Faith @ The Great Doctor
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Title: 신의 / Faith
Chinese Title: 信義 / 神醫
Also Known as: The Great Doctor
Genre: Romance, Historical, Fantasy, Time-Travel, Medical
Episodes: 24
Broadcast network: SBS
Broadcast period: 2012-Aug-13 to 2012-Oct-30
Air time: Monday & Tuesday 21:55
Synopsis
This drama shows the love between a warrior from the Goryeo Period and a female doctor from the present day, their love transcending time and space.
Yoo Eun Soo (Kim Hee Sun) is a 33-year old plastic surgeon in the year 2012. She was originally a general surgeon, but quickly found that it was an overworked, under-paid profession and jumped ship to plastic surgery. Her dream is to someday open her own practice. But one day, Choi Young (Lee Min Ho) kidnaps her and takes her back to the Goryeo era because needing her medical skills. Their love story spans centuries but also warring beliefs. He gave up on love to be an unflinching warrior.
Cast
Main Cast
Lee Min Ho as Choi Young
Kim Hee Sun as Yoo Eun Soo
Yoo Oh Sung as Ki Cheol
Lee Philip as Jang Bin
Ryu Duk Hwan as King Gong Min
Park Se Young as Princess Nogook
Supporting Cast
Sung Hoon as Cheon Eum Ja
Shin Eun Jung as Hwa Soo In
Lee Byung Joon as Jo Il Sin
Baek Gwang Doo as Baek Choong Suk
Kim Jong Moon as Oh Dae Man
Jung Yoo Chan as Joo Suk
Kang Chang Mook as Deol Bae
Yoon Kyun Sang as Deok Man
Kim Soo Yun as Deo Gi
Kim Mi Kyung as Court lady Choi
Kwon Min as Ahn Do Chi
Park Yoon Jae as Duk Heung (the king’s uncle)
Other
Choi Won Hong as Kyung Chang (King Choong Jung)
Oh Jae Moo as Lee Sung Gye
Lee Sook as Man Bo Sibling
Song Kyung Chul (송경철) as Man Bo Sibling
Song Min Hyung as Lee Je Hyun
Kim Hyung Jong as Lee Saek
Park Jin Soo (박진수) as Shin Bi Geosa
Ji Yoon Ho (지윤호) as Ji Ho
Choi Chang Yub as Si Wool
Lee Soo (이수) as Ahn Jae
Choi Min Soo as Moon Chi Hoo (Leader of Crescent Moons)
Kim Hyo Sun as Mae Hee
Ahn Jae Wook as Eun-Soo’s ex-boyfriend (ep.1)
Park Hwi Soon as Eun Soo’s second man
Oh Kwang Rok as fortune teller
Oh Hyun Chul as King Choong Hye
Park Sang Won as Yuan Envoy / Son Yoo (ep 19)
Production Credits
Production Company: KIMJONGHAK Production
Director: Kim Jong Hak
Screenwriter: Song Ji Na
Episode Ratings
| Date | Ep | TNmS | TNmS | AGB | AGB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | Seoul | Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 2012-08-13 | 1 | 12.2 (9th) | 13.8 (5th) | 9.4 (16th) | 10.8 (10th) |
| 2012-08-14 | 2 | 11.8 (9th) | 13.1 (7th) | 10.3 (9th) | 11.4 (7th) |
| 2012-08-20 | 3 | 13.4 (10th) | 15.8 (5th) | 10.3 (17th) | 11.6 (10th) |
| 2012-08-21 | 4 | 13.2 (8th) | 15.5 (5th) | 11.5 (12th) | 12.8 (7th) |
| 2012-08-27 | 5 | 12.9 (11th) | 14.5 (6th) | 10.6 (16th) | 11.6 (13th) |
| 2012-08-28 | 6 | 13.1 (10th) | 14.8 (8th) | 12.2 (14th) | 13.5 (13th) |
| 2012-09-03 | 7 | 12.3 (8th) | 13.9 (7th) | 9.8 (12th) | 10.9 (8th) |
| 2012-09-04 | 8 | 12.6 (11th) | 13.9 (7th) | 11.0 (12th) | 12.4 (8th) |
| 2012-09-10 | 9 | 11.6 (13th) | 12.8 (6th) | 11.8 (10th) | 13.2 (6th) |
| 2012-09-11 | 10 | 11.7 (14th) | 13.0 (9th) | 11.2 (10th) | 11.4 (9th) |
| 2012-09-17 | 11 | 11.8 (15th) | 13.5 (9th) | 10.4 (16th) | 11.3 (13th) |
| 2012-09-18 | 12 | 11.2 (13th) | 12.2 (8th) | 10.1 (13th) | 11.0 (11th) |
| 2012-09-24 | 13 | 10.7 (11th) | 12.2 (7th) | 9.7 (12th) | 10.9 (10th) |
| 2012-09-25 | 14 | 10.2 (17th) | 11.6 (10th) | 9.0 (17th) | 9.7 (15th) |
| 2012-10-01 | 15 | 11.1 (7th) | 12.7 (7th) | 9.3 (14th) | 9.9 (11th) |
| 2012-10-02 | 16 | 9.6 (17th) | 10.2 (13th) | 9.5 (18th) | 9.7 (13th) |
| 2012-10-08 | 17 | 13.2 (6th) | 14.1 (6th) | 10.5 (12th) | 11.4 (9th) |
| 2012-10-09 | 18 | 11.5 (15th) | 13.0 (8th) | 9.9 (13th) | 10.6 (13th) |
| 2012-10-15 | 19 | 9.2 (17th) | 10.6 (13th) | 8.8 (19th) | 9.5 (17th) |
| 2012-10-16 | 20 | 10.7 (11th) | 11.9 (7th) | 9.9 (8th) | 10.9 (8th) |
| 2012-10-22 | 21 | 10.2 (19th) | 11.7 (9th) | 9.3 (19th) | 10.5 (12th) |
| 2012-10-23 | 22 | 9.7 (17th) | 11.6 (9th) | 8.9 (17th) | 10.0 (14th) |
| 2012-10-29 | 23 | 9.1 (20th) | 10.3 (13th) | 8.7 | 9.7 (15th) |
| 2012-10-30 | 24 | 10.5 (16th) | 11.4 (11th) | 10.1 (14th) | 10.9 (13th) |
Sources: TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielsen Korea
*** Different between TNmS Media Korea & AGB Nielson – Here
Note
Lee Philip injured his eyes during the drama and was forced to have surgery. So they killed his character abruptly after episode 19.
Awards
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Top Excellence Actor Awards (Mini Series), Lee Min Ho (Faith)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: Top 10 Stars Awards, Lee Min Ho (Faith)
2012 SBS Drama Awards: New Star Awards, Park Se Young (Faith)
Poster
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September 7th, 2012 at 5:58 am
I love this drama so much. There are lots of good things about it. But i think one thing that helps you decide if you love a drama, is its feeling. There ‘s no tension in Faith. I feel so good when i’m watching it. CH is really adorable and unlike most of historical drama characters, he is very real and you can relate to him. The heroine is not very feminine and weak but lively and humorous. Add to this: beautiful filming locations and nice OST. It’s just enough for me to love this drama.
September 7th, 2012 at 12:11 pm
me too, i love this drama. cant wait for the next episode everytime.
FIGHTING!
September 7th, 2012 at 1:06 pm
@ hny & others
Actually I write less comments nowadays than the previous time bc very busy. So if I didn’t reply – hope u all can understand.
Happy watching
September 7th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
@OK OK OK
it’s OK lahhhhhh
September 7th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
@rose-597
I agree w U.. his small role can touch my heart
.. I think I’ve seen his acting in another drama .. but I forgot what drama he plays !!
September 7th, 2012 at 10:39 pm
love this drama, it’s really great…
September 8th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I’ve been enjoying this drama, in peace.
Usually commenting is like watching a drama with friends sitting together on the couch or floor, laughing or crying together. Good to have that community feeling back now.
I like the use of graphics when he dreams, of the ice covered lake, the ice on his face reflecting the ice in his heart, the tear drop fr ES melting his iced face, awakening his will to live, followed by the change of scenery in his dreamscape. Nicely done.
He cuts a fine figure.
September 8th, 2012 at 7:22 pm
i’m a certified LMH fan and have been reading comments on this thread coz i don’t actually watch online. i’m waiting for its dvd. despite everything that was written here i’m still excited to watch it…. it makes me kinda sad though that there are many negative comments here. i have been hoping for this series to be great. i’m totally confused now if its good or not basing on the comments here. still excited for it though….
September 8th, 2012 at 7:35 pm
this is one of the best dramas EVER and the rating is so low o_O … what on earth is with people :\ this should be rate as 1st so far..
September 8th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
@KDaddict
Welcome back, girl. We had a big war when you were absent. But now, everything is okay and guys are getting along peacefully
I ‘m totally agreed with you about CG effects. In episode 8, the ice melted and he found the motivation for life again. Very lovely and meaningful.
September 8th, 2012 at 8:02 pm
@chunlee
If you are a LMH fan, don’t hesitate to watch this drama. It’s really nice and you can see a different LMH here. He ‘s gotten very mature.
September 8th, 2012 at 9:35 pm
@sara, hny,
I comment to have fun, not to fight.
So let us regulars sit on the same virtual couch and enjoy this show together n enjoy each other’s company, in agreement AND disagreement.
While away, it dawned on me that no where on the internet is it an offense to like a drama n the star on its own thread!
This show is stylistically artistic. It has its quirky element in the doctor. The little guy who runs like lightning is just cute. The queen loves the king at first sight, but hasn’t gotten a chance to confess. The king is too preoccupied, too insecure to notice. The kid king n Young Ah’s relationship simply moves me to tears.
I don’t like Sung Hoon’s hair covering his pretty face. LMH is 1 of abt 30 K actors that I like, so I don’t qualify as a fangirl. But LMH just lights up the screen. I like him better in this than in BOF, PT, or CH. He is more mature now, n is majestic in those warrior’s robes or armor.
Enjoy your weekend!
September 8th, 2012 at 9:45 pm
@KDaddict
Talking about hair, I find Gicheol’s pretty hilarious esp when he went on the date with Doc. He had huge pin on both sides above his ears!
September 8th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
@KDaddict
ooh girl I miss U
.. welcome backkkk
@kdfan
.. ne, Maybe his style could be trend for villain at present
@chunlee
don’t confuse… this is interesting story, good drama for me now
LMH act more better here ..this drama really enjoyable to watch !!.. so don’t forget to buy the DVD ,ok
September 9th, 2012 at 6:06 am
@KDaddict
Totally agreed. Specially when kid king called him “Young ah”, my heart ached for him. That’s why, i was so impressed when doc addressed him “a kid”. Young ‘s eyes were just like “Yes, he is. You are right. But why i haven’t noticed that till now?”. This scene is one of my most favorite scenes of this drama. I never ever thought, one day i would defend LMH on any thread. It ‘s enough reason to prove how his character here has moved me.
September 9th, 2012 at 10:48 am
Good morning, ladies,
@hny-614, Good to see you too!
@kdfan-613,
I don’t get this hairstylist: Gi cheol’s hair is between creepy n ridi; it makes me think of a pedophile ahjussi somehow! The show gives no explanation for why Chum Eum Ja’s hair is white. Color aside, the small pony tail on top is superfluous, n don’t the long bangs make it hard to see when he fights? They r villains n shouldn’t look attractive? But that hair on Philip Lee makes him look cross-eyed. LOL.
Did your boys enjoy the trip to KDland? Big one as well as 2 small ones?
@chunlee-608,
Here is a recap of the latest ep over on dramabeans:
http://www.dramabeans.com/2012/09/faith-episode-8/
With the pix n reviewer’s thoughts, it’ll give u a much clearer idea of what this show is like. It contains links to recaps of the other eps too.
@sara-615,
This thread had been a surreal experience alright.
Neither you nor I are die-hard LMH fans. We just watch it like we do any other KD. I’m not ecstatic, but I’m enjoying it.
That “date” the doc makes Ki Chul go on w her is pretty hilarious too. She knows he wants her medical skills, when he says, I try to win your heart, but twists it around to play him in her palms. Wonder if Bad guy will really fall for her in the process. That’d be funny!
September 9th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
KDaddict-616
Good point. I also think it’d be funny, if he really falls for her. He ‘s not like any typical period drama villain at first glance. Even he seems so stupid sometimes. But he is a real evil. If i compare him to any animal, he can be a snake. His nature remindes of a snake. I just don’t know why he has the power of water. Water is the symbol of fertility, higher wisdom, purity, etc. He doesn’t posses any of these qualities. And his brother white hair is for creating a contrast between his outer appearance and inner self. As you know, white symbolizes innocence. But he is an evil inside.
September 10th, 2012 at 3:28 am
This drama is really great with my favorite actors and actress! Finally able to watch Lee Ming Ho, arrogant & cool attitude. Glad to see Kim Hee Sun back to do drama although this script, she behave not smart as a doctor. Really cool to see Lee Philip! Looking to see more of Lee Ming Ho, Kim Hee Sun & Lee Philip!!!
September 10th, 2012 at 10:31 am
@caca-432, @bea-440,
Sorry for late reply. I quit coming for a while.
It is to be expected that we’d agree w some, n differ fr some others in our assessment of certain shows n performances. Sometimes we’d see them more favorably, sometimes less. The difference in opinion doesn’t affect my viewing pleasure. Hope it doesn’t affect yours.
September 10th, 2012 at 7:43 pm
@sara-611 and @hny-614
i will definitely watch this drama… i am really a fan of LMH since BOF. i’ve been waiting for this like forever…so excited to see him in sageuk drama.
@KDaddict-616
thanks for the link. i’ve been reading your comments and i find it very interesting and informative. keep it up.
September 10th, 2012 at 9:38 pm
@hny looks like bad hairstyle is the in thing for all the villains here.
@sara i too wonder if Kicheol will be in a love triangle with Doc and Choiyoung, it would be too funny for Kicheol’s character to be in love.
It’s also weird they make his character so vain, he is always doing some funny beauty treatment. Maybe Doc will hv the opportunity to do what she loves best — plastic surgery on Kicheol then Kicheol would truly worship her
@KDaddict i hv a twin pair – boy&girl, just 2. as expected they whined and complained half the time. considering all that we managed to do without rushing in 6 days, they enjoyed most of it. We had to sacrifice one full day to be in lotte world with them, but that wasn’t too bad for adults. wish i could try more food. my kids couldnt eat spicy, so its always samgyetang n bulgogi though these are great.
September 10th, 2012 at 10:43 pm
i tried my best to like lmh in this drama but always failed I don’t see any improvement in lmh’s acting,this drama not one of the best this year just a so so drama but i like the lead actress
September 11th, 2012 at 10:56 am
Ep 9:
The hair stylist gives CY a new hairdo, w a hairband, like Koreans tie around their forehead when they’ve a headache. Ha.
There is another band of warriors living outside the palace; this one trained by CY’s sifu’s “younger brother in training”. The main guy on their team who wears white robes, is obviously gay, n takes a shining to CY the min. he lays eyes on CY. Love the way he puts food on CY’s spoonfuls of rice. Haha.
Poor Doc is so thick n slow on the uptake. She needs Han doc to explain b4 she understands how painful it has been for CY to kill the kid king. She also doesn’t get it when they’ve to scheme to get her out of KC’s grasp. She gets mad at CY for putting her thru the ordeal, n cries in Han Doc’s arms, for CY to see!
On the internet, viewers have been complaining that the show makes Hwata, who everyone understands to be Chinese, fr the 3 Kingdoms period, into Korean. Now this ep makes Hwata into a Korean Woman, named Eun Soo!!! Now that’s too funny for words.
That is Her diary. Hoot hoot.
@kdfan,
I know you’ve twins. When I said your Big boy, I was referring to your husband. Hee. Everyone says husband is like grown son, right? Did u join a tour group? U r v brave to travel independently w 2 small ones.
Your pt is fabulous. KC being vain n Doc giving him plastic surgery. Cracks me up. That’s why I enjoy sharing here.
@sara,
Looks like our wish to see KC fall for Doc romantically isn’t gonna happen soon. He is too hell bent on conquering the world, or at least Goryeo. He wants her by his side, provided she can tell the future n pt the way for him.
Now CY sees Han Doc embracing ES. Can’t the hard luck expert warrior ever get a break?
September 11th, 2012 at 11:39 am
tell me if this drama worth watching the ratings seems so low in ranking hmmmm
September 11th, 2012 at 11:44 am
My comment about ep 9:
I like CY’s new hairstlyle – looks more handsome (sorry, I’m shallow:P).
I like how the plot is developing; it is getting more intriguing. I suspectthe Hwa Tuo they have been talking about might be a mistaken identity. That is, they have mistaken the modern day doc (may or may not be the lady doc)to be Hwa Tuo.
Still need to complain about the budding romance bet the doc and CY – I need more. There interaction time is too little. Still, I like whatever little time they have with each other. It’s so sweet to see the doc tugging at CY’s sleeves while telling him how glad she is that he is not dead. Call me a saddist, but I enjoyed watching the CY let the doc kick him because she is so mad with him. For a guy him, he would usually avoid being attack or retaliate. However in this instance, he is willing to take her physical abuse!
I’m a romantic at heart; so, I have thoroughly enjoyed all these “sweet moments”.
My wish for the next episodes – more sweet moments, please!