Doctor Stranger
There should be no room for mercy.
The principle of life dictates the strong to trample on the weak at every moment possible.
Because he didn't know that, my dear president is lying here like this!
Dude.
You should've finished me when you found out about my illegal campaign fund for the primary race.
Did you think that I'd be dragged around by you, doing everything you tell me to
if you put a stupid dog collar on my neck like that?
Nonsense, my friend.
There'll be a presidential election soon.
Get some rest until then.
Once I hold the North-South Summit and excite the ignorant electorate...
Then I'll let you rest in peace forever. Okay?
Episode 20
That was a very nice speech, Mr. Prime Minister.
You tricked me?
Your conspiracy is over.
All you need to do is manipulate the BIS after the surgery.
And then?
Then Jang Seok Joo will spill everything thinking that he has achieved his goal.
There's no one here from the President's security detail.
Only my guys.
Well...
Arrest those two! Well...
Arrest those two!
Even if you die right now, I'll still have 60 days to rule!
What are you doing?
Can't you hear me? Arrest those two!
Mr. Prime Minister. You should stop.
I'm sorry.
You too?
Mr. Prime Minister.
Let's end this quietly.
What does it mean to be a politician?
To a politican, there's neither an eternal enemy nor an eternal ally.
If you stop here, this will be only between you and me.
I'll not hold you responsible for this incident.
Are you negotiating with me?
Yes, I'm negotiating.
I'll forgive everything.
I'll also let you keep your position as prime minister.
I'll not trample you to death. Instead
even though it might be a stupid dog collar around your neck
you will do everything I tell you to, as I drag you around as I please.
What are you doing?
He just tried to kill you, Mr. President.
This is none of your business, Dr. Park.
If you let him slide this time, he might try the same thing in the future!
I said it's none of your business.
Mr. President...
Getting rewarded for bad things, and getting punished for good things...
Such is politics. Don't you agree?
Prime Minister Jang!
Fine.
I'll make sure all the assemblymen under me will only follow your orders from now on.
But...
I also have a condition.
What is it?
He must continue to serve you in the future.
Fine.
I guess I can deal with one person who will be keeping tabs on me.
But you must grant my second wish.
These two people...
I want them.
They're yours.
Mr. President!
This is different from what you promised!
Nothing serious will happen. Right, Mr. Prime Minister?
Right, Mr. President.
Mr. President!
You can't do this! You promised me!
You promised to save our lives!
I believe we have a lot to talk about.
What's going on?
Apparently the operating rooms are closed until tomorrow morning.
Why?
The Prime Minister's orders. They're not letting anyone in.
This can't be right. This can't be possible.
It was our fault for trusting those people.
How could he flip his promise so easily?
We've been tricked. He never intended to keep his promised.
He said he'll let us go in his own words.
Then let's hear what you wanted to tell me before.
Is it perhaps related to Prime Minister Jang?
Quickly.
Prime Minister Jang is trying to murder you.
To be exact, he's trying to put you in a coma after the surgery.
He wants to be the acting president.
We'll testify.
Your opponent is the prime minister.
And he already has built enough support within the party
to threaten my authority.
A testimony from a couple of doctors won't do anything.
Then would you do as we tell you to?
Who's we?
It'd be me and the anesthesiologist.
And one of Jang's men has agreed to help us.
Even one of Jang's men?
But you must guarantee our safety.
Mr. President.
Okay.
That's what he told me. He agreed.
He agreed to guarantee our safety.
I'm sorry, Hoon.
I'm so regretful.
Only if I hadn't made that choice back then.
All of this started when I grabbed Cha Jin Soo's hand.
It started because of my desire to see you again
but I never expected it to cause this disaster for us.
It's not your fault.
If I could go back... If only I could go back...
I would've just kept you in my heart.
Then none of this would've happened.
It's not over yet.
But what can we do now?
Don't even think about it.
I saw you taking down many of my men by yourself.
But what would you do if a bullet goes through your lover's head during our dogfight?
When coincidences repeat, it's destiny.
Coincidentally, you're alive even though I asked them to kill you 20 years ago.
Coincidentally, you're alive even though I locked the embassy gate in Hungary.
That was your doing, too?
Yes.
So I thought I should work with you two.
This is not just another coincidence. It's destiny.
Destiny, my ass.
I can only laugh at myself.
This feeling of seeing everything that I've worked for turning into ashes...
The last time I felt like this was two years ago when I lost the primary race.
I just can't get used to it.
Did you expect the President to be any different?
Did you expect him to do everything you ask him?
You would've been better off asking for mercy from me.
You should've done as I told you so I could've become president.
Once I, Jang Seok Joo, hold the highest position of this land
that's when you should've begged me to save your miserable lives.
That would've been a smarter choice.
You wouldn't have saved us anyway.
Probably not.
Shall we leave?
There are a lot of eyes watching here. It's also a hospital.
A hospital that saves lives.
When you follow me, don't say a word.
Otherwise, your mom will go before you do.
What is it?
You can go first.
Mr. Prime Minister!
He's alive.
Bring a stretcher and an intubation set, Quickly.
Okay.
How's he doing?
He's in critical condition.
Yes, sir.
What brings you here?
Have you seen Hoon?
The Water Bottle? Why?
He's not answering his phone.
You should call me instead who will always pick up your phone.
I'm here standing by for you, 24/7.
I can't reach Hoon, and his mom just disappeared...
What should I do?
What's wrong?
What should I do?
You'll be fine. I'll help you to find him.
Give Dr. Oh a call. I'll help you.
Where's the Water Bottle?
Dr. Park? I haven't seen him.
Didn't you go to the ICU with them after the surgery?
I couldn't even dare to go in there because of the security!
It's not only there. There are 007s also in the operations center.
The operations center?
Yes, so they're rerouting all patients to the operating center in the new building.
Yesterday and today... What's going on?
What are you doing?
Hoon...
This man is in critical condition.
Yes, so we must bring him in quickly...
Listen!
We'll be in danger once this man wakes up.
What do you mean?
Let your hand go.
What?
Hoon...
Not only we'll be in danger, but your mom will also be in danger!
He's still breathing. He's still alive.
He was going to get a heart surgery anyway.
He was shot in the chest. No one would be suspicious if he dies right now.
All you need to do is release your hand and waste some time here before we go in.
Then we can say he died during surgery...
I can't do it.
Look at him straight!
He's Jang Seok Joo! Not anyone else!
He tried to kill you and your parents. And he turned your mother into a madwoman!
But...
Just this once.
All you need to do is release your hand. Then everything will be over.
What are you doing?
Move it.
I won't.
Why not?
You cut open my father and took his kidney out for me.
That will be the scar of our lives forever.
You said it was to save me. Then...
Let your hands go to save me again.
No, let them go to save you and your mother!
Hoon, please.
If it wasn't for this man, we wouldn't have lived such tragic lives.
Yes, if only the embassy's gate had opened back then...
We would be living normal lives just like the people outside of this hospital.
We'd be living just as your father wished.
That's why I can't let my hands go.
Do you know why my father died? Yes, he wanted me to live happily with you.
But he also didn't want me to be a mad dog of Cha Jin Soo anymore.
He took bullets so I'll only grab my scalpel to save lives.
So how could I do it again?
He's Jang Seok Joo! He's different!
He's just another patient to me.
Hoon...
You know better than anyone why I became a doctor.
Treating sick people. Nothing more, nothing less.
The thing that my father and I wanted was just treating people.
That's it.
I beg of you.
After seeing you again, I really didn't want to return to my past.
No matter what you tell me, I want to keep my principles.
What I thought initially, what my father told me.
If I don't save this man right now, I'll ruin all the principles that I've been trying to keep since I met you.
My father's wish that he burdened me with by throwing away his life...
I'll be ruining all that.
Look.
It's still beating.
It's the same heart.
The same heart as the hearts of the patients we've saved so far.
This isn't different.
Let's go, Jae Hee. Please.
Please call Dr. Oh of cardiology and nurse Min Soo Ji.
What are you doing?
Is he still alive?
Of course he is.
No one will hold you responsible even if he dies.
What?
How's he doing?
He's in critical condition.
I think Dr. Park Hoon should operate on him.
He was going to operate on his heart anyway.
It also seemed like they're very close with each other.
Just as you heard.
You have the permission to have a table death in this room.
Nothing good will happen to you once the Prime Minister wakes up.
But if the opposite occurs, you two are free.
Just as you wanted from the beginning.
If you just say there wasn't anything you could do, everything will be over.
My master once told me something.
The only thing policemen should be good at is catching criminals.
And the only thing doctors should be good at is treating patients.
I'm sorry, but I'm going to do just that. Nothing more, nothing less.
You've done a lot of bad things.
How can there be not a single person who wants me to save your life?
It'll be just you two. Are you still going to do it?
Just don't interrupt.
If the Prime Minister lives, all of us will be in danger.
I'll drag Park Hoon out.
Just let him do it.
Mr. Kim...
Right now, I just want to watch the choice made by that man.
So, the surgery has begun?
Yes, sir.
Two near pulmonary artery, and one in interatrial septum.
Three in total.
One in interatrial septum?
That's going to be tricky.
Quite amazing.
There's a reason why he could make the SAVER procedure successful.
I think the Prime Minister is going to make it.
Now we have the most tricky one left.
It seems like every one of us is on Park Hoon's side now.
What do you mean?
All of us wanted the table death, but now we're glad that the surgery is successful.
Me?
Mr. Prime Minister!
Hurry up and bring him to the ICU!
Yes, sir!
You saved Jang Seok Joo. They thought he'd be dead.
Now that the flame of power is alive again, moths will naturally gather.
Those moths will come after you soon.
There's a car waiting for you across the bridge behind this hospital.
There'll be money and provisions that'll help you to hide away for a while.
Try to go as far away from Seoul as possible.
Once your passports are ready, I'll call you.
And my mother?
Trust me.
I'll make sure to hide her in a safe place.
Yes, I'm at the operations center in the new building.
Who?
Chang Yi? Tell her to wait in my room.
Jae Hee didn't come from Japan?
Hoon told me not to say it
but I can't reach Hoon and his mother has disappeared.
I'm very worried.
It's my first time hearing about Dr. Park's mother.
What can I do, doctor? What if something happened Hoon?
[Dr. Kim Chee Gyu]
Yes, Dr. Kim.
What's going on at the operations center today?
It's for the prime minister's surgery...
I heard he's in the ICU. Then who did the surgery?
I don't know. But have you seen Dr. Park?
I saw him going to the back side of the hospital.
The back side?
Go ahead, Jae Hee.
Why?
Just go.
Hoon...
Cha Jin Soo...
Go, now!
No!
Hello? 911?
Hold on, Jae Hee...
Don't do it! Don't do it, Song Jae Hee!
Drop me and run, Hoon.
Don't do it, Song Jae Hee!
Love is good.
I believe I saw something like this before.
Was it two years ago? synced by riri13
That's right. Two years ago.
Jae Hee...
Hoon...
Right, there's one thing different.
I don't know whom it was back then...
But now you don't have anyone to help you.
Do you want to live?
Fine, how about this?
I'll save you if you let that hand go.
Psycho...
Yes, I'm a psycho.
I'm willing to save one of you while I should really grind both of you into ashes.
Just kill me instead.
I will not.
You'll have to spend the rest of your life with the pain of killing your woman.
That'll be more painful for you.
Right?
Hoon, let go of me. Now!
I'll count to three.
One...
Hoon!
Jae Hee...
Do you remember?
I said letting your hand go before has been the worst regret of my life.
Hoon...
I told you that I'll go wherever you go.
No, you can't!
Two!
You see the river, right?
Don't worry wherever it takes you.
Hoon...
I'll be right there with you.
Three!
Hoon!
Long live... the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Hoon!
[One Year Later]
Next up, Prime Minister Jang Seok Joo has been imprisoned.
Prime Minister Jang has been imprisoned today for receiving illegal donations during his primary campaign.
This imprisonment reflects the President's unwillingness...
To tolerate any form of corruption among the holders of high public office.
They say clear water doesn't attract fish.
If the fish doesn't like clear water, they can leave.
You used to be more willing to tolerate, forgive, and compromise.
It seems like you've changed in this past year.
Apparently that guy said this.
The only thing policemen should be good at is catching criminals.
And the only thing doctors should be good at is treating patients.
After hearing that, I came to realize...
The only thing politicians should be good at is governing without corruption.
The least you could do is say hello.
I'm interviewing for the manager position here. How do I look?
Beautiful!
Right? I spent a lot of money on this.
No, your perseverance that has gotten you here from being a part-time worker is beautiful.
Your perspective on people has changed a lot.
I mean, your body is beautiful too.
Chang Yi!
You're great.
Pull gently.
I said pull gently!
I'm sorry, Dr. Oh.
This is heart failure and myocardial infarction.
This heart is as soft as tofu because of septal rupture. How can you pull so hard like that?
I'm sorry.
You'll also hear from me if you don't do it right!
Yes, ma'am.
Do you know something, Dr. Oh?
Know what?
About today's patient.
Of course I do.
Today's surgery was the same surgery that Dr. Park did when I first met him.
Septal rupture repair is done, so you only have to do CABG.
I don't think this is something you're capable of.
I really hated you back then.
Right?
It's time.
Right.
I heard Dr. Keum is becoming an assistant professor next month.
Also a father soon.
Really?
It only has been three months...
Congratulations.
Congratulations on becoming a father, Dr. Keum.
I was going to tell her. But you told her already?
Sorry.
Congratulations nonetheless.
Thanks.
Next is you, Dr. Oh.
So, what are the symptoms of MS?
Difficulty in breathing and...
My breathing gets difficult when I look at you.
Atrial fibrillation, thrombosis, hemoptysis, and possible stroke.
Got it?
Hey.
Just get on.
Study harder. I'll ask you again!
I'm Kim Chee Gyu! And don't cry!
You're too harsh on those kids.
Kids these days think of this hospital as a playground.
That shouldn't be the case!
You were just like that a year ago! That shouldn't be the case!
You were just like that a year ago!
That's not true!
You look so nervous, Dr. Moon!
I've never been this nervous since my class president election in elementary school!
Don't be so nervous.
All of the past heads of this hospital came from the cardiology department.
Dr. Hah of the orthopedics department is a strong contender.
What do you want to do if you're chosen as the head of this hospital?
It goes without saying! I'll devote my everything to this hospital!
I feel like we're missing something.
Missing what?
It's easier to notice someone's empty space.
I guess there are some people we would've preferred to have in this elevator right now.
Hey, hang tight since we're almost there.
I got really gassy when I'm nervous.
Don't you think this is too much, Dr. Moon? Way too much!
We're almost there! Why is this thing not opening?
Let's give a round of applause for the 16th head of Myung Woo Hospital!
Hello, I'm Moon Hyung Wook, the new head of Myung Woo Hospital.
First, I'd like to thank the doctors who've supported me all along.
I'd like to also thank the former chairman Oh Joon Gyu, and the current chairman Han Sang Dae.
I also thank Dr. Park Doo Oh of internal medicine who was always there for me...
And Dr. Lim Seong Hoon of endocrinology.
Dr. Sunwoo Jae Min of neurosurgery.
Dr. Yang Seok Cheon of medical imaging...
And Dr. Yang Choon Man of rehabilitation medicine...
Dr. Kim Jae Man of family medicine...
And Dr. Park Sang Tae of pathology...
Dr. Han Bong Hee of ophthalmology...
Are we sure that he's the right person to lead this hospital?
I wonder the same thing.
Thank you very much!
What are you doing here?
I'm overcome with joy.
There's no reason to cry.
Park Hoon should be watching from up there too, right?
He would've been so happy to find out that I've become the head of this hospital.
[Park Hoon]
His locker is still here.
I'll be sure to follow my father's will and do my best to make this hospital a great place.
Doctor.
Chang Yi!
He must be in a nice place, right?
He went with someone he loved.
How come you already treated him like your brother?
Knowing that he'll always have Jae Hee, I was afraid that I might fall in love with him...
If I didn't consider him as my brother.
I wasn't going to come because I didn't want to cry.
Don't be so sad. Our paths will cross again.
Are you moving to another hospital?
To the public clinic where my husband works.
Dr. Yang?
You've known it all along?
Of course! My intuition is superb.
Take care. I'll come visit you.
I heard Jae Joon is here.
Yes, in there.
Just wait here.
What if my father gets worked up again?
I've been standing here all along, but they're just talking.
They must have a lot to talk about. Let's give them some time.
You're here to apologize?
Yes, sir.
Not to get my apology?
I believe I've alreay gotten your apology.
I never apologized.
I'm working with my friend at his law firm in America.
Law firm?
Because I don't deserve to be a doctor anymore.
I saw something interesting there.
A list of malpractice suits against major hospitals in Korea this past year.
I don't want to hear it. Stop.
It was one-tenth of other major hospitals.
There were many comments about how this hospital gives sincere apologies...
That's because I'm not the chairman anymore.
I know you make all the decisions for this hospital from this room.
My parents would be pleased to find out...
Shut up.
I don't want to hear it anymore. You may leave.
For what do you want to apologize to me?
An apology for Soo Hyun's father.
I hurt Soo Hyun with my stupidity.
I'm not sure if I'll ever get the chance...
But I'd like to have your forgiveness for my faults.
I'll only forgive Soo Hyun's Han Jae Joon.
Father...
What are you doing there?
I should get going...
I'm leaving!
I'm sorry.
Jae Joon...
Should I call you Seong Hoon?
I only thought about the fact that you lied to me.
I didn't think about the pain and hardship that you must've gone through.
Are you forgiving me?
I'm the one who should ask for forgiveness.
There's someone else we must ask for forgiveness.
Dr. Park.
Are you free tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
There are too many things that we don't know about Dr. Park and Dr. Han.
Dr. Park and Dr. Han?
What about Dr. Park and Dr. Han?
I also just heard this from someone named Mr. Jang.
I couldn't believe their story either.
Dr. Park was always a cheerful person in our eyes.
But in reality, he was dealing with the horrendous things that happened in his past.
The same goes for Dr. Han... No, Jae Hee.
Are you okay?
I'm so sorry for those two.
I'm so embarrassed for telling Dr. Park about my feelings without knowing what they went through.
How ridiculous I must've been to them!
I asked him to reciprocate my feelings for him without knowing anything about their tragedy.
I'm also embarrassed.
I only considered Dr. Park to be young and skillful.
I never thought about how he acquired those masterful skills.
Come with me. There's someone you need to meet.
Someone to meet?
The man.
Yes, the man.
[Local Clinic]
Why are you slapping my butt?
Because it looks good!
Why? I already gave your husband's prescription yesterday.
There're guests.
Guests?
Ma'am!
Who are they?
Hello, quack.
Do something already. You're making me nervous.
I saw you falling from there.
I thought you were dead.
You could've at least let me know that you're alive, punk.
Didn't all that beating make you hungry?
Be quiet.
Eat with me before you go.
So what happened after you fell from the bridge? I couldn't figure that part out.
There was someone who helped me.
Did you sleep well?
You look more pretty after you sleep.
Get some rest.
Per your request.
Thank you.
It seems like your son gave you a present before he left.
Open it.
That's more suitable for you than working at a law firm.
Where's Jae Hee?
Jae Hee applied for refugee status in China.
So she's in China right now?
Because of her dual identity, her refugee application wasn't approved initially.
Thankfully I have a friend who took care of it for her just four months ago.
Once she got her refugee status, she applied for asylum in Korea.
The reason why I came to Korea yesterday is because Jae Hee will be here today.
You said you don't believe in destiny, right?
Yes.
You still don't?
Yes, I do believe in destiny now.
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