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Do you really want me to go?

I don't want to see you ever again.

I met him again.

I had no idea we'd meet again like this.

Come to think about it, it was like that from the start.

We met by chance and ended up inseparable.

Now, we're destined for each other.

Are you okay?

I'm fine, but your mom is embarrassing me.

You should've checked into the hospital when I told you to.

This wouldn't have happened if you had checked in right away.

Let me check you.

No, it's fine. Let's do it later.

Prof. Hong.

How are you?

What's going on here?

What are you doing here?

-Do you know her? -Of course I do. She's the girl who--

She's my friend.

-What? -We're friends.

We should take him to the ward.

Yes, let's.

We'll escort you to the VIP Room.

What is going on here?

This is our hospital. Dad and I work here.

I'd like you to watch your manners.

We'll take you upstairs.

No. I'll walk.

-Where are my shoes? -At home.

-Get me some slippers. -Yes, sir.

Does your head hurt?

Poor you.

JIN MYEONG-HUN

How is he?

The tumor's the same.

His brain is fine.

It was the sleeping pill, then.

He isn't my patient. Why did you call me?

I thought you were the ideal choice.

Shouldn't Dr. Jung take this?

President Jin assigned you to Neurosurgery yesterday.

I haven't talked to him yet.

I did.

Keep him hydrated.

Okay.

I don't want Prof. Hong to operate.

It's not like there aren't any other doctors.

There's Yun-do. Or you could go to the States.

Letting Prof. Hong do it is our best bet.

That's not the best bet.

We had him flown in from the States. Why are you telling me to go abroad?

It hurts my pride.

Is your pride more important than Dad's surgery?

I can't believe we'd meet again.

And like this?

We checked your CT and MRI.

There were no changes.

Why are you here and not Prof. Hong?

Do you want him to operate on you?

Who else is there?

Why did you call me over? Did you know I was reinstated?

No, but I called you because you're the best.

That's nice to hear.

Were you aware of the president's condition?

No, I realized the severity just now.

It looks bad.

It is. Even if we operate, he might not regain full health.

Why don't you want to operate?

We were at odds until a while ago.

He won't feel comfortable around me.

It's wrong to do it just because I'm good.

DOCTOR KIM TAE-HO

Yes, Professor.

Come on in.

I'll let you two talk.

Stay with us.

I'll leave

so the doctor and patient can break down walls or build a higher one.

See me when you're done.

Thank you.

For what?

For calling Prof. Hong.

I made the best call as a doctor.

You hate my dad.

I don't like him, but he's a patient.

I must put my emotions aside.

I can't stay objective.

He's my dad.

I know he hurt you,

but he means a lot to me.

There's a tumor on cervical vertebra three and four.

We'll need to do a biopsy to be sure,

but we suspect it's an ependymoma.

Don't they grow in the cells that produce cerebrospinal fluid

in the cerebral ventricle?

It can also grow in the myelocoele.

In your case,

the tumor is in a very dangerous location.

I know.

We have to operate before it gets bigger.

What'll happen then?

It could threaten your life.

How will you operate?

The tumor's inside the spinal nerve.

We have to go in through the back.

Going inside will cause some damage.

Even if we succeed,

it might damage your nerves

and your proprioceptive senses.

If we prick a spinal artery,

it could cause paralysis.

Let's do it soon.

Are you sure I can do it?

Yes.

I trust you as a surgeon.

There's one problem.

What is it?

My assistant is Dr. Yoo Hye-jeong.

I can't do this surgery

without her help.

Are you trying to torment me by making this personal?

It's a risky operation,

and Dr. Yoo and I have worked as a team.

That increases the success rate.

As a doctor, I want all my patients to live.

Mr. Yoo Min-ho?

-Come in, please. -Thanks.

I was so glad

that you called first.

I went to see Grandma a while ago.

Did you? I should too.

I haven't been able to these days.

Can we go together next time?

Why did you settle after she died?

Did you move her to a nicer place because you felt guilty?

There was nothing I could do at the time.

I didn't know where to start.

I asked to see the records, and I read them.

What could I have done with them, though?

They made no sense to me.

Lawsuits would've taken too long.

You shouldn't have taken the money, then.

Who would benefit from that?

Only the hospital would.

What should I have done?

We needed to move on and live.

It infuriates me too.

But that was the best I could do.

I don't feel any pity for you.

Most parents and kids can't think objectively about each other.

But I just don't have any good memories of you.

It's strange.

I don't like you,

but when I heard you were ill, I felt concerned.

If you're sick and struggling,

I might want to help you.

If that's not the case,

I don't think we should meet.

I want to start a family.

I didn't think I'd be able to

until I sorted things out with you.

Are you getting married?

I will one day.

I doubt I'll invite you.

Look after yourself.

I'm sorry.

As your dad,

I failed to look after you.

I made your life a mess.

Thanks for apologizing.

I'll try hard not to get sick.

Be happy.

Wait outside. I want to see someone.

That's fine. I won't stop you.

Who can't you see if I'm around?

You embarrassed me.

You caused a huge fuss when I could've come in quietly.

Come in.

Did you want me to leave so you could talk to her?

You always leave me out. Why didn't you tell me

that she and Prof. Hong were here?

I'm a patient right now.

You've come a long way.

How did you become a doctor?

I told you to stop!

Okay, fine.

You heard from Prof. Hong, right?

I'm not sure what you're referring to.

He needs to do my surgery,

and he's insisting that you must assist him in it.

-I won't do it. -I'm glad we're on the same page.

I'll be too anxious if you're the assistant surgeon.

Go and let Prof. Hong know.

I will. I'll also ask Chief Kang to be your doctor.

That'd be great.

YUN-DO

Why aren't you answering your phone?

-Do I have to? -Not really.

Are you all prepared for Ms. Kim Ji-yeong's surgery?

Yes. I just need to go in.

-Your father-- -He has the worst luck.

The location of the tumor is too dangerous.

How did it grow on his neck?

I heard that Prof. Hong will do his surgery.

No, it hasn't been decided yet.

I honestly can't understand this.

Nerves that affect the entire body pass through the neck, you know.

If they're damaged in any way...

I'm getting a very bad feeling.

I can't live without my dad.

Grandpa has to go to trial too.

What should I do?

Everything will go well.

I'll help you.

Dr. Jung, you were here.

I'll see you later.

How do you feel about Seo-u exactly?

Why do I have to answer that question?

I'm her friend,

and I was the one by her side when she was heartbroken by you.

I think that I deserve to hear the answer from you.

You're being so very polite to me right now.

Have you had feelings for her since you were in school together?

Is that why you've been keeping your distance from me?

I did like her as a friend.

Not anymore, though.

I'm like her older brother.

If you two end up going out,

I approve of it.

Be good to her. And feel free to come to me when you're stressed.

-You're way too cool. -Not at all.

You're the cool one because you found love,

and now you're trying to protect it.

I'm sure you already know this,

but Seo-u isn't mentally tough.

See you later.

-Oh, my. This one looks so alike. -I know.

Brown Bear says, "Doctor Gangster, you're the best!"

KJ says, "This is boring. Get lost."

This psycho...

The feedback isn't good. KJ says that it's boring.

I think it's someone I know.

This person keeps posting ridiculous comments.

Isn't it you? KJ.

-Kyung-jun. -No.

It's really not me. Am I the only one with those initials?

It could be any name from Kwang-ju, Kyeong-ju, and Kuk-ja to Kyung-jun.

Yes! Kyung-jun!

You just confessed to it. Goodness.

Yes, it's me. How did you know? Was it that obvious?

What is the matter with you, seriously?

I was worried about it taking off and you ditching this career.

Gosh, you're so silly.

I love creating webtoons, but it's just my hobby.

My dream is becoming a surgeon.

Don't worry about silly things, and please don't do this.

Okay, I heard you.

-I heard you! -I heard you!

Gang-su.

-How's the spasm? -The spasm...

-The medication took care of it. -Thank goodness.

You're checking in so often. Are you doing this for other patients too?

Yes, I am.

You know that President Jin is at the VIP ward now?

I'm the one who called you from the emergency room.

-Stop talking back to me already. -Oh, sorry.

By the way, will President Jin be able to keep his position?

He'll probably be dismissed when we have a new chairman.

No one has his back any more.

Doctor.

What's up? Were you gossiping again?

You did, judging from how you stopped talking suddenly.

No.

-Where's Yeong-guk? -He's in the night duty room.

-Yeong-guk. -Yes.

I'm hungry.

Then why did you come find me instead of going to the cafeteria?

You're right. Why did I look for you when I'm hungry?

-What are you doing? -Just stay still.

I won't bite you.

You can't even eat anything. Why did you say you were hungry?

Why did you leave like that earlier?

I thought you and Dr. Jung had things to talk about.

We just console each other in difficult times.

-When he got dumped-- -You don't need to explain.

Is there anything I don't know about you?

Let's get out of here.

Seo-u.

As I've always told you,

I'm right by your side.

Aren't I right?

Yes, you are.

You've always been there for me.

But what should we do now?

I've changed.

I think it all started at that moment

when I did what I wasn't allowed to do to you.

Ever since then,

you've been in my heart.

I'm not sure when you walked into my heart.

But when I found out about my dad,

you were the first person I wanted to turn to.

Everything

is going to be fine.

NEUROSURGERY, HONG JI-HONG

I know this is late, but congratulations. Welcome back to Neurosurgery.

What are all these?

I bought them for you. Don't forget to take them home.

You know how I like to focus on one thing. I decided to change, though.

I want to try multitasking.

-So am I your guinea pig? -Yes.

Your loving girlfriend and surgeon, Sun-hui's caring friend,

and the residents' cool senior colleague.

You sure you can handle it all?

I won't go into President Jin's surgery, though.

So to summarize, you're saying,

I'm really stressed out about President Jin's surgery.

I can't stop thinking about it, so I'll try to disperse my attention.

-How did you figure it out? -I'm your man, you know.

You're telling me exactly what I want to hear.

I can't do that surgery if you don't assist me.

Why?

I don't feel confident.

Is there anything that you don't feel confident about?

There is. It's a difficult surgery,

and I'm stressing out because there are a lot of risks.

I'm worried about putting the patient at risk.

I haven't gotten around to forgive President Jin.

So I can't assist you.

I have to go to the ICU now. I'm sorry.

How is she?

Her blood sugar level was 250 so I gave her an insulin shot.

But the cortisol concentration is a bit high.

What did Gynecology say?

They said it might be temporary, so we need to keep an eye on it.

Okay.

I sincerely apologize.

I made the decision not for myself but for you, sir.

Not choosing to operate on me is for me? Does it make sense?

Do you think I wanted you to operate on me because I like you?

I know. I'm looking for another surgeon.

Can't you come within this month?

Nothing good will come from delaying it.

Okay, then.

Please find out when Prof. Oh will be coming back from the States.

Okay.

Prof. Lee can't make it?

He can't. And Prof. Oh is away on seminar.

How about Prof. Song Hae-jin?

Prof. Song had a feud with President Jin and left the hospital.

She won't do it, either.

What do we do?

Can't you just do it?

I think I need to do the president's work, too.

Besides, the administrative work made me lose my touch.

Gosh.

Does it make sense that he can't operate without that Hye-jeong girl?

He should just say he doesn't want to. That's such a lame excuse.

That's not true.

The two of them have a almost 100 percent success rate together.

Hye-jeong is a talented surgeon.

Why does the assistant matter anyway? The surgeon is what matters.

Assistants are important.

No matter what kind of surgery it is, small mistakes can kill the patient.

She's very meticulous. So is Prof. Hong.

Getting those two to operate on you is the best option for you.

Never mind. Dr. Kim is looking for another surgeon.

I can get another surgeon.

What brings you here at this hour?

I thought we should postpone the surgery.

The doctors can't work around your schedule.

Did you find the right ones in the first place?

I understand that you are sensitive, but please don't cross the line.

Perhaps you want me to die?

-Dad. -It's alright.

Let's talk again later.

Do you want some sleeping pills?

Never mind. I sleep just fine.

Gosh, I'm so upset. How did this happen?

Why do bad things happen all at once?

Father has to get investigated by the prosecution in two days!

Why are you so talkative? You're annoying me.

Go home if you're going to annoy me.

Am I not even allowed to talk?

-You get annoyed at everything. -Be quiet!

Does it hurt?

Oh, dear.

JIN SEO-U

-Hello? -Where are you?

Can I see you now?

I'm sorry to barge in at this hour.

It's alright. Have a seat.

So this is where you live with Sun-hui.

-Where is Sun-hui? -She'll come home soon.

It's herb tea. Is this okay?

Yes.

Hye-jeong.

Can you join

my father's surgery?

Prof. Hong refused to do it,

so we're looking for a different doctor, but it's not looking good.

But President Jin won't like it.

I can persuade him.

Try persuading Prof. Hong.

Kyung-jun or Yeong-guk can assist him.

I want you to do it.

Only then I'll feel reassured.

I'm sorry.

Please.

Why are you alone?

I sent everyone home. They were irritating me.

Don't be like that.

Family is what you need the most at times like this.

Why did you come so late?

I kept trying to.

But my heart and body held me down, so I couldn't.

How can a parent be comfortable when their child isn't well?

I couldn't sleep.

Father.

How did you get that darn thing in you?

Even after the surgery, I won't be able to live a normal life.

I might not be able to walk or even speak.

I'm scared to death.

You just have to come through.

You'll soon get used to not being able to move well.

So stop worrying.

But I can't stop thinking that I might die.

I think I'm going to die in the surgery.

I don't want to die, Father.

You are not dying!

How dare you say that in front of your father?

You won't die.

I won't let you die, Son.

I have no doubt that the doctor will do a good job.

The doctor is handsome and smart.

I trust him.

GUKIL MEDICAL CENTER

Yes, Kyung-jun.

President Jin has a migraine.

Okay.

He hasn't taken any particular medication or food.

Where is the migraine and how serious is the pain?

My head feels tight, and it feels like it's going to burst.

We'll take another CT scan just in case.

-Give him some pain killers. -Yes, Professor.

Tell me if there's anything else.

You're not even my doctor.

Tell Yun-do to take care of me until the surgery is scheduled.

That can't be done according to hospital policy.

I'll take care of you until you get the surgery.

Stop playing the hypocrite and leave me.

You're just letting me die.

Gosh.

It's Dr. Yoo, the beautiful woman I most admire.

-Where have you been? -I ran an errand.

It's what I have to do as a secretary.

-Let's go. -Okay.

Which floor are you going? The station?

-No, the VIP patient room. -I see.

By the way, why are you going there?

Do I have to report to you?

No. Of course not.

Hey.

What brings you here?

I came to meet President Jin.

I want to join the surgery if that's what he wants.

Why?

I'm a doctor. I do what the patient wants.

I'm glad to hear that.

I might get rejected.

Still, I'll give it a try.

President Jin.

Why are you here?

I want to assist Prof. Hong on your surgery.

What?

I'll join the surgery and do my best to assist the operating surgeon.

Take out the best part.

Don't be sarcastic.

You're going to cut my vein during the surgery, aren't you?

And you're going to say you did your best.

Why do you think so?

I'm going crazy right now.

Do you think I deserved this?

I think you deserved it.

I did nothing wrong.

I looked at your MRI and CT scans again.

Because the tumor is inside the spinal nerves,

we have to open the posterior column to enter.

I know that too.

When we open it and go in,

I'll try my best not to damage the nerves.

It seems like you're quite talented.

I did some research

while I was digging up your past.

Do you know what my grandma's last words were

before she went into surgery?

"I have no doubt that the doctor will do a good job.

I trust him."

When I think about it,

she must have been at peace when she passed away

because she trusted you.

She believed that she'd wake up

and live a healthy life.

You gave my grandma

that trust as a doctor

and allowed her to go into surgery with a light heart.

I thank you for that.

You are my patient,

and this surgery is necessary. I want to save your life.

I want to save you

and see you thank me.

I'll show myself out.

Tell Prof. Hong

to schedule my surgery as soon as possible.

NEUROSURGERY, HONG JI-HONG

Hand me the retractor.

The tumor is in the spinal nerve, so they have to open the spine.

It's highly difficult.

It's dangerous, and he could lose sense in his limbs, couldn't he?

-That's right. Jung-dae, do you follow? -I'll pay close attention.

Bring me my gown.

Hand me the pliers.

Let's begin.

I need wound irrigation.

Clean that area, please.

They cut the back of the spinal cord from C2 to C5 vertebrae, right?

Yes.

Don't touch the inner part of the vertebrae artery.

Bipolar forceps.

-It's going well. -They barely touched it.

-It's stuck too firmly. -I see it.

The tumor is too close to the spinal cord.

They have no choice but to touch the nerve to get rid of it.

I asked Prof. Hong to do the surgery to keep that from happening.

We're almost there.

They've removed it.

Yes, it's over.

He's bleeding.

That's inevitable to get rid of the tumor because it was close.

They can't avoid touching the nerve this time.

I need cottonoid.

Doctor.

I see it. Give me a second.

Biopsy.

Why won't the bleeding stop?

This is causing neural damage.

Cottonoid.

Will he be able to move when he wakes up?

Why won't the bleeding stop?

Let's wait and watch.

The signals are weird.

There's nothing we can do. We have to stop the bleeding first.

There.

Good job.

They did it.

The difficult part is over.

Good job, Dr. Yoo.

Thank you.

President Jin will live. Let's wrap up.

The surgery went well. We got rid of the tumor.

We'll have to wait until

he wakes up from anesthesia because there was neural damage.

We'll move him to a hospital room.

Thank you. Thank you, Prof. Hong.

You're welcome. I'd better get going.

He's alive.

Your dad is alive.

Your coffee is here!

Thank you, Dr. Choi. I mean Secretary Choi.

He's now Secretary Choi.

What's so exciting?

-Have this, Prof. Hong. -What is it?

It's iced Americano. Gang-su bought it.

The Neurosurgery Department feels normal now that you're back.

Let's have a welcome back party since the surgery went well.

-That sounds good. -It's not like I'm a rookie.

Professor, please.

All of us have been down lately. Let's go for just one beer.

Dr. Yoo can come with us too.

That's right! We can go if she comes with us, right?

Everyone will go if I join? Where are we going?

Let's go out for beer.

Oh, right. You can't go, chief.

-Why not? -You're on night duty today

Darn it.

Shall we go for drinks, then?

-Yes! -Yes!

Right, I can't. Darn it.

It's hot, so you get a cup of hot coffee.

Thank you. Am I really on night duty today?

-You are. -Dear me.

-We're on duty. Let's do our best! -Let's do our best!

Dr. Jung.

That's called a 1-2-upper backspin-elbow-cut.

And this...

is a high-kick.

Yun-do, your uncle is here.

Darn it.

What are you doing all by yourself?

Well, I like being alone.

Are you an outcast?

Ji-hong went out for drinks with people from your department.

I guess they didn't even tell you.

They did. I chose not to go.

How am I going to bear watching her right by Prof. Hong?

I'm human too.

What do you like so much about Dr. Yoo?

I can't pinpoint it. I just like everything about her.

I don't feel so lonely not having my feelings reciprocated.

Thinking about her while I'm with another woman will feel more lonely.

Goodness. One-sided love isn't really love.

Don't belittle my feelings.

When it comes to anything that has the word love,

doing it is better than not doing it at all.

Let's have a toast.

-For what? -Well...

For Prof. Hong's return.

-That's a good one. -I like that.

Let's play Truth or Dare after that.

Goodness, you sound so old. What year were you born?

Old?

Gosh, that game is ancient.

Professor, how long have you and Dr. Yoo been going out?

Are you drunk?

I'm sorry.

-Yes. -Dr. Yoo.

Lee Hui-yeong's water just broke.

When did it happen? Call Gynecology right away. I'm coming.

-Lee Hui-yeong? -Yes.

-Wait. -Dr. Yoo.

What's happening? Are they leaving us?

They pursue the perfect combination of work and love.

Our Jin-jin!

That's right. Jin-jin.

-Let's hurry. -Goodness.

Stop eating already! Come on!

You guys can't just leave like that!

Goodness, Jung-dae! Ahn Jung-dae!

They didn't even pay...

My gosh.

Silly guy.

This is Yoo Hye-jeong.

Hello, Doctor.

Your wife's water broke.

We're starting her cesarean section.

That's Jin-jin!

-Oh, my. -How adorable!

Jin-jin.

-Three! -Three!

Gosh, Jin-jin is so cute.

Don't you want to have a baby too?

You must be insane.

We should transfer the patient to the ICU.

Yes.

GUKIL MEDICAL CENTER, MS. LEE'S BABY

NEUROSURGERY, KANG KYUNG-JUN

-Yes. -Dr. Yoo.

Lee Hui-yeong's vitals are dropping.

Okay.

Mr. Kim, we don't have much time.

-Did you call her? -Yes.

Why aren't they coming?

What if he can't see her during her final moments?

I love you, Hui-yeong.

Time of death.

02:15 a.m.

Ms. Lee Hui-yeong

has passed away.

I think Hui-yeong saw her husband during her final moments.

It could be just my imagination,

but I saw her smile.

CONGRATULATIONS, PRESIDENT KIM TAE-HO

I'm the newly appointed president, Kim Tae-ho.

I think that Gukil Medical Center is now at the crossroads

between growth and taking a brief stop.

We've been running ceaselessly to get here.

Now, we should stop for a while to reassess where we are now

and to find out where we should be headed.

Why do hospitals exist?

For whom is it and with whom should it coexist?

How should we approach and resolve practical issues at hand?

I will become a president who thinks about these things

and works them through with all of you here.

Thank you.

INAUGURAL CEREMONY FOR THE 4TH PRESIDENT, KIM TAE-HO

Why is he still unconscious?

Hello, Dr. Jin.

He hasn't exhibited any motor ability in his four limbs.

Honey!

-Dad! -Myeong-hun!

He's moving his finger.

He may undergo rehabilitation now.

Thank goodness.

This week has been too long. I'm too tired.

Are you taking the supplements well?

I shouldn't have said it.

Don't think of it as nagging. Your health matters the most.

-What are you doing this weekend? -What I always do.

Should we go fishing?

Father must think this.

When he asked you to go with him, you refused.

But now that he can't go with you, you're desperate to go fishing.

Father. You called him father.

That's right. I called him father.

I'll catch all the fish for him.

Okay!

PRESIDENT JIN MYEONG-HUN

I'm on my way.

You go first. I need to see someone.

Who?

-President Jin Myeong-hun. -I'll wait.

-Have a seat. -I'm okay.

The rehabilitation is going well, right?

Yes.

I thank you.

I thank you too.

Thank you for surviving through the surgery

and showing me that you're recovering well.

What are you doing?

Will you marry me?

I should be the one to put the ring on your finger.

It's mine, so I should put it on.

That's not romantic though.

You wanted it to be romantic, so I prepared this.

I love you.

Seriously.

I was going to create a sweet atmosphere and make good memories.

-Can you call me now? -Call you now?

HONG HONG HONG

-Hong Hong Hong. Is that me? -Yes.

Why?

Whenever I see you, I can't stop saying, "Hong hong hong."

What is that?

Just hong hong hong.

It sounds strange.

But you end up smiling when you say it, right?

Yes.

I'm embarrassed.

I don't know since when I loved him.

I don't know since when I started loving him.

But I've been loving him all along.

When you meet true love,

you don't know when it all started.

Subtitle translation by Gwen Kim