DOCTOR CHA
To be honest, given your age,
it won't be easy to maintain
a good relationship with your colleagues.
To be even more honest,
you already know that others will dislike you.
I am ashamed to admit that,
even after the day I started and graduated from medical school,
and after completing my internship, I had never thought of
what kind of doctor I wanted to be.
I went to med school because I had good grades.
All I wanted to do was become a doctor
and a proud daughter
who would build up our family's fortune.
As funny as it may sound,
only after raising two children
as a housewife for 20 years
and experiencing a major liver transplant surgery
did I finally begin to harbor a desire to become a really good doctor.
I am also confident
that such experiences will provide a great foundation as a doctor.
However, all of my hopes can come true
only after I pass this interview.
All right.
You may leave.
Thank you.
GUSAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 2022 RESIDENCY INTERVIEWS
I commend her courage.
And she seems like a good doctor.
What does the FM Department think?
Do you feel skeptical?
Try to put yourself in our shoes.
Would you choose her?
Maybe, maybe not.
Please go inside.
Jung-min, how did your interview go?
2022 GUSAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RESIDENCY INTERVIEWS
Does Father know?
No.
If he knew, would he have let me come?
Mom, you can't be a resident.
Listen to yourself.
I'll have you know I'm a med school graduate.
You might have forgotten this because I'm always at home,
but I had pretty good grades back in school.
I scored 49 on the resident exams.
You scored 49?
I only scored 45.
Hey.
You studied during your internship,
but I went all in.
Right.
So?
You're going to work here if you get in?
What about Father?
I'll start working first.
Well.
If he finds out, I'll deal with it then.
Mom, how can you be so reckless?
Father isn't the main issue.
What if you catch an infection here?
You just got out of surgery.
How are you going to manage this tough job?
Jung-min.
Please worry about me after I pass the interview.
Okay?
I appreciate your concern.
Did you get the day off for your interview??
There's a place I have to stop by.
Keep your chin up!
Did you meet your wife?
Come in.
It is you.
Do you remember me?
I was a Gusan University School of Medicine freshman in '95,
Cha Jeong-suk.
I do remember.
Have a seat.
I'm so relieved.
I thought you wouldn't remember me.
It's been so long.
It's been over 20 years, but you haven't aged a day.
That's not true.
I'm sorry for barging in like this.
I wasn't sure if you heard,
but I applied to be a resident of Family Medicine.
I saw you on the website before I turned in my application.
- I see. - I'm not sure
if I'll get hired or not at this point.
But if I do get hired,
I'll do my best.
I'll do my best not to make the other residents uncomfortable,
so please help me out.
I'm not sure if that can happen just by your effort alone.
Right.
Anyway, it was nice to see you.
I hope you make it.
Yes, thank you.
By the way,
does your husband know
that you applied here?
Right.
About that…
can you keep it a secret
if you run into him?
Why? A married couple will be working at the same hospital.
Shouldn't he know?
My husband
also didn't tell me you worked here.
I don't think they'll hire her.
Does it seem so?
Of course.
Why would anyone choose
an older applicant over young, spirited ones?
On top of that, she's not in good health.
I was wondering because she had high scores on her resident exams.
Where were you while she was doing all this?
You should've stopped her before things came to this point.
I'm sorry.
She wanted to be a resident,
but I didn't think she would actually take the exam.
On top of that, who knew she'd apply to this hospital?
I'm taking two days off next week.
I have to go see my father on Jeju Island.
Your father?
- He called? - Yes.
He was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer.
Goodness.
I guess it finally made him think of the daughter he abandoned.
It's all my fault.
Yes, hello?
Yes, this is Cha Jeong-suk.
Excuse me.
If you don't mind,
could I know the reason I was rejected?
Was it
because of my age?
Yes, okay.
So what did they say?
They told me to look for other hospitals before it's too late.
Then you should apply to a smaller hospital.
You can just go somewhere else. Why are you so down?
Failure is always painful.
Welcome.
Hello.
What happened to your face?
What about it?
You don't look well.
Really?
I feel fine.
Then that's a relief.
Right, why don't you go on a vacation?
You're probably mentally exhausted after the surgery.
Don't you think it'd be good for you to go somewhere nice?
PASSENGER TERMINAL THIS WAY
I have no idea why I am going on a trip right now.
You know what they say.
When humans face a crisis in life, they must leave for somewhere.
It's human nature to discover a breakthrough in life by leaving.
The breakthrough in my life was…
supposed to be starting a new life as a doctor,
not a trip to Boracay.
Unbelievable.
Your last trip abroad was ages ago.
Can you be a bit cheerful?
At any rate,
you have a knack for making your own life troublesome.
I'm just disappointed, that's all.
That's enough.
So what about my age?
Are older people not allowed to have dreams?
I'm not asking for much.
You'll get wrinkles if you keep stressing out like that.
Here. Make sure to apply this every day.
I know what this is.
You use it like this, right?
Yes.
Good, that's it.
Your neck too.
Good.
Much better.
- Really? - Yes.
If that hospital doesn't hire you, you can find another one.
You applied, right?
Yes, I have another interview next week.
Family medicine is a department with a humane touch,
so I'm sure there's a hospital somewhere willing to take you.
Don't obsess over Gusan University Hospital.
Why there of all places?
Your husband works there. It'll be uncomfortable.
Choi Seung-hi.
Choi Seung-hi?
Your husband's first love? That Choi Seung-hi?
Yes.
That Choi Seung-hi…
works at Gusan University Hospital.
- What? - She's a professor
of family medicine there.
He's not going to come? Why not?
His girlfriend dumped him, so he enlisted in the army in shock.
What kind of an idiot is that?
What should we do, Professor?
Then we only have that old applicant left?
- Yes. - Good grief.
Should I call her?
I don't know. Do what you will.
Really?
Wait, so did you run into her at the interview?
No, I didn't see her at the interview.
I already knew before I went.
You may say that I'm silly,
but oddly…
it felt offensive.
I would call you crazy if you were happy to see her.
Your husband hid the fact that he worked in the same place
as his first love, whom he was madly in love with.
How can you feel...
I see.
Is that why you insisted on working at Gusan University Hospital?
To keep an eye on them?
No! Come on!
It's my alma mater too.
It's a great hospital, so I thought I'd learn more
if I worked as a resident there.
That's why I want to go there. As if!
I'm too old to do something that immature.
You also know what you said
is a lousy excuse, right?
All right.
Who is this?
Hello?
Yes, I'm Cha Jeong-suk.
Gusan University Hospital?
Yes.
Okay.
What is it? What did the hospital say?
I'm sorry.
I can't go on this trip.
They want you?
They want me.
Get over here!
GUSAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
- Hello. - Hello.
- Hello, Professor! - Hello, Professor.
I'm not a professor.
I'm a resident here.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
My name is Lee Do-gyeom.
I'm Moon Chea-yoon. I was born in 1995.
My name is Cha Jeong-suk.
I'm also a 1995…
A freshman in 1995.
I'll do my best not to be a nuisance to my seniors and juniors.
I hope you don't feel awkward
and treat me as you would any other resident.
Of course we will.
I hate those who want special treatment just because they're older.
Of course, I totally understand.
We work almost 80 hours a week.
Is that all right?
Our shifts are that short these days?
Gosh, back in my day, we'd work 100 hours a week,
then do night shifts for two weeks,
and first-year…
You know, where you get banned from going out for 100 days.
- The 100-day shifts. - The 100-day shifts.
Yes, the 100-night shifts. We had those traditions.
Those are long…
Long gone.
Long gone, right?
That was a vibe killer.
People would use "vibe killer" for situations like this, right?
Yes, it was a vibe killer.
Or would you say "that was cringe"?
Professor Choi, you must not have known because you were taking days off.
After twists and turns, she joined our department.
This is Dr. Cha Jeong-suk. Please say hi.
Hello, Professor.
Even though test methods have advanced, you can't miss that point.
- Yes. - Yes, okay.
Yes, okay.
BOOK CAFE LOUNGE
Excuse me.
I'm not feeling well. I need an IV drip.
An IV drip?
Have you made your payment?
- Payment? - Please come back
after taking a number ticket at the registration and making a payment.
It's not that. It's an emergency.
Don't you know me?
Professor Seo, why are you here?
Ms. Lee.
I'm in bad condition right now, so I'd like an IV drip.
But she just told me to go make the payment first.
It's her first day, so she has no idea what's going on.
I'll give you the IV drip.
- This way, please. - Thank you.
Goodness, what happened?
This is what it feels like…
to lose years off of my life.
SEUNG-HI: I NEED TO SEE YOU NOW
Jeez.
I couldn't believe it even after you texted me.
I was shocked,
as if I was struck by lightning...
More shocked than me?
Were you more stunned than me?
I came to work in the morning and saw your wife right in front of me.
I almost fainted.
I'm sorry.
Being sorry won't solve this issue.
How are you treated at home?
What does your wife take you for?
How could she make such a big decision without asking you even once?
That's what I'm saying!
What will you do now?
How will you deal with this mess?
Should I go to a new hospital? Should I resign?
Seung-hi, let's not get worked up. We need to calm down.
Give me some time to think.
I can't wait long.
PROFESSOR'S OFFICE
JUNG-MIN'S MOM
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He's…
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GUSAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
PROFESSOR'S OFFICE 204
ROY KIM
Come in.
Hello.
- Ms. Cha's... - Goodness.
I stopped by to greet the new doctor who will be working here.
I see you're here too, Chief.
I believe this is the first time we've met.
My name is Seo In-ho.
How do you do?
I'm Roy Kimberley.
Please call me Roy.
Yes.
Please have a seat.
I was just on my way out. You two should have a chat.
It's reassuring to have two great doctors here,
with a dragon on my right,
and a tiger on my left.
- Goodbye. - Goodbye.
How did you end up coming here?
Did you sleep well?
How's your stomachache?
My stomachache is fine,
but what's in this IV drip?
It better not be glucose.
It's only made of healthy protein to increase your muscle mass.
And we'd like to refer you to our Psychiatry Department
for a counseling session.
How does that sound?
The Psychiatry Department? Why should I go there?
Just consider it an opportunity to share your worries and thoughts.
That way, you can be discharged sooner.
Fine.
Refer her to Psychiatry,
and get another reading for her AP CT.
Also contact Surgery to see if she can get surgery
if her abdominal pain continues.
Excuse me, could you say that again? AP…
AP CT.
Abdomen and pelvis CT.
Yes.
So can you scare my wife and make her give up on her residency?
There are many excuses.
Infections, relapses, et cetera.
People may not listen to those who are close to them,
but they tend to listen to someone who is not as close.
But I'm not sure.
It will be difficult,
but I personally wish to show support for her choice.
It sounds like she found her spirit.
Are you saying you'll just stand by and watch
as a patient whom you operated on endangers her life?
"Stand by and watch"?
I'll check her condition every now and then.
Yes, in that case,
I understand.
I have one more favor to ask.
I'll be honest,
while my relationship with my son is known at work,
no one knows about me and her.
And we don't want people to know.
Why not?
"Why not?" You're pissing me off with every word.
She can easily become a target of hatred given her circumstances,
so if people find out she's my wife,
her peers will find her even more uncomfortable.
But if people find out she's your wife,
they won't bully her.
She's the one who'll want this the most.
I understand.
It's wonderful to see
a family of doctors.
Yes, sure.
My father was a surgeon too.
He was a pioneer in the field
who first introduced laparoscopic surgery in Korea.
I see.
It's not rare to have three generations of doctors in one family.
If I may, what does your father do?
In Korea,
isn't asking about someone's dad's job considered
old-fashioned?
Sorry?
I was joking. A joke.
You little…
My father is in the real estate business in New York.
He also invests in promising companies and hotels.
I see.
Yes.
PATIENT: OH CHANG-GYU
Hello.
I came to brief you on the exams you'll take today
and have your consent forms signed.
It does make it feel like my money was well spent,
given that they assigned a professor to brief me directly.
I'm not a professor.
I'm a first-year resident.
Then why are you so old?
Right.
I took a long time off after graduating from medical school.
What's the point of hearing a rookie brief me?
Darn it.
You're about to receive a gastroscopy and enteroscopy.
If polyps are found during the examination,
they can progress into cancer, so we plan on removing those.
And right here. As it is with all procedures,
there is a possibility of bleeding, infection,
and other complications during the endoscopy.
Also, if you are allergic to the anesthetic used,
there's a small chance of going into shock or losing consciousness.
Mr. Oh, did you fast?
He goes by "Chairman Oh," actually.
Goodness, I apologize for my mistake.
Chairman Oh, have you fasted since midnight?
I have.
I UNDERSTAND AND PERMIT THE ABOVE PROCEDURE
So does endoscopy hurt a lot?
Usually,
yes.
But in your case, mister, you'll be sedated,
so you won't feel any pain.
But once you wake up,
you may feel some discomfort inside.
- Hey. - Yes, Chairman Oh?
Nothing.
In that case,
I'll escort you to the endoscopy room in 30 minutes.
Please have a great examination, Chairman Oh.
Good grief.
Is he here?
He's so handsome. My gosh.
- I'm sorry. - Not at all.
Look at him. He's so handsome.
Hello.
He's really good-looking.
- He's so dreamy! - He is!
Look at him.
Chief, I'm the advisor.
How could you hire her without notifying me?
As you know, the law has changed.
We'll face problems
if we do not accept all applicants if we have an opening.
I couldn't drag back that kid who went to the army,
and I couldn't steal applicants from another hospital.
But still, how can you accept a resident who'll be 50 soon?
Don't be so harsh.
We're all growing old.
We're all…
Chief Lim!
What is it?
Well, there's a problem.
What now?
Why are we facing so many problems lately?
It's second-year resident, Dr. Baek I-yeon,
- who went to work with Surgery. - Yes.
She's pregnant.
Good for her. Wait.
- And? - She's quitting.
She says the hospital isn't good for her baby.
Goodness gracious.
Everyone is quitting over the army and babies.
We're facing so much trouble from day one.
Chief Lim.
CHA JEONG-SUK
She's the replacement for the second-year who quit.
The Family Medicine Department also said that they are very sorry.
I see.
Well…
We're fine.
- Right? - Sorry?
Yes, right.
But our department can always use another hand.
I'll keep her under control.
Nice to meet you, Professor.
Hello.
Sure.
Then let's go that way.
Does that feel all right?
- That hurts. - I haven't touched the wound yet.
Be gentle, will you?
Yes.
Wait, let's begin on the count of three.
One.
Two.
Three.
Please get
epinephrine and tubes ready,
- then page the surgeon on duty. - Okay.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER
That hurts. What are you doing?
I'd like to ask you the same thing.
What are you doing?
Can't you tell?
I'm working.
How can you do this without telling me? You came to my department out of...
Even if I talked to you, you would've stopped me.
Exactly, why did you do such a thing if you knew that would happen?
I mean, do you have to do this residency?
You can always live a new life
depending on what you make of it as a faithful housewife.
Einstein said,
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over
and expecting different results."
Are you calling me insane?
You're so ignorant.
Can't you read between the lines?
I'm saying I'm making an effort to build a different future.
I'm sorry, but I'm busy.
And what if someone sees us?
Are you okay with everyone finding out that I'm your wife?
You scared me.
I feel like I'm seeing things at the hospital.
You should get used to that feeling.
What is this? You need to eat a balanced meal.
Excuse me, you cannot do this here.
We aren't at home.
Yes, Dr. Seo.
May I eat with you?
No.
Ignoring everything else,
what if you collapse at work?
It's wearying even for me.
You may have physical strength, but I have a strong mentality.
No matter how determined you are,
your body is at work.
- If you have a weak body... - Jung-min.
Listen carefully.
I'm stronger than I've ever been in my life.
Don't worry.
Eat up.
The bean sprouts are good.
It's not that I'm opposed to your dream.
I was just worried about you.
You can call me any time you're in trouble.
MY SON
Thank you, Jung-min.
I love you!
We finally met.
Goodness, Professor.
Why are you here?
Today was also my first day at this hospital.
Come to think of it,
I need to ask you for a favor.
The people at the hospital don't know
that they're my son and husband.
I know.
Your husband came and asked me not to tell.
I see.
You already met my husband.
Yes.
But when are you going to get a divorce?
- Sorry? - I thought you would leave him
once you have recovered.
Dr. Kim.
That was too harsh, even for a joke.
Was it really?
And getting a divorce isn't that easy.
You aren't married, are you?
- No. - Why not?
I didn't feel confident.
I didn't think I could love one
and stay devoted to our family.
Divorcing takes
a hundred times more courage compared to getting married.
Anyway, you're very patient.
Are all Koreans like that?
You're saying it as if you aren't Korean yourself.
I'm not Korean.
I'm American.
I was
adopted as a child.
That's the line that always gets the ladies.
Almost fell for it, didn't you?
No way!
A mother and a woman are like two completely different species.
Anyway, when you said you were adopted…
Were you lying about it or not?
Not telling.
I'm going to leave you hanging and not tell you.
You should go home. Your eyes look tired.
Yes.
I'm so tired right now.
I could sleep anywhere if I lie down.
- See you tomorrow. - Yes, I'll be off.
- Goodbye. - Yes, goodbye.
So? How was the first day as a first-year at your age?
Was it doable?
What do you think?
The day felt like a year.
I had completely forgotten
about the weary and exhausting life of a resident.
I knew you couldn't be stopped,
so I didn't bother.
But it will be really tough.
Don't try to save your face,
- and take short naps in the bathroom. - Okay.
And eat well too.
Take every healthy food you can from red ginseng
to any nutritional supplements.
You have to eat everything until you feel full.
That's how you're going to survive, got it?
So just take everything until you feel full.
Okay?
Jeong-suk?
Jeong-suk.
Cha Jeong-suk.
Are you asleep?
You're doing well. Good.
Good work, Jeong-suk.
You got this!
You're late.
Yes, Mother.
Let's talk for a moment.
Above all, your health should come first.
And think of In-ho and Jung-min, who are both working at the hospital.
It'll be very uncomfortable for them to see you roaming about there.
And I-rang too. Did you forget that she's in 12th grade?
Look what happened today.
You weren't home when she came,
so she took a taxi home and ate takeout food.
Did you hear me?
Mother, you could help her instead…
Do I have to do chores at my age?
I can't do it.
She's your child, so you look after her.
Hey.
- Mom. - Yes?
Why are you treating Jung-min and me differently?
- What? - You didn't neglect Jung-min
when he was in 12th grade like you're doing now.
In case you've forgotten, I'm in 12th grade now.
Other moms even quit their jobs to support their kids in 12th grade.
What do you think you're doing?
Do you want me to go to college or not?
So?
You're the one in 12th grade, not me.
Why do you take my sacrifice for granted when you're the one going to college?
You're going to college for your sake.
Are you doing that for me?
Yes, I once believed that to be true.
But I have changed my mind.
I already did my best to raise your brother and you,
and I believe it's about time you made your own way without my help.
I'll always give you
my love and support.
And I'll do the best I can for you.
- I-rang... - By "best,"
you just mean doing whatever you want!
My mom won't give me rides anymore.
I have to take a taxi. So annoying.
Me too. That's been my life ever since I came to Korea.
Eun-seo.
You're home early.
Who are you texting?
A friend from the academy.
She's annoyed that her mom is working now.
But my daughter is so considerate.
How was work?
Work?
It was fine. It's always the same.
That's a relief.
Come out for a snack.
I got your favorite, carrot cake.
Way to paint yourself as a caring mother.
Will you please just let it go today?
The hospital isn't where privileged wives come to fulfill their dreams.
That's not the case.
First off,
I'm nothing of that sort.
I have always wanted to become a good doctor.
But after I had Jung-min,
I just chose to be a mother over being a doctor.
And I've lived enough years as a mom.
After I fell ill,
I realized how noble it was to work as a doctor.
I finally remembered how desperately I wanted to become a good doctor.
I really want to do this!
I'm confident enough to face any hardships.
This isn't a job you can do with confidence alone!
But why are you adamantly against this?
Is there another reason why you're stopping me?
Another reason?
What reason?
I wouldn't know.
Only you would.
Fine.
If you so insist, go ahead.
I won't stop you, so do your best.
- Really? - Yes.
Do what you want, since it's your decision.
Just pretend we don't know each other at work.
Don't even dream of whining or complaining about your tough work.
Do not ask me for help.
Do not expect to receive
any special treatment just because I'm there.
We will be complete strangers at the hospital.
I will only treat you as a rookie resident, do you understand?
That's exactly what I want!
Thank you, honey.
Hey, you know…
Never mind.
Don't be late tomorrow.
Okay.
At least he said I can do this.
Hello, Professor.
Well, this sucks.
Honey, can you drop me off?
No, I can't.
You can drop me off somewhere far away.
People at the hospital can be there too.
You should hurry.
You might end up arriving after me.
Unbelievable.
Here.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
Wait!
Thank you, Dr. Kim.
Good morning.
Judging by how she's not surprised, they must have met already.
I saw you press the button to close the door.
Dr. Cha.
- Your check-up is soon, right? - Yes.
Stop by whenever you can.
It's quite convenient to have your doctor
at the same hospital.
You're completely right.
That's how lucky I am.
What's she laughing for?
Have you had breakfast?
GUSAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Professor, I'll brief you on the patient we were asked to consult on yesterday.
It's a 53-year-old female patient
with a history of diabetes and high blood pressure.
She had a colonoscopy as a result of hematochezia
and was diagnosed with mid to upper-rectal cancer.
A consultation was requested for her surgical treatment.
Is that so? No obstructions?
Nothing unusual was found in the abdominal images,
and no signs of metastasis in her abdominal or chest CT scans.
Was an MRI performed? What about the CRM?
Right.
I don't think
an abdominal MRI was taken…
One second.
Well.
An abdominal MRI
was not necessary, it was not taken.
And the CRM…
It's rectal cancer, so I'm asking for a rectal MRI.
Why would I need an abdominal MRI?
Was no rectal MRI taken?
One second.
Well…
Yes, she did get a rectal MRI.
What about the CRM?
Right, the CRM.
Her file says it's considered positive.
What's CRM?
- Sorry? - What does CRM stand for?
CRM is…
Circumferential.
Circumferential…
C…
I do not know.
CRM is the resection margin you must consider during surgery.
So what do we do now?
Well…
I'm sorry.
How can you decide on a treatment plan for a patient when you know so little?
You can't even pretend to be a doctor at this rate.
I can't believe you slept before today's round was ready.
You spent a year being an intern.
You still can't tell the difference between abdominal and rectal MRI?
If you're stupid, at least be diligent!
I'm sorry.
I always tell you not to do anything to be sorry for.
You.
If you stutter or speak nonsense before tomorrow's round,
you're dead meat.
- Understood? - Yes.
Jung-min, look at me.
It's okay. You're doing well.
- Hey! - You can do it!
What if someone sees you?
That woman…
Is she out of her mind?
Why did you do that at work?
I'm sorry.
"That woman"?
I know she was angry, but that's no way to address someone.
I mean, you're a woman too, aren't you?
Who's going to marry a girl like her?
I'll keep my eyes peeled and see where she ends up.
You told her to do it?
Are you crazy?
I insisted on sending her to your department,
but she'll return in three months. Plus, I'll be her advisor!
- We'll have to make her quit before then. - How?
This is a tough job to bear both physically and mentally.
She can't do this for three years.
It sounds like you're worried about her.
She's been at home for 20 years.
She's already bad at her job, so everyone will be hard on her.
It's only a matter of time before she falls into despair.
Then are you telling me to wait until she quits?
If you want it to happen sooner, you can give her a push.
A push?
How?
Do whatever you can in your position
as her advisor.
I can't believe I have to do this.
It's the chief.
I have to go.
A group dinner?
We have a new professor, Dr. Kim, and new residents.
It's all for teamwork.
Let's drink up the entire stock in the restaurant.
Can you two make it?
I can.
Good.
I…
Professor Seo, are you okay?
Sorry?
You don't look too well.
I see.
JUNG-MIN'S MOM
Why won't you pick up?
Everyone is in the lobby.
- Over here. - Hello.
Come quickly.
- Come on. - Drinking requires stamina.
- A thousand? - Around two thousand after I drink.
- Try it. - Professor Seo!
Hurry up and join us.
Welcome.
Now we're losing our precious time.
Let's head over and drink in high spirits. Let's go!
- Let's go. - Go!
Keep it together.
I thought of making a reservation at my favorite Italian restaurant,
but I played safe to fit your taste,
so Korean cuisine it is.
I enjoy pasta too.
I always eat Korean food, and I prefer to make it myself.
I didn't know that. I'll invite you there next time.
Do as you like.
You seem like such a lady when you dress up like that.
I always had good looks.
I don't get botox shots like others, so I have some wrinkles,
but that also adds to my natural beauty.
I made gravely misspoke to you right before Jeong-suk's surgery.
I must have hurt
Jeong-suk and you quite deeply.
I thought…
I would never forget the disappointment I felt
in In-ho or you.
But it does make me feel better
to hear your apology.
Well, anyway.
You do know that Jeong-suk has returned to work at the hospital, right?
So this is why she called.
The pride of the Surgery Department,
the soju bomb expert, will show us how to mix the drinks!
- Give it up! - All right!
Hurry up and come over.
Dr. Jeon has shown impressive growth.
- That's so fresh. - Look at that pure alcohol.
She's a national treasure.
She's quite the drinker.
Allow me to make a toast.
When I say "soju bombs," you say "will be the death of me!"
To Professor Kim from Hollywood and the new residents,
Soju bombs!
- Will be the death of me! - Will be the death of me!
You drink very well.
Actually, I was quite the drinker,
but I had held myself back.
A drink after work after such a long time
taste so much sweeter and more delicious.
But still, you can't drink a lot.
Of course I know.
But I can feel the alcohol already from drinking after a rough day.
This is bad.
Well, I guess this is why we drink.
I also thought,
"Right, her children are old enough."
"So if she wants to work,
she can work at a small clinic and get paid for an easy job."
But a residency?
How will she live
through three years of hardships with her fragile body?
I can hardly eat or sleep with these worries plaguing my mind.
- Ms. Kwak. - Yes?
You should
try to live honestly.
- What? - You are very disingenuous.
You aren't worried about my daughter.
She's working at In-ho's hospital,
so you're worried she might cause him trouble.
You're concealing your true feelings with those words, aren't you?
Yes, you understand very well.
My son isn't going to be just a professor at a university hospital.
His recent paper was published in…
What was it called? It was famous.
Nature.
Yes, Nature…
They chose it as the best paper, and it became the cover.
In-ho is capable
of becoming the director of the hospital and rising to much greater power.
So how can his wife
step in and ruin his bright future?
- Ms. Kwak. - Yes?
Actually,
my daughter had better grades than your son did.
If your son cooperated more in their marriage,
the best paper in Nature
wouldn't have been written by your son,
but by my daughter.
So this time,
do not say a word,
do not meddle with her business,
and do not do anything.
Do nothing at all.
- Excuse me, four more bottles of beer. - Sure.
Professor Seo, let me pour one.
It's okay. I've had enough.
I don't think I've ever seen you drunk.
My principle is to drink adequately.
My principle is to drink until there is nothing left.
How embarrassing of me.
If all husbands were half as good as you,
the divorce rate would drop by half.
In that aspect, you deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.
Cut it out.
The Nobel Peace Prize?
Yes, when his wife was sick, he gave her his liver.
No, you tried to. Isn't that right?
Well.
It was an inevitable situation.
I'm so jealous. Your wife must be very happy.
My stomach hurts.
- What was so funny? - My stomach.
She's a unique one.
I'm sorry.
I haven't had a drink in a while,
so I couldn't contain myself.
I'm sorry.
Excuse me! Two more bottles of beer, please.
Okay
Professor Seo, we have lots of beer.
I suddenly want to get drunk.
Jung-min, we need to talk.
Send your mother home now.
Why?
Don't you see it?
She's completely wasted!
She's sitting there flirting with the new professor!
Then she suddenly broke out in laughter like she's gone crazy
and killed everyone's vibe!
Do you still need a reason even after seeing all that?
She had a liver transplant.
The residency is taking a toll on her.
What if her liver is ruined again after drinking like this?
She seems very happy
since she hasn't been to places like this in a while.
She seems tipsy.
Look after her and prevent any mishaps.
Okay.
Please excuse me.
Jung-min.
How about a drink?
Have some water.
Thank you.
Drink lots of water
and please pull yourself together.
Pull myself together?
I'm fine.
You're drunk.
I'm not drunk.
Stop drinking.
Hey, Jung-min.
Yes?
The grill is empty.
Come and grill more meat.
Sure.
Dr. Jeon.
If you want more meat, you can grill it yourself.
- Why are you asking my... - Hold on! I got it!
Let me grill the meat. It's fine.
I'll grill the meat.
It's okay. I'm good at grilling.
Excuse me!
We'll take four more servings of pork belly.
Dr. Cha, were you a housewife while you weren't working?
Yes.
Your family must be well-off.
What does your husband do?
My husband?
Your husband.
He's dead.
- Ow! - Jung-min!
DOCTOR CHA
My husband? He's dead.
He's been dead for a long time.
She must be out of her mind.
Honey.
You shamelessly lied that your husband is dead,
yet you want a favor?
I hear indoor golf centers are the hottest place for affairs.
Honey, did you buy a bracelet?
Just because I don't make an issue out of our past
doesn't mean we can be friends.
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon