Live Up to Your Name
Created by Hong Jong-chan
On tvN
A time-travel romance that weaves together Joseon-era medicine and modern trauma, using the fantastical premise to explore class barriers and redemption across centuries.
Heo Im is an oriental doctor, acknowledged as the best in acupuncture and moxibustion in Joseon. His success is blocked due to his low status.
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- AdsTubi TV, The Roku Channel, OnDemandKorea, Amasian TV
Questions people ask
Is Live Up to Your Name sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Live Up to Your Name violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is Live Up to Your Name scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Is Live Up to Your Name easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Live Up to Your Name leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Live Up to Your Name
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Live Up to Your Name
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Live Up to Your Name, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Live Up to Your Name, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Live Up to Your Name, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
