Mr. Gong Ja-bok! Stop doing this!
Let go!
He's been like this for a while.
I tried to pull down the covers, but he is too strong.
Look.
Mr. Gong Ja-bok, please pull down the covers.
How long has he been bleeding?
We didn't know he was bleeding.
He was under the covers the entire time.
If he had chills, you should have done something.
His temperature, BP, and pulse rate were all normal.
Give him 50mg of Metoprine.
Call Dr. Jung Ji-tae of hematology.
-Yes. -Yes.
Dr. Jung? Why?
This patient must be placed in isolation right now.
Here are the results of his blood test that you requested yesterday.
According to the results, he is infected with an unidentified virus
that appears to be highly pathogenic.
-An unidentified virus? -Yes.
We must place him in isolation and identify the virus.
The chief is his attending physician,
and he is the one who should make calls on this patient.
-Who are you to suggest-- -I agree with her.
We should place him in isolation as soon as possible.
If the virus really is highly pathogenic,
it can put not only the patient himself but the entire hospital at risk.
I will keep monitoring his condition.
Isn't this Friday your last day here?
Then I'll take over the case.
That's not necessary.
I think we should have the ID department
and New Drug Development Team take over the case.
Ms. Seo, please work with the ID Department.
I will, Dr. Lee.
Are you going to hand your patient over to them just like that?
It has been already decided. What can I do?
Also, since he is infected with the virus, he must be put in isolation.
I can't trust the blood test results.
He's your patient, so you should know.
Does it look like he has a viral infection?
Aside from the chills and bleeding,
he doesn't have any other symptoms such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea,
-muscle pain, or difficulty breathing. -They said it's an unidentified virus.
It could have unique symptoms.
Even so, there must be some common symptoms
that it shares with other types of viral infections.
You wouldn't have called Dr. Jung
if you didn't find anything strange, would you?
By the way, I really can't stand that woman's attitude.
Gosh.
Has the patient been transferred to an isolation room?
Okay. Let me know if anything comes up.
Mr. Chairman.
I have something to report to you immediately.
Was he really bleeding from his nose and ears?
Yes.
What do you think, Dr. Park?
I'm certain that he is not showing early signs of a viral infection.
Right. The symptoms must have resulted from
some type of aberrant immune response.
During an immune response, malfunctioning antibodies
would attack noninfected red blood cells
along with virus-infected cells.
Along the way, platelets would also get destroyed.
That's why he was bleeding from the mucous membrane
and his blood wouldn't clot.
To sum up, the patient was already infected with some other virus,
and he displayed such symptoms due to malfunctioning antibodies, right?
That's what it looks like.
So it's ridiculous to say something like that happened today
because he was infected with an unidentified virus.
Then, it's likely that the test results are fake.
Yes, I knew it was manipulated the minute I saw the platelet count.
I guess the platelet count was normal.
Please prepare the diagnosis report as I've requested.
Okay, Director Lee.
I'm glad to have found a good partner like you.
The honor is all mine.
I'll get going then.
I have always told you this, haven't I?
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
I'm sorry.
I won't make any more mistakes.
Please...
let me keep my promise to you.
If you make one more mistake,
I'll consider the promise broken.
But why did you request the blood test?
According to his medical history, the patient had a high fever for a week
and naturally recovered from it.
Considering the time of infection and symptoms,
he was probably infected with H1N1.
If he recovered naturally, it means he developed antibody for the virus.
The antibody must have reacted to an unknown drug,
causing him to experience chills even if his body temperature was normal.
-That's your hypothesis, isn't it? -Yes.
For a drug to cause such an abnormal activity of antibodies...
That means there was something wrong with the drug.
All right.
What are we supposed to do now?
Isn't it obvious?
We'll have to investigate New Drug Development Team thoroughly.
We'll call a staff meeting if we have to.
Do you think that's possible?
I'll talk to the chairman directly.
Well, I don't think that will solve the problem.
Then why don't you come up with a solution before you leave the hospital?
I thought you finally became interested in Ward 21A.
It's a shame.
Anyway,
going back to what you mentioned earlier
about the abnormal immune response
that disrupts red blood cells...
Yes?
That is a very uncommon case,
but you seemed to know a lot about it.
I read about it in the paper once.
I don't say this often,
but can I get something off my chest?
Unless you need to take care of something urgently,
like getting revenge or collecting a debt,
why don't you stay here a little longer?
I feel like everything is out of control.
Let's try and see if we can make a good team.
I can't force you if you don't want to.
What do you say?
Did he really say that to you?
Yes.
He was really angry,
so I don't feel comfortable talking to him about the New Drug Development Team.
I'm sorry.
I really can't understand him.
Why does he put so much importance on that team?
Don't say anything to him.
It is his call.
No, I need to talk to him.
We can't let the director run wild like that.
Let's just keep a close eye on him for now.
You must not act rashly.
By the way, how is Mr. Chairman doing these days?
Why? Does he look ill?
No, he always looks well.
I'm just worried that I might be missing something.
He looks fine to me too. Don't worry.
It's a shame.
I understand that we can hit some bumps in the road.
It's all part of the process.
Still, I didn't expect to deal with problems this soon.
It isn't as bad as you think.
Little things add up to big things.
I heard the patient who was forcibly discharged
after causing a ruckus
died in a car accident.
It hasn't been a week since we opened the ward.
-However, two patients have already-- -I'm sorry for having caused you trouble.
But those two patients had problems
even before they were admitted to the hospital,
and we couldn't have possibly known about them.
We'll check the patients more thoroughly so that we wouldn't make the same mistake.
Do you remember that you once told me
that you wished that I could trust you more
and feel less anxious about putting you in charge?
I'm sure that you already know, but I do have faith in you.
However...
it is up to you
whether to let my faith go in vain or not.
-Uncle. -Hi, Rita.
We need to talk.
I have a meeting to attend. Let's talk tonight.
It's urgent. It won't take long.
What is it?
Please come clean about the New Drug Development Team
What's wrong with everyone?
Did the vice director put you up to this?
-That woman-- -No, she didn't.
There really is a problem.
I heard the incident that occurred in Ward 21A earlier today
has nothing to do with them.
That hasn't been confirmed.
They could be related to it somehow.
I stayed quiet because this was your project,
but I can't take it any longer.
What has gotten into you? Stop being so emotional.
Once the word gets out about the situation, we'll get in trouble.
That will never happen, so don't worry.
What kind of hospital
allows pharmaceutical company employees enter patient rooms?
-That's enough. -The director is weird too.
-I don't know what he said to you, but-- -I said that's enough!
If you or the vice director
complain about the director or New Drug Development Team,
I will impose severe disciplinary action.
Understand?
So, what is the problem?
Ever since the New Drug Development Team was formed,
so many unfortunate incidents have occurred.
We shouldn't have let them in in the first place.
I knew it would end up like this.
Stop running your mouth!
Why are you so judgmental?
In order for medical science to advance as a whole,
advancement in pharmaceutical technology must follow.
Since when were we so stuck-up?
Until when are we going to be so hostile toward them?
We were never hostile toward them.
What I'm saying is, we should keep this up and be nice to them.
You have changed a lot recently.
You have been...
speaking for the director.
-Oh, that's hot. -To be exact,
you act as if you're his spokesperson.
What should we have for lunch?
How about shabu-shabu? Sounds good, right?
Let's go.
In your current state,
you can't operate
or do any other work at the hospital.
You should take a leave from work for a while.
I thought you finally became interested in Ward 21A.
Why don't you stay here a little longer?
I feel like everything is out of control.
Dr. Park.
I'm fine. You can have it.
I already had one.
Try it.
It's a newly released snack. It's really good.
I ran to the cafeteria to get this, so I can give it to you before you leave.
How are you feeling?
I mean, you came to the ER not too long ago,
and you seem tired during surgery these days.
Why do you care?
I'm sorry if I offended you.
I do not have any other intentions...
Then what did you mean?
When I see people I love or respect are in pain,
I tend to get nervous and be in pain too.
I've been like that ever since my mother passed away.
So, that's why...
I'm sorry, I was out of line.
To me, you're really like an Akabosia matsudoensis Kinoshita.
Sorry? Akabosia...
What is...
Akabosia matsudoensis Kinoshita.
It's a very rare insect with only one species in the world.
An insect?
-Do I look like an insect? -No, that's not what I meant.
What I meant is you're very unique.
I see.
Well, that Akabosia...
Well, whatever the name is...
What is your problem?
Why did you drag Rita into this and make things worse?
That's a misunderstanding.
-How could I possibly-- -I'm not surprised though.
I must have thought too highly of you.
I don't know what you mean.
Are you that upset that I brought Director Lee Jae-uk in?
No, that is a huge misunderstanding.
I think Taemin has paid you more than adequately
for all your hard work.
So, you, of all people, should not get greedy with anything.
For me, Rita's and Taemin's sake!
I will maintain my firm position.
-So, please have faith-- -Fine.
But don't act out of line again.
Just because you've worked for me so long
doesn't mean that I would turn a blind eye on you.
Honey!
-The doctor is here! -Are you all right, sir?
Lie on your back.
It will hurt more if you lie on your side!
Oh, no. Honey!
-Give him 50mg of Theophylline! Quickly! -Yes, Dr. Park!
Honey, please hang in there.
Why are you out here?
Seeing my dad in pain
breaks my heart.
Everyone says
that even if the doctors try their best,
my dad won't make it.
I didn't believe them at first,
but now I think they were right.
I may be young,
but I know that much.
I overheard the ladies talking in the neighboring room.
They said...
if my dad would just pass away,
he wouldn't be in pain and my family wouldn't have to suffer.
They said he is holding on because of me.
It's all because of me.
My dad said...
his dream is to walk me down the aisle.
That's what he dreams of every day.
I feel like I'm making him suffer even more.
I feel so sorry for my dad.
From now on, I won't ask you
to save my dad's life.
You can't take that out!
-Let go! I don't want it! -Na-jeong.
Stop this, Na-jeong.
Oh, my gosh.
I'm not going to eat! I'm going to starve to death!
Na-jeong, why would you die?
You can get better.
I said I'm going to die! Who are you to stop me?
-What's all this? -Are you blind? It's food on the floor!
Are you seriously going to keep this up?
Yes. Just hit me again if you don't like it.
Calm down and have a meal. I'll get you a new tray.
Leave her be. She wants to starve to death.
Don't give her any food from now on.
-Dr. Yu. -Right.
If you want to die, you can't drink water either.
Don't drink any water, understand?
Fine, I won't have any of it!
I feel bad for her.
Her mother passed away four years ago, and her dad passed away last year.
None of her relatives would take her in,
so she was sent to child protective services.
But soon after being sent there,
she was diagnosed with liver cancer.
Those at child protective services said
that she always said she wanted to die even when she was with them.
She must have been hurt after she got rejected by her relatives.
But Dr. Yu, are you serious about starving her?
Of course not. I'm not planning on killing her.
I thought you were really going to starve her.
Bring her something that smells incredible tonight.
Like fishcake on a stick or something.
The cafeteria sells a lot of foods that smell and taste good.
Don't you find Dr. Park difficult?
Of course, I do.
Really?
You don't seem to.
I couldn't even look at the chief when I first started.
I see.
One more thing.
Don't flatter yourself just because he hired you on the spot.
Remember that you can always lose your job, all right?
Yes.
DIRECTOR LEE JAE-UK
Is there any special reason?
Fine.
Let's do that.
You haven't given the medication to the patient named Lee Na-jeong, right?
I haven't.
I'm planning on giving her the immunosuppressant tonight.
Hold off on that.
Excuse me?
Focus on her treatment for now and hold off on her injections.
May I ask why?
Just do as I say.
I feel so much better now.
Thank you.
I just realized
that it's better to rely on you
than to prayer at times like this.
Can I really get better just by taking medicine?
-Yes. -That's a relief.
I won't be causing trouble
by needing surgery.
If it hurts too much, don't hold it in and call for a nurse.
You're in a hospital.
You're not practicing asceticism in a convent.
In a way, you practice asceticism
all your life.
Death is a slightly more intense though.
Is that really easy to accept?
Of course.
It's the equal right that God gave us.
Everyone is equal in death.
Whether you are rich or poor...
You die whether you're of high status or low status.
Don't you agree?
I see that you haven't gone home yet.
Yes, I'm leaving soon.
You must like trees.
This tree was planted on the Arbor Day in my first year.
I see.
The chairman
gave me the seedling that day.
He asked me to spend my years
with Taemin along with this tree.
Luckily,
you have stayed with Taemin until now.
This tree was
almost uprooted during the hospital's construction,
and it almost died from a disease.
Also, a homeless man set the place on fire, so it almost burned to death.
However, it's still alive and well.
This tree
doesn't represent me.
This is Taemin itself, which I have protected all along.
I will not let anyone uproot it or kill it
as long as I am alive.
And thank you for your kindness.
Thank you for not telling the chairman of my childish acts.
I will repay you someday.
I didn't do it to have you owe me.
Don't worry about it.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
Aren't you leaving soon? Why do you keep hanging out by the OR?
Are you really leaving?
Why?
Do you want me to reconsider?
Why would I want you to reconsider?
You can leave if you want.
Should we have a farewell party?
I don't need anything like that.
I want to do it for you.
There's no need to invite people.
There are things I want to hear before you leave,
and there are things I want to tell you.
I want to say nothing and hear nothing.
And I'm not interested in your business.
I'm the only one who knows your secret. You can't do this to me.
This is the last week you can hold the secret as a leverage.
Once I leave this place,
I will never
see you again.
Hey!
Wow, I have never seen you so focused since your first year of residency.
What are you looking at?
It's a personal research.
What is it about?
It's nothing, really.
Right, Rita.
What?
Was it yesterday? Dr. Park asked about you.
-About what? -About your parents.
When, where, and how they passed away.
Why would he ask you that?
Didn't you talk about them first?
That's what it sounded like.
No way.
Why would I tell him something so personal...
I assume she's no longer in this world.
Like my mom.
It's sad to send someone away when you don't want to.
Right.
You got drunk and told him, didn't you?
I really need to quit drinking.
How embarrassing.
But you know,
when a nonchalant guy like him who doesn't care about others do that,
isn't it kind of sexy?
Oh, my gosh. Everything seems sexy to you, doesn't it?
No matter how hard I try,
there is something I can't understand.
What?
Director Lee Jae-uk.
He injects himself with a virus to make his body temperature
same as a human's, right?
In principle, it makes sense.
But based on my research, if an infected person's temperature
exceeds 28 degrees,
the blood vessels and tissues will be strained and will rupture right away.
Your blood vessels and tissues will be unstable at even 27 degrees.
So how is Director Lee fine?
How come it's just like having flu for him?
There is something we don't know.
Make sure to ask him later.
All right.
One more thing.
Where should we go once you quit working at the hospital?
How about Ukraine?
Ukraine, the country where there's a lot of beautiful ladies.
Every guy dreams of marrying a girl from that country.
Or how about Venezuela?
The country with most Miss Universe winners after the U.S.
-It's called the nation of beauties. -We're not leaving.
What?
We're not leaving Korea.
-And I'm not leaving the hospital. -Have you lost your mind?
You can't resist your thirst even at the sight of a single drop of blood.
So, how can you...
Don't tell me...
There is something about Park Ji-sang
you still don't know.
The most important value Park Ji-sang possesses.
He is the one and only pure infected.
His parents were infected when he was conceived
and was born infected.
Over the past 40 years,
I tried insemination with the sperms and eggs of
infected men and women countless times.
But they all failed.
On the other hand, he was born healthy.
That means...
Park Ji-sang himself is a mutant of the virus.
He's a unique mutant.
This unique mutant has the best physical abilities,
far exceeding others who are infected.
He also continues to evolve.
DOCTOR PARK JI-SANG
IMMUNOLOGY
VAMPIRE INTERVIEW
What am I thinking?
That's absurd.
There's no way.
"In movies and dramas,
vampires are considered the same as demons or monsters.
They are also portrayed as immortals.
But experts suggest that vampires may be people
infected with a virus from Western Europe in the Middle Ages.
The symptoms of the virus are similar to the abilities of a vampire in stories.
For example, the ability to heal..."
No way. That's ridiculous.
It seems like there is something you would like to say to me.
I need blood.
I don't need a lot. I just need a couple of bags.
I can supply blood for you continuously if you need it.
No.
A couple bags should be plenty.
May I ask why you've changed your mind?
I think I should take responsibility for the patients I'm overseeing.
Then...
does that mean you're not leaving the hospital?
Yes.
Not in the meantime.
Anyhow, thank you.
I also thank you as the hospital director.
And the patients at Ward 21A.
I think I should take care of them myself.
That is what I had hoped.
Ji-sang!
I found it yesterday.
Was it in the secure database?
No, it was in a personal hard drive. I scanned the IP.
And it's in the hematology research lab.
Hematology?
I'm sorry, but you can't go in.
Look, I'm a doctor at this hospital.
-I'm the chief of hematology. -I'm sorry.
Only the chief of the Infectious Disease Department
and New Drug Development Team personnel
are allowed to enter.
-Where is Dr. Jung? -He's doing his rounds.
Okay.
I'm sorry, but could you get me a cup of coffee?
Okay. I'll be right back.
I'm sorry, Dr. Jung.
I can't show you the record of the diagnosis.
You have authority, so I have no choice.
But just give me a hint.
What kind of a hint?
Does it look like an early stage of infection to you?
The patient didn't have a high fever or any other symptoms.
It is very unusual,
but not all infections are accompanied by a high fever.
Very unusual...
But isn't this a little too unusual?
Regardlessly, we're still analyzing it.
We'll find a more definite cause soon.
Dr. Lee,
making a fool out of someone
requires some sort of logic as well.
At least make it somewhat believable, will you?
I didn't put in any sugar.
All right, that's good.
Being a fellow is tough, isn't it?
I'm sure it's the same for everyone.
Are you researching something?
There's a new project Dr. Jung has started to work on.
Dr. Jung?
May I ask what it is?
Well...
It is...
it's about stem cell transplantation.
It has something to do with medulloblastoma.
Oh,
I see.
We have been injecting platelets to stop the mucosa bleeding.
Will his bleeding continue to be a problem?
Yes, that's what I think. It will also be impossible to treat.
Are you conducting a detailed blood test on all the patients at Ward 21A?
We started this morning.
We will be as detailed as possible.
By the way, Director Lee.
Dr. Jung Ji-tae keeps bothering us.
I am aware of it.
Let him be for the time being.
Maybe we should get rid of the patient just in case.
We probably should.
Give me some information on the free ward.
This would be a huge issue in the medical field.
The Ministry of Health is watching closely too.
I am sorry, Editor Kim.
The chairman didn't want any interviews.
I thought this was why you wanted to see me.
Then why...
How long have we known each other?
We've known each other ever since I started,
so has it been about 13 years?
Has it been that long already?
Anyway, why do you ask?
Editor Kim.
You must keep in mind that everything I'm about
to say is strictly confidential.
It isn't what I'm trying to do,
but I may end up being a whistle-blower.
Dr. Jung began working on a new project.
Dr. Park, Min Gyeong-hui is prepped for surgery.
Okay. I got it.
Is it starting in ten minutes?
Okay, I'll be right there.
Go ahead.
I will perform Min Gyeong-hui's cholecystectomy
instead of Dr. Park.
Where is Dr. Park Ji-sang?
Oh, I see that you're here too.
Dr. Park is suffering from chronic enteritis.
I am here on his behalf.
Come in.
I guess you didn't drink what I gave you yesterday.
Even if you decided to do it,
I'm sure it isn't easy.
I'm not pressuring you to drink the blood.
I just wish you could accept the natural means of survival.
Just as a carnivore eats meat
and an herbivore eats plants.
I know you lack confidence and faith in me,
but I hope you know
that I'm your biggest ally right now.
Thanks.
Wow, unbelievable.
Do you know that this is the first time you ever thanked me?
I think it was the second.
The first time wasn't sincere.
And you think I'm sincere this time?
A little.
What was the problem this time?
Blaming enteritis is getting old.
Well...
I know that you probably wouldn't listen to me,
but can you tell me at least a little bit about what you're going through?
I might not be a big help,
but would you tell me even if it's just a little bit?
I'll repay you in a different way.
CHIEF JUNG JI-TAE
HEMATOLOGY CHIEF JUNG JI-TAE
Hello.
Please go in first.
No, I'll stop by some another time.
I'll publish this exclusively without approval.
I'll release it in two days, after I finish. So be prepared.
Am I cured now?
Yes.
I'm hungry. I haven't eaten in a while.
Don't you want to go out and eat something good?
That sounds good.
What should I eat?
Sausage soup.
Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
You should eat whatever you want.
Dr. Park.
I realized that tomorrow is your last day.
I have important plans tomorrow, so...
Come with me.
We don't really have time to go out for a company dinner,
so I thought we could do something simple.
I couldn't leave because of my paper, so I ordered takeout.
Please have some.
I'm fine. You eat it all.
I wanted to ask you something before you left earlier,
but I was rejected.
I want to know about your illness.
Don't even dream of it.
You said you wanted to tell me something.
Yes.
It's just something I wanted to say at least once.
It's about the memory which people call "crazy."
I told you about it before.
About that boy who saved me in the woods in Jeju island
from the wild dogs.
Yes.
It was real to me, but people said it was a dream.
They said I hurt my head and just imagined it.
I felt like you would believe me
since you are experiencing something that is scientifically inexplicable.
Anyway, a pack of wild dogs appeared.
-I think there was ten of them. -Ten?
-I doubt it was that many. -How would you know?
Anyway, suddenly...
that boy flew in out of nowhere.
I think he jumped like 30 meters.
-Not five meters? -No.
Be quiet and listen.
But that boy didn't seem like a human being.
He looked like a vampire, so to speak.
He was pale,
he had sharp nails
and he was super strong.
It was just a silly dream.
Please!
I asked you to listen.
He killed all the wild dogs and treated my wound.
He looked at me with loving eyes.
And...
did he think I was pretty and kiss me on the cheek?
Gross. You got it all over my food!
That...
Kiss?
Yes.
Go on. Continue.
That's it.
My dream-like yet realistic memory.
Do you believe me? Any of it?
-No. -Think about yourself.
Isn't it slightly possible?
And that day,
my parents passed away.
I'm sure you know since you did a background check on me.
It wasn't a background check.
It was just...
I'm slightly grateful.
You didn't treat me like a mad woman even after hearing my story.
Do you have anything else to say?
You'll leave if I don't, right?
Then go. You still need to pack.
-Why should I pack? -Aren't you leaving tomorrow?
No, I decided to stay for a while.
Thanks for the food.
You should have said sooner then.
Go out and eat whatever you want.
This way.
No one will stop you
until you leave the hospital.
Yes?
What brings you here at this hour?
Did someone slap you or something?
What's the matter?
I'm going to ask you something.
You must answer me honestly.
What is it?
This photograph.
You have it too, don't you?
-Tell me. -Not until you tell me first.
-Where did you get-- -Just answer me.
Where are you going?
Get out of my way.
How did you get out of the hospital?
I need to go.
No, you can't go like this.
No! I said you can't go like this!
Help! Is anybody there?
Help!
Yes, I do have the same one.
Then, were you the one who uploaded it on the secure database?
What?
Are you the one who uploaded it
and deleted it right away?
No, that wasn't me.
Then, how do you have this?
DOCTOR YOO RITA
I don't know why you're interrogating me like this.
I should be the one interrogating you.
What do you mean?
I'll ask questions later.
Why don't you answer that first?
It must be urgent.
DOCTOR YOO RITA
What is it?
Where are you?
I am in front of the annex.
I think he went out the back gate.
Okay. I'll head over there.