Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
Kang Young-seok accuses Kim Min-jae of ‘lack of qualifications’ Tense confrontation
The conflict between Kim Min-jae and Kang Young-seok exploded in 'Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong 2'.

In episode 3 of the tvN Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-poong 2', which aired on the 18th, a confrontation between Yoo Se-poong (played by Kim Min-jae) and Jeon Kang-il (played by Kang Young-seok) was depicted over the qualifications of a lawmaker. Jeon Kang-il, who arrived in Sorak-hyeon by royal order, used his position as an inspector as a pretext to visit various places in the counting house. In particular, the sight of two people confronting each other with the value of 'deliberation' over the misfortune that struck a sick patient heightened tension. The viewer ratings for the third episode recorded an average of 3.7% and a peak of 4.3% based on households in the metropolitan area, and an average of 3.3% and a peak of 3.6% for households nationwide, ranking first in the same time slot including cable and comprehensive programming.

The presence of Jeon Kang-il, who appeared after Lee Seo-yi (played by Woo Dabi), made everyone nervous. Before awarding the internal payment and partial amount to the Kyushu Clinic, he, who came as an inspection team for evaluation, unilaterally announced, “The Kyushu Clinic will be temporarily closed until the inspection is completed.” The appearance of two uninvited guests at the same time raised the suspicions of Gye Ji-han (played by Kim Sang-kyung).

The prediction was correct. The real intention of Jeon Kang-il, who claimed to be the inspector general, was to create an excuse to bring down the campaign trend. It was also his plan to attract Lee Seo-yi, who had been coveting the campaign wind. Jeon Kang-il, holding the scorecard, was invincible. Jeon Kang-il, who caused trouble not only for Gye Ji-han but also for the entire Kyusoo Clinic family. Meanwhile, the gentle attitude shown only to Seo Eun-woo (played by Kim Hyang-gi) further complicated Yoo Se-poong's feelings.

The sick person that Jeon Kang-il paid attention to was So-cheon (played by Lee Ga-eun), a girl whom Yoo Se-poong studied. Seeing him suffering from pruritus, Yoo Se-pung diagnosed him with a heart fire, not a skin disease. Accordingly, he gave a prescription: “How about using ink what is inside you to transfer it to paper?” However, Jeon Kang-il ridiculed this, calling it ‘deception’. Jeon Kang-il criticized Yoo Se-pung for his lack of qualifications as a lawmaker, criticizing his medical treatment method and his inability to do needlework.

The storm didn't stop. So-cheon's friend Jeong-sun (played by Choi Ji-soo), who works at the branch office, came to the counting clinic and reported that So-cheon had disappeared. Jeong-sun, who was worried that So-cheon might have had bad feelings, immediately collapsed on the spot. Seo Eun-woo, who became impatient, brought books he had written himself from So-cheon's house and began looking for clues. And just as Yoo Se-poong and Seo Eun-woo were puzzled after discovering a book with the contents erased in ink, So-cheon was brought to the hospital unconscious. Jeon Kang-il, who then appeared, held Yoo Se-poong responsible, saying he tried to take his own life.

Yoo Se-pung was taken to Dongheon for special personal inspection. Yoo Se-poong and Jeon Kang-il had a tense confrontation without giving up on their respective claims. With Seo Eun-woo watching, Jeon Kang-il pushed the campaign trail by saying, "Does a lawmaker who cannot save the sick have the qualifications to be a lawmaker? Can you really be called a lawmaker?" Then, Yoo Se-pung's appearance in response to Jeon Kang-il's provocation demanding that he hold the acupuncture needle raised the tension to its peak.

The sight of Gye Ji-han intertwined with the new faces visiting Sorakhyeon also added to the interest. Gye Ji-han and his family, who were unable to receive medical treatment at the Gyesan Clinic, moved to the stream and continued to care for the sick. To break this uncomfortable situation, he quietly approached Lee Seo-yi. However, the appearance of Jeong Sang-gung (played by Jang Seon) showing unusual sensitivity to him raised curiosity about the strange relationship between the two, which only Gye Ji-han was unaware of. In addition, the appearance of a new prefect, Ahn Hak-soo (Baek Seong-cheol), with his expression hardening like never before, also added to the curiosity about his past, which was shrouded in mystery.

As a deliberationist, Yoo Se-pung's attempt to look into the patient's mind, sympathize with him, and fundamentally heal the pain left a warm resonance. Yoo Se-poong, who did not break his will and conviction as a member of the Shimui, despite Jeon Kang-il's provocations that touched on his weaknesses. Attention is focused on how he will overcome this crisis.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr