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Original title	중증외상센터
Also known as	重症外傷센터, Severe Trauma Center, Jungjeungoesangsenteo, Chungjŭngoesangsent’ŏ
Based on	Trauma Center: Golden Hour by Hansanleega and Hongbichira
Country	South Korea
Language	Korean
Genres	Medical, Comedy
Seasons	1
Episodes	8
Release date	January 24, 2025
Aired on	Friday
Running time	47–55min
Age rating	15+
Starring	Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Ha Young, Yoon Kyung-ho, Jung Jae-kwang
Directed by	Lee Do-yoon
Written by	Choi Tae-kang
Produced by	Jo Soo-jin
Executive producers	Kwon Mi-kyung, Park Mae-hee, Jeon Pil-do
Cinematography by	Choi Sang-mook
Edited by	Park Min-sun
Music by	Primary
Production Company	Mays Entertainment Studio N
Original Network	Netflix

Cast & Characters

Main

Ju Ji-hoon as Baek Kang-hyuk
Choo Young-woo as Yang Jae-won / Anus / Number One
Ha Young as Cheon Jang-mi / Gangster
Yoon Kyung-ho as Han Yu-rim
Jung Jae-kwang as Park Gyeong-won

Supporting

Kim Eui-sung as Choi Jo-eun
Kim Won-hae as Hong Jae-hun
Kim Sun-young as Kang Myeong-hui
Park Ye-ni as Agnes Song
Hong Woo-jin as An Jung-heon
Min Young as Ma Tae-rim
Jang Sung-yoon as Nurse Kim
Kim Youn-jeong as Nurse Hong
Kim Chung-gil as Hwang Seon-u
Lee Jung-in as Joo Hyung-wook
Jo Jae-young as Emergency Medical Resident
Oh Jung-woo as Emergency Medical Intern
Bang You-in as Nurse Bang
Park Gwan-woo as Emergency Room Nurse 1
Jang Yoo-jung as Emergency Room Nurse 2
Kwon Hye-min as Emergency Room Nurse
Jo Hoon as Helicopter Crew Member
Lee Geun-hoo as Helicopter Pilot
Kim Seo-joon as Helicopter Co-Pilot

Special Appearance

Kim Jae-won as Seo Dong-ju

Storyline

Baek Kang-hyuk arrives at a university hospital where the trauma team is struggling to keep up. His arrival shakes things up as he possesses exceptional surgical skills honed through experience in conflict zones worldwide. His unorthodox methods and unshakable confidence initially create friction with the established team. Little by little, he earns their respect and guides them in developing into a leading trauma unit.

About The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call TV Series

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (Korean: 중증외상센터) is a South Korean medical comedy television series written by Choi Tae-Kang, directed by Lee Do-yoon, and starring Ju Ji-hoon, Choo Young-woo, Ha Young, Yoon Kyung-ho, and Jung Jae-kwang. Based on the web novel Trauma Center.

In 2022, Lee Nak-jun also known by his pen name Hansanleega, an otolaryngologist, YouTuber, and web novel writer, appeared as a guest on the February 7 episode of KBS Cool FM’s Park Myung-soo’s Radio Show. He stated that they already signed a contract for the drama rights of his web novel Trauma Center: Golden Hour and thought of Gong Yoo and Kim Nam-gil to star in the series.

According to a SPOTV News report on September 15, the web novel has recently been decided to be made into a drama and was developed under the working title Severe Trauma Center: Golden Hour (중증외상센터: 골든 아워; Jungjeungoesangsenteo: Goldeun awo).

In September 2022, Ju Ji-hoon was considered to be the lead actor of the series. In January 2023, Ju’s agency Blitzway Studios confirmed that they received the offer and are reviewing it. In April 2023, Choo Young-woo was cast and his agency, J, Wide-Company stated that he was considered to appear. The cast lineup namely Ju, Choo, Yoon Kyung-ho, Ha Young, and Jung Jae-kwang were revealed in June 2023.

Release Date

According to Ize report on December 20, 2024, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call was scheduled to be released on January 24, 2025, but on December 23, Netflix Korea posted a list of titles scheduled to be released in January 2025 on their official social media accounts and the series was listed under coming soon. Two weeks later, Netflix officially confirmed the release date.

The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call Episodes

Episode	Title	Duration	Plot
1	Enter Doctor Maniac	53m	Baek Kang-hyuk arrives at Hankuk National University Hospital to vitalize the trauma unit — diving headfirst into a stabbing and a hiking accident.
2	The Birth of Protégé No.1	54m	During a high-risk helicopter rescue, Kang-hyuk and Yang Jae-won attempt surgery mid-air. But, as the two grow fonder, Kang-hyuk clashes with Han Yu-rim.
3	Keep On Running	47m	A multi-car wreck brings critical patients, forcing Kang-hyuk and Jae-won to handle sensitive organ transplants — all while they face internal pushback.
4	Closer Than You Think	47m	Amid a contentious budget meeting, Kang-hyuk rushes to save a trauma patient close to Jae-won and Yu-rim. He soon hears a dark rumor about his past.
5	Code Black	48m	While facing media ridicule, Kang-hyuk confronts a bridge disaster — forcing all hands on deck and leading to Jae-won’s first solo emergency surgery.
6	Reasons for Not Giving Up	53m	Even as hospital politics intensify, Kang-hyuk’s focus on patients stands firm. Meanwhile, Cheon Jang-mi tries to cheer up a despondent Jae-won.
7	SOS from South Sudan	55m	Facing a malpractice investigation, Kang-hyuk’s crisis doubles: save a critical patient and defend his reputation. After, he embarks for a case abroad.
8	Patient: Baek Kang-hyuk	55m	Amid flying bullets, Kang-hyuk leads his team to save a military captain. Upon his return, he suddenly finds his life in the hands of his protégés.