Avid viewers of this new medical drama in town are surely on the edge as this episode is a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
As how Dramabeans described the episode of "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim", it's filled with confrontations. From Dong Joo, Seo Jung, up to Teacher Kim, viewers are indeed in for some adventurous ride with all the squeal worthy and tear jerking scenes.
The episode began with Seo Jung instructing Dong Joo on how to treat burn injuries over the phone as she was under probation for her recent suicidal attempt. However, Teacher Kim entered the scene filled with bruises on his face and Seo Jung uncontrollably dropped her phone upon shock of getting caught. Dong Joo came forward to explain to Teacher Kim that it's his first time to handle burn patients and only Seo Jung can help him.
However, Teacher Kim only focused on the treating the patient. Seo Jung also tried to defend herself but she was interrupted by the entrance of another burn patient who is apparently the head chef of the kitchen which got burned down.
The scene then transitioned to a flashback of what happened hours before the accident. Teacher Kim was seen playing in the casino. Then a rich man beside him looked ill and then he diagnosed that he would soon get a stroke. As amazing as he is, the man did had a stroke and was rushed to the nearest hospital. And as practical as he is as well, he was able to manage to rob the patient which was unluckily caught on CCTV.
Because of this, Teacher Kim was called to meet the owner of the casino. At first he thought he was only called because of his heroic act for one of the customers of the casino. Apparently, it was because of his robbery caught on camera. And yes, he got all of his bruises because the owner of the casino instructed his guards to hurt him.
After getting punched and kicked for several times, the CEO halted his guards. He then shifted the conversation to who Teacher Kim is. In actual fact, he already knows Teacher Kim beforehand and he knew that Teacher Kim is known for his prowess in the field of medicine and surgery. He even joked that there are rumors that Teacher Kim can make the sickest of the sick stand in his own feet. Teacher Kim only replied "I'm not Jesus".
Their conversation was also interrrupted upon the emergency in the premises wherein the kitchen of the casino got caught on fire due to a malfunction in one of the gas stoves. This made them evacuate the area. However, since Teacher Kim is naturally heroic and he is also friends with the chefs, he rushed towards the kitchen to save them and lessen their injuries.
After some scenes on the fire, the burn patients were rushed to Doldam hospital. It was Dong Joo's first time seeing an enormous number of patients visiting the small hospital. Of course it's a no-brainer for him as he was already a chief surgeon way back in Geodae Hospital, however, most of the patients tonight are burn patients which is his first time to deal with.
This turns back the scene to the present time. Dong Joo confronted Teacher Kim about Seo Jung helping him out. Then the scene gets heated as Teacher Kim pointed out the flaws of Dong Joo and even called him a coward. Eventually, their arguments even led them to almost punching each other. Thankfully, Nurse Oh stopped them.
One of the highlights of the episode is when the CEO of the casino went to see Teacher Kim in the hospital and he really expresses his interest on having Teacher Kim as his surgeon for his heart surgery as he doesn't trust any other doctors. However, Teacher Kim turned him down and told him that his service is too expensive. He then referred the CEO to visit Geodae Hospital as it's one of the best hospitals in town.
However, when the CEO went to Geodae Hospital and is already talking to the hospital's director who happened to be Teacher Kim's rival, Teacher Kim changed his mind and accepts the offer of the CEO. In return, Teacher Kim asks for newer equipment for their hospital so that he can ensure that the surgery will be successful. The CEO was happy upon hearing the news. He then apologized to Geodae's director and explained about Teacher Kim.
Another highlight is the romantic scenes between Seo Jung and Dong Joo. Upon nearing the end of the episode, Dong Joo is about to leave the hospital after submitting his resignation letter, but before leaving, he went to Seo Jung to asked one of the questions that bugged him for years. He asked her if she missed him even once in the last five years. Guess what she answered.
The episode had some happy moments. Finally, Seo Jung's probation was lifted, however, she was assigned to be an 'orderly' who does tasks similar to nurses. Moreover, to keep the drama alive for the next episode, the scene ended with Dong Joo recognizing Teacher Kim as the doctor who inspired him when he was young.
It seems that more and more people wanted to know the true identity of Teacher Kim. Is he really the doctor who inspired Dong Joo to change when he was young? What is his relation with Geodae Hospital's director?
Watch the next episodes of "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim" every Monday and Tuesday on SBS.
