The King's Doctor
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| Written by | Kim Yi-young |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 50 |
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| Running time | 70 minutes |
| Production companies | Kim Jong-hak Production AStory |
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| Network | Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation |
| Release | October 1, 2012 – March 25, 2013 |
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| Hangul | 마의 |
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| Revised Romanization | Ma-ui |
| McCune–Reischauer | Maŭi |
The King's Doctor (Korean: 마의; Hanja: 馬醫; RR: Ma-ui; lit. Horse Doctor) is a 2012 South Korean television series depicting Baek Gwang-hyeon (1625–1697), Joseon Dynasty veterinarian, starring Cho Seung-woo and Lee Yo-won. It aired on MBC from October 1, 2012 to March 25, 2013 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 for 50 episodes. The historical/period epic drama commemorated MBC's 51st anniversary.
Filmed at MBC Dramia in Gyeonggi Province, The King's Doctor was directed by Lee Byung-hoon, known for his previous works Hur Jun, Jewel in the Palace, Yi San and Dong Yi. This marked the first television drama for actor Cho Seung-woo in his 13-year film and stage career.