He's a skilled surgeon who graduated as a top medical student from Harvard. She had to have her father's kidney transplanted into her to survive, so technically she has just one kidney. Omggg you read my mind! However, he only gets Hoons attention when he shows him a picture of Jae-hee and that sympathetic Hungarian doctor. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Btw although d-day sounds like it has to much going om a lot of med students have praised it for att least the medical part is realistic. Had Soo Hyun & Jae Joon met up at the end and visited a memorial or raised a glass to the two of them it would've made for a much more powerful ending IMO. Going back to Hoon and Jae Hee, I like for the fact that Hoon's love is more than just vanilla romance, that it has a dimension of dependency to it as well. I hope we get more interaction between the two of them and I'm actually interested how Seung-hee is trying to keep her mask up in front of Park Hoon (and everyone else). Soo-hyun is just so much more likeable than Seung-hee/Jae-hee. http://gizmodo.com/5884650/your-heartbeat-could-be-your-password, This sentence in that article though is the killer "..You will never get the same exact timing of beats twice", I kept getting SLS -_- Moon because gosh, those two are hilarious. This is the first time I've watched her so I can't really tell. Thought it was just me! I already wish this show will defy convention and make Soo Hyun the lead lady. The oldest cliche in kdrama is how the hero was in love with one girl first then meets the heroine. I really liked her. None of the doctors can figure out why Chang-yis mom keeps fading in and out of consciousness, and for once Hoon chooses to leave his Genius on the back burner so he can look just as confused as everyone else. They have chemistry, and in a rom-com format, I might have shipped them together too. the subs in the video i watched seemed to not have that line. She adamantly refuses that shes Jae-Hee but Hoon doesn't accept that, believing that she is Jae-hee. version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 But yeah, the fact that I can name only three probably means our Soo-hyun is to be consigned to the same fate as Chilbongie. The thing is, we're just thrown a lot of facts about them and we're supposed to just take it that they're madly in love with each other, without really feeling it. In case of spoilers! Im 100% with you on the chemistry from the imaginary surgery scene. [4][5][6] According to the website DailyNK, which reports on North Korea-related issues, the drama was highly popular among North Korean youth who would obtain it illegally at the jangmadang (markets). I love how Jae-joon instantly tries to play it cool by smoothing out Hoons clothes, all, Sorry, I went overboard, while Hoon is just happy to leave the two of them to sort things out. So many has mentioned that Seung Hee is practicing/copying JH in the laptop scene. His quest to find her is what keeps the wheel turning, and JSY's flat portrayal more or less deflates that wheel. Hoon brushes him off with his usual cavalier attitude, and asks if Jae-joon means he has to steer clear of the quack., Thats when Jae-joon grabs him by the lapels, all but growling into his face that he cant call Soo-hyun a quack. 26 May 2014 Episode #1.7. Coming with a completely different storyline, Han Jae-Joon held his own on screen against Hoon and Soo-hyun. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. I will mention the details of the plot holes in a spoiler section below. Cute. Its a good thing when you don't really care that much about the show with all your heart, that it doesn't matter much in which direction it goes, as long as its entertaining ! I kept trying to like her, or at least be meh about her because she was Hoons love (assuming shes Jae-Hee) and I liked Hoon. He is most likely the one who bring both Hoon & Jae Hee to Korea. Too bad Park Hae-jin gets so little screentime, but looking at his coldness here I start to see why he was initially cast as the villain in YFAS. Meanwhile, he found a girl that looks exactly like Jae-hee, Doctor Han Seung-hee, who claims not to know Park Hoon. Why must it be him? That was what I thought too! I also like the fact that both Hoon and Seung Hee (if JH is indeed SH that is) are not pure hero or heroines, that they do have shadows beneath their seemingly brighter facades. Just because I enjoy Soohyun's character more doesn't make me pro-Sora or anti-JSY. Also, surgery masks are VERY good for showing off eye makeup! very much agree with you there for first loves in kdramas. In the background, mystery regarding Dr. Han Seung Hee's and Officer Cha's mission is brought into light. I remember that feeling clearly. Why is Jae-hee in heaven? In regards to playing two entirely different characters, Jin Se Yeon relayed This is the first time I have attempted playing two roles, and it seriously isnt easy. i think part of it is because Hoon was very much loyal to Jae-hee (while Jae-hee is still a question mark). She tries to get him to listen to reason, since Seung-hee said she wasnt Jae-hee, but he wont, cant, accept it. When he is finally able to return to South Korea, he begins working at a hospital. . Seung-hee looks to Soo-hyun for help as she pulls her wrist out of Hoons grasp, and at least Soo-hyun tries to diffuse the situation by asking Seung-hee whether she knows anyone named Song Jae-hee. Maybe because of Jin Se-Yeon's overlapping filming schedules with "Age of Youth", the outline of serveral episodes was affected and to be written into the plot in a logical way. Aww. (and thoughts), Just to correct some errors: (I have posted this on Koala Playground's site): http://koalasplayground.com/2014/05/20/dr-stranger-episode-6-recap/. The plan goes awry and Hoon crosses alone. Unfortunately, what I mentioned above was the ONLY thing I liked about the character. And please stop assuming that all the people who like Soohyun are pro-Sora/anti-JSY. I suspect that her brain will awake when she interacts with Hoon and then her brain will try to fight the chip that controls her. Do you want to see them on their first date, first kiss, first whatever before believing they are in a relationship? Urgh. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Lifetime fan of the Professional Organisation Mods Truck of Doom. Its very difficult to grasp all of the different aspects between the characters, such as tone, choice of words, and expressions. And, it's really interesting to see pro Sora camp using the interaction excuse. She was clumsy in feelings and had funny expressions, and she was a determined doctor. All I can say, she might be the bad one,the spy from the very first scene. 2) Han Jae Joon and Oh Soo Hyun. Why, though? Nice to have some real expertise in that area. book recommendations, blogging tips, & asian dramas. After giving Hoon his doctors coat, Choi tells him that hell be going back to the North after taking care of business here, but refuses to allow Hoon to risk going with him. And Soo-hyun is awesome. This gives Jae-joon another chance to butt heads with Hoon as he claims that anything could happen when a patient is as old as Chang-yis mother, though he credits the surgical success to the anesthesiologists excellent preparation. Taking your example of PH's parents having a bad relationship, it wasn't like the rest of the story was built on that. or How was she saved in time because she was shotandshe was in the water? Watch Online on Viu PH Soo-Hyun ends up liking Hoon and her journey on that plotline was pretty interesting to watch as well. And if I go further, the same can also be said of Hoon's current state in SK--he's a stranger both literally and metaphorically, as he lives in a world that he's long since forgotten, and his quest to finding Jae Hee is what anchors him back to his reality. Two, how did Jae-hee survive the fall the first time in Budapest? There goes my weekly dose of Doctor Stranger and discussing it with all the wonderful people here. Why go through all this shadow puppetry with a political storyline that has absolutely zero likable characters in it? RECOMMENDED. Jae Hees confession to Soo Hyun that she will be leaving soon confirmed my suspicion that theres a higher probability that the ending of this series wont veer away from the original ending in the book (Doctor Stranger is based in a best-seller book Northern Doctor). I will pay back my fans through working as hard as I can.. Hoon remembers her kidney transplant (that he performed), which would leave the real Jae-hee with only one kidney. The contrast between Kmovie dialogue and Kdrama dialogue is amazing. - Didn't Choi advise Dr Moon (just after the committee had an uproar after finding out Hoon's from N Korea) that Hoon is valuable to the nasty Prime Minister? As not to waste this double-post let me just post this link to the beautiful pics of Kang Sora and Jin Se Yeon: http://koalasplayground.com/2014/05/22/jin-se-yeon-and-kang-sora-are-lovely-in-spring-magazine-spreads-as-shipping-wars-heats-up-dr-stranger/. Well, it turns out that when he was a teenager, his father passed away during surgery due to medical malpractice. Doctor Stranger - Episode 3. Unless dad told Hoon at some point he was targeted to go NKorea based on Dr Choi's recommendation? So Hoon pulls Seung-hee aside again, trying everything he can go get her to acknowledge him. She thinks hes there to apologize and tells him he doesnt need to, since she heard the story from Soo-hyun and understands what hes going through. I'd pretty much want him to be left alone, to move on from his first love. but to rate it, i would say 7.5, im not that a picky of watching drama unless its really that boring or problematic then thats another topic. Jae-hee sitting across from, and muses that this must be why people drink: so they can see the people they miss. After Park Hoon's father died, he tried to flee to South Korea with Jae-hee, but lost contact with her in the end. Well i got curious about it and Google information related to it and surprisingly, the heartbeat is actually unique! Add to it, I kept thinking LJS and Kang Sora will get together because they had real chemistry not the leads but no. The mood and tone at that shot is not meant to be that. He is a highly-ranked North Korean government official sent to kill Park Hoon alongside Han Seung-hee (Jae-hee) The character was portrayed by Park Hae-Joon. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); As a child, a man and his father are kidnapped and brought to North Korea. While this show isnt as compelling as other shows starring Lee Jong-Suk (that Ive seen), it is still good enough in terms of characters. Hopefully, Dr Weird and Dr Quack chemistry is still strong enough plus Dr Moons is still hilarious enough to keep me watching this drama. i dont know what to say i dont really like it how it progresses. JSY doesn't come out as menacing at all, she seems lethargic. Its not realistic, especially since it happened ALL THE TIME. Just as a rebuttal (never mind that I'm a Hoon/Jae Hee supporter as well). Four, how did Hoon and Jae-hee survive the fall the second time in the last episode? Although they did get back together Miss Korea was pretty realistic about how the main couple weren't and couldn't be the same people they'd been in high school. For now she's probably the only one who really empathizes with PH, and I love that. Because her character isn't expressive by design and it takes special talent to give the proper nuances to break that monotony. Completely agree with you. So you think they should be together because they look cute together, since Hoon calling her 'quack' is cute, since she kicking Hoon is cute, since she slapping Hoon is cute. He hopes that hell be able to ask her mother when she wakes up. I think the video was brought by the smuggler to prove to Hoon that Jae Hee is alive. In episode 17, I had finally deciphered Jae Hees ultimate intention. All along Ive been doubting her motives for coming to South Korea. Her role as a North Korean spy (who is in cahoots with the Prime Minister to put the President in coma) has a very clear mission to fulfill, and rekindling her romantic interest to Park Hoon is just part of the show to finish it. Poor Hoon. Lets hope I didnt forget everything about this show because I watched it months back lol. But Seung-hee, unafraid, convinced Agent Cha to let her meet Hoon. I could feel their characters growing from those. Hahahhahaha ! But when she merely blinks confusingly, Hoon asks desperately, Cant you recognize me?. =/. It lessens his character, one with unique background and dark history of being a doctor in the NK human lab. How about that!? BUT, it's very strange how i didn't feel as inclined for the Angel Eyes pairing of first loves as much as Doctor Stranger. Not just Soo-hyun's but also pretty Doctor Moon. Is it me or does heads pick shows which are very unique and good in the beginning and lose their brains later? People kept doubting, wishing he'd change because she's in the past, etc But heck you don't tell a person who they have to love or who deserve their affection. if (d.getElementById(id)) return; *nostalgic to 'Reply 1994' era*. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Over 868 TV Time users rated it a 19.6/10 with their favorite characters being Lee Jong-suk as Park Hoon, Kang So-ra as Oh Soo-Hyun and Jin Se-yun as Song Jae-Hee / Han Seung-Hee. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); Soo-hyun accompanies Hoon for a drink, and tries to get him to see that Seung-hee isnt the person he thinks she is by showing him her online profile. Bacolods The Ruins Picturesque Burnt Remains of aTragic Past, Doctor Stranger Episode 18 - Jae Joon Is Entrusting Soo Hyun to Hoon | Empress Of Drac, All Rights Reserved | Empress Anessee Digital 2022. She legit sat with medical books and tried to understand the problem and all of the theory when any new case came up. Jin Se Yeon will undergo an acting transformation as the heroine of this turbulent romance that frequents between North and South Korea. When a horrendous traffic accident creates chaos at a local hospital, Park Hoon winds up preforming an unlicensed surgery to save a dying father. Sure. I think it's about time for them to reveal at least a little what this entire conspiracy is about, because for now, it doesn't make much sense. There were so many elaborate plots and set-ups for a seemingly small thing. We never really got to know Jae-hee anyway, and Seung-hee is totally taking cold and calculating to another level, even playing with Chang-yi's mum's life just to do a mission for her country *sigh* Surely the people close to them would have been happy to know theyre alive and would have kept it a secret. Since most of the show was medical-related, I knew nothing. In fact, there is upcoming technology trying to use the unique heartbeat ecg as a means to replace password to unlock things! That makes the relationship more organic and less forced. Have fun, ya lucky Beanies. Hoon doesnt realize, and keeps murmuring Jae-hees name. Whenever things went wrong in his head, he started over until he was sure that he can perform the surgery successfully. She should have 3 kidneys if she received a transplant Diseased kidneys are usually left in place, and the new transplant usually stuck in the lower abdomen. here, she's playing someone interesting, and I'm looking forward to seeing her (haven't watched yet). Which in this case, from the horseshoe kidney imaging (or what we medically call it as Axial CT Scan since the picture has refreshing properties unlike X-Ray which is static), I can clearly see that there are two (2) kidneys on the right side from our angular view. Its sad because he thinks that shes only acting this way because he didnt look for her, and he does everything but get on his knees to apologize. Interestingly, I initially thought that it was Soo Hyun who will end up being the outlier as she is stuck with the normal girl status (strange how being normal makes you the stranger in this show). I did take me a while to get into it. Naturally Dr Park will insist that the kidneys get scanned too. But if the story is going to be centered around PH loving JH, shouldn't they at least try to convince us that he does? The mystery and thrilling underlying plotlines related to politics and disagreement between South Korea and North Korea were pretty good to watch. Rate. He mention about paying back his gratitude to Hoon,as he is the only one who knew PM secrets & he knew that Hoon dad was innocent. I love her character she feels like a real human with emotions and I love how she is starting to feel for PH. But you forgot that Soo-hyun kissed another guy! These days, people are so quick to jump the bandwagon of "first love trope is so overused, why can't he end up with the second lead? The supporting characters were okay but not that impressive. yes, that trope has been overused but i REFUSE to believe that Seung-hee is someone else who looks exactly like her (or fixed her face to look like JH) or is committed to being a NK spy knowing everything that had happened to Hoon. Observations this week: Lee Jong-seok needs to get himself back into white coats stat because that coordi is awful. Yeah to me there was only one end game from the beginning in there but that's b/c the writing was good and set it up so logically and emotionally resonant that I appreciate the ride of getting there the entire time. appId : '127538621120543', everyone is saying that JH taking the bullet for PH is enough evidence that she loves him, i'm having doubts about that though - if she was a spy right from the start? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. A hot,sexy, badass spygirl~ahem, she is neither hot nor sexy actually the other anesthesiologist in the drama actress Han Eun-Sun i think, she is the real hoty, infact she is the sexiest of them all :D, The one who keep tease that glasses surgeon? It was a bittersweet moment for sure but they left the bridge united once more - when Hoon mentioned his regret at having let go in Hungary it just seemed right that that marked an ending of sorts.