Gu Am Heo Joon
There are 24 seasons, and there are 24 changes in humans.
There are 365 days in a year, and humans have 365 joints.
The mind must be under control to treat disease.
Patients must let go of negative thoughts and leave the body in peace.
If one's mind merges with the universe, one will find peace and health.
He has a fever, and his legs are paralyzed.
He also has back pain.
Perform acupuncture.
Huh? You want me to do it?
How much longer will you watch me do it?
Yes, sir.
But I don't know where to insert the needle...
Right underneath his knees.
He has a severe cold. He feels dizzy and has headaches.
Go ahead.
Where is the spot for the needle?
Is there anything that you can do by yourself?
You've been working here for years. You can't even treat a cold?
Why don't you just quit?
Would you like to try?
Yes.
From the midpoint of the neck, there is a spot about an inch down.
An inch and a half from it, there is a small curve.
Acupuncture is needed on both spots.
How deep do you insert?
1.5 to 2.5 cm.
When inserting the needle, the tip must face the right eye.
The other must face the left eye of the patient.
Did you hear that?
Yes, sir.
Proceed.
How dare he embarrass me like that? Is he so great, huh?
How can he say that in front of all those patients?
What do you think?
Come on, tell me.
Darn it, we work hard collecting herbs in the cold,
while SOMEONE sits in a nice, toasty room.
Life is so unfair.
Are you talking about me?
Of course not.
Hey, go to the kitchen and ask for our meal.
Okay.
Hey, Jang-swe. Sit down over here.
Why?
You look like you have a severe cold.
You need to receive acupuncture. I'll make you feel better.
Come. Sit over here.
Can you really do it?
Stop laughing!
It's not like you haven't seen me do it.
Now sit down.
I'm fine, sir.
No way. You have a runny nose.
If it gets worse, it'll affect your lungs.
You'll die coughing up blood. Shut up and sit down.
But I feel fine, sir.
Just sit. Come!
Don't laugh!
You have to pay attention and try to learn from me.
There are two spots.
Why isn't it going in? Did it hit the bone?
It's not going in. That's the right spot.
Let me try again.
No, thank you! I'm just fine!
Hey, Jang-swe, come on.
Let me try just one more time.
Hey you, sit down.
No, no thanks!
Let me try just once.
I'm fine!
You!
Bathroom.
Hey! Let me practice!
- Hurry up. - Coming.
Ma'am! Ma'am!
Hello.
What brings you here?
Ma'am.
We brought you meat.
What meat?
Freshly caught wild boar. The tender hind legs.
The best part of a boar.
You shouldn't have. Thank you.
I'm glad you're here. I wanted to ask something.
What is it?
Jun's been coming home late, but it's not because of the clinic.
Do you know what he's up to?
He's been learning medicine from a master.
You don't need to worry.
A master? Someone other than Doctor Yu?
Who is it?
We don't know either.
No idea.
Needles vary by length, diameter and shape. There are nine types in total.
The best is made from old horse gage.
You must know where to insert the needles.
You must insert it where the blood gathers.
One wrong insertion can kill the patient. You must find the precise spot.
I see.
The tender spot above the forehead is an insertion point, is it not?
Not bad.
The second most important thing is the doctor's posture.
You should not fold your arms or legs.
And when you are sitting down, do not bend over or stretch.
When performing while standing up, you must not bend to one side.
If you move, the exact spot to insert the needle can be altered.
So you must pay special attention.
I understand.
Just wait and see, I'll show that jerk Do-ji.
When treating the symptoms of heat stroke, use the following...
Mr. Lim.
What brings you here, Ha-dong?
I heard everything from Young-dal.
What did you hear?
You're in a pinch because you have no one to practice on.
You should've come to me first.
Mr. Lim.
You can practice acupuncture on me.
On you?
Shall I take off my top? Or my dress?
Your dre... I mean, your top.
My top? Okay, Mr. Lim.
Where will you poke me?
Here? Here?
- Ha-dong, Ha-dong. - Where? Where?
Ha-dong!
Oh my!
We shouldn't be doing this.
You should be poking me.
Ha-dong.
My goodness.
It's so wrong, it's right.
Sit up.
Here.
Thank you.
Drink some more.
I'm sorry.
It's alright. I know it tastes very bitter.
Here.
You have to drink it.
Drink.
Go away!
Please let us see the doctor!
What's the fuss?
Sir.
His father was run over by a cow, and he wants the doctor to go there.
Who is he and where is he from?
He's the son of a butcher in Dushigol.
We're busy enough with our patients here.
If he can't bring his father here, tell him to stop bothering us.
Yes, sir.
Get out! Go away!
Causing a scene won't help.
Please help me! Please save my father!
You just don't get it! Get lost, you fool!
What do you think you are you doing?
Did you say you live in Dushigol?
Yes.
Let's go then.
Sir, he's the son of a butcher.
Isn't a butcher a human being also?
Get ready to come with me.
Huh?
Hurry up.
Yes, sir.
Bring some water.
Yes, sir.
He can't control his bowels.
Turn him over.
Yes, sir.
How'd it get so bad?
A cow ran into him two months ago. He's had severe back pain since then.
He has bed sores from being in bed for too long.
I must cure his bed sores first. Knife.
Yes, sir.
Why are you so deep in thought?
Today I saw Doctor Yu suck bloody pus from a patient's back.
I couldn't have done the same.
I was shocked because he didn't even hesitate.
I felt that I have a long way left to go.
Not all doctors are like Doctor Yu.
It is because he is a true doctor, like you said he was.
You're right, I've only heard of true doctors.
I finally understand what it means to be a true doctor.
Sweetie-pie, your hubby's here.
Goodness.
You already stayed out one night. Why not a few more nights?
Why bother coming home?
You think I stayed out for nothing? I have my reasons.
Give me your hand.
Hold still, there's more.
My goodness.
Take this money and spend it all at the market tomorrow!
Where'd you get this money?
Lady Luck finally took my side.
I wiped all the Saneum gamblers clean.
So a day like this does come.
Get ready for bed. It's my time to shine.
We'll do it all night long.
You pervert. I have to go to Doctor Yu's home.
What for?
I'm playing matchmaker for Lady Ye-jin.
Master Do-ji.
Come in.
Sir, the lady wishes to speak to you.
What is it regarding?
It seems to be about your marriage.
My marriage?
Yes, sir.
Mother, it's me.
Come in.
I set your wedding date with the daughter of Lord Kim.
It will be after the 3-year mourning period for their grandfather.
Mother.
Do as I say.
You know how cold your father is. So you are my only hope and joy.
Let me have my way on this matter.
But Ye-jin is the only one I truly love, Mother.
Is this about Ye-jin again?
I made it clear that you can't marry her.
No matter what you say, I will marry her.
Do-ji!
Please excuse me, Mother.
Do-ji!
That Ye-jin has totally blinded my son. That wench!
Milady, Haman is here.
Let her in.
Come in.
Milady.
So how did it go?
I found a good suitor for her.
Who is he?
He is a pretty well-off medicine merchant in Saneum.
Good. Hurry up with the wedding.
Sure, but...
What's the matter?
There's one problem. He is quite old.
That's fine. Who cares about his age?
And...
What now?
He has chicken pox scars all over his face.
He does? You never mentioned that.
Never mind such thing. It doesn't matter.
He sounds more than enough for Ye-jin.
Prepare for moxbustion and come closer.
Yes, ma'am.
Give it a try after watching me closely.
But we have no patients to treat.
Try it on yourself, not the patients.
You must be able to take care of yourself.
Take off your top and lie down.
Yes.
How do you feel?
I feel much better.
After just one treatment?
Yes.
After a couple more treatments, your hands and feet will get warm.
Thank you.
Are you inside, Ye-jin?
Yes, ma'am.
You may go now.
I have been looking for a suitor and found the perfect man for you.
He is a medicine merchant in Saneum, and he is a pretty good businessman.
He won't let you go hungry or live in poverty.
I'm not ready to get married yet.
What do you mean you're not ready for marriage?
You're not a part of this family, so you can't live with us forever.
Since you will leave us someday, it will be better to get married.
I am going to discuss this with my husband.
And I have something to say.
Mind how you behave in front of Do-ji.
You two grew up like siblings, but you are not related by blood.
You could become a source of trouble for him in the future.
Good night.
For stomachaches, there are three spots to insert needles.
When it becomes painless, pull them out.
What are you mumbling to yourself?
Is Doctor Yu home?
He is at the patients' quarters right now.
I see that you, too, have finally lost your mind.
Sir?
For stomachaches, there are three spots to insert needles.
When it becomes painless, pull them out.
Where are you coming from?
I was at Mt. Duryu. I met Hue-jung there.
Hue-jung? You mean Grand Master Seosan?
Yes. He reproached me as soon as he saw me.
What did you do wrong this time?
Buddhist monks must not be indebted for even a single drop of rice.
He reproached me for eating meat and drinking wine.
On my way back, I met an old friend living in Mt. Jiri.
You have a friend I don't know?
His name is Ahn Guang-ik. We were at the royal clinic together.
What is he doing living up in that mountain?
He cuts open beasts.
You mean he dissects animals?
Yes.
When he was a royal physician, he used to be one of Dr. Yang's favorites.
But he only cared about the inner body.
He tried to secure a dead body, but he got caught.
Almost got the death penalty.
But thanks to Dr. Yang's intervention, his life was spared.
But he was permanently expelled from the bureau.
Has he ever dissected a man since?
I don't think so. He only dissects beasts.
Sir, it's Ye-jin.
Come in.
What brings you here?
I need to talk to you.
I wish to follow Master Samjuk and help him treat lepers.
Please allow me to go.
The work will be too tough. I can't let you go.
I decided I'd live with sick people when my medical skills improved.
I still have a lot to learn, but I wish to help the priest.
You can help sick people right here.
I don't want to see you suffer any hardships.
Is there another reason you wish to leave?
No, sir.
Let Ye-jin come with me. I know her very well.
She has a big enough heart to endure any hardship.
Do you truly wish to go with Samjuk?
Yes, sir.
Do as you wish then.
Do-ji.
Please, Do-ji!
No. I can't let you go!
I've wanted this for a long time.
You are the only one I ever loved.
I have lived to this day for you. How can you leave me?
Going to leave me forever? You'd ruin my life like this?
Do-ji.
How can you ignore my love in the name of treating lepers?
Our paths are very different.
Please focus on your studies and enter the palace as a royal doctor.
I must leave.
No. I won't let you go!
I'll do anything you ask me.
If you want me to live as a country doctor, I will.
Please don't go. I can't let you go, Ye-jin.
Can a dead man really be brought back to life?
How could he know the cure?
If it's true, Heo Jun is more skilled than Master Do-ji!