| The King's Doctor | |
|---|---|
|
Promotional poster for The King's Doctor
|
|
| Also known as |
|
| Genre | |
| Written by | Kim Yi-young |
| Directed by |
|
| Starring | |
| Composer(s) |
|
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language(s) | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 50 |
| Production | |
| Cinematography |
|
| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation |
| Original release | October 1, 2012 – March 25, 2013 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Golden Time |
| Followed by | Gu Family Book |
| External links | |
| Website | |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Ma-ui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Maŭi |
The King's Doctor (Hangul: 마의; Hanja: 馬醫; RR: Ma-ui; lit. Horse Doctor) is a 2012 South Korean television series depicting (1625–1697), Joseon Dynasty veterinarian, starring Jo Seung-woo and Lee Yo-won. It aired on MBC from October 1, 2012 to March 25, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 50 episodes. The historial/period epic drama commemorated MBC's 51st anniversary.
Filmed at MBC Dramia in Gyeonggi Province,The King's Doctor was directed by Lee Byung-hoon, known for his previous works Hur Jun, Jewel in the Palace, Yi San and Dong Yi. This marked the first television drama for actor Jo Seung-woo in his 13-year film and stage career.
The life of a Joseon-era low-class veterinarian specializing in the treatment of horses, who rises to become the royal physician in charge of the King's health.