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Choo Young-woo in 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.' Photo courtesy of Netflix

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Rising star: Stream these K-dramas of Choo Young-woo

Jaehwa Bernardo

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1738713448416TraumaCode_Unit_103_DSJ02557-2 (1).jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Choo Young-woo in &#x27;The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.&#x27; Photo courtesy of Netflix"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Choo Young-woo in &#x27;The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.&#x27; <em>Photo courtesy of Netflix</em></span></span></span></div><p>Choo Young-woo has charmed K-drama viewers with his role in Netflix’s medical comedy series “The Trauma Code: Heroes On Call.” In the series, Young-woo plays Yang Jae-won, a medical fellow at Hankuk National University Hospital whose life takes a chaotic turn when genius trauma surgeon Baek Kang-hyuk arrives and takes Jae-won under his wing.</p><p>Young-woo stood out in “The Trauma Code” for his amusing facial expressions whenever Jae-won is thrust into unpredictable situations, as well as for his undeniable chemistry with his co-star <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/1/24/streaming-star-ju-ji-hoon-k-dramas-that-you-can-watch-online-1401"><strong>Ju Ji-hoon</strong></a>. </p><p>“The Trauma Code” is just one of several projects where Young-woo takes on a lead role alongside other big names in the K-drama industry, solidifying his rising star power. He also recently appeared in “The Tale of Lady Ok” with award-winning actress Lim Ji-yeon.</p><p>Young-woo made his debut in 2021 with the <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/10/23/20-korean-bl-series-to-make-your-heart-flutter"><strong>boys’ love</strong></a> series “You Make Me Dance,” where he portrayed a struggling dance student who is hounded by a debt collector. That same year, he jumped into mainstream K-dramas, securing a supporting role in “Police University” and taking on a main role in “School 2021,” part of the popular “School” teen drama franchise.</p><p>As we look forward to seeing more of Young-woo, here are some of the 25-year-old actor’s dramas that you can watch online.</p><div><strong>Police University (2021)</strong></div><p><strong>Also starring:</strong> Cha Tae-hyun, Jung Jin-young, Krystal Jung</p><p><strong>Stream on:</strong> Netflix, Viu</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ksdm0QIjcMY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>The crime-comedy series “Police University” marks Young-woo&#x27;s television drama debut. The show revolves around a group of police university students who assist their professor in investigating an illegal gambling operation linked to their school. Young-woo plays Park Min-kyu, a student drawn to his classmate Oh Kang-hee (played by Krystal Jung) while also developing a rivalry with protagonist Kang Seon-ho (Jung Jin-young).</p><div><strong>Once Upon a Small Town (2022)    </strong></div><p><strong>Also starring:</strong> Park Soo-young (Red Velvet’s Joy)</p><p><strong>Stream on:</strong> Netflix</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8oAcqsQq20?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In this romantic comedy series, Young-woo shines as Han Ji-yul, a veterinarian who moves from Seoul to the countryside. As he struggles to adjust to the rural life, Ji-yul meets policewoman Ahn Ja-young (Park Soo-young), sparking a romantic encounter.</p><div><strong>The Tale of Lady Ok (2024)</strong></div><p><strong>Also starring:</strong> Lim Ji-yeon, Kim Jae-won, Yeonwoo</p><p><strong>Stream on: </strong>Netflix, Viu</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VVFBKICoeJk?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Set in Korea’s Joseon era, “The Tale of Lady Ok” centers on a slave (played by Lim Ji-yeon) who rises to become a legal expert. In this drama, Young-woo takes on the challenge of portraying two characters, both serving as romantic interests to the protagonist: the storyteller Cheon Seung-hwi and nobleman Sung Yoon-gyeom.</p><div><strong>The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call (2025)</strong></div><p><strong>Also starring: </strong>Ju Ji-hoon, Ha Young</p><p><strong>Stream on:</strong> Netflix</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y0fxFVOew6k?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>“The Trauma Code” kicked off 2025 with a mix of thrills and laughs as it offered a glimpse into the lives of medical professionals. The eight-part series follows a genius trauma surgeon determined to establish a top-tier trauma center after joining a university hospital. Young-woo plays Yang Jae-won, a doctor who becomes the protégé of the brilliant Baek Kang-hyuk (Ju Ji-hoon), often finding himself overwhelmed by his mentor’s unorthodox methods and attitude.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Us5qVjrv6Uw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>As we look forward to seeing more of South Korean actor Choo Young-woo, here are some of the 25-year-old actor’s dramas that you can watch online.</p>

As we look forward to seeing more of South Korean actor Choo Young-woo, here are some of the 25-year-old actor’s dramas that you can watch online.