‘Ghost Doctor’ Episode 8: Kim Bum and Rain Faces Another Crisis + Viewership Rating Soar to All Time High
"Ghost Doctor" episode 8 showcases another ups and downs of Kim Bum and Rain after they agreed to unite and partner up to save lives at Eunsang University Medical Center.
In addition, the second half of the medical fantasy Kdrama climbs up, setting a new personal best for viewership ratings.
'Ghost Doctor' Viewership Rating
Per Nielsen Korea, "Ghost Doctor" episode 8 achieved a nationwide average of 7.4 percent and 7.1 percent in metropolitan areas, beating its personal best and setting a new all-time high rating.
Moreover, Rain and Kim Bum's Kdrama made it the number one Monday and Tuesday night series.
READ MORE: 'Ghost Doctor' Episode 7: Rain Reunites with EXID's Hani + Kim Bum Ends his Deal with Rain
'Ghost Doctor' Episode 8 Recap: Cha Young Min Recalls his First Surgery
The eighth episode starts with Ko Seung Tak preventing a patient from being transferred to another hospital.
His fellow doctors insist that the patient should move immediately to another facility as there are no surgeons available to assist, but the first-year resident said that he would lead the operation.
With the help of Cha Young Min, they both had another successful operation and saved another life.
Following this, Ko Seung Tak reflects on how fulfilling the job is, but he doesn't have Dr. Cha's skill.
This was when Cha Young Min shared his first time operating a patient back when he was still an intern.
He explained that everything felt blurred when he was in the operating room and could not believe that he had pulled off a tricky surgery.
Moreover, the thoracic surgeon pointed out that he couldn't bear patients dying due to a lack of medical doctors.
The same goes for Ko Seung Tak, who says he feels a certain accomplishment just by seeing his patient treated.
However, their conversation shifted after Cha Young Min told his junior that he knew he didn't have much time but wanted to help others through the help of Ko Seung Tak.
Han Seung Won Uncovers Ko Seung Tak's Secret
As the duo continue their deal, Ko Seung Tak's cousin, Han Seung Won, remains doubtful about the intern's ability.
During her conversation with Seung Tak's mother, he mentioned that he knew Ko Seung Tak was special and hinted that his ability is connected to his activities in the hospital.
With this, he plans on uncovering his secret through evidence with the help of Dr. Ahn Tae Hyun.
Cha Young Min's Heartfelt Conversation with Chairman Jang
In "Ghost Doctor" episode 8, Cha Young Min meets Chairman Jang Kwang Duk as he talks about his family, especially Dr. Jang Se Jin.
First, he thanked Dr. Cha for his successful operation and apologized for ruining his relationship with Se Jin.
However, he sensed that the chairman was saying goodbye as Jang Kwang Duk told him to take care of his daughter.
As for his son, he asked the help of Dr. Cha to expose the lies of Jang Min Ho, which he did through their family's attorney and Se Jin.
Surprisingly, Chairman Jang's will includes a do-not-resuscitate order or DNR, which stunned his daughter.
"Ghost Doctor" episode 8 featured a heartbreaking scene between the chairman and his daughter after Dr. Se Jin bids farewell to her father.
