The movie “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” is about Baek Kang Hyuk (Joo Ji Hoon) - a genius surgeon with a stubborn personality and unwilling to compromise.
Returning to Korea after years of experience in war zones, he works to revive the hospital's trauma center and save patients on the brink of life and death.
After more than a week of release, the film beat the film “Squid Game 2” - ranked 2nd on the Netflix Global TV Show non-English TV show chart.
According to Naver (Korea), "Trauma Care Center" is a work that is being discussed a lot during the Lunar New Year holiday in Korea and some Asian countries.
In Vietnam, the film is also being discussed enthusiastically on forums and fanpages for audiences who love Korean films.
The appeal of the new medical blockbuster is said by Korean media to come from the acting of the cast, as well as the engaging content, without forced details about love or chronic diseases commonly found in Korean films.
In particular, a detail changed from the original webtoon (online comic) that was highly appreciated by the audience was the gender of the character Minister of Health and Welfare from male to female.
In the original, the Minister character did not have any important scenes, but in the adapted version, the appearance of this character became more impressive through Kim Sun Young's performance.
The actress was praised for recreating the image of a strong and determined female Minister who strives to improve working conditions for the Trauma Care Center through her determined eyes and precise words.
Meanwhile, Joo Ji Hoon - who is considered the "soul" of the movie "Trauma Care Center" also admitted that, throughout his 20-year acting career, this is the work that required him to put in the most effort.
“Adapting a story from a comic book to the screen is really not easy. With just a little carelessness, Baek Kang Hyuk can become a person with antisocial personality disorder, even laughing when facing the patient.
In the original comic, Baek Kang Hyuk is the central male lead and seems to be very outstanding. But in the drama, we prioritized showing the growth of the group.
Regarding this, I also discussed a lot with the director to avoid being biased to one side, while still maintaining the work's style of expression."
According to the actor, the most similar point between him and his character is his straightforwardness; once he decides to do something, he does not hesitate. He is also someone who always tries to care for his juniors like Baek Kang Hyuk.
The 42-year-old actor added that the film's story is attractive because it is not only limited to the medical profession, but other professions can also feel sympathy. One thing that makes him love "Trauma Care Center" is its fast pace and decisive ending.
