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The truth that can't be punished by the law.

The truth that has no choice but to rely on a good conscience.

I chased after the truth

to hear a sincere apology.

It's spread out wider than I thought.

-Keep it still. -Sorry.

Are you drunk? You idiot!

Don't ever step foot in my operating room again, you asshole.

I'm sorry.

-She's bleeding. -Suction.

Call and ask for blood.

We need blood urgently.

I think you have to open her up.

She's in shock.

Her blood pressure is dropping.

-Let's open the abdomen. -Okay.

It's a cardiac arrest!

Start pumping!

I don't know how my life will change

the moment I find out the truth.

GUKIL MEDICAL CENTER

57TH DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE MEETING

We will begin the disciplinary meeting for Dr. Yoo Hye-jeong

for damaging the reputation of Gukil Medical Center

as Congressman Na's doctor.

First, I'd like to thank you.

I personally think it's an honor

to be someone influential enough

to damage the reputation of this hospital.

You are Congressman Na's doctor, aren't you?

- Yes, I am. - Why weren't you able to respond

when he complained about being in pain?

I was operating on a patient with a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

I asked a fellow doctor to respond to his calls during the surgery

before starting the operation.

Why are you bringing up someone else right now?

The problem is that you handed your responsibility to someone else.

Did you have to operate on that patient at that exact time?

It was my patient

and a ruptured cerebral aneurysm is like a time bomb.

I couldn't delay it.

Does this mean that you think

you did nothing wrong in regards to what happened to Congressman Na?

That's right.

I'm thankful that you think of me as such an important person,

but I believe I made the right choice.

Isn't this unfair?

Why should Dr. Yoo get disciplinary action?

I know. They should blame Dr. Jin, too.

He's leaving his daughter out.

This is unfair for people who don't have anyone to back them up.

Do you know what you call that?

What is it?

You scared me.

Hello...

What is this weird vibe when I'm here?

-No. -That can't be.

Why would we?

-Tell me what's going on. -We were just...

talking about how sad we are that Dr. Yoo is getting punished.

Isn't that right?

Go check Mr. Lee Tae-sik's dressing.

Yes, Doctor.

Dr. Jin, the President would like to see you.

Come in.

Are you still upset with me? Why are you avoiding me?

Weren't you in the disciplinary committee meeting?

We're done hearing her explanation.

We'll decide on an action after lunch.

I'm going to bring this up when we make the decision.

YOO HYE-JEONG

Why didn't you tell me Prof. Hong was your high school teacher

and that Dr. Yoo is the one responsible for your burns?

Please don't bring this up.

I don't want to get involved because of this.

Why wouldn't I use such a good opportunity?

I called you here to compliment you.

I've been too hardcore with your training.

What am I to you?

You gave me the stick last time. Is this my carrot?

I don't want your compliments any longer.

I couldn't get any sleep after hitting you.

-Don't you know how much I love you? -I want you to leave it alone.

This is my weakness.

Do you know how much I suffered because of this?

I'll kill myself if you bring it up.

Going somewhere?

I'll face disciplinary action. It's just a matter of how bad it is.

I'm getting ready for it.

Do you think this is my fault?

Yes, I do.

You handed him over to Yeong-guk when I asked you.

But I can't get anything done if I think like that.

-So I won't blame you. -Then what?

I was unlucky.

I was scared for a second.

I thought you had feelings just like me

and that it'd only be normal for you to blame me.

But you're truly different.

Are you hurt this time because I don't blame you?

Does everyone else around you blame others in these situations?

Yes.

Everyone around me does.

Don't criticize me for being different from them.

Do I look like I'm criticizing you?

I've never criticized you.

I always looked up to you.

It must be nice to be so remarkable.

PRESIDENT GUKIL MEDICAL CENTER

-You held a disciplinary meeting? -Yes.

Was it necessary to make such a big deal out of this?

You could've been discreet.

We have to make sure the employees are alert by showing an example.

Be careful.

I have a bad feeling about this situation.

I think it's since then.

We took a big risk

when we had the hospital audited to get Du-sik.

It's okay, Father. You've become soft.

I wouldn't be who I am if it weren't for that.

-Fine. Do a good job. -Okay.

The different levels of disciplinary action are

warning, reduction in salary, suspension, and termination.

I believe a warning is enough for Dr. Yoo.

How can we do that when she's all over the media?

She's not even showing any regret.

She must be terminated.

If we fire her for this, she can fight back

that there is a problem in the disciplinary measures.

This is an issue for the entire Neurosurgery Department.

I don't think we should have an individual take all the blame.

Are you saying that because of your personal feelings for her?

You're the one who's letting your personal emotions take over.

He's not picking up.

Have you eaten yet?

Is Kim Su-gyeong's CT out yet?

I'll take her over right now.

Your phone. Why do you never pick up?

You turned our department upside-down, so wake up!

Did you forget again? What a moron.

Focus on work, not your webtoon.

Do you have time to waste?

That's weird. Why didn't he talk back?

Stop it.

He must be dying inside.

He adores Dr. Yoo and he might cut her career short himself.

I'll keep pushing him.

They're too laid back. That's why we have issues.

-It's been a while. -Hello.

I've been waiting. I'm glad you finally called.

It feels good to be welcomed.

Thanks for making the trip. Do you want something to eat?

My treat.

No, it's fine.

Thanks for being so kind.

I was wondering if

your offer from last time is still on the table.

Of course it is.

HONG HONG HONG

Hello, Prof. Hong.

I have two bits of good news and one bit of bad news. Are you free?

Go on, then.

I want the good news first.

I'll give you just one, then.

-Why? -Good things are hard to come by.

I want The Giving Tree back.

I miss my Daddy Long Legs.

I won't go back.

The good news.

I'll deliver the conclusion the disciplinary committee reached.

It's best to hear it from me.

That's true.

What's the bad news?

The verdict.

One month's suspension.

It's shorter than I thought.

You were great today.

I was so proud to be your boyfriend.

I was glad you asked the right questions.

I didn't want to be there just to accept punishment.

I wanted to show everyone how much I'd grown.

For the next bit of good news, we need a change of scenery.

That's a deal.

Who will look after Ms. Lee Hui-yeong while I'm away?

What are you doing here? She isn't your patient.

Your patient is mine.

We never split duties.

You don't have to feel sorry to me.

I adjusted her IV drops.

Hey. I only got one month's suspension.

Take good care of her for me.

NEUROSURGERY, KANG KYUNG-JUN

-Kyung-jun. -Yes?

Did you change Ms. Lee Sun-jin's dressing?

I told Gang-su to.

Is that everyone's favorite catchphrase these days?

What's wrong with you?

She has an infection. Do your job!

I apologize.

Is that it?

I'll get right to it.

This is why the residents are in such a mess.

One forgot a call he got, and another ran away.

Where did things start to go wrong?

Kang Kyung-jun. How dare you call yourself a chief.

It's all my fault, Doctor.

He did nothing wrong.

Shut your mouth.

How dare you interrupt?

Sorry.

You're the reason I always end up in trouble.

What did I ever do to you guys?

Where were you? Why didn't you pick up?

I took Kim Su-gyeong down for her CT.

Why did you do that now?

I told you off just a while ago, and nothing has changed.

You call yourself a doctor?

Why are you so quiet? Talk back like you used to.

If you can't do better, just quit.

You got Dr. Yoo suspended.

How many more must suffer--

Will you just stop it?

I feel bad.

I feel so bad I don't dare say anything.

What more can I say?

-Gang-su. -Gang-su.

-Nurse. -Gang-su.

Gang-su. Intubate him.

Okay.

-Check his vitals. -Okay.

Gang-su.

Choi Gang-su!

CHOI GANG-SU

What do you see?

A meningioma by his sphenoid bone.

It's quite big.

-You're right. -It's near

both the optic and motor nerves.

It could blind him or affect feeling in his hands.

It makes sense now.

He often took medication for headaches.

He hates being in pain.

He looked dazed often too.

He said he was a heavy drinker

but he collapsed at our party after one drink.

What are you doing?

Sharing witness accounts?

I wonder if he's awake.

How do you feel?

Stay in bed, punk.

Are you embarrassed?

A bit.

You should've told us you were sick.

You...

I'm so upset with you. Why do this to us?

When did it start?

Was this your first GTC seizure?

I'm not sure.

How bad is the headache?

The back of this eye throbbed.

A dull pain.

The pain was

a 7 out of 10?

That must've hurt.

Is your eyesight okay?

Jung-dae.

I think my eyesight worsened in my left eye.

I have absence seizures too.

Gang-su.

Did you know you had a meningioma and absence seizures?

Did ignoring Congressman Na's call have something to do with that?

I had an absence seizure while I was on the phone

with the VIP nurse.

I didn't know because I had no memory of it.

Get some rest.

-You guys, come with me. -Sure.

Yeong-guk, Jung-dae.

I'm sorry.

Get some rest.

Darn it.

You have to work tomorrow. Should you be up so late?

I'm unemployed for a month, so I like being out at night.

That was quick.

You found a positive side already.

I found one, and I'll keep looking for the whole month.

I'll be very busy, then.

I must entertain an unemployed girlfriend.

Do you mind?

No, I like it.

Now, you can tell me the second bit of good news.

I'm really excited.

I'll tell you later. I want to make you wait.

-You're home early. -Hey.

Complain as you might. But there's no place like home.

If I can't get rid of the company, I might as well enjoy it.

Where's In-ju?

She went to her own home.

The renovation's done.

I see.

I heard what's going on.

It must be hard on Ji-hong.

Dr. Yoo's tough.

She'll use her time wisely.

A month's break can be good for her.

How did you end up falling for Ji-hong's girlfriend?

I don't know.

Find someone else.

I'll scour all the girls I know and set you up with the prettiest.

Forget it.

I haven't felt like this in a while.

Love is a hard emotion to come by.

How deep is it?

Uncle.

You know how much I hate politics.

I do. I hate it, too.

I'm actually considering joining the board of directors for her.

Why?

I don't want her to ever have to go through that again.

Ji-hong should watch out, then.

This is exactly the kind of moment I wanted to go home

when I was out here fishing with my father.

When you couldn't catch any fish?

No, I just hate long silences. It's not for me.

I had to keep doing things.

But now, I like sitting here and doing nothing like this.

I can understand why Father loved fishing.

Why is it that people always begin to understand each other better

after they part ways?

Be good to people before they leave you.

Be good to me while I'm around.

Yes, sir.

The second good news.

Dr. Kim Chi-hyeon proposed a deal.

What does he want in return for the anesthesiology report?

I suggested an alternative instead of accepting his request.

I'm waiting for him to consider and accept it.

If he says no to it, I'll make him say yes.

I'll take care of it. All you need to do

is to wait for me to get the anesthesiology report,

take it to President Jin and make him apologize to you

then take your hands off this whole ordeal.

Granny...

Granny got on her knees in front of me once.

Asking me to take good care of you.

If I could see her now, I want to ask her if I'm doing a good job.

You are.

Do you know what this is?

It was always hanging onto your bag.

It was the keychain for the key to our house before the accident.

My parents

didn't have to die then.

They missed the golden hour because of the people who were around us.

I really wanted to wipe out the entire world.

My family used to be very happy together.

Grandma and I were happy too,

before she got the surgery.

I don't believe in tomorrow.

This moment right now is the only thing that matters to me

because we might die tomorrow.

What Granny wants is for you to be happy,

not for you to give up today to find out the truth about her death.

To me, that's the reason I live today.

Yes. That's why I'm trying to help you.

Your fight is almost over now.

-Oh, it's you. -Hello.

-Are you done with the dressing changes? -Yes, I'm done.

Is there anything I can do? I'm bored out of my mind.

You got all your energy back in one day. Go get some rest.

Chief. Is there anything for me to do?

No.

What's the matter with him?

I don't know. He's been acting strange ever since

he saw your CT scan yesterday.

NEUROSURGERY, PROFESSOR HONG JI-HONG

Come in.

Have a seat.

NEUROSURGERY, HONG JI-HONG

Hey, so the MRI scan you showed me the other day was yours.

-It was. -Punk.

Let's do your surgery.

The tumor is creating pressure against your optic and oculomotor nerves,

so we won't do anything risky during the surgery.

Professor, what if anything goes wrong?

Will I not be able to live as a surgeon anymore?

Let's not think about anything negative.

NEUROSURGERY, DOCTOR JUNG YUN-DO

-It's time for the surgery, right? -Yes.

We'll use the total removal method.

TOTAL REMOVAL: REMOVING THE ENTIRE TUMOR

If the nerves are damaged during the surgery,

my vision could drop or I could possibly lose my eyesight, no?

You haven't exhibited symptoms of diplopia yet, so it's all right.

I'll make time out of my busy schedule just for you.

We can do it at night, too. Let me know when's best for you.

JUNG YUN-DO

HONG JI-HONG

OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT

I saw your MRI scan.

You need to get surgery.

I think a subtotal removal will be better than a total removal.

You're not going to perform the surgery yourself, are you?

-Do you want me to do it? -No.

I'm actually here to talk to you about that.

DOCTOR KIM CHI-HYEON

So did you think about it?

You're very impatient.

The faster we move, the better the result will be.

Also, it'll look better if I push you like this.

Can't it be at Gukil Medical Center?

No, it can't.

Then I'll have to think about it more.

I can still approach President Jin Myeong-hun.

Of course. Make your decision after careful consideration.

It'll affect the next 20 years of your life.

-I'm exhausted. -You're working so hard.

Kyung-jun.

Schedule Gang-su's surgery.

Okay.

Prof. Hong also told us to schedule Gang-su's surgery.

-Really? -What?

You didn't tell him that I'm doing the surgery?

He told us to prepare for it as soon as he saw Gang-su's MRI scan,

so I thought you two had already discussed it.

All right.

It looks like there's a bit of an issue with Dr. Choi's surgery.

Where is Dr. Choi by the way?

Chief.

Why are you avoiding me?

I'm not avoiding you.

You weren't there when I woke up.

I'm sorry.

I hit your head a lot.

Don't be silly. You're a doctor, so you should know better.

My Gang-su! You're here.

What were you doing?

I was looking up the surgery procedure.

So who's going to perform your surgery? Prof. Hong or Dr. Jung?

You sound so excited.

There's nothing exciting about surgery.

Which of you will be assisting?

I don't like it when you guys look so serious.

Who's going to assist the surgery?

Raise your hand!

You guys are hurting my feelings here.

Other doctors are lining up to do my surgery.

What is wrong with you guys?

How are we going to shave your head?

Well, I won't be able to do it myself.

You never gave up your style

no matter how badly you were scolded, Gang-su.

I can't go into the OR because I'm in my second year.

I'm sorry.

He's so silly.

Here's your food!

-I hope you enjoy it. -Thank you.

You should've stayed home. Why are you doing this here?

I stayed home all day.

-Have you heard from Prof. Hong? -Yes. He'll be here.

There he is.

Prof. Hong!

Hello!

It's hot. Give me cold beer.

Okay. Coming right up!

You look happy.

I have a gift for you.

Can it be what I'm imagining?

It is indeed.

ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORT

KANG MAL-SUN

Now I did everything I can to help you.

Thank you.

I want you to be freed from what happened to Granny.

That's the best gift you can give me.

OPERATING SURGEON, JIN MYEONG-HUN

Gosh, you're handsome.

Neurosurgeon Dr. Choi Gang-su!

Let's do this!

TABLE DEATH AFTER 30 MINUTES OF CPR

Yes.

Welcome.

Did you get the anesthesiology report?

Yes.

This is my precise interpretation.

ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORT

During the surgery, around 12:15, the inferior vena cava ruptured.

-She's bleeding. -Suction.

Abdomen was opened at 12:30.

Let's open the abdomen.

Okay.

Around 12:50, cardiac arrest.

It's a cardiac arrest!

At 1:20, table death.

DEATH ON THE OPERATING TABLE

Excessive bleeding caused cardiac arrest.

That caused her to pass away in the middle of surgery.

I can manage to...

read that much, you see.

Then I'll tell you something more that you don't know.

Choosing a laparoscope operation for stomach cancer

was the operating surgeon's experimental choice.

In 2003, laparoscope operation was not common.

It was still new back then.

I think I haven't heard that it was a laparoscope operation.

What's a little strange is that

he didn't open her up right after the inferior vena cava ruptured

despite the excessive bleeding.

Was that the surgeon's conviction?

I am not sure.

Ask the operating surgeon.

My opinion based on this record

is that the operating surgeon tried out a method he wasn't familiar with

and touched a big vein by mistake, which caused excessive bleeding.

Had he made a quick decision to correct his mistake,

and opened her up right away,

her death may have been avoided.

So the operating surgeon made the wrong decision.

That's certain.

Weren't you supposed to be suspended?

That's right.

Yet you are still here.

You are one passionate doctor.

Today, I've come to hand in the homework you have given me.

Don't you remember me?

I was the guardian of Ms. Kang Mal-sun 13 years ago.

Let's go inside.

I was waiting for you to come.

Did you know who I was?

You're telling everybody who you are.

Isn't it even more strange to hope that I wouldn't know you?

We talked on the phone too.

Did you pretend not to remember me this whole time then?

I didn't really have to broadcast it.

You wouldn't have come to me

if you were a realistic person.

Please do not talk to me too casually.

This isn't exactly a casual relationship.

Speak in honorifics.

It makes it feel like we're getting closer, and I hate it.

You told me 13 years ago

that you would accept the punishment

if I prove that you didn't do your best.

So?

No.

So what, Doctor?

This is the proof.

How can this prove that I didn't do my best?

Did you explain to her

about the laparoscope operation?

You just said you opened the abdomen.

We never heard about the new surgery procedure.

But the laparoscope operation is an excellent surgery

for a patient because her stomach isn't opened up.

At the time, it was the best method.

It wasn't covered by insurance. You didn't do it for the money?

If you act like this, we can't have a good conversation.

How can there be a table death in a stomach cancer surgery?

You've clearly made a mistake.

Making a mistake is different from not giving your all.

You could do your best and still make mistakes.

Did you just say you did your best?

Why do you think I didn't do anything to you until now then?

That must've been because I wasn't threatening.

The statute of limitations has expired,

and you won't be damaged at all if word gets out.

You know it well.

Surgeries can go wrong.

You became a neurosurgeon, you should grow up.

How could you still have a high school girl's sentiments?

Even if I knew who you were, I didn't torture you.

I gave you opportunities instead.

You're saying you didn't do anything wrong in regards to this?

I made a mistake.

But I did my best.

So I am not entitled to be punished like you insist.

However, I will apologize.

A mistake is still a mistake.

Now, I don't owe you anything, right?

You're doing everything on your own.

I made the mistake, so I should be the one apologizing.

Dr. Yoo, you're dating Prof. Hong Ji-hong, right?

That's a good catch.

Focus on more positive aspects. Life is short.

I was so naive.

I underestimated you.

You are truly amazing.

I thought an apology would be all I needed.

But after getting an apology from you,

I feel even more disgusted.

I expected you to sincerely apologize to the victims of your mistakes.

That was my mistake.

Ask Prof. Hong.

He's just like me.

Everyone who's lived this life is the same as me.

I'll leave for now.

Don't come back for this.

It would be even better if you never come back.

Do you want to work

for the hospital run by me?

Fine.

You fear law, so I'll get you with the law.

Did it go well?

Do you know any attorneys?

I want a good one.

Why do you need one?

I have to see if I can sue him.

Did he not apologize?

He did. He did it insincerely.

I hope he gets ruined.

How can he be so indifferent?

I thought the anesthesiology report was the end of it. But I guess not.

It's not.

Now that I have proof, I'll try everything.

Can't you just stop?

President Jin said

that you're just the same as him

and that everyone who knows how the world works is the same.

Do you think I am just being immature,

trying to uncover the truth of Grandma's death?

Listen.

I'm just sad you're letting this ruin your present state.

Don't cloud the issue and answer the question.

Do you agree with President Jin?

Why are you being so aggressive? I'm on your side.

You shouldn't fight me.

It's because I'm angry.

I don't feel like anyone in the world understands me.

Not even you.

I'll introduce you to a lawyer.

Do what you want.

I'm being punished for sending you to the disciplinary committee twice.

I'm going in for surgery. See you in a month.

I'm sorry I'm not there for you.

I'll go visit you at the hospital.

You're well prepared. Are you all ready?

Who do you want as your surgeon?

I'd like you to do my surgery.

Okay. I'm happy you chose me, but why?

I saw my MRI.

There's a high possibility my eyesight will be affected.

I see.

To be frank,

this won't threaten your life at all.

But it could be the end of your career as a neurosurgeon.

The surgeries we perform are on a microscopic level.

You know bad eyesight is fatal, don't you?

I'd rather have you kill me if that were to happen.

Gang-su.

Being a neurosurgeon isn't the only way of life.

No, it's all I have.

That's why I chose you.

Prof. Hong.

I have one brother. That's all.

I'm the head of the family.

Ever since I was little,

I endured through struggles with the dream

of becoming a cool doctor like you.

I thought

that dream would come true in a few years.

But how could this happen?

It seems so easy for everyone else.

Why is my life such a struggle?

Prof. Hong gave me a call.

Yes, I heard he called to tell you what I'm here for.

OPERATION RECORD

This is the operation record.

This is a copy of the anesthesiology report.

I told him over the phone that you can't take this to criminal

or civil court for something that happened 13 years ago.

The statute has expired.

Couldn't there be something left if you look hard?

It'll be rejected because of the statute of limitations.

It can be anything. Could it be linked to anything legal?

What did you do for the past 13 years if you're this desperate?

You should've come 10 years ago.

Long time no see. Why don't you come over anymore?

I've decided to accept the Beagles.

I saw that Gang-su chose you.

You said you'd do a total removal, right?

-That's me. -No wonder he didn't choose you.

Dr. Kim.

I wanted see Gang-su before he went into surgery.

But I heard he refused the surgery today.

-Why? -I'm looking into it now.

-Gang-su. -Hi, Dr. Kim.

Have a seat.

-How are you feeling? -I'm good.

Then why are you postponing your surgery?

My brother is supposed to be here, but he hasn't arrived.

I want to see him first.

You never know.

I might lose my sight if the surgery goes wrong.

That won't happen.

That's why I said I might.

It's become a habit.

I always think about the worst case scenario.

It isn't just you. I do the same.

This is a battle against time.

You and the operating team have to hold up for 12 hours.

Gang-su!

It's my brother.

Hey, Yeong-su.

Salute!

Private Choi Yeong-su, reporting in.

Salute!

Did you eat?

Not yet.

Take a look at this.

Ta-da! I'm now a certified Korean cuisine cook.

I'm planning to get Western and Japanese ones too.

Are you looking at this?

-Are you? -I am!

Punk. You are too talkative for a man.

-Gang-su. -Yes?

Will the surgery stop you from being a doctor?

Who said that?

No one. I'm just asking.

I think you're the coolest person in the world.

I hope your surgery goes well.

I...

don't care if you're a doctor or not.

Got that?

The surgery will take long. You should take a nap.

Gang-su.

I'm sorry for causing you so much trouble.

When did you cause me trouble?

Look at me.

You're one good-looking man.

-That hurts. -Don't be a baby.

Do you have abs already?

-Stop that. -You must work out a lot.

-Do you feel it? -Yes.

OPERATION TIME, CURRENT TIME, ANESTHESIA TIME

Don't you have any surgeries?

Yes, I do. I'll have to leave soon.

Are you going to stay here for the whole 12 hours?

I don't know. I'll come and go.

I hope everyone does their best.

My gown, please.

Today's surgery is a battle against time.

Together with the patient who has to hold up,

let's try our best.

Scalpel blade 20.

Suction.

I'll change the blade.

CURRENT TIME

CUSA.

I'll be back after seeing patients.

CURRENT TIME

Bipolar forceps.

Have some cottonoids ready.

Irrigation on this area.

Can someone wipe off my sweat?

That's good.

Right here.

Here we go.

For a biopsy.

Is there any way we can start a case on this?

No.

The statute of limitations has already expired.

There's nothing we can do.

I've been thinking about how to approach it.

The anesthesiology report is different from the operation record,

which means that one of them was probably manipulated.

Are there any legal penalties that apply for committing such forgery?

It's against Article 88 and 22 of the Medical Service Act.

It will be either a three-year jail term, or a fine of up to 10 million won.

There's a statute of limitations for these penalties too.

When was the operation record written?

It was probably written at that time.

I guess it won't work either, then.

Also, you said that your family settled with them.

There's nothing you can do legally.

Would things have been different if my family hadn't settled?

The court wouldn't be suspicious of your intentions at least.

Didn't you agree to connive when you took the money they offered?

CURRENT TIME

Let's take a quick break.

Seo-u looks exhausted.

Go and fill in for her.

Let's get back to work.

Pass me the ring curette.

Dr. Jin Seo-u.

I'll assist Prof. Hong.

Take a break and get some fresh air.

It's okay. Don't worry. I'll just do it.

You look exhausted.

Thanks for the offer.

You should go drink some water.

Then I'll need to use the bathroom too.

The tumor has weakened his blood vessels.

That means we can't use CUSA, right?

Right, we can't. Pass me the dissector.

CURRENT TIME

Give me the ring curette.

We made it.

Bipolar forceps again.

Good work.

Let's take a break and wrap up.

It's done.

The surgery is done now.

Let's close it up.

I made a mistake.

But I did my best.

So I am not entitled to be punished like you insist.

HONG HONG HONG

Hi, Prof. Hong.

Were you sleeping? Am I calling too late?

No.

I'm calling to let you know that Gang-su's surgery went well.

I thought you'd want to know.

I'm so glad.

I knew that it'd go well. It's Gang-su, you know?

And you did the surgery.

Are you crying?

Is something wrong?

Yes.

Very wrong.

Thanks for coming.

No problem. I can come in, right?

Yes, of course.

Did your meeting with the attorney not go well?

I was wrong.

I should've sued them for medical malpractice

right after Grandma passed away.

You weren't even 20.

How could you have prepared for a lawsuit?

Whether it's a civil or criminal case, the statute of limitations

has expired.

I wanted to reach out to the media, but they aren't even interested.

I waited to gather power.

I thought I finally had the power...

but I'm powerless to do anything.

You wouldn't be where you are now if you had focused solely

on your grandmother's death.

Do you really have to be that blunt?

-Yes. -Yes?

I don't want to see you letting this ruin your life.

Do you think I'm doing this to ruin my life?

Hye-jeong.

Did you think that someone like President Jin

would actually sincerely apologize to you

if you could find pertinent evidence?

He did apologize to me, but it lacked sincerity.

You think that's an apology? It's not.

What he did is like giving a candy to a crying child.

He doesn't even think that you're capable enough to deal with him.

A sincere apology must be accompanied by proper compensation.

Just apologizing isn't difficult.

However, people often don't want to make compensation.

Right, so I'll make him compensate me properly.

How? What will you do to achieve that?

I'll kill him.

In order to catch a monster, I have to become one of them.

I'll kill him for you.

I don't want you to get locked up in prison.

Give me some time.

I don't want to inconvenience people around me in any way,

so give me time to tie up ends.

I might have to be locked up in prison for life, you know?

You're clever.

Do you think that will make me give up?

You're clever too.

You understand what I mean.

Prof. Hong.

There was a time gap before Chairman Hong was found unconscious.

Don't you think it's strange? I think it is.

There is definitely something.

Have you looked into it?

I have. There isn't really anything.

I'm suspicious too.

But I won't give up

my day-to-day life, spending time with you

and taking care of my patients because of it.

I know that my father would want the same.

How do you know it's what he wants?

Aside from a few odd exceptions,

all parents want their children to be happy.

I won't get absorbed in vengeance, destruction, and punishment.

There's not enough time to even do what I love doing.

There's no tomorrow

for me.

I thought the world would change when the truth gets revealed.

The world...

doesn't change.

Subtitle translation by Tiffany Kim