'Doctor Cha' on Netflix: Meet the cast of Korean medical drama series

The first season will consist of 16 episodes, with two episodes released every week for eight weeks
PUBLISHED APR 14, 2023
Uhm Jung-hwa and Kim Byung-chul star in Netflix's 'Doctor Cha' (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
Uhm Jung-hwa and Kim Byung-chul star in Netflix's 'Doctor Cha' (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Korean dramas have taken the cinema world by storm and have made an impact on how the world must create TV shows. The newest addition to the K-drama list is 'Doctor Cha' on Netflix. The show will soon premiere on Netflix and must be added to your watchlist, as it comes with many tear-jerking moments, sarcasm, and a heartfelt storyline. The story is about a woman, who gives up her medical career to focus on her home life. After twenty years, when she finally steps into the medical world, she has to take in all the struggles to find her footing in a job full of surprises.

The first season will consist of 16 episodes, with two episodes released every week for eight weeks. New episodes will be available every Saturday and Sunday until the series finale on Sunday, June 4. The show features many well-known actors, like Kim Byung-chul and Uhm Jung-hwa in the lead. 

RELATED ARTICLES

'Doctor Cha' on Netflix: Release date and how to watch the Korean medical drama

'Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol' Episode 13: Jun tells Rara that they should begin dating, but what about Dr Cha?

Kim Byung-chul

Kim Byung-chul is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame after playing the character of Cha Min-hyuk in the television series 'Sky Castle'. The actor is also known to have made his presence known in television dramas such as 'Descendants of the Sun', 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God' and 'All of Us Are Dead'. 

Actor Kim Byung-chul attends the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards at COEX D Hall on May 01, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MAY 01: Actor Kim Byung-chul attends the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards at COEX D Hall on May 01, 2019 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Uhm Jung-hwa

A South Korean singer and actor, she is considered one of the most influential women in Korean cinema. Uhm Jung-hwa is the best example of getting the best of both worlds, finding rare success in both music and film. Her growing career and influence have got the nickname, where fans call her 'Korean Madonna'. She starred in the 1993 romance drama film, 'On a Windy Day, We Must Go to Apgujeong', and released her debut studio album, 'Sorrowful Secret', that same year. Starting in 2001, Uhm began to change direction and put focus on her acting career. Her phenomenal performance in the 2002 erotic comedy 'Marriage Is a Crazy Thing' won the singer-actress "Best Actress" at the 39th Baeksang Arts Awards

Actress Uhm Jung-Hwa arrives for the 49th Daejong Film Awards at KBS Hall on October 30, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - OCTOBER 30: Actress Uhm Jung-Hwa arrives for the 49th Daejong Film Awards at KBS Hall on October 30, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Song Ji-hyo 

Song Ji-hyo's story about becoming an actor started at a very young age, ever since she understood the magic of cinema, she dreamed of becoming an actress. Born in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, Song Ji-hyo's mother was a professional swimmer. The actor that inspired Song Ji-hyo to get into acting was Park Shin-yang in the 1998 South Korean film, 'Promise'. The actress was a cover model for Kiki Magazine before she made her childhood dream come true as she debuted in the feature film 'Wishing Stairs'.

(EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Actress Song Ji-hyo attends the Asia Artist Awards on December 02, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - DECEMBER 02: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Actress Song Ji-hyo attends the Asia Artist Awards on December 02, 2021 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The final season will be trimmed down to eight episodes after having 10 for seasons 1 to 4
12 hours ago
The series follows international supermodels dying mysteriously with Kutcher at the center of it all
12 hours ago
A latest rumor doing the rounds now promises a big year for the live-action Netflix series
14 hours ago
Daniel Ezra recently shared a sneak peek from the upcoming eighth and final season of the sports drama show
16 hours ago
'Jeopardy! Champions Wildcard' is produced by Sony and will air new episodes exclusively on Hulu and Peacock
17 hours ago
As fans form their own theories about how 'Outlander' will end, Heughan made a surprising revelation about the series
18 hours ago
Fans believe that 'Stranger Things' Season 5 includes a secret Episode 9 set to release on Wednesday, January 7
19 hours ago
Anthony Geary, who remained a part of 'General Hospital' for almost four decades, passed away on December 15, 2025
19 hours ago
The eighth episode of 'Landman' Season 2 finally gave Tommy some respite as he found his perfect replacement
20 hours ago
Despite strong praise, Harlan Coben's 'Run Away' will not be getting a sequel and the reason makes total sense
20 hours ago