Doctor Slump

I had 9 stars worth of interest in Dr. Slump until this weekend, when episodes 7 & 8 were aired by Netflix USA. Ouch. The Romance vector is implausibly slow in that the female lead had already confessed to "quasi-romantically liking" "Dr. Rooftop" (they've held hands on a windswept beach and had a multitude of emotional confessions) yet in episode 8 she is suddenly bizarrely retro-ambivalent. Seriously, she's pushing 30, yet she seems to equate handholding to sexual intimacy. (Like she's spent the last 20 years ain a convent.) Also whenever any of the female actors get drunk, which happens way too often in eps. 7 and 8, they often become outrageously physically abusive to male characters. I find those drunken party scenes downright strange, and the level of acting in them falls between unconvincing and atrocious.

Started off ok - a bit cliché-ridden but good performances by main cast and side players. Credibility straining as time went in and it had really fun out of plot by episode 8.

Many of the flashbacks served no purpose and the supporting actors live story was actually more interesting than that if the main characters.

Notable tropes include: several wrist grabs, at least two accidental swoons, several wake-ups in the wrong place after drinking, a premature death of a parent, a hospital stay with an unidentifiable IV drip and numerous occasions of going out to eat after the characters have just eaten

Nice directing and camera work certainly helped move this along but, if you're after a good drama with a well-written plot then look elsewhere.

I am addicted to this kdrama!!!! I just love it sooo sooo much!! The chemistry between park hyunk sik and park shin hye is amazing. They portrait emotions really well. And the humor in this drama is in top level. Everyone should watch this kdrama. Its superb for gettting weekend hype. I think this drama need more recognition. I just cant wait for next epis. Giving all the stars for rating becuz it really deserves it!!!! Glad to see park shin hye my fav actress after a long time break. She looks exactly the same like in the heirs. She didnt age at all after having a baby also. Looking forward for her next dramas also. Park hyunk sik is also very cute in the drama. I just love him soooo sooo much. I am really sure this drama will be a hit!

Each and everyone needs a healthy mind and body, so we will be able to face life's adversities. It affects all of us, rich or poor, young or old etc. But it is how we face our trials and tribulations that is most important. Recognizing, accepting and doing something right. Asking professional help, having good support from family and friends. We cannot just stand alone. Life's problems will always be there and every time we solve one life gets better. Beautifully and very well performed and portrayed by the all actors. To the director, writer and all the staff, a job well done! Best wishes! Congratulations!!! It is a very heartwarming and educational Korean TV series.

" To the whole world, let us not forget MENTAL HEALTH"

Depression and Burnout is tackled in a serious yet healing way. Everything about it has been great - the script, the acting, the OSTs, the cinematography. The chemistry between Shinye and Hyungsik is just amazing as well as the chemistry of Shinye with her mom, brother and her bestfriend I can't wait how their story of recovering from the slump and their love story unfolds. My favorite is Episode 3 - I had to watch it 3 times. The love story of the second leads and how they will support the main leads is also something to look forward too - so far their interaction has been cute and gives off the Crash Course in Romance vibe.

All the best to Dr Slump cast and teams especially to our dearest Hyungsik. Fighting! 💪