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Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist

Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist is a science topic covered in the lgStudy science library. This page brings together a partial reference excerpt, illustrations, worked examples, real-world applications and a short study plan, so you can understand Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist rather than just read about it. In short: Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist (Korean: 조선 정신과 의사 유세풍) is a South Korean television series broadcast by tvN, starring Kim Min-jae in the title role, along with Kim Hyang-gi and Kim Sang-kyung. Based on the novel of the same title that won the Excellence Award in the 2016 Korea Story Contest, it depicts the stories of psychiatrists in Joseon.

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Reference excerpt

Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist (Korean: 조선 정신과 의사 유세풍) is a South Korean television series broadcast by tvN, starring Kim Min-jae in the title role, along with Kim Hyang-gi and Kim Sang-kyung. Based on the novel of the same title that won the Excellence Award in the 2016 Korea Story Contest, it depicts the stories of psychiatrists in Joseon. The first season aired from August to September 2022 with a total of 12 episodes. The second season aired from January to February 2023 with a total of 10 episodes. It is also available for streaming on Viu in selected regions.

Series overview

Synopsis Yoo Se-yeop (Kim Min-jae) is a genius physician for the royal family, but is expelled from the capital after falling victim to a conspiracy. He later meets an eccentric teacher, Gye Ji-han (Kim Sang-kyung), and a widow, Seo Eun-woo (Kim Hyang-gi), in the mysterious and beautiful Gyesu Village. He is reborn as a true doctor who aims to heal people's hearts, writing the prescription of happiness.

Cast

Main Kim Min-jae as Yoo Se-yeop / Yoo Se-poong Born to a noble family, he becomes the head acupuncturist of the palace. When the King dies after he performs acupuncture on him, he is expelled from the palace and his father is murdered. Traumatised by these events, he can no longer practice acupuncture and cannot sleep because of nightmares. After wandering around for a year, he arrives at Gyesu Village, where he gains the nickname Poong. Kim Hyang-gi as Seo Eun-woo A young widow who listens to the stories of those who are sick. She is the daughter of the magistrate of Sorak. Following her husband's death on her wedding day, she was constantly bullied by her in-laws, who attempt to enforce her to suicide (multiple times), so that the family will reap the rewards of her being declared a virtuous woman (Yeolnyeo). After being freed from her in-laws, she starts learning medicine at Gyesu Clinic in order to become a female physician. Kim Sang-kyung as Gye Ji-han The head of Gyesu Clinic. A geeky doctor and Yoo Se-poong's 'outside-of-the-box' teacher. Though he appears to be greedy for money, he is a warm-hearted person who helps those in need.

Supporting Gyesu Village Ahn Chang-hwan as Man-bok Yoo Se-poong's loyal servant who stays with him after his expulsion from the capital. Together they relocate to Gyesu Village after wandering around the countryside for a year. Jeon Guk-hyang as 'Grandmother' An old woman with dementia who mistakes Yoo Se-yeop for her son, Poong. Yeon Bora as Nam-hae The housekeeper and cook of Gyesu Clinic. Kim Su-an as Ip-bun Gye Ji-han's daughter. Han Chang-min as Jang-goon An autistic boy in charge of the medicine warehouse of Gyesu Clinic. Royal Court Yoo Sung-joo as Cho Tae-hak The Left State Councillor. He controls the court and moves Joseon behind the king. Lee Seo-hwan as Shin Gwi-soo An ambitious physician in the royal court. Oh Kyung-joo as the Crown Prince The Crown Prince, who becomes the King following his father's death. He has a close relationship with Yoo Se-poong. Kang Young-seok as Jeon Kang-il An inspector who comes to inspect the county council. Woo Da-vi as Lee Seo-yi A royal princess and King's half-sister. Jang Sun as Court Lady Jung A court lady who serves princess Lee Seo-yi. Sorak County Jung Won-chang as Cho Shin-woo A Royal Inspector who grew up in Sorak, and the adopted son of Cho Tae-hak. Kim Hak-sun as Seo Hyun-ryeong The magistrate of Sorak, and Seo Eun-woo's father. Kim Hyung-Mook as Im Soon-man A greedy nobleman in Sorak. Others Jung Min-ah as Queen Baek Sung-cheol as Ahn Hak-soo Sorak's new governor

Special appearances Ahn Nae-sang as the King Jang Hyun-sung as Minister Yoo Hoo-myung Yoo Se-poong's father. Oh Dae-hwan as a palace physician Yoon Byung-hee as a tightrope-walker Kim Joo-ryoung as Seo Eun-woo's mother-in-law Go Geon-han as Lee Ho-jun Seo Eun-woo's brother-in-law. Lee Sang-yi as Kim Yun-gyeom The son of Grandmother. Jang Hee-ryung as Hyo-yeon A noble lady. Baek Seok-kwang as Gil-su Hyo-yeon's fiancé. Moon Yong-il as Gaeban Hyo-yeon's servant. Lee Ji-ha as Lord Jo's wife Oh Han-gyeol as Seok-cheol The illegitimate son of Lord Jo. Son Jong-hak as Lord Jo Seok-cheol's father. Jung Ye-bin as Seok-cheol's mother and Lord Jo's concubine Kim Han-na as Jang Yoo-jeong A bookstore owner's daughter who married a poor nobleman. Ahn Sang-woo as Jang Yoo-jeong's husband Ji-eun as Heo A woman involved with Jang Yoo-jeong's husband. Park Jae-wan as Jeon Kyu-hyung A teacher who was killed in the past Lee Kyu-hyun as Moo-yeong A herbalist and Yeon-hwa's lover. Jeon Hye-yeon as Yeon-hwa A noble lady and Moo-yeong's lover. Park Si-hyun as Heo The wife of nobleman Choi Jam-pan. Park Se-hyun as Wol A court lady from the Royal Kitchen. Lee Min-ji as Deok-hee A court lady Choi Jae-seop as Eunuch Yun The King's aide. Choi Ji-soo as Jeong-soon An officer who works at a paper mill and a bully in So-cheon. Lee Ga-eun as So-cheon An officer who works on a paper mill. Jo Soo-ha as Chun-wol The courtesan of Mohwagak.

Production On March 31, 2022, a bus carrying the production staff of Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist was involved in a collision. A PD from the directing department was killed, and ten others were injured in the accident. Filming of the drama was halted. On May 11, 2022, the production company announced that the drama had resumed filming the previous week.

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References

External links Official website (in Korean) Production website at Studio Dragon Production website at CJ ENM Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist at IMDb Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist at HanCinema Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist at Daum (in Korean) Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist at Naver (in Korean)

Worked examples

Example 1 — a first encounter with Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist

Start with the simplest possible case. Write down what Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist claims or describes in one sentence, then invent the smallest concrete situation in which that sentence is true. In science, the smallest case is usually a single object, a single equation or a single measurement. Check that every symbol or term in your sentence has a meaning in that case.

Example 2 — changing one variable

Take the situation from Example 1 and change exactly one quantity: double it, halve it, or set it to zero. Predict what should happen to Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist before you calculate. Comparing your prediction with the result is the fastest way to find out whether you understand the idea or only the words.

Example 3 — an exam-style question

Typical questions about Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist ask you to (a) state it precisely, (b) apply it to given data, and (c) explain a limitation. Practise writing all three answers in under five minutes; the third part is what separates a full-mark answer from an average one.

Applications of Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist

In research: Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist appears in science research whenever the underlying quantities have to be modelled precisely. Papers usually cite it as a starting assumption and then explore where it breaks down.
In technology and industry: Engineering practice reuses Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist in design rules, simulations and safety margins. Knowing the idea lets you read a specification sheet and understand why the numbers look the way they do.
In the classroom: Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist is common in secondary-school and first-year university syllabi. It links to neighbouring topics 2022 South Korean television series debuts, 2023 South Korean television series endings, Korean-language television shows, so understanding it makes those chapters shorter.
In everyday life: Look for Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist outside the textbook — in sport, cooking, traffic, electronics or the sky above you. An example you found yourself is remembered far longer than one you were given.

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