'Dr Romantic 3' Episode 2: Han Suk Kyu Faces Unexpected Crisis + Ahn Hyo Seop Saves Lee Shin Young
Viewers witnessed heart-pounding scenes as "Dr. Romantic 3" episode 2 featured how Han Suk Kyu, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Sung Kyung, and more faced a crisis in the trauma center.
From getting a surprise visit from an unexpected guest to getting caught up in a situation concerning national security, the Doldam family once again surpassed another critical scenario.
Han Suk Kyu returns as the legendary surgeon Kim Sa Bu, alongside his junior colleagues Ahn Hyo Seop and Lee Sung Kyung, who play as Seo Woo Jin and Cha Eun Jin.
From familiar faces like Kim Min Jae, Jin Kyung, Kim Joo Heong, and more, "Dr. Romantic 3" welcomes new cast members Lee Shin Young, Lee Hong Nae, and Lee Kyung Young.
'Dr. Romantic 3' Episode 2 Viewership
After a successful premiere, the medical K-drama experienced another rise in ratings.
According to a media outlet, the K-drama recorded an average nationwide rating of 13.8 percent. It's a slight increase from its pilot episode of 12.7 percent but remains the most-watched Saturday miniseries.
Viewers will get to see the Doldam family as episode 3 is set to air on May 5 via SBS and Disney+.
'Dr. Romantic 3' Episode 2 Recap
The episode began with a special cameo of the "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" cast featuring Joo Jong Hyuk, Ha Yoon Kyung, and Joo Hyun Young as applicants as Doldam Hospital expands to a trauma center.
In the second episode, the scene featured Cha Eun Jae's father, a renowned doctor, Cha Jin Man, who seemed to be a colleague of Kim Sa Bu in his earlier career as a surgeon.
Everyone was stunned to discover Cha Eun Jae's father, especially Seo Woo Jin.
On the other hand, tension rose after Kim Sa Bu wanted Jin Man out of the trauma center. It was after he displayed doubt about the hospital's expansion, especially using it despite having no inspection.
As for Kim Sa Bu and the team, it is a life-or-death situation, and they must fulfill their responsibilities as doctors.
One of the highlights in "Dr. Romantic 3" episode 2 were the challenges they faced treating the patients who are North Koreans.
Amid the peace talks with the North, the government wanted the patients out of the hospital since billions of won are at stake in the negotiation.
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However, Kim Sa Bu insisted on continuing to treat the patients regardless of who they were.
Unfortunately, an unexpected incident happened after the hospital administrator, Mr. Jang, failed to remind the staff that the building would have its electricity shut down. Due to this, Kim Sa Bu's emergency surgery almost got interrupted.
On the other hand, Seo Woo Jin was pissed at his junior, Jang Dong Hwa, who was nowhere to be found in the middle of the situation.
After learning that he had ditched his post, Seo Woo Jin tried to look for him around the hospital; however, he found Jang Dong Hwa being held hostage by a North Korean patient.
Thankfully, he managed to save the rookie doctor from getting stabbed.
As for Kim Sa Bu, they had a successful operation after the electricity went back to normal.
In the last scene, Kim Sa Bu was contemplating whether the trauma center would be operational and help cater to more patients.
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