

TV series
Live Up to Your Name
2017, Korean, on tvN. Created by Hong Jong-chan.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 16
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Live Up to Your Name
Live Up to Your Name isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E16: I Want To Go With You
Aired 1 October 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Hong Jong-chanCreator
- Kim Nam-gilDr. Heo Im · 16 ep
- Kim Ah-jungChoi Yeon-Kyung · 16 ep
- Yoo Min-kyuYoo Jae-Ha / Yoo Jin-O · 16 ep
- Mun Ka-youngDong Makgae · 16 ep
- Uhm Hyo-seopHeo Jun · 16 ep
- Ahn Suk-hwanShin Myung-Hoon · 16 ep
- Lee Dae-yeonProfessor Hwang · 16 ep
- Oh Dae-hwanDoo-Chil · 16 ep
- Tae Hang-hoMin Byung-Ki · 16 ep
- Sung JooKim Min-Jae · 16 ep
- Min Ji-aJeon Jae-Sook · 16 ep
- Kim Myung-gonYoo Sung-Tae · 16 ep
Details
- First aired
- 12 August 2017
- Last aired
- 1 October 2017
- Network
- tvN
- Original title
- 명불허전
- Language
- Korean
- Country
- South Korea
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Live Up to Your Name: quick answers
Is Live Up to Your Name worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Live Up to Your Name are there?
Live Up to Your Name has 1 season and 16 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Live Up to Your Name finished?
Yes. Live Up to Your Name ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Live Up to Your Name on?
Live Up to Your Name isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Live Up to Your Name parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Live Up to Your Name is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Live Up to Your Name?
If you liked Live Up to Your Name, try The Great Doctor, Doctor John, Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung.
Who created Live Up to Your Name?
Live Up to Your Name was created by Hong Jong-chan and stars Kim Nam-gil, Kim Ah-jung, Yoo Min-kyu.
