I don't think this was explained in the first half I watched. All I can hope for are more moments with Soo-hyun, because shes one princess whos going to need a white knight in her corner, Jae-joons Dungeons and Dragons metaphors be damned. Only, when he nods off again, we see that Seung-hee really was sitting there, having been called by Soo-hyun. (P.S. Seung Hee is not like that, she's quiet, she's cold, she's non-chalant to the point that she's boring. Jae Hees confession to Soo Hyun that she will be leaving soon confirmed my suspicion that theres a higher probability that the ending of this series wont veer away from the original ending in the book (Doctor Stranger is based in a best-seller book Northern Doctor). How do I know this? Rate. He got his first break as a lead actor in Kim Ki Duk's movie 3-Iron which won awards both locally and internationally and as an effect opened more opportunities for Jae Hee in the entertainment industry. I think it's both way though. I am a medical specialist, watching this medical drama and noticing many medical errors. to see him improve with each roll he takes on is so impressive). I have a feeling that Jae-hee is truly dead and that they just transplanted her face into another north korean spy - aka Seung-hee. Please enter your username or email address. In my eyes, she is, Hoon replies. I would definitely hate to see the OTPs romance being foiled by some arbitrary mission that may or may not be just another form of noble idiocy. His quest to find her is what keeps the wheel turning, and JSY's flat portrayal more or less deflates that wheel. Ok, not to dispute the medical accuracy of the Show (sarcastically stated, of course), but 2 hearts that are going at the same rate, barring any murmur, arrhythmia or extra S3 or S4 sounds, will ALWAYS sound the same, "I hope thats metaphorical, because if he can recognize her by her heartbeat, I might have to laugh out loud. The thing is, we're just thrown a lot of facts about them and we're supposed to just take it that they're madly in love with each other, without really feeling it. Why? If she still had two kidneys, there would have been no need for Hoon to "kill" her father by taking his one remaining kidney to give to his daughter. But the prime minister gets a visitor in the bathroom, and one he seems quite familiar with: Agent Cha. All to say, at this point I find it hard to ship anyone. 2:00:03. I think the video was brought by the smuggler to prove to Hoon that Jae Hee is alive. Hoon is definitely no angel, as he himself have done countless immoral practices of medicine, which arguably fast-tracked his growth and in part made him the genius doctor that he is now. Thinking back she was right and I'm glad she didn't watch any more of the drama lolol. [ Download ]. I guess we have a few more weeks of flat line deliveries to find this out. Stranger' Getting Northern Viewers", "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu", "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Doctor_Stranger&oldid=1123878018, Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries, Excellence Award, Actress in a Drama Special, Jeon Gook-hwan as Oh Joon-gyu (Soo-hyun's father and chairman of the Myungwoo Hospital), Zhang Liang as Sean Zhang (Jae-joon's friend), This page was last edited on 26 November 2022, at 05:19. It's not really her fault so much as the roles she gets. He asks her if she recognizes it, since its the same one he made for her when they first metbut his questions are answered with outrage, as Seung-hee accuses him of stealing what she gave to the patient. "I think one big problem with the Hoon-Jae-Hee/ Seung-hee relationship is that we have not really see them interact. When he is finally able to return to South Korea, he begins working at a hospital. They need PH in their big conspiracy, but for what? He tells her how much he misses her as he reaches out to hold her hand. Song Jae Hee. Shes Jae-hee! he says, tears welling in his eyes. Do not like her either, not sure why. Doctor Stranger is 2014 K-drama series starring Lee Jong-suk, one of the most popular K-drama actors right now. It was tragic, poignant, but in the spirit of the show. Sure I do. She tries very hard to be a good doctor even though she doesnt have the talent so that she can prove herself to her father, whos the chairman of the hospital. (If a romantic moment happens and a second lead isnt there to see it, does it make a sound?) Why, though? Image must be about this episode. I dont know. Required fields are marked *. I think it's a twin- like in the Master's Sun. ;). Be sure to check out our sidebar for helpful info and resources! XD in the sense, yes, i acknowledge they're in a relationship; but no, i don't feel invested in their relationship. In South Korea, Park Hoon begins to work as doctor in a top hospital Myungwoo University Hospital. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. TV-14. Hes not happy with the decision, and grudgingly claims he did it for the mission. There is that sense of mutuality not only in feelings but also identity to both that I like, and would want to be explored some more. but to rate it, i would say 7.5, im not that a picky of watching drama unless its really that boring or problematic then thats another topic. They knew each other since young. She probably woke up with amnesia, got brainwashed into the CAUSE (whatever that is), and her evil henchmen probably just told her there was a girl who looked like her that she should use as a study guide so she can manipulate this doctor with the perm for the CAUSE. The way you described it eyes wide open, empty expression is exactly what I would describe a person that is about to die would probably have. . (My attachment to these fictional characters are getting weirder and weirder.). She then told Hyun that Hoon really loves her and he just hasnt realized it yet. She asked Soo Hyun to wait for him because later on Hoon would eventually realize his feelings. To further affirm that notion, give notice how SH falls under the good girl archetype and Jae Joon ends up being the villainous and equally covetous boyfriend when normally its the other way around. I just watched this for LJS but this really sucked. One of the main plotlines revolves around requiring Hoon to do the heart surgery of the vice president, which was weird for a long time. Fortunately however, the more that Hoon tries to prod and affront her, chances are we're going to see more of her Jae Hee side and the emotions underneath. I liked how LJS looked so lost and helpless and in denial when SH insisted she isn't JH, but I thought an entire episode of that was too much. And in that way shell get him back to Myungwoo Hospital, because if she goes, hell want to follow. I like Kang Sora so much more than Jin Seyeon, and Soo Hyun has been so well written and performed so far. Im sure even the police would have been called and searches would have been done. i thought this drama was more how hoon get in a love traingle and how succeeds as doctor not about conspiracy about every old man that is in this drama.. and that thing with the heartbeat is also really how should i put it, dense?? Two people cannot have the same heartbeat. ) But, why do I waste so much time watching this if I hate it a lot? It just felt like we were going round in circles about the same spot, looking at the same thing. It was a bittersweet moment for sure but they left the bridge united once more - when Hoon mentioned his regret at having let go in Hungary it just seemed right that that marked an ending of sorts. Interestingly, I initially thought that it was Soo Hyun who will end up being the outlier as she is stuck with the normal girl status (strange how being normal makes you the stranger in this show). The conspiracy thickens. Omggg you read my mind! And why in the preview did the how many kidneys thing come up yet again? Hoon brushes him off with his usual cavalier attitude, and asks if Jae-joon means he has to steer clear of the quack., Thats when Jae-joon grabs him by the lapels, all but growling into his face that he cant call Soo-hyun a quack. [3] Due to the drama's success in China there are currently plans to edit the drama into a film and release it theatrically exclusively in China with an alternate ending. It's a good thing there were Dr. Quack & Hoon cute scenes to give my little brain a break, and just when I started feeling torn between Jaejoon and Hoon (for Sohyun), he showed his greedy side and that stopped me from liking him too for Sohyun.
Doctor Stranger (TV Series 2014) - Plot - IMDb Hopefully I didn't jinx you. Whenever Seung-hee passes by Hoon there is this dramatic editing with slow motion and dramatic music that forces us to believe in their relationship. This drama has so many plot holes but it still can enjoyable if it jusr flows the way it is for the entertaining purpose only. and yes Seung Hee must be Jae Hee, otherwise there'd be no drama/angst. In terms of the two (2) kidneys, I believe they were referring to kidney transplant patient. I hope they end up together. A very simple but revealing clue: When Seung Hee was watching the video of Jae Hee, she was seen practicing pronouncing Hoon name with Jae Hee's tone of voice. I love to see that identity conflict, but there better be a damn good reason behind it, most especially if Jae Hee is willing to shed everything that made Hoon (and I) love her character to become the glum Seung Hee that she is right now. She's just a doctor, not THE doctor stranger. LOL, yes, Kang So-ra is playing her very well, i admit. But Hoon isnt interested in getting his job back and only wants to see Seung-hee, who started working at the main hospital as of today. }); I think it was during that scene where Park Hoon gives cpr to a baby when I realized that the show was not going to improve. Of course don't get me wrong, shipping is totally fine, and I ship many drama couples too. In both characters that I mentioned above, you can definitely see them focused on whatever murderous intent that they are trying to convey. The show is forcing us to believe in the Hoon-Jaehee relationship but not showing us enough about WHY we should believe in it. He didnt, which brings us to another flashback of Agent Cha undergoing brutal torture in the DPRK as a result of Hoons escape. I know that its supposed to show Hoon as the only good doctor who cared about the patients and Jae-Joon as someone willing to do anything to climb ranks and destroy the hospital, but still. I really liked watching his character development and all the obstacles he had to go through in terms of his heart. I agree. They were the most expected couple. 4 Hoon . I don't need specific details, but I thought it'd be good if they could have included one or two more scenes of them together. I am too invested in the show's otp since the 1st ep. I did take me a while to get into it. Entire scenes were spent kind-of-maybe-not-really trying to paint a picture of the Big Conspiracy going on, and if the point was merely to show us that there is a conspiracy without revealing anything about said conspiracy, then mission accomplished: were still confused. You saved yourself 10 hours. There were multiple (four, if I remember right) such competitions held over several episodes. The close contact unsettles her, and while Hoons eyes are closed she reaches out to brush her fingers against his cheek. what about her scene as Jae hee in Budabet at that bridge where she & park hoon were surrounded by men with guns wanted to kill them ? Till then, am gonna sit back, relax and just go along with the spectacle ! Chang-yi all but pouts when she hears this, wishing more than anything that Hoon would just forget about Jae-hee. For me it has always been more of the "Don't forget you're a doctor" part that I want more of, instead of "I NEED MY ONE TRUE LOVE". It was to decide who would be performing surgery on the vice president. Pleaseee i want to know. Haven't watched this too many episodes .. it's on my watchlist, for exclusive curated content & access to the resource library, Pretty Little ScribblesStuck in FictionThe Perks of Being NouraLeostheticsAlly Writes Things. That would be the most welcome surprise. Is Jae Hee Still Alive? My theory is opposite-so far: Hoon finds out she is Jae Jee when he listens to her heart (second kidney and all)-but with the revelation-realizes there's a reason she's pretending, especially since this all involves North Korea, so he decides to keep quiet and pretend she's not Jae Jee in order to protect her until he can find out what it's all about. Doctor Stranger is a 65 minute mini-series-drama-action-romance starring Lee Jong-suk as Park Hoon, Kang So-ra as Oh Soo-Hyun and Park Hae-jin as Han Jae-Joon. Seung-hee looks to Soo-hyun for help as she pulls her wrist out of Hoons grasp, and at least Soo-hyun tries to diffuse the situation by asking Seung-hee whether she knows anyone named Song Jae-hee. This video is currently unavailable. Jin Se Yeon will undergo an acting transformation as the heroine of this turbulent romance that frequents between North and South Korea. There he meets Han Seung-hee, a doctor who uncannily resembles Jae-hee. I can name three dramas where the heroine (most definitely the heroine in that case) kissed someone who was not the other half of her OTP, but eventually got the boy anyway, and one of those dramas is sorta linked to both Kang Sora and Lee Jong-seok - she starred in the sequel, and the writer of that drama went on to write a drama he starred in that I think we all know ;). Still, after Jin Soo shot Hoon and they fell I thought that easily the most moving moment of the show and genuinely felt it an apt place to leave their story in peace. Soo-hyun accompanies Hoon for a drink, and tries to get him to see that Seung-hee isnt the person he thinks she is by showing him her online profile. C'mon. is jae hee alive in doctor strangerhanging fruit basket 2 tier Ancestral African Wisdom Menu cynodont walking with dinosaurs. So here it is anyways: I actually find that Hoon being in love with Jae Hee as more potent and teeming of narrative possibilities, that there is more depth into it to be explored other than the superficial 'first love', if the show chooses to do so. (S01E03) is the third episode of season one of "Doctor Stranger" released on Mon May 12, 2014. Oof what foolish plot holes.
Please Director-nim scold him Has anyone thought that maybe Jin Se Yeon's problem is burn out(extreme fatigue)? Using Myung Woo University Hospital as the background, the drama portrays a story of love and competition with the characters standing in the center of a North Korean conspiracy to select the team members of the surgery team that will operate on the South Korean Prime Minister Jang Seok Joo (Cheon Ho Jin.). And when I said cute, I was referring to the PH/JH scenes. How did the writers or anyone else in the making of the show not notice?? And even PH/Jaejoon.
However, as he later reveals to Chang-yi, hes still not sure about who Seung-hee is. next monday is waaaay to far away. I also don't get the hate JSY has been getting. Another gripe: Of all the people, why him? 3. Sheworkedhard. And since theres a convenient shortage of anesthesiologists, Seung-hee steps up to the plate to help(?) Why is Jae-hee in heaven? Doctor Stranger depicts a medical-intelligence melodrama about a massive conspiracy surrounding a genius doctor born in South Korea but raised in North Korea by the name of Park Hoon (Lee Jong Suk) and South Koreas top elite doctor Han Jae Joon (Park Hae Jin.) 1. Agreed. Ratings: 9.1 /10 from 34 users. Poor Hoon is so bewildered that his Jae-hee doesnt recognize him, and Seung-hee ends up giving both halves of the bracelet to Soo-hyun before she heads into the hospital for work. all these cliff hangers are taking its toll on me. Whys he in Myungwoo, you ask? I am ashamed myself to expose my ignorance here but I am dying to know! And although Hoon's undying love for Jaehee is killing me, I still want him with Dr. Quack. The actors and actresses performances are really commendable except the one lead (JSY) whos acting is just too stiff. On the other hand, in the other pictures as Han Seung Hee, Jin Se Yeon pulls off a perfect transformation by having the chic look down while wearing a doctors gown. Okay, I'm way out of topic here. Its obviously not bad acting because the same actress played Jae-Hee, whom I liked in one minute. Shes the only doctor Ive seenstudyinghardin dramas (and shows and movies). In episode 17, I had finally deciphered Jae Hees ultimate intention. All along Ive been doubting her motives for coming to South Korea. Her role as a North Korean spy (who is in cahoots with the Prime Minister to put the President in coma) has a very clear mission to fulfill, and rekindling her romantic interest to Park Hoon is just part of the show to finish it. Poor Hoon. So I don't exactly know what your complaints are about, but sure, point taken. But the plot holes that Ididpick up annoyed me so much because any explanation was NOT given. In North Korea, Park Hoon was trained to become a doctor by his father who was already a famous doctor. Maybe in the second half? She was also really entertaining to watch while simultaneously being someone I related to. In the book, Park Hoon will end up with Soo Hyun. I just wish . Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Ummm she hid her identity inorder to protect hoon, i dont understand why people hated her so much, watch the god damn drama carefully, Your email address will not be published. 170 Views. Han Seung-Hee (shown in the picture above), on the other hand, was just BLANK. So Hoon pulls Seung-hee aside again, trying everything he can go get her to acknowledge him. & 33,456 people watched this episode Most of time the 1st girl doesn't like him back but then gets jealous when he notices the heroine and she turns into a b*tch. To my understanding, JaeHee was dead or nearly dead, and the NK revived her and insert some kind of chip in her brain to wipe her memory and control her and sent her back to SK with a mission as SeungHee. Regardless of Jae-joons defense, Soo-hyun asks him to take it easy on Hoonafter all, they work together now. Seung Hee, Seung Hee, for the apparent nefarious plot that shes got herself into which I could only imagine as the means that shes willing to take to reach her endemancipation from her NK trappings and eventually back to Hoons hands. Instead he walks right up to her, wraps his arms around her, and listens. My experience watching Doctor Stranger can best be described by a quote from The Birdcage(1996), "How do you think I feel? The thing with Hoon-Jae Hee relationship is, we are told from day 1 that they're so in love with each other, while the portrayals of the actors indicate that Hoon does the loving part much more than Jae Hee. Over 868 TV Time users rated it a 19.6/10 with their favorite characters being Lee Jong-suk as Park Hoon, Kang So-ra as Oh Soo-Hyun and Jin Se-yun as Song Jae-Hee / Han Seung-Hee. Reviews: 1 user. The plan goes awry and Hoon crosses alone. How was she saved in time because she was shotandshe was in the water? Which leads me to the second point--2) JSY lacks intensity, hence she comes out FLAT. In South Korea, Park Hoon begins to work as doctor . When Agent Cha asks why she didnt just kill Chang-yis mom, Seung-hee says its because her death wasnt what Prime Minister Jang wanted. Has anyone watched Coffee House? ^^ I want more of these scenes. My possible answers is Kim Tae Seol (Prime Minister Assistant) is the one who saved Jae Hee & Hoon. (and thoughts), Just to correct some errors: (I have posted this on Koala Playground's site): http://koalasplayground.com/2014/05/20/dr-stranger-episode-6-recap/. Well i got curious about it and Google information related to it and surprisingly, the heartbeat is actually unique! I have serious doubts that even the writer knows what the plot is, so how do you expect us to? Doctor Stranger is currently the only drama outta the current bunch thats got me hooked. Park Hoon was able to flee to South Korea alone. Park Hoon is emotionally tormented as a doctor who looks excatly like his lost love Song Jae Hee continues to insist that she is not. Though admittedly, I didnt expect that Doctor will be making this particular plot point reveal before even reaching the halfway cour. i mean when they say in this drama everyone has a different heartbeat and when they test it and get it wrong in the end how dull would that be???? Basically this drama is like a fanfiction to me right now. One of them even remarks on how asinine it is for the president to trouble the man (Prime Minister Jang) who put him in office with the inquiry about his campaign funds, in a clear show of support for Jang. You deserve an extraordinary show to recap after putting up splendidly with all this crazy ones . In the drama, Jin Se Yeon plays the roles of Song Jae Hee, a North Korean medical student, and Han Seung Hee, a South Korean physician. PM Jang might be an important person, but I dont think he has the same clout nor is he even remotely comparable to that of NKs great leader, that his death will ignite yet another upheaval of nuclear proportions. Though these questions surrounding Seung Hees identity is at the forefront of the shows current plot point, what continues to intrigue me more is the equally confusing Big Mission that must involve Hoon. I love Lee Jong Suk a lot, but it just wasnt doing it for me. I hope we get more interaction between the two of them and I'm actually interested how Seung-hee is trying to keep her mask up in front of Park Hoon (and everyone else). js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js"; - The whole "I don't want to admit I helped to find Chang Yi's mom until I find Seung Hee" explanation sounds dodgy. Sometimes when leads don't have chemistry, it's fine because the storyline is engaging, but wow dr stranger had a frustrating storyline PLUS Park Hoon and Jae Hee had zero chem. The man grows up to become a genius surgeon. If you dont believe me, shoot me.. Jae-Joon also lost his mother to grief. I like soo hyun. If Lee Jong-Suk wasnt the lead and someone else played Park Hoon, I dont think I would have liked the show as much. Even I, a mere office worker go on auto pilot when I have worked for too long without a break and my job isn't as emotionally draining as theirs. He claims he used Smuggler Im as a cover, since he didnt want his involvement to be known until he found Jae-hee. I think I made it through 4 episodes before I couldnt anymore. I love how Jae-joon instantly tries to play it cool by smoothing out Hoons clothes, all, Sorry, I went overboard, while Hoon is just happy to leave the two of them to sort things out. Plus he's FIERCELY loyal to JH and it's so OOC for him to be falling for So Hyeon. not that I'm complaining, love her character to bits!. But the plot is so frustrating I'm irritated. It lessens his character, one with unique background and dark history of being a doctor in the NK human lab. When the realization hits, his eyes open wide. I found her weird. I did not see joy when she was supposedly happy and didnt see her upset when she was supposedly sad. Over 868 TV Time users rated it a 19.6/10 with their favorite characters being Lee Jong-suk as Park Hoon, Kang So-ra as Oh Soo-Hyun and Jin Se-yun as Song Jae-Hee / Han Seung-Hee. As for the other half of our leads, things are definitely shaping up romantically as far as Soo Hyun is concerned. After that, Ill live as Song Jae-hee. i just wish they would stick to the plot of the love triangle between Hoon-Soohyun-Jae-joon. Leave aside the PM-Jang-and-comrade-Cha-are-bad, and that Hoon is somehow Super Important to them because of their guilty secretsbut how does it make any sense for Soo-hyun to be a part of Seung-hee's mission?