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Han Suk-kyu who succeeded in 'Adult Revenge'... 'Master Kim 3', Season 4 notices and thrills end
The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim 3', which aired on the 17th, reaped the beauty of a kind by renewing its own highest ratings in the final episode, which conveyed the dreams and romance of Doldams. The viewer ratings for the final episode recorded 16.8% for households nationwide (based on Nielsen Korea), 16.8% for households in the metropolitan area, and 19.3% for the moment, ranking first in the same time zone and Saturday mini-series overall. The 2049 audience rating, a key indicator of channel competitiveness and topicality, was 6.1%, ranking first among all programs broadcast for a week.
In the final episode, Kim Sabu (played by Han Seok-gyu) and Doldams' dream space, the Doldam Regional Trauma Center, were depicted escaping the forest fire crisis. Sabu Kim, who disappeared without evacuating, was in the operating room, and Myeong-Shim Oh (played by Jin Kyung) comforted Sabu Kim and said, "As long as Sabu Kim has the gravity, Doldams will last forever." At that time, the fire showed a lull due to the miraculous rain, and the dream of Kim Sabu and Doldams was able to continue. Master Kim smiled as he recalled the grown-up angular disciples one by one, leaving his new dream a secret.
At the trauma center where Sabu Kim drew the sketch, the image of the disciples fulfilling their dreams continued. Although the ceramic budget support was confirmed, they still had to fight against the wall of reality. Seo Woo-jin (played by Ahn Hyo-seop) was thrilled by Kang Dong-joo's (played by Yoo Yeon-seok) plan for the level 1 trauma center, and joined Cha Eun-jae (played by Lee Sung-kyung) at the trauma center. The goal of the Level 1 plan was to ensure that patients do not get lost on the road because they cannot find a hospital that accepts them, and that no one dies because they do not have the intention to perform surgery. Dong-Hwa Jang (played by Shin-Young Lee) was the younger brother of Hyun-Joo Jang (played by Hye-Jun Kim), the first disciple who referred to Yong-Joo Buy as 'Master Kim'. Sabu Kim told Jang Dong-hwa, who followed her sister's dream to become a doctor, to find 'what you want to do', and Jang Dong-hwa decided to stay at Doldam Hospital.
Doldams preparing to receive patients in their respective locations, and Sabu Kim completed a 'romantic' ending. In the epilogue, the back of Season 1 Yoon Seo-jeong (Seo Hyun-jin), who returned from the United States, was included, and it thrilled to imagine the complete meeting of Kim Sa-bu and the Monandol disciples.
# Season 3 of an expanded worldview, a milestone of Korean season dramas
Despite various limitations, the 'Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim' series went through season 1 (2016) and season 2 (2020) to season 3 (2023), and wrote the history of Korean season dramas. Since it is not common for dramas to be produced up to season 3 in Korea, the path that the 'Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim' series has taken over the past 7 years has added a valuable meaning. Above all, there was an attempt to expand the story and expand the world over the course of the season.
Season 3 continues the 'romance' of Sabu Kim, who does not lose his sense of mission and humanity, and expands the worldview to the Doldam Regional Trauma Center to unfold deeper stories and larger-scale events. Set in a trauma center where sharp interests are intertwined, the message was strengthened by containing the reality of the medical world, and the relationship between the Doldams, which became more sticky, also added to the fun. It also showed the charm of the season system by connecting the stone wall worldview built from season 1. The special appearance of Yoo Yeon-seok in the role of Kang Dong-ju in Season 1, who returned as acting center director, added momentum to the story in the second half. Writer Kang Eun-kyung and director Yoo In-sik, who led the series, completed the masterpiece series with their synergy and skill.
# Are you an actor or a doctor?
The medical staff at Doldam Hospital did their best in their respective positions, and the good performances of the actors in charge increased the level of immersion. In response, viewers responded, "Now I don't know if it's a doctor or an actor," and the actual doctors also drew attention by acknowledging the realistic surgery scene. Han Seok-gyu proved the true value of the legend by conveying the unchanging romance of Kim Sa-bu with irreplaceable acting. Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Sung-kyung expressed the character's growth with deeper acting than season 2. Kim Min-jae, Jin-kyung, Lim Won-hee, Byun Woo-min, Kim Joo-heon, Yoon Na-mu, Shin Dong-wook, So Joo-yeon, Ko Sang-ho, Yun Bora, and Jung Ji-an shone fantasy breathing, and newly introduced Lee Shin-young and Lee Hong-nae also added vitality with attractive characters.
# The reality of the medical world, a social message added to disaster scenes
Unlike Seasons 1 and 2, Cha Jin-man (played by Lee Kyung-young), who was confronted by Sabu Kim in Season 3, was portrayed as a person with different values from Sabu Kim, not a villain, and raised various topics about 'romance' and 'reality'. Regional trauma centers that reflect the realities of the medical world, such as medical accidents due to lack of manpower and problems with the hospital system, go beyond dramas and connect with the real world we live in, adding to the level of immersion. Nevertheless, Sabu Kim continued to be romantic, emphasizing that 'saving patients is the doctor's job'. In this way, Sabu Kim's romance, which drew a big picture to save more people based on principles and systems, expanded into the dreams of his disciples, leaving a deep impression. In addition, the building collapse episode was not simply scaled up, but received favorable reviews for linking it with the story while dealing with the disaster site medical system in detail.
# The echo of 'romance' that continued in 2023, the reason for the long run of the series
Above all, Sabu Kim's 'romantic' message conveyed a still valid resonance and comfort. "Do not give up. A person's will creates a miracle.” “Because today will be one of your latte days.” “No matter what anyone says, keep going. Really meaningful things never disappear.” With experience that knows how to do it, with an insightful eye that knows how to look down, create a better world!” Famous lines in life were added, such as "It's not that other people's eyes make you, but your eyes make you." The message that runs through the series, "Don't give up on the question of why we live and what we live for," deepens the lingering lingering feeling, promising that the series will continue as long as there is romance in the hearts of viewers.
Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr
