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Behind the White Tower

하얀거탑
2007EndedSouth Korea60 min

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What's it about?

Based on renowned Japanese novelist Yamazaki Toyoko's representative work Shiroi Kyotō, the drama brings viewers deep into the political inner workings of the medical field by taking a satirical look at malpractice and power plays at a university hospital, and contrasting the paths and personalities of two doctors.

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Cast

20 of 28 people — scroll sideways

Crew

Director
Ahn Pan-seok

Episodes

Season 1 — 20 episodes · from 01/06/2007

Page 1 of 1 · Episodes 1–20

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Episode 1

S01E0101/06/200760 min

Surgeon Jung Joon-hyuk (Kim Myung-min) saves patients no one else can help, thanks to his exceptional skills. But Chief Lee Ju-wan (Lee Jeong-gil) resents that his student is suddenly thriving just as he’s about to retire. Eventually, the two clash head-on over their surgical methods…

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Episode 2

S01E0201/07/200760 min

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) secretly operates on a patient misdiagnosed by Deputy Director Oh Yonggil (Kim Changwan). But observant Oh Yonggil discovers the operation. Jang Junhyeok tries to get through the crisis with lies, but the more he lies, the more pressure he faces from those around him...

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Episode 3

S01E0301/13/200760 min

Zhang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) is in a position where Vice Director Woo Yonggil (Kim Changwan) can transfer him to a rural hospital. He tries to get ahead by any means possible, using his father-in-law, Min Chongsik (Jeong Hanyong). Choi Doyeong (Lee Seongkyun), seeing how exhausted he is, tells him as a doctor to focus...

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Episode 4

S01E0401/14/200760 min

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) learns the true identity of Professor No Min-guk (Cha Inbyeo), whom Chief of Staff Lee Juwon (Lee Jeonggil) is promoting as his successor. Jang Junhyeok realizes that his opponent is no easy match and grows tense...

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Episode 5

S01E0501/20/200760 min

No Min-guk (Cha In-pyo) returns to the operating room in place of Professor Lee Joo-wan (Lee Jeong-gil). The tension is palpable as the actual operation begins with Jung Jun-hyeok (Kim Myung-min), but conflict flares between the two men, each of whom considers himself the best in his field...

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Episode 6

S01E0601/21/200760 min

Professor Oh Gyeong-hwan (played by Byun Hee-bong) becomes chairman of the election committee, making Jang Jun-hyuk (played by Kim Myung-min) anxious. As a result, he unexpectedly visits Choi Do-young (played by Lee Sun-kyun) and asks for help. But Choi Do-young says he can’t get involved in …

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Episode 7

S01E0701/27/200760 min

Chang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin), a candidate for chief of surgery, dreams of fulfilling a long-held wish. But at a crucial moment, chief physician Jong Juwon (Lee Jeonggil) plays an unexpected card. The situation takes an even more unpredictable turn...

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Episode 8

S01E0801/28/200760 min

Professor Lee Juwon tells Vice Director Woo Yonggil that Jung Junhyeok went to see No Min-gook. The situation keeps escalating, and even Woo Yonggil, furious at Jung Junhyeok’s irresponsible behavior, turns his back on him...

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Episode 9

S01E0902/03/200760 min

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) completely ignores Che Doyeong (Lee Sengyun), who recommends a lung biopsy for the patient before surgery. As chief of surgery, Jang Junhyeok wants to strengthen his authority. His attention is focused on major surgeries that will draw public attention.

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Episode 10

S01E1002/04/200760 min

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) works hard to ensure that the wife of the president of the International Society of Surgeons has a successful operation, but he finds himself unable to operate because of subtle interference from Chief Surgeon Oh Namgi (Park Youngji), who has supported No Minɡuk (Cha Inpyo) until now...

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Episode 11

S01E1102/10/200760 min

The president of the World Society of Surgery’s wife undergoes a successful operation. At the same time, Ji Jung-hyuk (Kim Myung-min) learns that his patient has died, making him realize how serious the situation is. Under intense pressure, Ji Jung-hyuk insists he is innocent.

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Episode 12

S01E1202/11/200760 min

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) hires well-known lawyers to prepare for the trial against the bereaved families. Though he expects to win, Jang Junhyeok is tense because of veteran lawyer Kim Hoon (Son Byungho), who is representing the families. He begins focusing his efforts on securing potential witnesses...

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Episode 13

S01E1302/17/200760 min

The trial drags on because Choi Do-yeong (Lee Seon-gyun) prevented the proceedings from being dismissed. Jung Jun-hyuk (Kim Myung-min) desperately tries to change Choi Do-yeong’s mind. Meanwhile, Lee Yoon-jin (Song Seon-mi) actively sides with the bereaved families...

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Episode 14

S01E1402/18/200760 min

Jang Junhyuk (Kim Myeongmin) tries to win over Yeon Dongil (Ki Taeyoung) through threats and promises. Vice President Woo Yonggil (Kim Changwan) also sides with Jang Junhyuk in the interest of the hospital's reputation, pressuring Choi Doyoung (Lee Sengyun) while trying to placate him.

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Episode 15

S01E1502/24/200760 min

In the courtroom, Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myungmin) directly confronts Choi Doyeong (Lee Sunkyun) and his family. After a heated argument, the court’s verdict draws near...

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Episode 16

S01E1602/25/200760 min

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) wants to leave Myongin University Hospital and move to a larger hospital in Songdo. When Vice President Woo Yonggil (Kim Changwan) hears this, he flies into a rage and tries to manipulate Professor Lee Juwon (Lee Jeonggil) to stop him...

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Episode 17

S01E1703/03/200760 min

When Sister Yumi Ra (Jang Soyeon) appears as a new witness, the trial takes a different turn. Chang Junhyuk (Kim Myungmin) and attorney Jo Myeongjun (Jang Hyunseong) rack their brains, trying to figure out how to prepare a counterattack...

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Episode 18

S01E1803/04/200760 min

Due to unfavorable witness testimony and evidence, Jang Junhyuk (Kim Myungmin) comes under pressure. Jang Junhyuk is in a life-threatening situation. The appeal hearing takes place as ominous forebodings spread...

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Episode 19

S01E1903/10/200760 min

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myungmin) senses that something is wrong because of his persistent pain and the strange reactions of those around him. In the middle of the night, he finally visits Choi Doyeong (Lee Sunkyung)’s cancer center and asks for a separate, thorough examination...

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Episode 20

S01E2003/11/200760 minFinale

Jang Junhyeok (Kim Myeongmin) notices strange signs and asks Choi Doyeong (Lee Sangeun) to tell him the truth about his condition. Choi Doyeong hesitates over what the right course of action might be...

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