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Doctor Prisoner centers on Na Yi Je, a skilled emergency room surgeon whose professional life collapses after he is framed in a case involving a hospital chairman’s son. The setback costs him his medical license and the career he worked hard to build.

A surgeon facing a powerful institution

The drama places its central character in conflict with people who hold influence within the hospital system. Yi Je’s downfall begins with a case tied to the chairman’s son, leaving him unable to continue working as a doctor after his license is suspended.

That premise gives Doctor Prisoner a strong professional and personal stake. Yi Je is not simply dealing with a difficult medical situation; he is fighting to respond after his reputation and livelihood are taken from him.

Why Doctor Prisoner stands out

The story is driven by a determined lead character who refuses to give up easily. His medical expertise and the circumstances surrounding his fall create the foundation for a tense watch, particularly for viewers drawn to dramas about doctors confronting powerful figures.

With Namkoong Min playing Na Yi Je, Doctor Prisoner offers a medical drama built around a surgeon’s struggle to overcome the consequences of being framed. Its central question is whether Yi Je can continue fighting after losing the career that defined him.