Episode
The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call: The Birth of Protégé No.1
Overview
During a high-risk helicopter rescue, Kang-hyuk and Yang Jae-won attempt surgery mid-air. But, as the two grow fonder, Kang-hyuk clashes with Han Yu-rim.
Details
- Series
- The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2025-01-24
- Runtime
- 54 min
Episode context
The Birth of Protégé No.1 is Episode 2 in Season 1 of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call. It aired on 2025-01-24. The runtime is 54 min.
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Episode 1: Enter Doctor Maniac
Baek Kang-hyuk arrives at Hankuk National University Hospital to vitalize the trauma unit — diving headfirst into a stabbing and a hiking accident.
Episode 3: Keep On Running
A multi-car wreck brings critical patients, forcing Kang-hyuk and Jae-won to handle sensitive organ transplants — all while they face internal pushback.
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Episode 4: Closer Than You Think
Amid a contentious budget meeting, Kang-hyuk rushes to save a trauma patient close to Jae-won and Yu-rim. He soon hears a dark rumor about his past.
Episode 5: Code Black
While facing media ridicule, Kang-hyuk confronts a bridge disaster — forcing all hands on deck and leading to Jae-won's first solo emergency surgery.
Episode 6: Reasons for Not Giving Up
Even as hospital politics intensify, Kang-hyuk's focus on patients stands firm. Meanwhile, Cheon Jang-mi tries to cheer up a despondent Jae-won.
Episode 7: SOS from South Sudan
Facing a malpractice investigation, Kang-hyuk's crisis doubles: save a critical patient and defend his reputation. After, he embarks for a case abroad.
Episode 8: Patient: Baek Kang-hyuk
Amid flying bullets, Kang-hyuk leads his team to save a military captain. Upon his return, he suddenly finds his life in the hands of his protégés.