live up to your name is a South Korea drama released in 2017 rated 8.2/10 with 16 episodes. This historical series has been watched by 24,424 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | HistoricalRomanceMedicalFantasy |
| Year | 2017 |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Duration | 01:10:00 |
| Rating | 8.2/10 |
| Director | Hong Jong Chan |
| Main Cast | Kim Nam Gil, Kim Ah Joong |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Heo Im, who is born in a concubine family in the Joseon era and has very outstanding medical skills, is frustrated about his career as he fails to climb to higher positions in the government because of his background. By accident, he travels through time to modern Seoul 400 years later and meets modern doctor Yeon Gyung. Thinking that Heo Im is weird, she hopes to get rid of Heo Im but instead, they travel back to Joseon together again. (Source: tvN Asia)
Critical Reception
live up to your name has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.2/10 based on 11,594 ratings. It is ranked #1,115 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of live up to your name?
live up to your name has a rating of 8.2/10 based on 11,594 ratings.
How many episodes does live up to your name have?
live up to your name has 16 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.
What genre is live up to your name?
live up to your name is a Historical, Romance, Medical, Fantasy drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in live up to your name?
The main cast of live up to your name includes Kim Nam Gil, Kim Ah Joong.
When was live up to your name released?
live up to your name was released in 2017 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.