SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' (written by Kang Eun-kyung, Lim Hye-min/directed by Yoo In-sik, Kang Bo-seung/produced by Samhwa Networks, Studio S), which will be aired for the first time on April 28, is a 'real story' that takes place in a shabby Doldam Hospital in the countryside. It is a drama depicting the story of ‘Doctor’. Starting with Season 1 in 2016, it continued to be a mega hit until Season 2 in 2020, becoming Korea's representative series with both popularity and box office success. Accordingly, there is a lot of interest in Season 3, which is being released for the first time in three years.
Above all, actor Han Seok-gyu, who portrayed the unprecedented character of 'eccentric genius doctor' Kim Sa-bu, created a buzz by pouring out brilliant quotes every season. Kim Sa-bu's famous sayings that captivated viewers, sometimes with advice that makes you reflect on yourself, sometimes with a sharp shout that pierces your heart, and sometimes with comfort that warms your heart. Seok-gyu Han raised the quality of 'romantic lines' with his unique low-pitched voice, accurate vocalization, and sincere acting, and created numerous famous quotes.
In particular, the YouTube video 'Season 1 with Master Kim's famous lines' is currently recording 18.4 million views, proving its popularity. We looked at Season 1 and 2's 'Master Kim's Quotes', which makes us look forward to the first broadcast of Season 3 even more.
▶ Season 1+2 “Save it. “I will save you no matter what happens!”
This is a signature line that gives a glimpse into Master Kim’s sense of calling as a doctor. “No matter who the person is, what they do, or what position they hold. Since you are in the operating room, you are just a patient to me. I just put one on my head and go. save it “I will save you no matter what happens!”
▶ Season 1 “If you ask the patient lying here right now, which doctor do you think they would want? Doctor needed. So, I’m trying to use everything I know to become the doctor this patient needs.”
“Which one are you sir? Are you a good doctor? The answer given to Kang Dong-ju (Yoo Yeon-seok) who asked, “Are you the best doctor?” Even if you are not a doctor, you may wonder, ‘Am I really needed? Life advice that will make you ask yourself, ‘Are you trying to be needed?’
▶ Season 1 “It’s good to try hard, but let’s not live ugly. “Shouldn’t we live knowing what people live for?”
The daughter of a member of the Board of Audit and Inspection was brought to Doldam Hospital, which was being audited, in critical condition, and Master Kim performed surgery amidst the crisis and saved the daughter's life. Master Kim's sassy life message in response to the Board of Audit and Inspection's question, 'What do you want from yourself?'
▶ Season 1 “That’s a bit of a buzzword. A more sophisticated word would be romantic. I believe it. “There are still more kids who want to be doctors than doctor bosses.”
Do Yun-wan (played by Choi Jin-ho) ridicules Master Kim, who does not pursue profit and fame but walks the path of a true doctor, calling him unrealistic. Teacher Kim’s romanticism contradicts this.
▶ Season 2 “No matter how much money you have, how angry you are, how much you are ignored, and how your pride is hurt, there are some things you should never compromise on. It's called conscience. How far have you gone to protect your conscience? How long have you lasted? You just live your life the way you want. Follow your greed, as long as it gives you money, regardless of your conscience or your innocence. “You can’t be confused between conscience and greed.”
Lim Hyun-jun (played by Park Jong-hwan) had his medical license suspended due to the accusation by Seo Woo-jin (played by Ahn Hyo-seop). When Lim Hyun-joon, who is full of self-pity, tries to sell out the doctors of Doldam Hospital, including Seo Woo-jin, out of revenge, Master Kim gives him harsh life advice.
▶ Season 2 “I kneel because it’s inconvenient, I bow down because I’m afraid there will be trouble, I pretend not to know because it’s petty, and I lose because it’s dirty. “If everything becomes easy and natural with one excuse or another, you end up living a cheap life where you can afford to be treated no matter what.”
This is what Master Kim said when Cha Eun-jae (played by Lee Sung-kyung), who was in trouble while helping a multicultural wife who was repeatedly abused by her husband, chose to avoid the uncomfortable situation. The message is that only by not giving in to injustice and distortion can we approach true problem solving.
▶ Season 2 “If you are asking which one is more like a doctor or which one has a more valuable life, I think it is a question that cannot be judged. Life is not a matter of comparison with others, but a matter of my choices. What is certain is that you will do well anywhere. “No matter what path you take or what choice you make, don’t doubt yourself.”
What Master Kim said to Cha Eun-jae, who was at a crossroads as a doctor. It was Sabu Kim’s consolation and support that provided strength to young people struggling at many crossroads in life.
What kind of famous lines will Teacher Kim, who poured out countless famous quotes in Seasons 1 and 2, impress us with in Season 3? SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim 3' will be aired for the first time on April 28 at 10 PM.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr