In a shocking twist, it was revealed that Head Nurse Bae Hae-sun is actually the mother of Gong Myung's character.
On the 16th episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Please Take Care of Me', aired on the 16th, viewers were left stunned as the past of Seo Eui-jun (played by Gong Myung) and the hidden truth of Head Nurse Baek Hae-mi (played by Bae Hae-sun) were unveiled.
The 11th episode recorded an average viewership rating of 3.1% in the metropolitan area, peaking at 4.5%, and an average of 3.1% nationwide, peaking at 3.9%, securing the top spot in its time slot across cable and general programming channels. (Based on Nielsen Korea's cable, IPTV, and satellite integrated paid platform data)
Seo Eui-jun confided in his girlfriend Han Geum-ju (played by Choi Soo-young) about his past. After losing his mother at a young age, his father, who became despondent, left home and cut off contact, leaving Seo Eui-jun to be raised by his grandmother. His father reappeared during his college years, struggling with alcoholism, and frequently caused disturbances at the hospital even after Seo Eui-jun became a doctor. Eventually, Seo Eui-jun had his father admitted to a psychiatric ward, but later allowed him to be discharged, swayed by his father's plea for trust after claiming recovery.
This decision led to Seo Eui-jun's deep regret. His father returned to the hospital intoxicated, resulting in a tragic incident where a nurse died during his rampage. Seo Eui-jun's father received a reduced sentence due to diminished responsibility from alcoholism, with the treatment history, encouraged by Seo Eui-jun, being used as evidence, adding to the tragedy.
Seo Eui-jun's move from a major hospital in Seoul to Bocheon Village was also related to his father. He believed his father, who disappeared after being released, might appear in Bocheon, where his grandmother was buried. Han Geum-ju offered quiet comfort, assuring him it wasn't his fault.
Head Nurse Baek Hae-mi, who was hiding Seo Eui-jun's father, continued to conceal the truth, raising suspicions. Seo Eui-jun struggled to find the nurse who cared for his father during his incarceration but found no leads. Baek Hae-mi suggested letting go, implying it was unnecessary to search further, and vaguely mentioned that the nurse was a college peer she barely knew.
While picking up Han Geum-ju from a nursing home, Seo Eui-jun encountered unexpected clues. The nurse who supposedly cared for his father was now the director of the facility, and a call from 'Hae-mi' was stored on his phone, furthering suspicions. It was also revealed that Baek Hae-mi was the actual owner of the nursing home, intensifying the mystery surrounding her.
Han Geum-ju also sensed something amiss about Baek Hae-mi. During a hospital visit, she learned that Baek Hae-mi was particularly close to the nurse who died because of Seo Eui-jun's father. She also discovered that the deceased nurse had covered Baek Hae-mi's shift on the day of the accident, leaving Han Geum-ju uneasy.
That night, Seo Eui-jun visited the nursing home to uncover the truth and confronted Baek Hae-mi. At that moment, his father, who had escaped from a basement room, appeared with a broken bottle, charging at them. Baek Hae-mi intervened and collapsed, heightening the tension. It was then revealed that Baek Hae-mi had been hiding Seo Eui-jun's father in the nursing home's basement to protect her son, delivering a shocking revelation.
Reported by Lee So-jung, TenAsia forusojung@tenasia.co.kr