I really loved the first season! Hoping this one will live up to my expectations. I'm so glad Kim Sa-bu and the other supporting cast have returned, as well as its director and writer <3

Omg, I barely recognized Ahn Hyo-seop! He’s gained some much needed weight and totally looks different here than when he was in 30 but 17. I need the rest of the 1st episode subbed on Viki! But what I’ve seen I like so far.

I'm going to marathon the first season and then hopefully catch up to the second season before the finale.

I never watched the first season (not a fan of medical dramas) but I've just discovered Ahn Hyo-seop from another couple dramas I've watched recently and liked him so we'll give it a try. It looks somewhat promising, as in something different and not the same old, same old...?? Hopefully...??

The premiere was good and zippy. It felt just right. The writing and tone seemed similar to the first season, but then I remembered Duh! It's by the same writer (and PD!). ^^

Han Seok Kyu is so charismatic. I love him as Kim Sabu. I'm like the 4th yr resident, in awe over him. LOL

I kinda wish I rewatched the first season beforehand, just to refresh my memory a little.

Just finish ep 1 and the only thing I am sorta indifferent to is the main romance, which I hope they'll keep it to the minimal.

Some old faces I am super glad to see. Kim Sabu, Head Nurse and Nurse Park! Add to it Shin Dong Wook and Fourth Year and I am sold.

Looking forward to episode 2!

I'm happy that most of the cast & writer director are back, but I really hate the FL, (she was meh in WFKBJ & downright atrocious in About Time) & Abyss showed us Ahn Hyo Seop wasn't ready for a lead role yet. It's a good thing that Kim Sabu can do the heavy lifting, but S2 Mcs are nowhere near capable enough like S1 Yoo Yeon Seok & Seo Hyun Jin are.

I desperately hope Kim Sabu & supporting cast can pull off a miracle & make these bleak mcs work.

S1 is one of my favourite kdramas, if S2 can be even half as good I'll be happy.

Yes!!!! I love it

Thanks for your premiere watch for RTDK2, @stroopwafel. I just finished watching ep. 2 raw, and am enjoying it very much. I live-watched season 1 and loved it to bits. The look and feel, aided by outro theme "The Stranger" by Billy Joel and the original instrumental music, carry over and seamlessly segue into the new season. Kim Sabu's impeccable taste in vintage rock continues apace.

Most of the supporting cast are back -- tho' so far I don't see orderly Mr. Goo, who busted up many a fistfight between doctors Kang and Do. Of the three younger docs who have moved on, Do In-bum is the one most likely to be able to drop in from the main Geodae campus in Seoul. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Yang Se-jong will grace Doldam with a cameo. Owing to her 2-year overseas fellowship, I'm not expecting Crazy Whale to drop by -- unless there's a significant time jump -- and Seo Hyun-jin has learned how to bilocate from the set of BLACK DOG. Dr. Kang is out in the boonies on an island doing his service -- which seems to be a tip of the hat to Shin Dong-wook's character in CLOUD STAIRCASE. Har! Dr. D'oh has lost his medical license, but that's not stopping him from being a thorn in Kim Sabu's side. The Energizer Bunny of Evil is baaaack.

I like what I've seen of Ahn Hyo-seop's straight-shooting surgeon Seo Woo-jin. Lee Sung-kyung's Cha Eun-jae already irritates me -- but then so did Crazy Whale in the beginning. I'm more a fan of earnest and down-to-earth 4th-year resident Yoon A-reum (So Ju-yeon). Shin Dong-wook's orthopedic surgeon Bae Moon-jung is shaping up to be a charmer, while Kim Joo-hun as Park Min-kook is one of Dr. D'oh's minions. Eek!

And OMG, the ratings!!! Double digits and climbing. It’s the magic of Kim Sabu!

Watched 2 episodes and it is good. The tone from season 1 is still there and Han Suk Kyu is obviously the one that's leading the drama. Some casts are still there and how they handle the medical cases are still the same in season 1. Lee Sung Kyung is good in here maybe because she already played a doctor role before. Ratings for episode one is high so I hope it will go up as the episodes air. Romantic dr kim is one of medical dramas that I like some are Sign, Good Doctor and Brain :D

It feels like old home week at Doldam Hospital. I'm thrilled to see so many familiar faces, and to make the acquaintance of new cast members. I have a good feeling about season 2. It's off to an auspicious start.

Choi Jin-ho is bringing his A game, and I expected nothing less. Dr. D'oh is back with a vengeance, and up to his old tricks. He's using the exact same gambit as the last time when he sent an invasion force to Doldam. The Energizer Bunny Of Evil is in the building, and is already making my blood boil. Here's hoping that the shade of late Chairman Shin returns to haunt the hell out of him. I can't believe that he would not have set something up to ensure Doldam's security against meddling by the board and predation by D'oh in particular.

So what gives with In-bum? He declared his independence from his father, but is back at the mothership. I can't wait to hear the scuttlebutt on what he's up to.

Kim Sabu has already dished out some of his trademark tough love. I'm frankly mystified that a 2nd-year surgical resident could advance that far while being unable to stomach the sight of blood. Her Xanax use is worrisome. When he reamed Cha Eun-jae out, he said exactly what I was thinking. As for Seo Woo-jin's dire straits, I took it as a hopeful sign that Kim Sabu ensured that he received medication and imaging for rib fractures. Sabu-nim seems to have mellowed out a bit. I like it.

Amidst all the upheaval caused by D'oh's machinations in the wake of the emergency surgery on the Minister of Defense, orthopedic surgeon Bae Moon-jung provided a charming moment of comic relief when he returned to his office and addressed the human skeleton as "Elizabeth." ROFLMAO. Shin Dong-wook made my day with that line as it's the middle name of both my Mom and my best friend. Methinks my funny bone will be in good hands for the duration. ;-)

They didn't mention thought about Dr. Woo Yeon Hwa from S1. Is she finishing up her residency at another hospital? Why is not she at Doldam?

I feel a bit underwhelmed with the second season premier. The set up seems too similar to the first season. A young outcast male doctor, capable but with personality issue. A young female doctor that cant perform surgery due to mental issue (a 2nd year surgery resident that cant handle operating room? How is that even possible?) VIP client with two competing teams. Same villain. I wish the writer can be more creative in generating new conflict.

I do love Dr Kim and happy to see many of his lovable team are back. I'm still going to give this a go, because I do love the human stories in the fast pace ER and surgery room. I hope there won't be much hospital politic that plague the later half of the first season. Finger cross this season will grow stronger than the premier.

I've never watched the first season and I have no intention of doing so. The season 2 is nice.
While watching it, o asked my self "Why do I watch medical dramas"?? I don't even understand half of the terms used but I still go back

By the way, I'm wondering if we're going to have this show recapped? (winking eyes*)

Just watched the episode 1. I think the screenplay and editing of the drama is best as the previous season. Story is usual medical drama with some personal stories and sentiments mixed with some interesting medical cases but what makes Romantic Dr Kim different is treatments, It is much tighter screenplay compared to any other.
It's difficult to digest Lee Sung-kyung as a surgeon but she plays her flawed character well actually. The very sulking Ahn Hyo-seop looks very handsome and great as a general surgeon. Han Seok-kyu is able to portray his character as usual very arrogant extremely great surgeon. Supporting cast who as usual provide some comedic relief in serious drama. I think it is a good mixture of drama, romance and comedy with medical situations. Keeps one entertained thoroughly !!
I think I will watch this drama completely. :) :D With Psychopath Diary ending, this is good drama to replace it. [ well maybe not on TV but online on Viki ]