The reason why the competition is so fierce is because all five candidates have shown reliable performances in their works to the extent that they are called 'lifetime works'. Who will smile brightly in the middle of the stage? The moment to face the result is only three days away,...More

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  Namgoong Min, Park Hae-jin and Lee Sang-yeob Devote Themselves to Non-Stop Drama Work
  2020/05/11, Source
  At this point, 'no break' is their strategy. Actors Namgoong Min, Park Hae-jin and Lee Sang-yeob have been working hard on dramas and are working on minimizing the gap between them and the viewers. With their diligence, they are also differentiating themselves from other lead actors who star in one or two dramas a year at most,...More

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  Kang Hong-suk, a Detective in "The King: Eternal Monarch"
  2020/04/08, Source
  Musical actor Kang Hong-suk is starring in "The King: Eternal Monarch". SBS drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" is a fantasy romance drama in which a deity has unleashed a demon unto the world of humans, and that demon has opened the door to a parallel world,...More

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  Choi Won-young Joins Kim Hee-sun and Joo Won in "Alice"
  2020/03/05, Source
  Actor Choi Won-young is starring in the drama "Alice". "Alice" is about a man and a woman who part forever through death, going beyond dimensions and meeting once again, like magic,...More

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  Choi Soo-young, Kwon Nara and Hani Are Full-Fledged Actors
  2020/02/28, Source
  Girl group actresses are doing a great job. The transformation of idol group members is no longer unfamiliar. While many are also making new appearances as actresses, Choi Soo-young, Hani and Kwon Nara are now meeting viewers through their stable acting skills that no longer require the modifier 'idol actresses',...More

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  [HanCinema's News] SBS Has a Strong 2020 Opening for Dramas
  2020/01/14
  SBS, like most networks in 2019, went through a series of ups and downs. But so far in 2020 SBS has had almost entirely upshot in terms of its drama performances, as both of its late night dramas are enjoying ratings numbers upwards of 15%,...More

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  Winners of the 2019 KBS Drama Awards
  2019/12/31
  Presented by Jun Hyun-moo and Shin Hye-sun on December 31, 2019, New Year's Eve, we now present to you the winners of the KBS Drama Awards 2019,...More

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  2019's MBC Dramas, A Year of Recession
  2019/12/26, Source
  In one word, the 2019 MBC drama journey was a 'recession'. That's because only a few dramas made it to the top box office this year. In order to overcome the crisis, the schedules of the dramas had been changed, but it did not have much effect,...More

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  2019 Dramas, "SKY Castle" Opens and "When the Camellia Blooms" Closes
  2019/12/23, Source
  In 2019, the industry had a string of big-screen dramas with huge production costs. However, not all of the blockbuster dramas have been very powerful. "Arthdal Chronicles", which cost more than 50 billion won in production, didn't regenerate, despite broadcasting in three parts, and left a mark on its ego. "Vagabond", which drew attention for its 25 billion won investment plan and outstanding casting, couldn't quite cause a stir, and ended at barely a two-figure viewing percentage. The 'winners' were the ones that completely mesmerized viewers with not just bulk, but scenario, production and performance,...More

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  Namgoong Min, "The More Your Passion for Acting Dies, The More You Will Break Down Mentally"
  2019/12/19, Source
  Namgoong Min, who plays Baek Seung-soo in the drama "Stove League", was featured in a pictorial. This is his first drama in 7 months since "Doctor Prisoner" and he's been at a good 1-2 dramas a year. "Rather than resting, the time when I'm not working is harder", the actor said. "If an actor isn't acting, then he doesn't feel alive. There nothing else I'm good at or want to be good at besides acting. Acting is the source of my energy in life".,...More

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  2019's KBS 2TV Dramas, Hit Wednesdays and Thursdays VS Poor Mondays and Tuesdays
  2019/12/18, Source
  Which KBS 2TV drama was the most popular this year? With less than 3 weeks left to the year 2020, we compared and analyzed the results of Korean dramas that broadcast in 2019,...More

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  Namgoong Min and Han Suk-kyu Take Over SBS Dramas
  2019/12/11, Source
  Will Namgoong Min and Han Suk-kyu re-open the gates to SBS dramas? Two dramas are lined up in SBS for the end of the year; "Stove League" every Friday and Saturday and "Dr. Romantic 2" every Monday and Tuesday,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] KBS Bolstered by Strong 2019 Drama Schedule
  2019/12/10
  Following a relatively weak year for dramas in 2018, KBS has revived its reputation thanks to a surprisingly strong slate of dramas throughout 2019. While "When the Camellia Blooms" has been an obvious capstone for the year with KBS, the network has done strongly throughout, having at least one high performing drama active in nearly every month of the year,...More

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  KBS Drama Awards 2019 Most Popular Couple Online Vote
  2019/12/09, Source
  KBS Drama Awards 2019 most popular couple Online vote for the 2019/12/31 ceremony,...More

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  KBS Drama Awards 2019 Most Popular Actor Online Vote
  2019/12/09, Source
  KBS Drama Awards 2019 most popular actor Online vote for the 2019/12/31 ceremony,...More

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  KBS Drama Awards 2019 Most Popular Actress Online Vote
  2019/12/09, Source
  KBS Drama Awards 2019 most popular actress Online vote for the 2019/12/31 ceremony,...More

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  KBS Drama Awards 2019 Nominees - Dramas
  2019/12/09, Source
  KBS Drama Awards 2019 nominees for the 2019/12/31 ceremony,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Rowoon Wins Best New Actor at Grimae Awards
  2019/12/06
  Rowoon has been awarded Best New Actor for his leading role in "Extraordinary You" at the latest edition of the Grimae Awards,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Nielsen Korea Announces Highest Rated Dramas on 2019
  2019/11/29
  With the completion of the most recent set of dramas, all dramas that have been defined as having aired in 2019 are now finished,...More

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  "Stove League" Namgoong Min, a Trustworthy Veteran
  2019/11/26, Source
  SBS drama "Stove League" actor Namgoong Min seems different. "Stove League", which is coming up on the 13th of December, is a 'straightforward office drama' about the new captain of the lousiest baseball team preparing them for a new season. Namgoong Min takes on the role of Baek Seung-soo, a 'number one maker' who begins to coach the lowest ranking team in the league,...More

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  Shin Ha-kyun Confirms First Medical Role in 9 Years With "Fix You"
  2019/11/14, Source
  Actor Shin Ha-kyun is starring in the drama "Fix You". The new KBS 2TV drama "Fix You" is a medical drama that questions the foundation of happiness through psychiatrists and their patients,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] New Namgoong Min Stills Released for "Stove League"
  2019/11/14
  SBS has released new visuals of Namgoong Min in his upcoming drama "Stove League". In the drama, Namgoong Min plays a man tasked with reviving the fortunes of an ailing baseball team. The drama will follow the conclusion of "Vagabond" later this month in the Friday/Saturday timeslot on SBS,...More

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  Park Eun-seok to Star in "Drama Special - Clean and Polish"
  2019/10/17, Source
  Actor Park Eun-seok is starring in the KBS project "Drama Special - Clean and Polish". It is a story about two men and women who meet as employees and owners of a special cleaning company trying to find the truth by wiping out the stain of a case that almost got buried through cleaning at a crime scene. Park Eun-seok tackles the role of Do Tae-rang, the only employee of a professional crime-scene cleaning company,...More

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  Namgoong Min's SBS Drama "Stove League" Gets November Release
  2019/09/18, Source
  Actor Namgoong Min is starring in the SBS drama "Stove League". He's confirmed a role in the new SBS drama "Stove League" and has completed the first script reading,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] "Doctor Prisoner" Marks Fourth Straight Win for KBS at Seoul International Drama Awards
  2019/08/29
  "Doctor Prisoner" received an Excellence Award at the latest Seoul International Drama Awards. This marks five straight years that KBS has had a drama recognized in either the Top Excellence or Excellence Awards over the past four years, giving it the best record of the major networks with dramas,...More

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  Kim Nam-gil and Jang Nara Land Hallyu Actor Award at the Seoul International Drama Awards
  2019/08/28, Source
  Actors Kim Nam-gil and Jang Nara are artists who made Korea proud. They are being honored alongside Israel's "On the Spectrum", which won the Grand Prize. The 2019 Seoul International Drama Awards was held on the 28th hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Jo Bo-ah,...More

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  Kwon Nara Finds Herself Through Acting
  2019/08/19, Source
  Hello Venus's Kwon Nara was in a pictorial. A-MAN Project released behind the scenes cuts of Kwon Nara from the men's fashion magazine Arena Homme+. Kwon Nara displays soft charisma unlike her usual self,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] "Doctor John" Shows Medical Dramas Making a Comeback
  2019/07/31
  It's hard to believe that medical dramas were once a serious staple of South Korean entertainment. But after the high profile failures of "Blood" and "Medical Top Team" several years back, the genre fell into a slump. That was cast off though, by the surprising success of "Doctor Prisoner". Well, perhaps not so surprising given the popularity of leading actor Namgoong Min, but then that's what gave the genre such a fresh spin,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Nielsen Report Names "The Fiery Priest" Top Drama of First Half of 2019
  2019/07/30
  For miniseries running from January 1st to July 14th Nielsen Korea has determined that "The Fiery Priest" was the best performing drama of the first half of 2019. The top rating for "The Fiery Priest" was 24.7%, but other relevant designations include the drama's average rating, which was determined to be 18.1%, also the highest. "The Fiery Priest" also had the highest rating from advertisers, at 7.63%,...More

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  Namgoong Min Not Confirmed for "Stove League"
  2019/07/22, Source
  Actor Namgoong Min is considering "Stove League". 935 Entertainment announced on the 19th that the actor is not confirmed for the role, but is reviewing his offer,...More

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  KBS Drama Staff, More Than 75% Not Freelancers, But Workers
  2019/07/17, Source
  Although about 75% of the staff working on production sites of popular TV dramas such as KBS 2TV's "Mother of Mine" are actually workers, they signed freelancer contracts and became subject to the government's corrective measures. The Minsitry of Employment (ME) announced the results of the labor supervision on four KBS drama productions such as "Mother of Mine", "My Fellow Citizens", "Doctor Prisoner" and "Left-handed Wife",...More

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  Son Hyun-joo VS Cha Eun-woo VS Bong Tae-gyu, Wednesday - Thursday Showdown
  2019/07/16, Source
  Son Hyun-joo, Cha Eun-woo and Bong Tae-gyu are all coming out with dramas. Three ground-wave dramas with different casts and genres are beginning on the 17th and competing with each other. Three of the main cast members are Son Hyun-joo the devilish, Cha Eun-woo the handsome prince, and Bong Tae-gyu the laughter instigator,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] JTBC and KBS Emerge as Leaders in Big Hits
  2019/07/05
  While overall drama viewership is down, some individual titles are bucking the trend and proving to be quite popular. At the same time, there is no obvious commonality between these many titles, distorting the drama marketplace. Ambitious big budget productions are being left behind as more offbeat unusual topics attract stronger interest,...More

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  Kang Hong-suk Joins "Hotel Del Luna"
  2019/07/02, Source
  Kang Hong-suk is spreading his wings in "Hotel Del Luna" once again. Kang Hong-suk plays a reaper who guides spirits from Hotel Del Luna to the Other World. "Hotel Del Luna" is a horror-romance drama about an elite hotelier becoming the hotel's owner following a fateful incident,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Kwon Nara Cast for "Itaewon Class"
  2019/06/25
  On June 25th jTBC confirmed that Kwon Nara was joining the cast of "Itaewon Class", an upcoming drama based on the popular webtoon of the same title. She is expected to play the role of Oh Soo-ah,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min Is Back in Seoul
  2019/06/13
  Following a vacation with his personal staff and his girlfriend, Jin A-reum, after the end of "Doctor Prisoner", Namgoong Min has returned to South Korea,...More

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  No Match for KBS2, From Miniseries to Weekend Dramas 'Grand Slam'
  2019/06/11, Source
  KBS 2TV dramas achieve the grand slam by ranking number 1 in viewership. The warring state of dramas is at its peak. Including ground-wave, general service cable and subscription-based cable channels, there are more than 20 dramas on air at the moment. Amidst all this, KBS miniseries (Mon/Tue and Wed/Thu) have all reached the top of the Box Office (from 2019.6.3 to 2019.6.9). This is significant, because it has been achieved amid fierce competition in the drama market. How did these KBS dramas, which achieved the grand slam with the highest ratings, captivate viewers?,...More

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  Kim Jae-wook, Namgoong Min and Jo Hyun-jae, The Faces of Janus
  2019/06/03, Source
  Actors who have mostly been playing bad guys or good guys have expanded their spectrum and no longer draw a line between good and evil. Kim Jae-wook is a known actor for his roles as the colder guys. He's mostly been that bad-tempered and chic one in dramas like "Coffee Prince", "Bad Guy", "Marry Me, Mary!" and others. Now he has gone rogue. Kim Jae-wook caused a sensation with the role of psychopath Mo Tae-goo in the OCN drama "Voice" and it was said that he had met his life's character for the first time in 10 years. In addition, the actor starred in the OCN drama "The Guest - Drama" as exorcist Choi Yoon and unleashed his charisma,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min and Jin A-reum Vacation in Hawaii
  2019/06/03
  Namgoong Min's Instagram and Jin A-reum's Instagram Following the conclusion of his popular drama "Doctor Prisoner" Namgoong Min has set off to Hawaii for a well-deserved vacation with his girlfriend, Jin A-reum. The two have been posting photos of themselves on Instagram in regards to this traveling,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min Relaxes Following the End of "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/05/24
  Following interviews where he emphasized the difficult working schedule of "Doctor Prisoner", Namgoong Min is, true to his word, relaxing and spending time with old friends,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min Down to 62 Kilograms Following "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/05/23
  In an interview Namgoong Min has described "Doctor Prisoner" as being a long journey, and how he had lived his life as the titular doctor for the last seven months ever since he got a hold of the first script. Apparently there have been health consequences to this obsession, as Namgoong Min has also said his weight had gotten down to 62 kilograms,...More

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  [Ratings] "Angel's Last Mission: Love" Begins At the Top
  2019/05/22, Source
  "Angel's Last Mission: Love" came in first place. According to Nielsen Korea, the first two episodes of the KBS 2TV drama "Angel's Last Mission: Love" rated 7.3% and 9.2%,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min, From Modest Beginnings to Villain to Anti-hero
  2019/05/22
  The last couple of weeks have marked a breather for Namgoong Min. The dedicated actor wrapped up a successful run on "Doctor Prisoner" and is now considering his next project. The famously meticulous Namgoong Min has also been interviewed about his career to date,...More

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  [Ratings] Yeo Jin-goo and Bang Minah's "Absolute Boyfriend" Begins With 2%
  2019/05/15, Source
  "Absolute Boyfriend" began with a low rating. According to Nielsen Korea, the new SBS drama "Absolute Boyfriend" rated 2.1% and 2.4%,...More

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  [Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/05/10, Source
  New stills added for the Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  From Kwon Nara and Bang Minah to Bae Suzy and Hyeri, a Shift in Acting Idol Generations
  2019/05/09, Source
  Idol actresses are drawing attention to themselves. It's not unusual that idols act, but there have been some new faces lately, which means there is a shift in generations. However, many say the earlier idol actresses still have a strong standing position, so it looks like the abundant drama industry is in a warring state. Hello Venus's Kwon Nara is building a reputation for herself in the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner". She made quite an impression in the tvN drama "My Mister" and SBS drama "Your Honor", and now she's a lead actress. There's also Kim Jae-kyung, who's representing the new SBS drama "The Secret Life of My Secretary". She starred in the OCN drama "Life on Mars" and MBC's "Bad Papa" last year, but she's taking a big step this year. Bang Minah is starring in the new SBS drama "Absolute Boyfriend", which begins on the 15th. She proved her value in the 2016 SBS drama "Beautiful Gong Shim", but took a long break, so "Absolute Boyfriend" will be another chance for her to prove her talent,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Comes in First Over Competition
  2019/05/09, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" is on a roll. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 12.3% and 14.2%,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Comes in First With 14.5%
  2019/05/08, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" has gone up. The KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 11.9% - 14.5%, which is a 0.9% increase from the previous episode,...More

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  [Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/05/07, Source
  New stills added for the Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [HanCinema's News] The Reason Behind "Doctor Prisoner"'s Preemption
  2019/05/03
  On May 2nd KBS2 aired two recap episodes of "Doctor Prisoner" in place of the twenty-seventh and twenty-eighth episodes that had been planned in the schedule. Nonetheless, "Doctor Prisoner" maintained the top spot in the ratings for the night, beating out both "The Banker" and "Big Issue" handily,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Beats "The Banker" and "Big Issue" Despite Pre-Emption
  2019/05/02, Source
  The power of "Doctor Prisoner" is extraordinary. Despite pre-emption, the drama still came in first place,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Rates 13.6%
  2019/05/01, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" managed to hold 1st place. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated,...More

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  [Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/04/30, Source
  New stills added for the Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  Production Costs Go up and Dramas Become Comprehensive Art
  2019/04/29, Source
  The background music for "The Fiery Priest" has us excited every once in a while. The lyrics to the title song "Our Neighborhood Hero" by NORAZO, synced with priest Kim Hae-il (Kim Nam-gil), who purified Gudam from evil, and the melody just made the drama that much more exciting. Unlike the past, where dramas were focused mainly on the story alone, dramas these days are turning into comprehensive art. The music, the filming techniques, and the art of a drama require more attention than they used to before. The strategy is to secure a comparative advantage in the intense drama competition in order to secure viewers,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Holds Down the Throne
  2019/04/25, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" came in first. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 11.5% and 13.4%,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Comes in First With 14.6%
  2019/04/24, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" fell slightly in the ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 12.6% and 14.6%. There has been a 0.1% drop compared to the previous episodes,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] "The Fiery Priest" Hits Top Spot in Good Data Report for Fourth Straight Week
  2019/04/23
  "The Fiery Priest" remained at the top in the latest edition of the Good Data Report, covering popularity trends in scripted Korean dramas through the third week of April. This is the fourth straight victory for "The Fiery Priest" in the Good Data Report,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Onward to New Adventures
  2019/04/20
  Yours truly has had a great time with these weekly pieces, but my (not) superpowers are needed elsewhere on the site. In my last news roundup, at least for now, I bring you the loss and rediscovery of hope through "Angel's Last Mission: Love". Join me for a divine romance and other drama goodies,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Dominates "The Banker", "Big Issue", "Her Private Life"
  2019/04/18, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" is dominating the ratings. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 12.3% and 14.7%, which is an increase from the previous episodes,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Lee Je-yeon of "The Fiery Priest" to Appear in "Angel's Last Mission: Love"
  2019/04/18
  On April 18th Lee Je-yeon's agency, Magnum Entertainment, confirmed that the actor would be appearing in "Angel's Last Mission: Love" next month. This will be his first project once "The Fiery Priest" has finished,...More

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  [Photos] New Character Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/04/18, Source
  New character stills added for the Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  Kim Dong-wook, Namgoong Min, Kim Nam-gil Bring Evil to Justice
  2019/04/17, Source
  Kim Dong-wook, Namgoong Min and Kim Nam-gil have been gaining support of viewers by delivering a blow to the rotten parts of society. Starting with Kim Nam-gil from "The Fiery Priest", Namgoong Min from "Doctor Prisoner" and Kim Dong-wook from "Special Labor Inspector, Mr. Jo", the dramas have been reflecting on social reality to bring 'the bad guys' to justice,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Leads Far Ahead
  2019/04/17, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" is on a roll. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 12.4% and 14.5% nationwide on the 17th,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] "Her Private Life" Tops Nielsen Ratings
  2019/04/17
  On April 17th CJ ENM and Nielsen Korea released their latest report about the most influential dramas on social networks. The report, which covers the second week of April, showed "Her Private Life" on the top with a 271.5 CPI rating,...More

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  [Photos] New Still Collage Added for the Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/04/16, Source
  New still collage added for the Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Full Ratings Report for Wednesday April 10th
  2019/04/12
  On April 10th the latest Nielsen ratings for Wednesday/Thursday dramas came out. In overall ratings, "Get Out of the Way, Fate" was first with a 20.4% rating. "Left-handed Wife" was second with a 15.5% rating. And "Doctor Prisoner" was third with a 15.2% rating for its second episode,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Maintains Huge Lead
  2019/04/11, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" maintains it's impressive lead of the Wednesday/Thursday dramas,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Top Ranked Drama
  2019/04/10, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" came in first. According to Nielsen Korea nationwide, the KBS drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 12.7% and 15.2%,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min and Kim Byung-chul pose in bromantic selfie
  2019/04/05
  On April 4th Namgoong Min posted a picture on Instagram. In the picture, a smiling Namgoong Min is seen holding arms with his fellow actor Kim Byung-chul. The attached comment says that they get along great. It is signed I-jae and Min-sik, after the names of their characters on "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Is Unbeatable
  2019/04/04, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" ranks first place in Wednesday/Thursday dramas despite ratings decrease. According to Nielsen Korea nationwide, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 13.3% and 14.6% on the 4th,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min Well-suited for Role on "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/04/03
  Many factors can be attributed to "Doctor Prisoner"'s impressive rise in the ratings. Fashion sense is one of them. In addition to hairstyles, Namgoong Min's choice of suits has also come under scrutiny and is a popular Internet search term,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Reigns by Nearly 10%
  2019/04/03, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" is the highest rated Wednesday/Thursday drama by nearly 10%. According to Nielsen Korea nationwide, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner"rated 13.2% and 15.4%,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min's Hairstyle in "Doctor Prisoner" Making Waves
  2019/04/02
  While many factors can be used to explain the success of "Doctor Prisoner", few are eclectic as Namgoong Min's hair. Searches for Namgoong Min's hairstyle and suit have been trending. Like everything else regarding the drama, this image has been specially crafted around the design of his character, prison doctor Yi-je,...More

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  Namgoong Min Becomes an Anti-hero
  2019/03/31, Source
  Actor Namgoong Min is back as an anti-hero. He plays a doctor who fights evil with evil,...More

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  Namgoong Min and Kim Nam-gil Provide Relief in a Time of Scandal
  2019/03/31, Source
  While the Burning Sun scandal causes havoc, dramas are relieving some of the frustration with blows to criminals and wrong-doers,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] "The Light in Your Eyes" Tops Latest Good Data Report
  2019/03/28
  On March 26th, the latest Good Data report was released. In it, "The Light in Your Eyes" jumped to the top of the rankings in its last week on air. "Doctor Prisoner" in its first week managed to hit number two,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Thoroughly Beats "Big Issue" and "The Banker"
  2019/03/28, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" broke its own record. According to Nielsen Korea nationwide, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 13.0% and 14.5%, beating its existing record of 12.2% and 13.9%,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min Thanks Yu Jun-sang for Sending Coffee Car to "Doctor Prisoner" Set
  2019/03/27
  On March 27th "Doctor Prisoner" released a photo taken on set. In the photo, Namgoong Min is scene making a humorous mimicking pose next to a promotional image of Yu Jun-sang from "Liver or Die",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Doctor Prisoner" Namgoong Min and Kim Byung-chul Try to Outwit Each Other
  2019/03/27, Source
  On the latest episode of the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner", Namgoong Min as Na Yi-je declared power dominating Kim Byung-chul as Seon Min-sik,...More

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  [Ratings] "The Banker" Starts in Second Place
  2019/03/27, Source
  "The Banker" started in second place. According to Nielsen Korea nationwide, the MBC drama "The Banker" rated 4.6% and 4.5%,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] "Doctor Prisoner" Tops Nielsen Report for Most Influential Television Programs
  2019/03/26
  On March 26th, CJ ENM and Nielsen Korea released their most recent report for most influential television programs. "Doctor Prisoner" topped the list at number one, followed by variety show "I Live Alone" at number two,...More

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  [Photos] New Stills Added for the Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/26, Source
  New stills added for the Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  "Doctor Prisoner" Namgoong Min Thanks Fans for All the Love
  2019/03/25, Source
  Actor Namgoong Min thanked viewers for the viewing percentage of the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner". He posted a picture of his "Doctor Prisoner" script with a short 'thanks' on the 22nd. He said, "I know I am not all that, but thank you for all your love",...More

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  [Spoiler] "Doctor Prisoner" Correlation Chart Divulges Character Relatinships
  2019/03/24, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" continues to attract the attention of the public and is rated quite highly even after just a few weeks of airing. The first episode of the KBS drama "Doctor Prisoner" began on the 20th,...More

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  "Doctor Prisoner" Highly Successful After Only 2 Episodes
  2019/03/21, Source
  The new KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" is on the road to success with the first two episodes hitting 10%. "Doctor Prisoner", which began on the 20th, is a new kind of medical suspense drama about an ace doctor who is ousted from his hospital and becomes a medical chief of a prison. With Namgoong Min in the lead, the drama is said to have engaged viewers since the first episode,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Hits 10%
  2019/03/21, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" showed a tremendous increase in just two broadcasts. According to Nielsen Korea nationwide, the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 12.2% and 14.1% on the 21st,...More

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  [Ratings] "Doctor Prisoner" Starts Off Strongly
  2019/03/20, Source
  "Doctor Prisoner" came in first in its first week. According to Nielsen Korea nationwide, the first episode of the KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner" rated 8.4% and 9.8%,...More

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  Korean Drama Starting Today 2019/03/20 in Korea
  2019/03/20, Source
  Korean drama starting today 2019/03/20 in Korea "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Photos + Video] Press Conference Images and a Highlight Video Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/18, Source
  Press conference images and a highlight video added for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Crimes and Family Times
  2019/03/16
  We're back to stressing over fresh premieres assaulting our watchlist, as this week brings us the start, and goodies, of "Doctor Prisoner", "Kill It", "Confession - Drama" and "Mother of Mine". We have plenty more from shows further down the road, as well as some really fun casting news,...More

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  [Photo] New Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/15, Source
  New poster added for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Video] Trailer Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/14, Source
  Trailer released for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Namgoong Min Posts "Doctor Prisoner" Image
  2019/03/13
  On March 13th, Namgoong Min posted a picture on his Instagram. In it, he has a downcast, moody expression, is wearing a suit, and is surrounding by moody, ambient red light. The picture was taken during the filming of "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Trust No One
  2019/03/09
  If you don't have enough stress in your life, "Confession - Drama" is here to help, and petty me is going to share some of its latest, anxiety-inducing goodies with you. The series is getting me all worked up, in a good way, and I already know I'm going to need those snacks and a clench-pillow when it's out. I have a giant teddy bear and I'm not afraid to use it,...More

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  [Photos] New Posters Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/08, Source
  New posters added for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Video] 2nd Teaser Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/07, Source
  2nd teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Video] New Teaser Released for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/04, Source
  New teaser released for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Photos] New Script Reading Stills Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/03/04, Source
  New script reading stills added for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Fighting for the Painful Truth
  2019/03/02
  The new season is upon us, and while we wait for some romantic works to brew, I take a look at something more grounded in the often cruel reality. Today I share the first material out for "Beautiful World", and plenty more goodies from upcoming dramas, including some delicious casting news and possibilities,...More

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  [Video + Photo] Main Teaser and Teaser Poster Added for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/02/27, Source
  Main teaser and teaser poster added for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Raining Stars Again
  2019/02/23
  It feels like we've cruised right through February, but its penultimate week packs quite a punch in terms of drama news. Casting news are generous once more, and we have promotional goodies dropping by the figurative truck-of-doom-load. Guard your to-watch list, all ye who enter here,...More

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  [Korean Drama Bites] Detectives, Nurses, and Subordinates Hit Dramaland
  2019/02/21
  Dramaland has been busy filling their casting dockets with talents known and lesser known. Check out the three gents below for the latest additions to dramaland,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] "Doctor Prisoner" Releases Stills and Character Information
  2019/02/20
  "Doctor Prisoner" is getting ready to shake the ward with star-studded stills and some more character information on our key players. The upcoming KBS 2TV drama is described as a prison and medical suspense piece about the life and death battle of a genius doctor who becomes a medical director at a prison after being ousted from his hospital,...More

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  [Korean Drama Bites] Moodmakers and Gravitas
  2019/02/12
  Come with hungry drama bellies as today's casting news is full of delicious tidbits. From newer actors challenging themselves to an experienced actor taking on a Korean hero, enjoy the newest additions to dramaland,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Winter Thrills
  2019/02/09
  If you are in the colder parts of the Northern hemisphere along with me, you probably need some warmth during this season. Worry not, as this upcoming week in Dramaland has action, romance, and all other manner of goodies to get your blood pumping and your drama list plumping,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] "Doctor Prisoner" Holds First Script Reading
  2019/02/07
  Promotions for KBS 2TV's upcoming "Doctor Prisoner" are finally kicking off, and we have stills from the first script reading. "Doctor Prisoner" is a hybrid prison x medical suspense drama about an ace surgeon, who was ousted from a large hospital, becoming the chief medical officer of a prison and engaging in a battle of life and death,...More

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  [Cast Update] Cast Updated for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/01/30, Source
  Cast updated for the upcoming Korean drama "Doctor Prisoner",...More

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  Lee Da-in to Join KBS Drama "Doctor Prisoner"
  2019/01/30, Source
  Lee Da-in joins the new KBS 2TV drama "Doctor Prisoner". "Doctor Prisoner" is a suspense drama about a genius doctor Lee Yi-jae (Namgoong Min) who becomes the medical chief at a prison,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Kwon Nara Offered Woman on a Mission Role for "Doctor Prisoner"
  2018/11/22
  Following a solid 2018 with "My Mister" and "Your Honor", actress Kwon Nara might be making a return next year with "Doctor Prisoner", the drama which has offered the leading, titular role to Namgoong Min, who is also still considering his offer. Get ready for prison-themed revenge, because this is Dramaland, and revenge is what people have for breakfast,...More

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  Namgoong Min Considers "Doctor Prisoner"
  2018/10/08, Source
  Nam-goong Min is considering "Doctor Prisoner". A source reported that the actor was offered the role of Na Yi-je, an ace at the emergency medical center,...More