How was she saved in time because she was shotandshe was in the water? 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. The two characters Jin Se Yeon plays have direct opposite atmospheres about them in the revealed pictures. Oh Soo-Hyun, on the other hand, was a really good lead. His quest to find her is what keeps the wheel turning, and JSY's flat portrayal more or less deflates that wheel. I don't want him to be one-dimensional. Did Bodyguard Lollipop shoot everyone else and then help him? Coming with a completely different storyline, Han Jae-Joon held his own on screen against Hoon and Soo-hyun. And I can't see how Seung Hee is not Jae Hee. K-dramas: anything can happen. So, did anyone else feel like the feel-good ending was a little bit forced? In South Korea, Park Hoon begins to work as doctor . the fan war in that drama was quiet sthing too, but *warning: spoiler* despite all the misleading from the drama aka many scenes with the secretary that make people ship them. i don't think SH/JH character isn't played as great as i hoped, but i can't NOT ship Hoon and Jae-hee knowing what kind of past they had. I was very confused on the shipping side of things. Song Jae Hee. Moon because gosh, those two are hilarious. All the things around Jae-hee are just impossibility. She throws things at him in response, and manages to knock him out cold with a flimsy plastic bowl. 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. Doctor Strangers new mishmash of a preview, Doctor Stranger pushes premiere, releases teaser, First script read for medical melo Doctor Stranger, http://gizmodo.com/5884650/your-heartbeat-could-be-your-password, http://koalasplayground.com/2014/05/20/dr-stranger-episode-6-recap/. Till then, am gonna sit back, relax and just go along with the spectacle ! Doctor Stranger - Episode 3. You deserve an extraordinary show to recap after putting up splendidly with all this crazy ones . Hoon is arrested. Sorry, watching 'The Man From Nowhere' last night to see what this whole "Won Bin" thing was about. I think the video was brought by the smuggler to prove to Hoon that Jae Hee is alive. I didn't read the plot or anything, just dived right into it. Kailangan tumulong si Hoon dahil sa kakulangan sa doktor. - Albert. TV-14. Rate. Taking your example of PH's parents having a bad relationship, it wasn't like the rest of the story was built on that. They chose patients based on the level of difficulty of the surgery and not from a doctors concerned point of view. There seems to be a lot of surviving in this show with no explanation. The show is forcing us to believe in the Hoon-Jaehee relationship but not showing us enough about WHY we should believe in it. In not many words, she is a spy. Team Dramabeans: What we're watching (March 4, 2023), Politics and peril in The Secret Romantic Guesthouse, You can only pick one: Friends-to-lovers drama, First script reading for tvN's Stealer: Seven Joseon Coins. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I don't really mind if Hoon ends up with either or neither. next monday is waaaay to far away. I did not see any emotion in her. Agent Chas main concern is whether the stubborn Chairman Oh will let Hoon back into the fold, but Seung-hee is unconcernedall they need to do is enlist the help of someone who can change the old mans mind. Is Jae Hee Still Alive? Okay, I'm way out of topic here. *but the actors have such good chemistry omw), But you forgot that Soo-hyun kissed another guy! The conspiracy thickens. They were the most expected couple. cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access Of course, Id be eating my own words to just dismiss this one as mere contrived conflict when the shows initial premise hinged upon the fact that stopping a nuclear annihilation rests upon a successful surgery. Agent Cha hands Nightshade records of Chang-yis mom going in and out of a coma as proof of Seung-hees skills.. Director Choi tells the two that Chairman Oh has forgiven Hoon, but Hoon is less than enthused until Choi brings up his fatherand that if Hoon wants to be as good a surgeon as his father was, he still has much to learn. The first few episodes were good but the rest left such a bad taste in my mouth. The whole SeungHee/JaeHee reminds me the Chinese movie Black Cat (similar to the well-known French's Nikita or American's Point of No Return) In Black Cat, the female lead was dead then was revived and a chip was inserted in her brain to make her a killer. 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. Aired: May 27, 2014. . 42 Views. Sure, he doesnt make much sensea hospital director who perfected his hand at smuggling refugees because hes sorrybut since hes literally the one guy who seems to have Hoons back, that instantly makes him better than most. Other than the romance, the drama is about political corruption, revenge, secret assassinations and medical drama. 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 ? K-Dramas Calendar; Top 100 K-Dramas; Top 100 Japanese Dramas; Top 100 Chinese Dramas They were standing right there. So you think they should be together because they look cute together, since Hoon calling her 'quack' is cute, since she kicking Hoon is cute, since she slapping Hoon is cute. Its sad because he thinks that shes only acting this way because he didnt look for her, and he does everything but get on his knees to apologize. So many things were wrong with the show. First 2 episodes basically focuses on the frantic pace of all that has happened. Doctor Stranger S1: E7 Seung Hee Falls in Love with Hoon 2014 HD TagDub. I certainly hope they do not spend the rest of the show just showing LJS trying to find JH. In this episode, Jae Hee also told Soo Hyun that Hoon is the reason why her father died. That Hoon killed her father to save her and shes not sure anymore if she can still continue loving him despite all the things that happened between them. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Their NK scenes were cute, but i felt it wasn't enough. He didnt, which brings us to another flashback of Agent Cha undergoing brutal torture in the DPRK as a result of Hoons escape. Drunk hoon calls for jae hee because he's a bery love sick boi Jin Se Yeon will undergo an acting transformation as the heroine of this turbulent romance that frequents between North and South Korea. Shes Jae-hee! he says, tears welling in his eyes. I love how he calls Sohyun that and her just letting him do it. that scene when park hoon is beggin her her to remember him and how he is sorry that that he couldn't find her sooner how he goes on to explain that he did so much to look for her that scene is so heart breaking imagine you wait for some one you love so much and when you finally see them that person refuses to have ever known you let alone love you,,how much it would hurt and angry one would be. My take is Seung Hee is not Jae Hee. Thats like drama speak of youre never getting with the male lead, girl! =/. is jae hee alive in doctor strangerhanging fruit basket 2 tier Ancestral African Wisdom Menu cynodont walking with dinosaurs. After Prime Minister Jang has a good laugh at the presidents penchant for punctuality (this guy needs to get out more), he asks Nightshade about Seung-heehe wants to see her skills firsthand. Actors take breaks for a reason. Doctor Stranger - Episode 1. And the former Secretary Kim continues to be adorable and funny and thankfully not-evil. The plan goes awry and Hoon crosses alone. Anyhow, I like Soohyun but I can't just dislike Jae Hee/Seung Hee yet..even if she end up as bad spy all along, I think I will still like her more. As for the other half of our leads, things are definitely shaping up romantically as far as Soo Hyun is concerned. Right after the scene where Hoon gets knocked out by the flying basin at Soo Hyun's mom's house Dr Moon showed up. ;). All to say, at this point I find it hard to ship anyone. ) But, why do I waste so much time watching this if I hate it a lot? Required fields are marked *, "Explain the @#$%^ plot to me RIGHT NOW or I am going to blow your [emailprotected]#$% BRAINS out!". 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. Daughter of the Director and The Best Heart Surgeon. Hoon and Chang-yi ask Director Choi for some clarification, and we see in flashback how he was the contact in North Korea that made the deal to get Chang-yis mom out. Three cheers for Hoon being proactive! this was her worst scene ever in DrStanger [at least for me] she stood there with 1 expression on her face and her mouth and eyes wide open , even when she was holding PH's hand and about to fall in the river her eyes and face expression were the same, empty, not like a person who is about to die, thanks God jong suk was there to save that scene he made me cry, he broke my heart he made me feel his loss and pain. Hopefully, she dies in this drama too. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); As a child, a man and his father are kidnapped and brought to North Korea. Thought it was just me! Either way, Hoon just has to be himself and start taking decisive action about Seung-hee/Jae-hee/Whos-she one way or the other. After an article appeared in Korean ladies magazine . Nor is she a particularly strong or experienced actress. My OTP, please don't break my heart like the last time with Chilbong team T_T Rate. I am trying . Im betting Seung-hee is Jae-hee, since we know the stopped heart as death fakeout was already done so it's possible for a repeat. 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. not that I'm complaining, love her character to bits!. It is no wonder this is the worst hospital in Korea where people can just kill and steal patients at will, since about half the staff seems to be a NK spy or working with the North. If she's Jae Hee, why would she needs to copy her own gestures? He further confuses Doctor Moon when he tells him that Jae-hee isnt in the Northshes here. 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. 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. 6. She thinks hes there to apologize and tells him he doesnt need to, since she heard the story from Soo-hyun and understands what hes going through. Meanwhile, he found a girl that looks exactly like Jae-hee, Doctor Han Seung-hee, who claims not to know Park Hoon. way beyond what can happen to a normal person. In the thrilling conclusion to Doctor Stranger Park Hoon and Jae Hee make the . She probably survived the impossible fall cause this is Dr.Stranger land and the stranger the "death" the more chances you're alive. I think I made it through 4 episodes before I couldnt anymore. Soo-Hyun ends up liking Hoon and her journey on that plotline was pretty interesting to watch as well. She was equally upset when she broke it, even though she covered it up. Rate. And please stop assuming that all the people who like Soohyun are pro-Sora/anti-JSY. As not to waste this double-post let me just post this link to the beautiful pics of Kang Sora and Jin Se Yeon: http://koalasplayground.com/2014/05/22/jin-se-yeon-and-kang-sora-are-lovely-in-spring-magazine-spreads-as-shipping-wars-heats-up-dr-stranger/. It kept me interested, wanting to know her identity and reasons no matter what her identity is. I have not watched Doctor Romantic actually, and haven't tried D-Day nor Hospital Ship. 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. I understand people shipping Hoon/Soo Hyun she's easy to like and the actors have some nice chemistry (I don't see it as romantic chemistry myself Hoon's way too wrapped up in JH to even notice other women) but as this was Seung Hee's introduction week I'm not quite ready to abandon the Show's OTP. 5. That being said, if Director Choi turns out to be yet another bad guy in the next episode, just pretend like I never said anything. PHJ's role is rather bland and he hasn't been exactly lighting up the screen like he did in Stars, but he not getting criticized much here in the comments. Let there be a twist in the plot. 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. Aww. I'll keep watching because I am a glutton for punishment and I have hope that it will make sense soon. Eg, why do you have to believe that Park Hoon's parents had a bad relationship. After giving Hoon his doctors coat, Choi tells him that hell be going back to the North after taking care of business here, but refuses to allow Hoon to risk going with him. Messing it up! *nostalgic to 'Reply 1994' era*. Of all the people, why him? 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. This was one of the first kdramas I ever watched and completed. Unfortunately, what I mentioned above was the ONLY thing I liked about the character. 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. He's desperate to save the woman he left behind in North Korea. Oops. I do not approve of it. LOL , good for you then, at least someone was convinced with her acting in that scene :D. - I'm trying to figure out how to fit the flashback into the history b/n him and Hon. As of now Doctor Stranger is pretty much about Hoon's unyielding love for her. Two, how did Jae-hee survive the fall the first time in Budapest? What did you think of Doctor Stranger? The writers went through the effort of keeping Jin Soo alive for the final showdown with Hoon & Jae Hee only for it to essentially mean nothing. Meanwhile, a stone-faced Seung-hee tells Agent Cha that the whole act was devised so that Hoon would believe that Jae-hee is alive. but nope, it doesn't mean I want a PH/Soohyun end game. That is not to say that there is already definite proof to confirm that Jae Hee is Seung Hee after all, not quite yet, nor do I believe that Park Hoon will be getting any concrete evidence this early on either. Are they going to kill him off after that or? i know shes probably trying to protect him or whatever by being another person but shes annoying me. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); My recommendation to her is to take a break and go on a long and nice holiday. Connect with Facebook js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; I think it's a twin- like in the Master's Sun. Since then,hes been looking for Jae-hee. Anyways, I wish I could spend time writing all my thoughts about this episode but alas, off I go on a trip. But Nightshade wants to see her other skills. 4 . I am a medical specialist, watching this medical drama and noticing many medical errors. But at some points, the plot I spoke of above, did seem unnecessary and foolish. But whatever the results may be for Dr. Hoons supernatural heart-reading test, its bound to shake up and surely add more flavor to the already potent romantic concoction. While this show isnt as compelling as other shows starring Lee Jong-Suk (that Ive seen), it is still good enough in terms of characters. Two people cannot have the same heartbeat. 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. Completely agree with you. And honestly, I do feel some pity for PHJ's character, but they sure are piling on the second lead tropes. I want SH and Hoon together so bad!!! Just like how no two people have the same face. He thinks back to when he held Jae-hee to his heart and said that their heartbeats were the same. She legit sat with medical books and tried to understand the problem and all of the theory when any new case came up. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); He's not the only one with crazy schedule either. [1] It aired on SBS from May 5 to July 8, 2014 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 21:55 KST (UTC+9) for 20 episodes. she's not a cat with nine lives, scriptwriter. FB.init({ if (d.getElementById(id)) return; But yes, whatever, I'm here to stay. Never mind that multiple years have gone by and each partner has probably grown and matured in different directions due to different experiences. Lets hope I didnt forget everything about this show because I watched it months back lol. in fact, i didn't enjoy it because somehow it felt more unnatural. This episode was an episode which just re-established what we already knew, and what we don't, we still don't. I found her weird. She was clumsy in feelings and had funny expressions, and she was a determined doctor. as in so, she is really jae hee and she knows it? The reason she says she'll live as Jae-hee after the surgery is so that N. Korea can keep have an eye on Park Hoon and "threaten" him using fake Jae-hee whenever they need anything. 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. She's just a doctor, not THE doctor stranger. It just felt like we were going round in circles about the same spot, looking at the same thing. Are you a Lee Jong-suk stan too? Chairman Oh reminisces about Soo-hyuns mother fondly, claiming that, despite everything, his feelings for her mother were genuine. (Ofc, Tae-oh is more of an exception since he plays as the primary villain as opposed to TOP's or SJR's side-character parts, therefore we get to see him grow and display more emotions too, which Seung Hee should be given the chance as well). Doctor Moon wonders whether Seung-hee could be a North Korean spy, and asks Hoon if she had any other identifying markers. And with that regard, I cannot help but rack my brain of any but one good reason why a North Korean doctor must be involved in anything politically related at all. Doctor Stranger S1: E1 Park Cheol Saves the Leader of En.. 2014 HD TagDub. He explains that his only way of apologizing for what he did to Hoon was to make him a doctor at the hospital, and that he plans to help him find Jae-hee. what's the point of all the sacrifices they've made if PH just ends with another girl. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { ). The story seemed very incomplete. 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. 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. Can you tell me what it is and what brand? Yeah to me there was only one end game from the beginning in there but that's b/c the writing was good and set it up so logically and emotionally resonant that I appreciate the ride of getting there the entire time. I'd pretty much want him to be left alone, to move on from his first love. Doctor Moon intends to drag Hoon to the chairman to ask for forgiveness, only to be met by Hospital Director Choi, who Hoon instantly recognizes as the ajusshi who sent him to the DPRK as a child. Cha Jin-soo (Korean/Chosn'gl: , Cha Jin-su) the main antagonist in the SBS television series Doctor Stranger . Though admittedly, I didnt expect that Doctor will be making this particular plot point reveal before even reaching the halfway cour. Seduce her Hoon and open her skirt =). Thanks. I guess we have a few more weeks of flat line deliveries to find this out. Soo-Hyun and Chang-Yi ran over and saw them fall. A verification email has been sent to your new email address. He's a skilled surgeon who graduated as a top medical student from Harvard. SeungHee was briefed about JH relationship with PH so she awares of that in orde to make her mission succeed, but since her mind is control, she can't remember anything about the past, so she just has the SeungHee's mind in JaeHee's body. At this point I have little interest in what happens to Jae Hee. . Read more . The actor also played it that he always had a playful and a bit tyrannical vibe with his much put upon secretary while his interaction with his female lead was a lot more layered. I also liked that Hoon used to picture and practice his upcoming surgeries before-hand. For a moment even Soo-hyun looks lost, as she remembers the uncanny resemblance between the two but cant find a logical explanation as to what on earth is going on. I just donotlike the way Seung-Hees character was written and directed. (My attachment to these fictional characters are getting weirder and weirder.). 3 Is Jae Hee Still Alive? Rate. 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. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. - Didn't Choi advise Dr Moon (just after the committee had an uproar after finding out Hoon's from N Korea) that Hoon is valuable to the nasty Prime Minister? In both characters that I mentioned above, you can definitely see them focused on whatever murderous intent that they are trying to convey. I was really starting to worry watching Hoon spend most of the episode in a permanent state of reaction, which is understandable for someone like him but still not that fun to sit through. I mean, conveying all those emotions and inhabiting all those characters must be exhausting. Why must it be him? Hoon slams his glass down. LOL! Doctor Stranger (Korean: ; RR:Dakteo Yibangin) is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Lee Jong-suk, Jin Se-yeon, Park Hae-jin and Kang So-Ra. However, he only gets Hoons attention when he shows him a picture of Jae-hee and that sympathetic Hungarian doctor. Park Hae-jin as Han Jae-joon / Lee Sung-hoon Kim Ji-hoon as young Lee Sung-hoon They'd even dated [i]gasp[/i] other people. 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. For that I take the Park Hoon-Jae Hee/Seung Hee couple as the more worthwhile couple over the cute and sassy Hoon-Soo Hyun. In reality, how many of us have looked back to past boyfriends or old flames and asked ourselves (What did I see in him/her at the time?). I was confused as to why he was chosen and why they needed him. To me, the hero has always loved one person. Jae-Joon also lost his mother to grief. Foolishly, I was too happy to notice and just typed this along the way. If Lee Jong-Suk wasnt the lead and someone else played Park Hoon, I dont think I would have liked the show as much. And viewers don't really care to see if they're crying, angry, sad, or happy, because Cold is their M.O. Hoon replies as if she said nothing, and tells her what hed just been thinking about how everyones heartbeats are different. In regards to playing two entirely different characters, Jin Se Yeon relayed This is the first time I have attempted playing two roles, and it seriously isnt easy. =/. I mean, we thought that the heroine is good,but end up bad all along. I kept cooking up theories. This is a place for discussions about your favorite Korean dramas (current and past), the actors and actresses, drama reviews, official soundtracks, news, award shows and more. Thats where Chairman Oh finds her to tell her that hes given Hoon another chance, even though he claims it was her who changed his mind and not the prime minister. There were a series of surgical competitions set up by the hospitals authorities for Hoon and Jae-Joon. I didn't exactly enjoy this episode as much as the first 5, I felt that it was all over the place and too much of going back and forth with whether JH is alive or if JH is SH. and yes Seung Hee must be Jae Hee, otherwise there'd be no drama/angst. But Seung-hee, unafraid, convinced Agent Cha to let her meet Hoon. Like, in the end, hoon and soo hyun will fall in love with each other and will actually end up together. There is a solemnity in that scene. And there Soo-hyun is, staring at the two of them like the crazy men they are. i only feel sad for the puppy fiancee. You will receive a link to create a new password via email. Not even a little bit. im actually really annoyed by seung hee/jae hee. My theory is: Seung-hee is really a spy and not Jae-hee at all. 0:23. With Seung-hee standing right there, Hoon asks Chang-yis mom if she could still recognize Jae-hee if she saw her. 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). I remember looking forward to each episode every week it came out. And even PH/Jaejoon. 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. Hes back in Myungwoo to destroy the hospital, and the chairman with it, to get revenge. He seems to also be orchestrating Hoon into the hospital for some other purpose. But while pursuing that and using Soo-Hyun for his goals since shes the chairmans daughter, he ends up falling in love with her and tries to suppress it. The oldest cliche in kdrama is how the hero was in love with one girl first then meets the heroine. Ngl I watched this drama for LJS. And in that way shell get him back to Myungwoo Hospital, because if she goes, hell want to follow. sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna, Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Ratings: 9.1 /10 from 34 users. Not at all. If shes Seung-Hee, how come she looksexactlylike Jae-Hee unless theyre longlost twins twins? I already wish this show will defy convention and make Soo Hyun the lead lady. As a child, a man and his father are kidnapped and brought to North Korea. And as for that, why did he have to hug her when he could have just used a stethoscope? It was tragic, poignant, but in the spirit of the show. Please click the link in that email to complete the email change process. On the other hand, this shows forte is not in dropping helpful hints, which means we got to be just as bewildered as Hoon was, too. Your email address will not be published. :), At first-- I hear your voice. And if they're just going to keep hiding everything under wraps, sorry but I don't have the patience like Hoon does, and I'll just lose interest with this conspiracy thing really soon (and I really don't want that to happen because there is so much potential for it to become something good). Some plot lines just really didn't add up and I find myself confused by the end of each episode. 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.).