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Uhm Jeong-hwa, 'Cha Jung-sook' surpassed 11.7%
In the 4th episode of JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Doctor Cha Jeong-sook' (directed by Kim Dae-jin and Kim Jeong-wook, written by Jeong Yeo-rang, produced by Studio & New Co., Ltd., SLL, JCN), which aired on the 23rd, the struggles of Cha Jeong-sook (played by Eom Jeong-hwa), who took on the challenge of becoming a resident, were dynamically unfolded. . In addition, the ripple effect brought about by Cha Jeong-sook's entry into Gusan University Hospital brought about interesting changes here and there. In particular, the appearance of Seo In-ho (played by Kim Byeong-cheol) and Choi Seung-hee (played by Myung Se-bin) feeling jealous of the friendly atmosphere between Cha Jeong-sook and Roy Kim (played by Min Woo-hyuk) raised curiosity by foreshadowing the changes that will come to them. The struggles of new resident Cha Jeong-suk, who steadfastly tries to do her best and be faithful to her family despite harsh criticism, aroused sympathy from viewers.
Viewer reaction also exploded. The viewer rating for the 4th episode recorded 11.2% nationwide and 11.7% in the metropolitan area (Nielsen Korea, based on paid households), breaking its own record and taking first place in non-terrestrial broadcasting. Even in the target 2049 audience rating, it ranked first among non-terrestrial channels with 3.3%, its highest, demonstrating its huge popularity.
On this day, Cha Jung-sook got on Roy Kim's (Min Woo-hyuk) motorcycle to show off in front of her husband Seo In-ho. Although it was an impulsive act, Cha Jeong-sook was overcome with complex emotions. This is because the freedom I have now from being a full-time housewife for 20 years and dedicating myself more to my family than to my own life has given me a tremendous sense of happiness. When expressing his gratitude for allowing him to experience a new experience, Roy Kim defined their relationship with the term 'rapport', the bond between a patient and a doctor. Resident life was hard, and her husband, Seo In-ho, still pretended not to notice Cha Jeong-suk's request for help, but his life reboot was going without a hitch. As much as she did her best for her patients, Cha Jeong-sook also tried to be faithful to her family.
Meanwhile, Seo In-ho's double life was like a sheet of ice. In the end, the danger of being stepped on came. Cha Jeong-sook found a receipt for an expensive bracelet while sorting out her husband Seo In-ho's clothes. Seo In-ho, who was caught off guard by the receipt for the bracelet he gave to Choi Seung-hee, escaped the crisis with an amazing improvisation: a birthday present from Cha Jeong-sook. Cha Jeong-sook, who had no way of knowing her husband's lies, melted her heart by revealing her sad feelings. And by visiting Choi Seung-hee, I gained the courage to shake off my doubts and the burden of my heart. Cha Jeong-sook asked for forgiveness and apology for the hurt she suffered due to the past, and Choi Seung-hee responded coolly, asking when this was a story. However, he could not hide his sharp sincerity. He drew a line with Cha Jeong-suk, who approached him in a friendly manner, by saying, “Just because we don’t make an issue of the past doesn’t mean we can be friends, right?”
And Cha Jeong-sook rushed to receive the emergency call. A patient who refused treatment was brought to the emergency room in a coma after being discharged. Cha Jeong-sook did her best to perform CPR on the patient, but there was no sign of recovery. At that moment, Seo In-ho and Choi Seung-hee entered the emergency room and came into Cha Jeong-sook's field of vision. Cha Jeong-suk was momentarily shaken by the friendly atmosphere between the two people who were just saying hello. The ending, in which he inadvertently reached out to the body of a patient who was using a defibrillator and was electrocuted and passed out, heightened curiosity.
Meanwhile, with Cha Jeong-sook's arrival at the hospital, changes were taking place throughout the hospital, knowingly or unknowingly. Jeon So-ra (Jo A-ram), a third-year resident, and her son Seo Jeong-min (Song Ji-ho) are in a romantic relationship. Every time Cha Jung-sook and Jeon So-ra clashed, my mind became complicated. Also, due to Cha Jeong-suk constantly asking for help, Seo Jeong-min became nervous and ended up ignoring his mother and getting angry. However, he soon realized his mistake and actively supported his mother, adding to the warmth. In particular, Roy Kim was depicted visiting an orphanage on this day and trying to find his roots, adding to curiosity.
JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Doctor Cha Jeong-sook' airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 p.m.
Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr
