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Poong The Joseon Psychiatrist Season 2

Yoo Se Poong is renowned for his exceptional medical skills within the royal palace, but was banished after his involvement in a plot against the royal family was exposed. He relocates to the unique and picturesque Gyesu Village, where he meets Kye Ji Han, a gruff but kind-hearted elder doctor from Sorak Village. Kye Ji Han is inspired by Yoo Se Poong to become a healer of hearts. In the village resides Seo Eun Woo, a widow from a noble background known for her sharp observations and deep empathy. She relates to the stories of heartbreak, feeling trapped in a marriage she never wanted and bound to honor a deceased husband.

The Secret Investigation Record draws inspiration from cases outlined in the Annals of Joseon History, featuring an unusual twist; these events include enigmatic, supernatural aspects that defy scientific explanation. Kim Hyung Do serves as a state inspector, whose unwavering dedication to uncovering administrative wrongdoings leads him to confront these peculiar mysteries directly. Heo Yoon Yi, a civil servant, supports him and seeks to comprehend these scientific anomalies with an open perspective, contrasting with his skepticism.

Taking place during the Ming dynasty, the show pushes the boundaries of the mystery genre with a comedic twist. This marks Chung Shu Kai's second venture into period dramas, following his work on Lan Ling Wang and various other tvb productions.

A group of passionate young individuals come together to establish a detective agency with a mission to uncover the truth. Known as the Young Blood Agency, this investigative team operates during the Republican era and is committed to unraveling enigmatic cases. Despite gaining a positive reputation for their successful investigations, the mysteries they encounter are intertwined with unresolved conflicts from the past. As the four members of the agency delve deeper into their cases, they come to realize the complex ties that bind them together.

During the day, Feng Qing Yu runs a hotel, but at night he transforms into Gu Xiao Yu, a man caught in a dangerous time loop with a concealed identity. His encounter with the intelligent fortune teller Lu Yun Sheng leads them to work together in unraveling the mystery, but their investigation is complicated by the sudden reappearance of his enigmatic childhood companion. (TMDb)

Is it possible for a compassionate and truthful individual to elevate themselves from poverty to achieve great success? Shen Wan San, a man known for his kindness and honesty, often struggles to afford even basic necessities. Despite this, he rises to become the wealthiest entrepreneur of the Ming Dynasty, all the while remaining optimistic and cheerful. How does he accomplish such a remarkable feat?

Wealthy entrepreneur Bai Yi Ming took his soon-to-be wife, A Bu, to his stunning Rose Manor. A Bu experienced a series of strange occurrences and nightmares during their stay. Seeking answers, she turned to her fiance. Bai Yi Ming had a brief affair with a woman named Hu Yin Yin, promising to marry her before disappearing without a trace. Learning of her pregnancy, Hu Yin Yin traveled to Shanghai in search of Bai Yi Ming. Fate had other plans for her, as she was eventually taken care of and loved by musician Tao Da Wei. While Bai Yi Ming was involved with other women, Tao Da Wei and Hu Yin Yin faced many challenges together. They welcomed a set of twins, and Tao Da Wei discovered Hu Yin Yin's beautiful singing voice. Tragically, Hu Yin Yin was disfigured in a terrible accident, leading her to wear a mask. Their paths crossed again when Hu Yin Yin, now known as Hu Die, encountered Bai Yi Ming once more. Despite their shared history, Bai Yi Ming pursued Hu Die. However, their story did not have a happy ending, as it was eventually revealed that Hu Die had passed away.

Tachibana Noboru works as a physician at Kodenmacho Prison, where he has honed his skills and developed into an exceptional individual known for his keen sense of justice and impressive jujitsu abilities. He frequently finds himself involved in solving cases involving individuals connected to the prison. Now, a new incident arises that will impact Noboru's future.

The plot revolves around Xiao En, the second daughter of a military governor's family during the Republic of China era, who finds herself transported 90 years into the future. In this new timeline, she is reborn as Mei En, a contemporary actress, and joins forces with popular actor Wang Xing to unravel the truth behind a tragic family massacre from the past. Viewers can expect a blend of romance, fantasy, and suspense as the characters juggle their two different worlds while delving into a historical enigma.

Taking place in Jiangcheng during the Republic of China, "The Warrior" tells the story of Yan Yu Mo, an intelligence officer from a well-known family of calligraphers

In the time of the Republic of China, Cheng Ru disguises herself as a singer in a nightclub to uncover the truth behind her father's death in a significant bank heist. As she develops a bond with merchant chief Yan Liang, surprising feelings and startling revelations about her betrothed are revealed, exposing a complex network of deceit. (TMDb)

The narrative centers on a criminal investigation and forensic methods set in the late Joseon period, tracking the efforts of a covert special task force formed to address the rising tide of crime stemming from the political instability of the time. Kang Seung Jo and Kim Kang Woo head a group of top-notch investigators as they delve into the details surrounding enigmatic fatalities and various offenses.

Jin Hyuk is an exceptionally skilled neurosurgeon whose interactions with others are marked by a cold and stern demeanor, driven by his relentless quest for perfection. Through an enigmatic force, he is unexpectedly sent back to the year 1860 in the Joseon Dynasty. As he begins to provide medical care in this era, he realizes that the absence of essential tools and the primitive understanding of medicine compel him to discover innovative methods to help the ill. This arduous journey ultimately transforms Jin Hyuk into a true physician.

The drama illustrates the challenging choices and poignant human narratives that unfold every day in the OB-GYN department. It centers on Seo Hye Young, a skilled and resolute obstetrician who has recently moved from a prestigious hospital in Seoul to a branch facility. Her candid approach to her career stands in stark contrast to her troubled romantic life, complicated by her involvement with a married man. Things become increasingly complex when she encounters Lee Sang Shik, the head of the NICU, while her longtime friend Wang Jae Suk also expresses his feelings for her.

Ko Sing possesses knowledge in both literary works and martial arts. Despite being an official, he is the person Emperor Kin Lung turns to for solving complex issues. Sing travels to Yangzhou in order to locate the emperor's beloved, Yu Yee. He discovers that Yee has been traded to the proprietor of a well-known brothel named So Sam. Unbeknownst to Sing, the brothel serves as a refuge for vulnerable girls. Misinterpreting the situation, Sing mistakenly believes that Sam coerces young girls into prostitution. Yee becomes entangled in a homicide case. Sam, also recognized as the "Chivalrous Prostitute", makes every effort to rescue her. It is only then that Sing comprehends the true nature of Sam.

Heiress Zhao Chun Man enters the Yuchun Opera House seeking vengeance for her father's murder. However, after being slain by gang leader Zhou Chi, she experiences a time reset and becomes ensnared in a loop of destiny. As she uncovers the truth and strives to alter her fate, an unforeseen romance develops between them.

Han Da Kyeong is a woman detective who bears the weight of her past along with its emotional scars.

Mu Xing Chen, a healer hailing from the revered Shen Mu Tribe, combines the techniques of Qing Nang Shu with both Eastern and Western medicinal practices in order to treat the ill. Upon saving Ye Yun Shang, the daughter of a young physician, he escapes from his family's tumultuous political environment to seek a life of freedom. Their journey takes them to an area plagued by disease, presenting Xing Chen with numerous obstacles as he strives to perfect his healing abilities. Throughout their adventures, he discovers romance amidst navigating personal and professional challenges.

During the early 1900s, Dr. Lin Hao, a brave and skilled doctor, manages a medical clinic in Hui Zhou Town alongside his dedicated employer Wu Ren Yao and caring nurse Wu Ruo Lan. Their team also consists of Zeng Fan, a friend who studied medicine overseas, and He Xin Xin, a straightforward employee at a martial arts studio. Together, they work to help patients while facing a puzzling case related to the death of Lin Hao's parents. Determined to uncover the truth, Lin Hao launches an investigation, only to find out that the culprit is the father of someone he deeply trusts.

Heo Im, born into a concubine family during the Joseon period and possessing exceptional medical abilities, feels disheartened in his profession as he struggles to attain higher ranks within the government due to his lineage. By chance, he finds himself transported through time to contemporary Seoul, 400 years into the future, where he encounters the modern physician Yeon Gyung. Perceiving Heo Im as peculiar, she wishes to distance herself from him; however, they unexpectedly find themselves traveling back to the Joseon era together. (tvN Asia)

Having grown tired of her younger sister An Qiao's spoiled behavior, Zhou Yu Qin leaves her at the Lantern Festival, much to the distress of their mother Ruo Lan. A decade later, Yu Qin is now the leader of the Zhou family, while An Qiao, now going by the name Liu Liu, makes a surprising return. Liu Liu quickly wins over the hearts of the Zhou family members, causing them to question their loyalty to Yu Qin. Liu Liu's reappearance also stirs up romantic feelings from both Yu Qin's husband, Dai Yong Cheng, and the Zhou family's son, Zhou Tian Qi. As suspicions about Liu Liu arise, Yu Qin decides to investigate and uncovers a shocking truth - An Qiao is actually deceased. The mystery remains: who is Liu Liu? (DramaWiki)

After coming back to Ming dynasty China from abroad, Meng Tian Chu is on a quest to find his missing father. Alongside the seemingly mild-mannered but determined local advisor Duan Ping, he unravels challenging and sometimes dangerous mysteries. Despite their contrasting investigative approaches, the two clash frequently as they compete for the affection of Xia Feng Yi, a butcher's daughter.

The narrative commences with the sons of the Hung-mo Emperor (Hongwu) coming back to the capital in order to demonstrate their respect and devotion to their ailing father. However, unbeknownst to many, the princes have ulterior motives of seizing the throne for themselves. Consequently, the kingdom is engulfed in turmoil, leading to a series of plots and intrigues unfolding within the city...

One day, Nanba Masato, a young man with dreams of becoming a writer, experiences severe abdominal pain and is quickly taken to a hospital. A surgeon named Okochi Yoko diagnoses him with appendicitis and successfully performs surgery to alleviate his suffering. While hospitalized, Masato is grateful to have Yoko as his caring physician. However, this marks the beginning of a dark and troubling turn of events. Despite her friendly and compassionate demeanor towards patients, Yoko harbors a hidden side that she herself struggles to comprehend. Lacking empathy since childhood, she remains indifferent and morally ambiguous, showing no remorse when faced with others' pain. When faced with certain triggers, her sinister nature emerges without warning.

Based on the online novel "The Empress Comes from the Underworld" by the author Yi Wan Fo Tiao Qiang.

After the passing of his two spouses, Sung Chee finds himself in a different town by some means. In his previous place of residence, Sung Chee was a respected investigator who had successfully closed numerous cases. He crosses paths with Yuen Yuk Chu in the new town and is hired to work in her mother's store in order to settle his debts. Sung Chee's true identity is eventually revealed, leading him to resume his investigations into the deaths of murder victims with the assistance of his new friends. Chow Chi Lung persuades Sung Chee to mentor him, eventually becoming his apprentice. Despite a growing affection between Yuen Yuk Chu and Sung Chee, he rejects his feelings for her, convinced that he is destined to be alone.

Psychiatrist Ko Lap Yan is deeply saddened by the loss of his wife and considers resigning from his job and leaving Hong Kong. However, his encounter with a psychopathic murder case before his departure reignites his passion for psychiatry as he teams up with forensic psychiatrist Leung Kai Wing to investigate. Encouraged by his friend Lin Chi Sam, Yan decides to stay and joins the forensic psychiatry branch. In his new role, Lap Yan meets his colleague Cheuk Wai Kiu and policewoman Lam Chung Yan. Despite Kiu developing feelings for him, Lap Yan and Chung Yan form a close friendship. As they navigate a delicate love triangle, Lap Yan becomes involved in a case involving a serial killer, leading him to suspect that the killer may be someone he knows. Additionally, Lap Yan uncovers that his wife's death was not accidental.

The storyline revolves around the assassination plots targeting Emperor Jeong Jo during the eight days he was away from the palace for a ceremony to pay tribute to his father, who was murdered by his grandfather. (DramaWiki)

Shin Jung Hoo heads a fresh wave of criminal investigators who employ forensic techniques and scientific approaches to unravel enigmatic crimes, placing a renewed emphasis on criminal psychology and profiling. This team includes Cha Gun Woo, a profiling specialist who leverages his attractive appearance and innate charisma to connect with women and gather testimonies, the novice investigator Seo Yeon Doo, seasoned veteran Choi Do Gon, and coroner Park Choong Ok.

This is a contemporary retelling of the tale of Bao Qing Tian, now taking place in a bustling metropolis during the 1940s. The urban landscape is rife with corruption and criminal activities, prompting DBI, a specialized law enforcement unit, to tackle high-profile cases and egregious offenses.

The plot centers around the Songhu Anti-Japanese War, following the journey of Gu Xing, a Shanghai resident who found himself unexpectedly caught up in a conspiracy with anti-government groups and Japanese spies during the chaotic wartime period. Through a twist of fate, Gu Xing ended up choosing the path of revolution. (Credit: DramaWiki)

In 1937, news emerged two decades after the disappearance of Wang Qi Mei's son, a wealthy landowner in the provinces of Hubei, Henan, and Anhui. Police Chief Yan Fei apprehended the notorious informant Ryoma and devised a plan to infiltrate Wang's household by sending Ryoma in disguise as Wang Qi Mei's son. The objective was to gather evidence of collusion with the Japanese and to commit acts of deception. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when the real young master of the Wang family returned home, putting Ryoma in a precarious position. As the true and false young masters engaged in a fierce rivalry, the truth eventually came to light.

Taking place in the Republican era, Dong Fang Jing Qi was raised by her adoptive father who educated her in the field of medicine. Upon his death, he reveals to her about their family's adversary. Seeking vengeance, she disguises herself as a servant in the household of pharmacist Du Yuan Shan. As she nears her objective, Du Yuan Shan discloses the true events of the past. Concurrently, Du Yuan Shan's son, Du Ming Hai, finds himself falling for Jing Qi.

Healer Qu Zhen and Prince Rong Jin Sheng collaborate to fight against a lethal toxin that is spreading throughout Dasheng. Throughout their journey, they encounter misunderstandings, assassins, and political plots, putting Qu Zhen's abilities and resolve to the test. Together, they travel through dangerous territories in search of a remedy while revealing sinister truths that pose a threat to the empire.

The plot centers on the "Feline Rental House" situated in Lin'an city during the Southern Song Dynasty. Zhang Qiao Er, the owner, acquired cat-training skills from craftsmen in her youth. Local families would rent cats from her establishment when they needed a feline assistant. Unexpectedly, Zhang Qiao Er becomes entangled in a significant case in the city, where she crosses paths with Ma Qing Shan, a sincere young constable from Lin'an Prefecture. As the case progresses, Zhang Qiao Er's hidden identity as the infamous "Cat Thief" gradually comes to light. She has been the subject of Ma Qing Shan's pursuit all along. Amidst their cat-and-mouse game, feelings develop between them, leading to a collaboration to uncover the mastermind behind the scenes and protect Lin'an city.

Due to a mysterious family curse, Chan Mung Kit, hailing from a family of lawyers, is compelled by his mother to engage in frivolous activities and dedicate himself to managing a brothel despite his exceptional abilities. Following a careless error, he becomes entangled in a legal conflict, leading to his acquaintance with the articulate Lap Lan Ching Ching, who was actually the cause of the legal dispute, despite Kit having known her previously, along with the adversary Fong Tong Gang from the government. Kit harbors a deep animosity towards Ching and Gang after being falsely accused.

Chizuru, a woman who fulfilled her late father's desire by becoming a doctor, works at a medical facility near the Aizen River where she cares for patients and female inmates from the nearby prison. As she encounters different cases, she begins to uncover the mysteries surrounding the people she meets there.

This series follows the story of Ping Chang, a con artist who becomes interested in becoming a doctor. During a con, he meets Cao Tang, a medical student. They become friends, and Ping Chang gains entry into Cao Tang's mentor's hospital. They both become acquainted with the mentor's daughter, who exhibits a dual personality - one kind and gentle (Su Wen) and the other harsh and rude (Ling Shu). As the relationships develop, Cao Tang falls in love with Ling Shu, while Ping Chang develops feelings for Su Wen. The daughter's condition worsens, leading to the need for an operation to determine which personality will survive.

A team of emergency room physicians have their routines disrupted when Wang Xiao Han, a talented young doctor, joins their ranks. His innovative approaches clash with the established methods of attending physician Su Li, while she also feels a growing attraction towards him.

Pan Jun, a member of a renowned physician's lineage associated with Chong Cao Medical Hall, encounters a descendant from the five prominent families of the Chong tribe. Collaborating, they find a path that directs them towards the concealed riches of the Chong tribe. Throughout their quest to reclaim these treasures, they face numerous escapades that lead them to unveil the mysteries surrounding these treasures from two decades ago.