Forget about those classic melodramatic K-dramas—"The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is shaking things up!

The new hit medical drama is catching viewers' attention both in Korea and around the world, and it’s doing it in a way that’s completely different from what we’re used to.

With no love triangles or forced romance, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" focuses on the intense lives of trauma surgeons, giving us a raw and realistic look at their world. This drama is breaking the mold and redefining what K-dramas are all about.

"The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" (written by Choi Tae-gang, directed by Lee Do Yoon, and produced by Studio N and Mays Entertainment for Netflix) tells the story of Baek Kang Hyuk, played by Ju Ji Hoon. He’s a genius surgeon brought in to save a failing trauma team. The drama is based on the popular web novel and webtoon "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call".

Before its release, there were a lot of questions about how this drama would do. Medical dramas have been hits for years, but with the public’s frustration with doctors and medical students, due to the strike against expanding medical school quotas, the interest in medical shows had started to drop.

But "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" broke through the noise and delivered something fresh. The drama was praised for its realistic take on the medical field. Ju Ji Hoon’s portrayal of Baek Kang-hyuk, a character based on the real-life trauma surgeon Dr. Lee Kuk-jong, stood out. Baek is all about saving lives, diving deep into the struggles and injustices in the medical system, and he does it with no fear. The drama doesn’t shy away from showing the tough realities of trauma care, making it feel authentic and gripping.

What really makes "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" unique, though, is its lack of forced romance. Unlike many K-dramas where characters fall in love during life-or-death moments, this show focuses purely on the high-stakes drama and emotional bonds between the characters.

The deep connection between Baek Kang-hyuk and his surgical partner, Yang Jae-won (played by Choo Young-woo), gives the drama an emotional punch without a romantic storyline. While the original webtoon had a love interest subplot between Yang and Baek’s ex-girlfriend, it was left out in the adaptation, focusing more on the powerful character dynamics.

The drama’s streamlined storyline has been a hit, earning rave reviews and high viewership. In fact, as of February 2nd, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is ranked 3rd on Netflix’s Global TV Shows Top 10 list. It even surpassed Squid Game Season 2 on January 29th, landing the 2nd spot.

The drama has stayed strong in global rankings, topping the charts in 14 countries including Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, and several others across Asia and South America.

With its fresh take on medical dramas and its emotional storytelling, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is making waves and capturing hearts worldwide!

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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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