In a heartfelt moment, Ok Ja-yeon sincerely apologized to a victim of workplace bullying, while Jung Kyung-ho's character began to embrace his role as a labor attorney with newfound dedication.
The fourth episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Oh My Ghost Clients,' aired on the 7th, showcased the efforts of 'Moo Jin's' team—No Moo-jin (played by Jung Kyung-ho), Na Hee-joo (played by Seol In-ah), and Go Kyun-woo (played by Cha Hak-yeon)—as they helped a deceased nurse, falsely accused of medical malpractice, find peace. Initially reluctant to take on ghostly clients, the team gradually became more earnest in addressing labor issues.
Moo-jin, through a spiritual connection, learned of nurse Jo Eun-young's (played by Hwang Bo-reum-byeol) unjust death but struggled to find evidence to prove it. The hospital covered up Eun-young's death as a result of a breakup, and her colleagues remained silent. Her death was not even recognized as a workplace accident. Moo-jin recalled a crucial document seen during his spiritual encounter, prompting Kyun-woo to infiltrate the hospital disguised as a doctor. While investigating, Kyun-woo encountered nurse Lee Seo-jung (played by Ok Ja-yeon), who had bullied Eun-young, and Moo-jin also headed to the hospital to confront Seo-jung. A chase ensued when their identities were discovered, leading them to the rooftop.
At the same time, Seo-jung, overwhelmed with guilt, also went to the rooftop. After Eun-young's death, Seo-jung struggled with guilt and faced resentment from her colleagues. Meanwhile, Dr. Park Hyun-woo (played by Shin Joo-hyup), the true culprit behind Eun-young's death, shamelessly blamed Seo-jung for the bullying and pressured her to keep the incident under wraps.
Moo-jin heroically caught Seo-jung's hand as she attempted to jump from the rooftop. In that moment, Moo-jin's face overlapped with Eun-young's, and Seo-jung tearfully apologized to Eun-young. Eun-young urged Seo-jung to speak the truth and apologize while alive, leading to a powerful scene where Moo-jin and Eun-young worked together to save Seo-jung.
The truth behind Eun-young's death was revealed through 'Moo Jin's' efforts. Seo-jung's submission of a 'verbal order sheet' and Kyun-woo's discovery of a 'workplace bullying report' exposed Dr. Hyun-woo's wrongdoing and the hospital's cover-up. Eun-young's depression treatment records, crucial for recognizing her death as a workplace accident, were also secured. The incident gained media attention through 'Gyeon-jang TV,' highlighting the hospital's systemic issues that led to nurse bullying. 'Gyeon-jang TV' became a trending topic, marking a new chapter for 'Moo Jin's' channel as a platform for exposing labor issues, with aspirations of reaching the 'Silver Button' milestone.
Eun-young's spirit finding peace was a testament to 'Moo Jin's' sincerity, leaving a profound impact beyond the satisfaction of solving the case. Moo-jin comforted Eun-young's regretful ex-boyfriend, and Hee-joo and Kyun-woo speculated that Eun-young's spirit had temporarily inhabited Moo-jin. At Eun-young's memorial outside the hospital, Seo-jung offered another silent apology, and Eun-young's face appeared more serene. Finally free from vengeful tears, Eun-young smiled and bowed in gratitude to Moo-jin, with Hee-joo and Kyun-woo joining in the gesture.
Eun-young's death left a significant impact on 'Moo Jin's' team. Moo-jin, upon receiving thanks from Eun-young's family, humbly stated, "I was just doing my duty as a labor attorney." This marked the beginning of Moo-jin's transformation into a hero for workers, driven by a newfound sense of responsibility. Hee-joo and Kyun-woo, initially motivated by money, also began to find fulfillment in their work, setting the stage for more thrilling adventures from 'Moo Jin's' team.
The episode concluded with a tense cliffhanger, as Moo-jin narrowly avoided being hit by a bus driven by a drowsy driver, hinting at more suspenseful twists to come.
Reported by Tae Yuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr