Behind the White Tower (2007 South Korean TV Series)
Behind the White Tower (Korean: 하얀거탑; RR: Hayeon Keotap) is a South Korean medical drama series that aired on MBC from January 6 to March 11, 2007. The series consists of 20 episodes and explores the professional and personal lives of doctors within a university hospital setting.
Premise
The narrative centers on the intense ambition of a brilliant surgeon and his complex relationship with a colleague who prioritizes patient care and medical ethics. Set within the hierarchy of a university hospital, the drama examines the power dynamics, internal politics, and moral dilemmas faced by medical professionals.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast, including:
- Kim Myung-Min as Jang Joon-Hyuk
- Lee Sun-Kyun as Choi Do-Young
- Cha In-Pyo as No Min-Kook
- Song Seon-Mi as Lee Yun-Jin
- Kim Bo-Kyeong as Kang Hee-Jae
Production and Background
The series is based on the Japanese novel Shiroi Kyoto by Toyoko Yamasaki, which was originally published between 1963 and 1965. The story has been adapted into several television productions in Japan and South Korea over the decades.
In 2018, the 2007 MBC production was re-broadcast in an Ultra HD format from January 22 to March 15.
Related Adaptations
The novel Shiroi Kyoto has served as the source material for multiple screen adaptations, including:
- The Great White Tower (1966)
- The Great White Tower (Fuji TV, 1978–1979)
- The Great White Tower (Fuji TV, 2003–2004)
- The Great White Tower (TV Asahi, 2019)