Behind the White Tower

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For the Japanese novel, film and television drama, see Shiroi Kyotō. For the Taiwanese drama, see The Hospital (TV series).
Behind the White Tower
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Also known as
  • White Tower
  • Great White Tower
  • Inside the White Tower
Genre Medical drama
Based on Shiroi Kyotō
by Toyoko Yamasaki
Written by Lee Ki-won
Directed by Ahn Pan-seok
Starring
Theme music composer Cho Yoon-seung
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 20
Production
Executive producer(s) Jo Joong-hyun
Producer(s) Park Chang-shik
Running time 60 minutes
Production company(s) Kim Jong-hak Productions
Release
Original network Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation
Original release January 6 (2007-01-06) –
March 11, 2007 (2007-03-11)
Chronology
Related shows
External links
Website

Behind the White Tower (Hangul: 하얀 거탑; RR: Hayan Geotab; lit. "White Tower") is a 2007 South Korean television series that aired on MBC from January 6 to March 11, 2007 on Saturdays and Sundays at 21:40 for 20 episodes.[1][2][3]

Based on renowned Japanese novelist Toyoko Yamasaki's representative work Shiroi Kyotō,[4][5] the drama brings viewers deep into the political inner workings of the medical field by taking a satirical look at malpractice and power plays at a university hospital,[6][7][8] and contrasting the paths and personalities of two doctors played by Kim Myung-min and Lee Sun-kyun.[9] The medical drama was a critical and ratings hit in South Korea, gaining praise for its acting (particularly by Kim), writing, direction, and its intelligent and uncompromising story without concessions to melodrama or romance.[10][11]

Plot

Brilliant and ambitious, assistant professor Jang Joon-hyuk (Kim Myung-min) is a rising star in the Myeongin University Hospital surgery department. His knowledge and expertise is undeniable, but his cavalier confidence and cold personality has earned him more than a few enemies, including the department head. While Jang's drive stems from a desire for success and advancement, fellow doctor Choi Do-young (Lee Sun-kyun) is committed to the well-being of his patients, leading to frequent clashes with the practices and personnel within the hospital. With the head of the surgery department retiring, Jang seems to be the clear successor until a new rival emerges in the form of Noh Min-guk (Cha In-pyo), who has the backing of the department head. Jang, however, is determined to win at all costs.[12]

Cast

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2007
43rd Baeksang Arts Awards
 Best TV Drama White Tower Nominated
Best Director (TV) Ahn Pan-seok Won
Best Actor (TV) Kim Myung-min Won
Best New Actor (TV) Lee Sun-kyun Nominated
20th Grimae Awards
 Best Actor Kim Myung-min Won
MBC Drama Awards
 Top Excellence Award, Actor Kim Myung-min[20] Won
Golden Acting Award, Actor in a Miniseries Lee Sun-kyun Won
PD Award Kim Chang-wan Won
Popularity Award, Actor Kim Myung-min Nominated
Viewer's Favorite Drama of the Year White Tower Nominated
2008
20th Producer's Awards of Korea
 Best Performer Kim Myung-min Won

References

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External links

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