On September 1, 2026, news broke that actress Ha Young will officially be stepping down from the cast of the upcoming new seasons of the hit Netflix original series The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call.
The announcement arrived just ahead of the production team’s scheduled plan to commence filming for the new installments in October, marking a significant casting revision for the critically acclaimed medical drama.
Official Announcement and Background
According to initial reports from media outlets, Ha Young personally informed the production team first that she would be unable to participate in the upcoming filming schedule.
Following the news reports, Netflix officially confirmed her departure, stating,
“Ha Young has decided not to appear in the follow-up to ‘The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,’ and we respect her decision.”
Released last year, The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call gained immense popularity for its intense, fast-paced storyline surrounding genius trauma surgeon Baek Kang Hyuk (played by Ju Ji Hoon) as he takes over and attempts to revive a struggling Severe Trauma Care team at a university hospital.
Ha Young earned widespread recognition for her strong portrayal of nurse Cheon Jang Mi, a standout character who quickly became a fan favorite.
Due to her acclaimed performance in the first season, she was previously set to reprise her role in both Season 2 and Season 3 alongside the rest of the main core cast.
Public Context and Current Career Slate
Her sudden departure comes in the wake of recent public scrutiny surrounding her personal family background.
Ha Young recently became the center of public discussion and controversy over allegations regarding her great-grandfather’s historical pro-Japanese activities.
While she had personally addressed the public regarding the family history controversy, her decision to step back from The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call appears to align with a desire to minimize disruption to the major multi-season production.
Despite stepping down from the Netflix series, Ha Young is currently fulfilling her remaining work commitments.
She is scheduled to wrap up filming for SBS’s new drama The Long Shot Trial on September 3.
As production for the new seasons of The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call moves forward toward its October filming timeline, viewers and fans of the show await further updates regarding how the narrative will address nurse Cheon Jang Mi’s absence or whether a recasting process will take place.
