![]() ![]() Should that happen, the North would likely retaliate, which would lead to war.Īsked why the government would disclose such highly classified information to a thoracic surgeon at Myungwoo Hospital, Assemblyman Jang replies, “Because you can stop this war.”ĭespite the frenzied response outside, young Hoon is still too wee to comprehend the gravity of the present situation. is preparing for an attack on the North, specifically the Yongbyon nuclear facility. Their guest, JANG SUK-JOO ( Chun Ho-jin) is an assemblyman who works for the National Defense Committee, which prompts the doctor to remark that he didn’t think the National Assembly would try to stop a petty medical malpractice suit.īut he’s told that trial has been postponed for a more pressing matter of national importance: their latest intel suggests that the U.S. ![]() Judging from his dejected sigh, he’s used to being ignored.Ī man at the door asks for Doctor Park Chul ( Kim Sang-joong), who is none other than the boy’s father. He pouts, but tries to get Dad’s attention again before he heads off to school. We can go ahead and identify him as our hero, PARK HOON (later portrayed by Lee Jong-seok).Ī document lying on the table piques his curiosity, but when Hoon asks his father what a “lawsuit” is, Dad silently snatches it out of his hands. ![]() A young boy changes the channel from a newscast about the heightened North-South tension surrounding the North’s withdrawal to the Non-proliferation Treaty, along with North Korean leader Kim Il-sung’s recent lack of public appearances, in favor of a kid’s show. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.ġ994, Seoul. Leading the pack was MBC’s Triangle (8.9%), then Doctor Stranger (8.6%), and finally KBS’s Big Man (8.0%).Īudio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. ![]() Ratings-wise, the Monday-Tuesday dramas between the Big Three all hit the 8% range on Monday. Yet I find that the show keeps my attention glued to the screen for the full hour. The show also maneuvers the meaty topic of North-South relations rather well, and while the overall tone is serious, there are notable shifts which suggests the show doesn’t always take itself too seriously. I should probably warn you that this show isn’t for the squeamish, as the medical aspect of this show doesn’t hold out. I’m speaking to the great visuals, a gripping story, and characters who tug your emotions from the very first hug to the very last minute. And no, I’m not just talking about Lee Jong-seok’s abs, which I admit is a pretty big draw. There’s a new doctor in the house with Doctor Stranger, whose solid and compelling premiere still makes my heart race. 219 JanuDoctor Stranger: Episode 1 by gummimochi ![]()
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