In fact, theres more of all that than romance. Park Hoon is eccentric (with a matching hairstyle), playful and a genius. Surprisingly, the show has definitely done a great concession with their very favorable treatment to the secondary female lead. Afterall, not everyone enjoys or understands the mystery and plot. This video is currently unavailable. but i dont get why some to break it down to 30 mins or so to 32 episodes like that dont make sense but okay. 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. With supernatural power, no less. Betrayed, bewildered wrong response?" Song Jae Hee. May 11, 2014. and even if she wasn't, i'll acknowledge the fact that she loves him, but i don't feel it. But I just couldnotlike her how much ever I tried. Doctor Strangers new mishmash of a preview, Doctor Stranger pushes premiere, releases teaser, First script read for medical melo Doctor Stranger, http://gizmodo.com/5884650/your-heartbeat-could-be-your-password, http://koalasplayground.com/2014/05/20/dr-stranger-episode-6-recap/. Watch Online on Viu PH How about that!? But then north korean superspy will become the radiographer and super swaps the resulting scan to leave Dr Park in the dark. The stylist must have been horrified. Thank you, windsun33. the reason why a lot of people feel more for soohyun/hoon is because we see them interacting; we see their characters changing because of each other. Since you liked Dr romantic and Dr John have you tried d-day and hospital ship? Seung Hee is not like that, she's quiet, she's cold, she's non-chalant to the point that she's boring. Sure I do. How did the writers or anyone else in the making of the show not notice?? She was equally upset when she broke it, even though she covered it up. (My attachment to these fictional characters are getting weirder and weirder.). 4 . 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. I'm not even bashing the actresses or anything. On the run, Jae Hee tries to save Hoon's life and falls into a river. Shes alive, damn it! He stumbles to his feet, and Soo-hyun has to grab him before he falls. That being said, if Director Choi turns out to be yet another bad guy in the next episode, just pretend like I never said anything. Jae Hee - DramaWiki - D-Addicts version : 'v2.2' // use version 2.2 The mood and tone at that shot is not meant to be that. Jae Hees pretense has now been shattered. Oh, YEAH! I don't think the writers are lost. Sumedha spends her days reading books, bingeing Kdramas, drawing illustrations, and blogging while listening to Lo-Fi music. i just wish they would stick to the plot of the love triangle between Hoon-Soohyun-Jae-joon. Unfortunately, what I mentioned above was the ONLY thing I liked about the character. Jae Hee is a South Korean actor who made his on-screen debut in the Korean drama School. 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. If I didn't know better, based on all the skinship moments and her screentime I'd have said she was the female lead of the series. I just donotlike the way Seung-Hees character was written and directed. . Do you want to see them on their first date, first kiss, first whatever before believing they are in a relationship? I love how he calls Sohyun that and her just letting him do it. Its very difficult to grasp all of the different aspects between the characters, such as tone, choice of words, and expressions. I remember looking forward to each episode every week it came out. Otherwise, just skip it. I never understood the other ship because the male lead was always a "mentor" to the 2nd female lead in my eyes. After that, Ill live as Song Jae-hee. Even I, a mere office worker go on auto pilot when I have worked for too long without a break and my job isn't as emotionally draining as theirs. Learn how your comment data is processed. He didnt, which brings us to another flashback of Agent Cha undergoing brutal torture in the DPRK as a result of Hoons escape. My theory is opposite-so far: Hoon finds out she is Jae Jee when he listens to her heart (second kidney and all)-but with the revelation-realizes there's a reason she's pretending, especially since this all involves North Korea, so he decides to keep quiet and pretend she's not Jae Jee in order to protect her until he can find out what it's all about. Doctor Stranger: Episode 10 Dramabeans Korean drama recaps I liked him well enough but I HATED the other main character. I know that its supposed to show Hoon as the only good doctor who cared about the patients and Jae-Joon as someone willing to do anything to climb ranks and destroy the hospital, but still. Somehow. In real medical practice, when you are the receiving kidney transplant "recipient", you will have two (2) kidneys on one (1) side of the body. The OST "Stranger" by Bobby Kim is italian chef kiss though. It's like there's a conspiracy but the conspiracy isn't there. I only liked Lee Chang-Yi (whos like a younger sister to Hoon in present-day) because she was cute and level-headed, and Moon Hyung-Wook (Hoons direct boss in the hospital) who was there mostly for humour purposes. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. The same way, I really do feel for PH/Dr. Pleaseee i want to know. Haven't watched this too many episodes .. it's on my watchlist, for exclusive curated content & access to the resource library, Pretty Little ScribblesStuck in FictionThe Perks of Being NouraLeostheticsAlly Writes Things. If you dont believe me, shoot me.. I love her character she feels like a real human with emotions and I love how she is starting to feel for PH. Hoon and Chang-yi ask Director Choi for some clarification, and we see in flashback how he was the contact in North Korea that made the deal to get Chang-yis mom out. }); The two of them have some sort of arrangement going on, and it involves getting Hoon to remain employed at Myungwoo Hospital. Taking your example of PH's parents having a bad relationship, it wasn't like the rest of the story was built on that. Thats like drama speak of youre never getting with the male lead, girl! =/. I've watched her in 3 very different dramas: Gaksital, Age of Feeling, Doctor Stranger. She falls unconscious again before she can answer, and Seung-hee takes over her care. Heartbeats are not like fingerprints. All I can hope for are more moments with Soo-hyun, because shes one princess whos going to need a white knight in her corner, Jae-joons Dungeons and Dragons metaphors be damned. Doctor Moon rejoices, since this means she cant be a spy, while Hoon starts to accept what seems to be the truth: that Seung-hee isnt Jae-hee. I have a feeling that Jae-hee is truly dead and that they just transplanted her face into another north korean spy - aka Seung-hee. XD After that, Ill live as Song Jae-hee. Doctor Stranger Episode 8 - MyDramaList Girlfriday, hope you had a good laugh because i certainly did when i stumbled onto this old postXD. Because Myungwoo Hospitals just a thoroughfare for anyone wearing a white lab coat, Agent Cha sneaks in to deal with the loose end that is Chang-yis motheronly hes just there to start things, since Prime Minister Jang wants to see Seung-hees doctoring skills. There were so many elaborate plots and set-ups for a seemingly small thing. FB.init({ Rate. Four, how did Hoon and Jae-hee survive the fall the second time in the last episode? According to you, who was the most awesome character in this episode? Team Dramabeans: What we're watching (March 4, 2023), Politics and peril in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse, You can only pick one: Friends-to-lovers drama, First script reading for tvN's Stealer: Seven Joseon Coins. 1:20:30. In reality, how many of us have looked back to past boyfriends or old flames and asked ourselves (What did I see in him/her at the time?). I am still trying to figure out a valid reason why there are so many people tied up with and helping North Korea here, and what they could possibly gain from it. To me, the hero has always loved one person. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); Lee Ki-chan Meet You Now () from the OST. One of the main plotlines revolves around requiring Hoon to do the heart surgery of the vice president, which was weird for a long time. Jae-Hee Is Dragged Away By The Guards ("Doctor Stranger"/Episode }; Or does Lee Jong-seok count as excellent taste? Watching Hoon wander through his scenes in a constant state of mental breakdown felt like watching someone go through a bad breakupand in that way, those closest to Hoon treated him like he just hadnt come to accept The Truth yet. Indeed, one of the many reasons to how Hoon became the person that he is now, is largely because of Jae Hee too. Doctor Stranger Episode 17 - The Shattering of Jae Hee's Pretense Why's he in Myungwoo, you ask? Its clear as blue sky now that Jae Hee has no intention in staying with Hoon after her mission. She said that she will be going back to Japan. Her coldness to Hoon in this episode mirrors her reactions in that flash back scene in episode 5 (Hoon chasing her inside the hospital while she intentionally avoided him). Her facial expressions in that scene showed contempt and disgust towards Park Hoon. Its fate, Hoon thinks to himself. When he is finally able to return to South Korea, he begins working at a hospital. While Seung-hee sneaks something Kevorkian into Chang-yis moms IV, Agent Cha reports to Nightshade that Seung-hee was successful in the surgery. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; Any others? 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. Hoon, just by touching the patients chest, was able to picture the heart and immediately determine whats wrong. "Doctor Stranger" Publishes New Character Chart That Is as - Soompi Three, how did that North Korea military captain whatever guy survive? I was SO wrong. And I can't see how Seung Hee is not Jae Hee. If she had amnesia (it has to be right after the bridge, isn't it? Agreed. Jae Hee's confession to Soo Hyun that she will be leaving soon confirmed my suspicion that there's a higher probability that the ending of this series won't veer away from the original ending in the book (Doctor Stranger is based in a best-seller book - Northern Doctor). Coming with a completely different storyline,Han Jae-Joon held his own on screen against Hoon and Soo-hyun. This is the one drama I tell people NOT to watch if they're just starting out. This was one of the first kdramas I ever watched and completed. I like JSY and I recognize her limitations too and I'm glad that someone else is able to give a constructive criticism that doesn't go beyond the superficial "oh I like the other actress more, why can't she be the lead" mantra. Okay so lets see the plot holes that annoyed me so much, it almost ruined the whole story because these dont make sense. Which leads me to the second point--2) JSY lacks intensity, hence she comes out FLAT. Aired: May 27, 2014. Then, I decided to try Doctor Stranger and went in with low expectations because I hadnt heard much praise for this one. let her die together with Agent Cha, thank you! it just breaks my heart and, sorry to all the Soo-hyun/Hoon OTPs out there, but stop trying to make Soo-hyun/Hoon coupling happen, it's not going to happen. I cannot hear heartbeat properly when I hug my kids or husband tightly. Each person has a different heartbeat. Searches were done to search his body pretty soon. The first few episodes were good but the rest left such a bad taste in my mouth. Ok, not to dispute the medical accuracy of the Show (sarcastically stated, of course), but 2 hearts that are going at the same rate, barring any murmur, arrhythmia or extra S3 or S4 sounds, will ALWAYS sound the same, "I hope thats metaphorical, because if he can recognize her by her heartbeat, I might have to laugh out loud. Loving the show so far but the plot can get pretty confusing (or maybe its just the subs). On the plus side, I'm now more encouraged to finish watching Man to Man with Park Hae Jin (even though I probably shouldn't as the FL has no chemistry with him). Soo-hyun slurs that Hoon should just forget about Jae-hee, but Hoon just breaks outa silly smile as he slurs back, Im going to hold onto her until I die.. Doctor StrangerEpisode 2Korean Dramas - Viu Lifetime Movie Present: The Secret Lives of College Freshmen (Tagalog Dub) Uncut TV5 Dubbing. They chose patients based on the level of difficulty of the surgery and not from a doctors concerned point of view. And honestly, I do feel some pity for PHJ's character, but they sure are piling on the second lead tropes. Well i got curious about it and Google information related to it and surprisingly, the heartbeat is actually unique! Some plot lines just really didn't add up and I find myself confused by the end of each episode. My recommendation to her is to take a break and go on a long and nice holiday. Contact - About - Data & Insights - Articles - Podcasts - Developers - Privacy Policy - TermsThanks. Rate. I did not feel anything between the two leads either, I honestly thought they'd not end up together while thinking Kang Sora was female lead. Full House. Hoon has some impossible abilities( X ray eyes and hands and super hearing ability like dogs), just like Soo-ha's from IHYV. ZaaZaaSierra. This drama was a mess. There is a huge range of audience maturity which could also be influenced by age, culture and exposure just to list some factors. When a horrendous traffic accident creates chaos at a local hospital, Park Hoon winds up preforming an unlicensed surgery to save a dying father. With both SH and Hoon asking what Dr Moon is doing there. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. There seems to be a lot of surviving in this show with no explanation. }; The reason she says she'll live as Jae-hee after the surgery is so that N. Korea can keep have an eye on Park Hoon and "threaten" him using fake Jae-hee whenever they need anything. The Han Seung-hee that I created!, Seung-hee didnt argue that point, and instead reminded Agent Cha of their mission: Ill remain Han Seung-hee until the prime ministers surgery team is created. Arguably, she is one of the reasons that have kept Hoon in tact mentally and pushed him to keep going despite being imprisoned to NK's medical bootcamp from hell. ok, but there's still this: how did Hoon even get from Budapest to South Korea, then, after the dropping-Jae-hee-off-the-bridge thing? However. 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. Ngl I watched this drama for LJS. 8. Shippy or not, I hope they remain friends. Couldn't he put his jealousy aside? as in so, she is really jae hee and she knows it? But thats just a minor detail (admittedly one of many) that I can easily overlook as I'm loving this show so far! He calls her to ask where she is like he doesnt know, and she lies that shes at her mothers house and needs some time to think. Shes the only doctor Ive seenstudyinghardin dramas (and shows and movies). Soo-hyun is left with a devastated Hoon after Seung-hee leaves, and she gently coaxes him away as she promises to help him arrange another meeting with his maybe-love. (S01E03) is the third episode of season one of "Doctor Stranger" released on Mon May 12, 2014. 4. I doesn't sound like a case of "I think the Prime Minister wants to protect him since he owes Hoon a debt". It was the same expression throughout her screen time in the show. 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. Go for the show if you really like Lee Jong-Suk and want to see more of him. Hoon is definitely no angel, as he himself have done countless immoral practices of medicine, which arguably fast-tracked his growth and in part made him the genius doctor that he is now. There's no logical reason to love someone in kdrama anyway. Once I decided on something, another clue or fact would pop up and I was thrown into a loop again. And I know yours, Jae-Hee. Isang babaeng kamukhang-kamukha ni Jae Hee ang makikita ni Hoon. 170 Views. the Angel Eyes pairing were endearing in the young years, but when they were adults, the Goo Hye-sun character had partially moved on with her fiancee and all so I didn't feel as emotionally invested on that pairing. Anyway, that whole Seung Hee/Jae Hee story line is boring to me because I don't like Jin Se Yeon much as an actress. Reviews: 1 user. Sure. TV-14. For once, I would really like to see a realistic kdrama where people actually move on from their first loves and form realistic relationships with people they have just met who they find they are compatible with. This is where the . here, she's playing someone interesting, and I'm looking forward to seeing her (haven't watched yet). I love that she's a competent professional even if Hoon calls her a quack, and a concerned friend to him. He's not the only one with crazy schedule either. I am glad that I read this because there are two medical dramas that haven't been able to watch and doctors and Dr Stranger are those. I found her weird. Security is so lax that Agent Cha gets to just stand by in clear view and watch as Seung-hee accompanies Chang-yis suddenly-unconscious mother to the operating room. This is a place for discussions about your favorite Korean dramas (current and past), the actors and actresses, drama reviews, official soundtracks, news, award shows and more. Using Myung Woo University Hospital as the background, the drama portrays a story of love and competition with the characters standing in the center of a North Korean conspiracy to select the team members of the surgery team that will operate on the South Korean Prime Minister Jang Seok Joo (Cheon Ho Jin.). The contrast between Kmovie dialogue and Kdrama dialogue is amazing. Doctor Moon intends to drag Hoon to the chairman to ask for forgiveness, only to be met by Hospital Director Choi, who Hoon instantly recognizes as the ajusshi who sent him to the DPRK as a child. She was clumsy in feelings and had funny expressions, and she was a determined doctor. A verification email has been sent to your new email address. And before I moved here I honestly thought Seoul was the size of maybe ten blocks or so because everybody's lurking behind bushes and watching everything. we didn't get that from JH/PH. Agent Chas main concern is whether the stubborn Chairman Oh will let Hoon back into the fold, but Seung-hee is unconcernedall they need to do is enlist the help of someone who can change the old mans mind. I liked the PH/Soohyun scenes because those felt real. cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access So, instead of making me anticipated with the suspensions, the writer makes me frustrated and lose patience. And please stop assuming that all the people who like Soohyun are pro-Sora/anti-JSY. In terms of the two (2) kidneys, I believe they were referring to kidney transplant patient. But whatever the results may be for Dr. Hoons supernatural heart-reading test, its bound to shake up and surely add more flavor to the already potent romantic concoction. weird. 3 Is Jae Hee Still Alive? i know shes probably trying to protect him or whatever by being another person but shes annoying me. PHJ's role is rather bland and he hasn't been exactly lighting up the screen like he did in Stars, but he not getting criticized much here in the comments. And, it's really interesting to see pro Sora camp using the interaction excuse. When Hoon tries to follow her, Soo-hyun has to physically hold him back. First loves seems to be a cure-all for all romantic inclinations. If you dont want to get spoiled,click hereto skip to the overall concluding section. For that I appreciate the fact that you're just as engrossed to that pairing koala. He tells her how much he misses her as he reaches out to hold her hand. Fortunately however, the more that Hoon tries to prod and affront her, chances are we're going to see more of her Jae Hee side and the emotions underneath. Hoon slams his glass down. 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. Soo-hyun stays behind while Doctor Moon takes him, looking disappointed to see him go. Only, that scenario is revealed to have been a figment of Agent Chas imagination, since Hoons quasi-reunion with Seung-hee goes on uninterrupted. PM Jang might be an important person, but I dont think he has the same clout nor is he even remotely comparable to that of NKs great leader, that his death will ignite yet another upheaval of nuclear proportions. Doctor Stranger (2014) - Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList So the ending was actually more gratifying than it wouldve been just one episode ago, though Im not big on admitting that after an hour that was sluggishly grounded at best and frustratingly convoluted at worst. although I strongly doubt she will become" Talented" in 1 week, you either have it or don't . Why must it be him? Jae-joon claims he was just protecting Soo-hyuns doctorly honor against Hoons quack allegations, an excuse which has Soo-hyun raising her eyebrows: Thats not like you.. 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. I suspect a certain segment of audience would appreciate being told what is going on rather than sit back and enjoy the mystery plot. Also, surgery masks are VERY good for showing off eye makeup! To my understanding, JaeHee was dead or nearly dead, and the NK revived her and insert some kind of chip in her brain to wipe her memory and control her and sent her back to SK with a mission as SeungHee. Jin Se Yeon will undergo an acting transformation as the heroine of this turbulent romance that frequents between North and South Korea. For me it has always been more of the "Don't forget you're a doctor" part that I want more of, instead of "I NEED MY ONE TRUE LOVE". Especially a person who has accepted her fate. I don't really know what they were planning to do with this, was it to make us confuse or if they were trying to drop hints about who SH really is. Lets hope I didnt forget everything about this show because I watched it months back lol. Welcome! Of course, thats if the Seung-hee persona is a disguise. The close contact unsettles her, and while Hoons eyes are closed she reaches out to brush her fingers against his cheek. It is much more interesting. Is it me or does heads pick shows which are very unique and good in the beginning and lose their brains later? It's the writing/directing/show I'm talking about. There he meets Han Seung-hee, a doctor who uncannily resembles Jae-hee. But I do think it's probably about time for them to ease on the mystery a little. Jae Hee () - MyDramaList I don't know how this writer can create a show based on nothing but plot holes and unbelievable stuff..and yet here I am, happily taking it all in. I wonder if the PD likes to twist things around justfor the sake of it. And viewers don't really care to see if they're crying, angry, sad, or happy, because Cold is their M.O. Oops. There, he fell deeply in love with Song Jae-hee (Jin Se-yeon). Whys he in Myungwoo, you ask? She probably woke up with amnesia, got brainwashed into the CAUSE (whatever that is), and her evil henchmen probably just told her there was a girl who looked like her that she should use as a study guide so she can manipulate this doctor with the perm for the CAUSE. And Jae-Hee is still making no sense - aside from the fact that brainwashing is largely a myth, why is she pretending to be someone else? Theyre so obvious! That is not to say that there is already definite proof to confirm that Jae Hee is Seung Hee after all, not quite yet, nor do I believe that Park Hoon will be getting any concrete evidence this early on either. 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. I don't think so since characters coming back from the death is not as sacred as "a woman can only kiss one guy in her entire drama life" dogma of Kdrama plus we have to deal with "First Love" too which is like the TROPE to trump all other tropes. 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? I hope the writers keep that up and not destroy her character! While Lee Jong-suk does an excellent job portraying his despair in wanting Jae-hee back, their relationship is not really believable. I kept cooking up theories. After Park Hoon's father died, he tried to flee to South Korea with Jae-hee, but lost contact with her in the end. And the thing is, I don't require details for everything. Seo Ji Hee Song Jae Hee [Young] Guest Role Composer Kim Jang Woo Trending Articles Netflix shares their statement regarding the upcoming projects of Yoo Ah In in the platform News - Feb 24, 2023 Netflix finally gave a statement regarding the upcoming K-dramas and films of Yoo Ah In on their platform. Daughter of the Director and The Best Heart Surgeon. And in that way she'll get him back to Myungwoo Hospital, because if she goes, he'll want to follow. 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 must confess that I did not study science much while I was young. is each heart beat of human being very characteristic that we cannot find an identical heart beat or similar heart beat of someone else as Hoon says? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Forget about lead roles in major dramas, she needs to take it slow and develop her skills. According to your conviction, the production team would have to convince you of that first. well, no i dont need that. Convince me. While a lot of us can spot the obvious stuff, that is something I doubt any of us knew. Park Hoon became a genius thoracic surgeon. I would definitely hate to see the OTPs romance being foiled by some arbitrary mission that may or may not be just another form of noble idiocy. When the show first started, I was going to be ambitious and keep a list, but after ep3 I simply gave up. She's just a doctor, not THE doctor stranger. He also got shot and fell into the lake. It's acceptable if she's only playing a straight-up villain part, but she's not, the viewers need to be able to sympathize with her and we're unable to do so. Which episode would you say was the turning point for you? ;). Completely agree with you. 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. Why? After watching three shows of his and loving all of them, I decided Im bingeing the shows in which hes a lead. I was actually rooting for her and Hoon even though I kinda wanted Hoon to get his one true love back? The conspiracy thickens. Agent Cha hands Nightshade records of Chang-yis mom going in and out of a coma as proof of Seung-hees skills.. Doctor Stranger S1: E1 Park Cheol Saves the Leader of En.. 2014 HD TagDub. js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; Urgh. Thanks for the insight madhatter. I've seen her do well in vibrant roles before, but being cold and monotonous only serves to compound on her weakness. what's the point of all the sacrifices they've made if PH just ends with another girl. I guess we have a few more weeks of flat line deliveries to find this out. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, After offering Soo-hyun her mothers old room, Seung-hee comments about how close Soo-hyun and Hoon seem to be, implying that their relationship is romantic.