I'm Han Jae-jun.
I'm Jang Seok-ju.
Is there any problem?
I heard you have two teams that are competing against each other.
Yes,
one lead by Dr. Han and the other lead by Dr. Park Hun.
But Dr. Park said he'll withdraw from the competition.
He's withdrawing?
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON PARK HUN
Now you act like a doctor.
Doctor Park Hun.
I'm sure your girlfriend
would want you to be this kind of doctor.
That's funny.
What?
Anyway, will you be the anesthetist for the twins' operation?
Of course.
I thought you gave up.
On one condition.
- What condition? - That competition or whatever you call it.
Have the hospital pay for the competition.
- Is that all you want? - I'll take that as a yes.
I have high hopes for you.
Are you Doctor Park Cheol?
Did anything happen, Sir?
No, nothing. I have to go to the washroom.
Are you sure he's Park Hun?
Yes, it's him.
How come he walked off
without saying anything to me?
That coward.
You look very much
like your father.
I heard about your father.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Why did you do that?
Why do you think?
Father! Father.
Sir?
You know what?
All of a sudden I want to win that competition.
Now I really want to know what your heart looks like.
And I'm very curious how you're going to fix it.
Pray that I won't operate on you.
Because if I open your chest and get to your heart, you'll be dead.
You'll have to work very hard if you want to see my heart.
Or you might
never see
your girlfriend again.
Sir, are you okay?
It's nothing. I just felt dizzy. I'm fine.
- Dr. Park Hun! - Park Hun!
Oh, gosh.
Tell me that again
Tell me, tell me. Tell me
I want to hear it all the time...
- What happened, Sir? - Nothing. I just felt dizzy.
I should have told you sooner.
Park Hun is someone
you know.
I know him?
He's his son.
Yes,
Park Cheol's son.
That was scary.
Is it always like this in the men's toilet?
No, you only hear the sound of running water. Let's get back inside.
Hello. Thank you for your hard work.
By the way.
Dr. Han, right?
Yes.
Do you have a special reason why you want to operate on me?
Yes, to become the owner of this hospital.
- Dr. Han. - I want to show Mr. Oh that I'm the best.
I'd like to lead this hospital
if the chairman would allow that.
Dr. Han, you're talking to the prime minister.
Very good.
You know what?
I like people who have very clear motives.
Just like Mr. Oh.
Well, then. I must go. Goodbye, gentlemen.
I find Dr. Han very reliable.
I want him to be my son-in-law but what he said earlier was reckless of him.
No. He has to have the guts
to be able to operate on my heart.
You think so?
What about Park Hun?
Well, he'll compete against Dr. Han.
So he'll have to work
very hard.
This is nonsense!
Why is the son of Park Cheol in my hospital?
He's a very talented doctor.
- Just like his father was. - Mr. Choi.
He has his flaws
but competing with Dr. Han
will make him improve.
- You think I'll let him stay here? - You must.
I know too many things about this hospital.
What do you mean, Mr. Choi?
The prime minister said
he wants to see who is better.
Are you going to leave me because of your petty conscience?
You can call it whatever you want, but...
I'm only asking you to let them compete fairly.
Very well then. But I will not let him stay here for a long time.
One competition will decide everything.
Hello?
Lee Sung-hun?
There's a saying, "Looking for a donkey while sitting on its back."
Do they say "The foot of the lamp is where its darkest" in Korea?
You didn't meet Mr. Choi, did you?
That would depend on you.
How long are you staying here?
I have to go to Beijing.
But I guess it's too late for today.
To Beijing? Why?
You fixed my father's heart too well.
It's his third wedding, can you believe that?
SEOUL TO BEIJING RESERVATION COMPLETE
I reserved a flight for you at 6 p.m.
The son must go to his father's wedding.
It seems like you don't want me to stay here.
Send your father my regards.
It's almost complete.
Almost.
What happens when it's complete?
I'll break it.
It was built to be destroyed.
Are they doing well?
I want to ask you something.
Their arterial blood gas analysis result is getting worse.
We have to operate on them.
You'll have to work very hard if you want to see my heart.
Or you might
never see
your girlfriend again.
- Why do you want to help me? - We have to save the little ones.
Is that really it?
Why would you--
Dr. Park!
So what happened?
- We're going to operate on them. - That's good news.
So...
How much are you going to get paid this time?
- Get paid what? - What do you mean?
Well...
A doctor that asks money from his patients?
It was just 500 won. What's so wrong about it?
It is wrong. It was the girl's allowance.
It was mine in the first place. I found it first but she tricked me.
- Are you sure it was only 500 won? - Of course.
- It's 100,000 won per stitch. - What?
Why did you do that?
He needs a lot of money to bring his girlfriend here.
- How much was it? - I don't know.
That's so pathetic.
I wonder what she'd say if she could see what you're doing.
- What would you say? - You really don't know?
Do you still think she's Jae Hui?
- Don't take it out on her. - Gosh. I'm leaving.
No, you're not. You ordered it so you eat it.
- You forgot about Jae Hui already? - What?
Yes, sit down.
- How did you meet Jae Hui? - It just happened.
I'm Song Jae Hui. What is your name?
You just happened to fall madly in love with her?
It was love at first sight then.
You said she smiles a lot.
Smile my foot.
You said she did.
What about her personality?
Hey, that hurts. Wait!
We're destined to be together. You can't treat me like this.
She has quite a temper. Sometimes she's mean.
I'll marry you. Maybe after a hundred years.
And you still love her?
Because it's Jae Hui.
I'm jealous.
I wonder if she knows how you feel.
She doesn't. She can't even hear me.
I'm leaving.
What will you tell her when you meet her?
That you missed her?
No.
Then what?
I'll save the babies so don't worry.
But what's your real motive?
Why do you want to operate on them?
That's what I'll tell her. I have to go.
- Excuse me. I have to go, too. - Okay.
What if Park Hun sees you?
That Park Hun.
Just what did he do to Jang Seok-ju?
- What do you mean? - Jang Seok-ju contacted me.
He asked me to stop watching him.
Then what about the operating team?
Join...
Han Jae-jun's team.
If you send her to Dr. Han, Park Hun will not be able to win.
- So what? - Are you giving him up?
- Han Jae-jun is good enough. - Sir.
- Nice to meet you, Sir. - Hello.
- It's been a long time. - Yes.
Which one will you operate on?
I don't care. Let's do it soon.
- How about tonight? - Good.
Will you really be fine?
You only have one chance.
That's nice and easy. Good.
Then let's have a good match.
Take your seats.
This match...
Why is it just a single match?
- We'll win anyway, so who cares? - Are you confident about this?
- I'm a bit nervous, should I quit? - What?
This operation has to be done within 45 minutes.
Just like the first half of a soccer game.
We'll lose if we can't finish within 45 minutes. There's no second half.
Why does it need to be so fast?
Through the Norwood procedure, we'll reconstruct the aortic arch.
The bypass has to be stopped so if we take too long, the baby will die.
That's why we need the help of the best assistants.
They have to be like the surgeon's hands.
The skill of the first assistant might decide the winner.
Don't worry. I have the experience. And I've also been studying.
Yes, you two must work as one.
And you have to win no matter what.
Here.
- What's that? - It's the reward.
So if you want this money,
you have to defeat them. Okay?
- Who will be the first assistant? - Dr. Oh.
I'm sorry to say this in front of her,
but I don't think she's good enough.
What do you mean?
Anesthetists know very well the skills of each doctor.
And Dr. Oh disappointed us once.
Okay, then you operate on him. He's your patient now.
I don't think she can handle this.
Very few doctors can perform a septal rupture repair and CABG.
- Dr. Geum can. - Dr. Eun...
Dr. Han,
the first assistant has to be as good as you
to win this match.
And I think Dr. Geum has to be the first assistant.
Dr. Oh
is just a doctor who happens to be the daughter of the chairman.
- That's a little harsh. - No, I'm not.
- Dr. Eun, please. - Just let me speak.
I didn't say anything wrong.
That's enough.
I decide who will be my first assistant.
And the first assistant in our team
is Dr. Oh.
- That's all. You can leave now. - Okay.
Not you, Dr. Oh.
Don't mind what Dr. Eun said.
Tell me if I'm not good enough.
I don't want us to lose because of me.
I told you already. You're the first assistant.
- Are you sure? - But prepare everything you can.
Okay. I'll really do my best.
Okay, we have the first assistant. Now the anesthetist.
- Dr. Han will help us. - Really?
Anyway, will you be the anesthetist for the twins' operation?
Of course.
You, Yang Jeong-han as the assistant,
and Dr. Han as the anesthetist. Perfect.
- We need scrubs. - For what?
The shorter the time it takes to get the tools,
the more likely the baby will survive.
Right, we only have 45 minutes.
But why are we leaving the hospital?
Because she's outside.
- Outside? - Let's go.
- Okay, let's go.
Join Dr. Han's team? Then are we giving up on Park Hun?
I don't know what they have in mind.
But the competition
has already started
and Park Hun must win.
- He can't without an anesthetist. - He will.
If he loses, he'll be useless to us.
You,
him
and me. We're all going to die.
I really don't believe this.
Is something wrong?
Dr. Oh
will be the first assistant in the operation of the twins.
- I thought it'd be Dr. Geum. - Exactly.
He's protecting her because she's his girlfriend.
- Dr. Eun. - What?
How about we make Dr. Han change his mind?
You said we need scrubs. Why are we here?
I heard Nurse Min was the most experienced operating room nurse.
If it's too small, that means it's a dangerous situation, right?
And we need her experience.
Hello, Nurse Min.
My baby just fell asleep. Don't ring the bell.
What on earth? I'm going to...
- Her baby is sleeping. - Who cares?
What do you think you're doing?
Well, I...
- Get out of here. Now. - Oh, my back.
You'll wake up your baby, Nurse Min.
- What? - Let's go.
Do you want to win that much?
- The operation is tonight. - I left the operating room.
And there are many other good nurses
at the hospital.
He's handsome. What's his name?
Seung-min.
The twins don't even have names yet.
And they're Seung-min's age.
They might go to the same school,
or even be friends.
I'm asking you, please.
That's quite touching.
Did it work?
You almost won me over.
Which part touched you?
The school part or the friends part?
Do we have to go through all this just to get a scrub nurse?
- Because it's worth it. - So she'll do it?
I don't know.
You don't know? After all you did to get in there?
I went through the trouble, not you. Why are you annoyed?
Because she slammed the door in my face.
- Give me 10,000 won. - For what?
To get some ice cream.
Gosh. I'll give you 100,000 won, okay? Here, take it.
You made the right decision. You're not a scrub nurse anymore.
Who do you think will win?
You're Dr. Park's first assistant.
I don't think I'll make it.
Park Hun can
never defeat Dr. Han.
Hey, Park Hun!
Didn't you say that Dr. Han is our anesthetist?
- Yes. Why? - She says she won't do it!
Go and talk to her.
I'm sorry. It's my day off.
- Day off? - I have something to do after work.
What can be more important than tonight's operation?
I don't have to explain it to you.
- You said you wanted to save them. - I did. But not today.
What do you think you're doing?
I didn't get a single day off ever since I came here.
I think I deserve to get some rest.
What about the babies?
You have other anesthetists.
You're the only one for me.
You know anesthesia is crucial.
- Please. - I'm sorry.
Yes, the operation is at 10 p.m. You're going home?
You can't go home so early.
You anesthetists are never there when we need you.
Hey!
Anyway, will you be the anesthetist for the twins' operation?
Of course.
- Why do you want to help me? - We have to save the little ones.
- Is that really it? - I'm sorry.
Damn it.
- Dr. Mun. - What?
Don't you need
an anesthetist?
Are you here to annoy me?
Of course not.
I'm here as your anesthetist.
Dr. Eun will be helping Dr. Park?
Yes.
She's insisting on it.
- It's because of you. - Me?
She's doing that just so you can be placed as the first assistant.
I'm sorry, Dr. Han. For causing you--
Don't be sorry.
I'll find another anesthetist.
Well, yes.
Tonight's operation?
Yes, we'd like you to join us.
It's the heart operation on the twins. They have hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
Join...
Han Jae-jun's team.
I'm sorry, but I'm going home after work.
- Going home? - I have an important appointment.
You should postpone that appointment then.
- The babies need the surgery now. - I heard you have an anesthetist.
You won't be helping me.
You want me to join Dr. Han's team?
I thought you were
competing against each other.
That's why it has to be fair. Or I wouldn't feel good about the victory.
That's an interesting offer, but I can't tonight.
Dr. Han.
You took our anesthetist. What in the world are you thinking?
Which is why I wanted her to fill that spot.
You think I can't do it
without an anesthetist?
You know it will be hard without a good anesthetist.
In the end, it all comes down to the operating surgeon's skill.
I like your attitude.
Then I wish you all the best.
Dr. Han.
- Dr. Oh. - Is this castle our hospital?
It's just a toy I build for fun.
Who is the lord of this castle?
If you mean Myeongwoo Hospital, then it's...
Me?
You're wrong.
The castle itself is the lord.
And I am only someone the castle has allowed to rule it temporarily.
I will be kicked out if I don't deserve my place here anymore.
You want to be the lord of the castle?
Then show the castle
that you truly deserve it.
Get rid of the stranger that's inside the castle.
- You mean Park Hun? - Don't forget.
It is the castle that is watching you.
We'll see how you get rid of that stranger.
And I think Dr. Geum has to be the first assistant.
Dr. Oh
is just a doctor who happens to be the daughter of the chairman.
I told you already. You're the first assistant.
Scalpel.
I always wondered.
Damn it...
What are you imagining there?
- It's you. - I'm not kidding.
- It's called image training. Go. - The first assistant...
Can you tell me what the first assistant is supposed to do?
- You're not even in my team. - You know that doesn't matter.
Well, if you can't fend for yourself you should learn to leech of others.
Hey!
- What are you doing? - You asked me to teach you.
What's so funny?
Did you think that I was trying to touch you?
Fine. Forget it.
Okay, I'm sorry.
- We have to save the twins. - Let go.
Close your eyes.
Can you see the baby's heart at the end of your fingers?
What are you doing here, Dr. Oh?
We need to talk.
- Thank you, Dr. Park. - Okay.
Did you forget Dr. Oh is your opponent's first assistant?
You are competing against Dr. Han.
Dr. Park, do you find this match trivial?
Are you talking about yourself?
You refused to be either team's anesthetist.
Let me give you some advice.
There's a lot more at stake in this competition than you think.
Such as?
Are our lives at stake or what?
You know, I actually thought that you could be the Jae Hui I was looking for.
But I don't think you are her.
- Why not? - Jae Hui would have told me that
- it's not a matter of winning or losing. - But it's important to you.
What's more important than the babies' lives?
You can't see them?
They're only one month old.
They're inside that incubator and they can't even say they're in pain.
Their little chests will soon be cut open with a blade.
And no one knows if they'll make it. So who cares about that match?
Who cares about winning or losing?
- But Dr. Park... - Just go. You said you're tired.
I'll win this thing. Just go.
Don't worry about the anesthesia.
Leave.
What are you talking about?
You want him to be the first assistant?
Yes.
Let's go with him
just this once.
- Dr. Eun says she'll join the other team. - So?
She'll come back if Dr. Geum becomes the first assistant.
- I won't. - Su-hyeon.
I really want to do this.
I even embarrassed myself to get Dr. Park's help to prepare myself.
And now you want me to let him do it instead?
I'm sorry, I can't.
You didn't look embarrassed.
It looked like you were enjoying it.
Are you jealous?
It's an order from your director.
Dr. Geum will be the first assistant.
- I said I'll do it! - I'm the director here!
This is why they say you enjoy your privileges.
You know that I don't.
Any doctor would want to perform a Norwood procedure.
It's not about wanting it. It's about being able to do it.
What do you mean by that?
- Am I not good enough? - That's right.
Unlike you, Dr. Geum doesn't need any help from him.
Jae-jun.
Okay.
Let him be the first assistant.
Of course, Dr. Eun. I'll be there right now.
Dr. Geum will be their first assistant.
I thought it was the quack. I mean, Dr. Oh.
Well, that's what I heard.
What happened?
- Can you do that somewhere else? - Yes, let's go to some other place.
I need the help of the knight.
So this is what you meant when you said you won't make it?
I can't be a fellow forever.
If I do as Dr. Han says,
I'll be promoted next year.
Then we can live better lives.
You know the twins will be at risk, if you don't help.
If Park Hun can't do it, Dr. Han will.
You really don't know why they're hurrying things up?
You are a parent.
The father of a boy.
I'm doing this to be a better father.
Then what about being a good doctor?
I came because I needed to talk to you.
I guess I don't have to anymore.
Get out of here! Get out. Now!
That brat.
What happened?
I'm sorry this happened at such a bad time.
Why me?
What did I do to deserve this?
We don't have a choice. You'll have to help me.
- I'm not allowed to operate. - Then who will assist me?
I wouldn't be angry if I knew that! Darn it.
Darn it! I'm going to lose my mind!
Hey, Quack.
Are you sleeping?
I don't have time for you, go away.
- I heard that they dropped you. - Just get out of here!
Help me. My first assistant got injured.
- I'm with Dr. Han. - That doesn't matter.
Then what matters?
The lives of the twins.
An incompetent quack can't help you.
I think a quack who tries hard just might be enough.
We don't have much time. Will you help me or not?
Good. You have the hands of a cardiothoracic surgeon.
But there's something
you must know first.
- What are you doing? - I'm preparing the operation.
- Performed by whom? - Dr. Han.
What about us? You said you'll help us.
- I did. - Dr. Eun.
Calm down, Dr. Park.
I'm the head of anesthesiology.
And I can get you one right now.
Where are you, Dr. Han?
- I'm still looking for a house. - We have an urgent operation.
- So things turned out your way? - Yes.
It's eight. The operation is at ten. Can you make it by then?
- Yes, I can. - And... Hold on.
It's me.
Hi.
I'm sorry.
That's okay.
- Can you make it here? - We have to save the little ones.
I'm going to refuse Jang Seok-ju's offer.
I didn't choose to help Park Hun. I'm just following the anesthetist's order.
If I join Dr. Han now, that'll be more suspicious.
Whatever they have in mind, we'll follow through with our plan.
HUN
- Hey, Bro. - Are you following her?
- Why did you ask me to follow her? - Where are you?
I'm on the way to Pyeongtaek.
Keep an eye on her and call me if anything happens.
Yes,
the prime minister just reached his residence.
Yes, Sir.
Yes,
the prime minister just reached his residence.
Yes, Sir.
Then shall we go to my house?
ART CENTER
Is he her boyfriend?
It's a relief that Dr. Han is able to help your team.
What about the scrub nurse?
I found one.
When is Dr. Han getting here?
What? Did something happen to her?
What if I disappear all of a sudden?
Then I'll search the whole world to find you.
Really?
What's going on in there?
- Do you have to do this? - Why do you care?
- I'm not better than Dr. Geum, am I? - You had to run to Park Hun, did you?
I asked her to help me.
Now you even steal my first assistant?
I'll make sure she goes back to you, so just focus on the surgery.
That's very cowardly of you. Do you have to be this dirty to win?
How did you know? So don't make me feel more embarrassed.
Save the baby no matter what. Understood?
Mr. Oh.
CHANG I
Still in Pyeongtaek?
Yes. Something is going on here.
What are you doing?
- What is it? - It looks bad.
Is Dr. Han okay?
Jae Hui.
Why did you want to see us?
There's been a change of plans.
A change?
Yes.
Han Jae-jun will operate on
the prime minister.
Bro.
- What is it? - The person you thought was Jae Hui...
Yes, what about her?
I think they're going to kill her.
Subtitle translation by Lexi Lee