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Must Watch Superb Character Driven Plot Heavy Medical Drama.
Entertaining from start to end - this show has everything and nearly all of it is better than Season 1 - urgent social issues, more numerous and bigger badder villains, scarier surgeries, multiple side romances and the soundtrack featuring old time hits (in English) is somehow even better too. It didn't shy away from discussing Equality in Treatment, Patient's ability to pay, Gender discrimination, Domestic Violence, Rape, Consent, Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders, Organ Donation, Treatment Priority during Triage and numerous other issues currently plaguing society. Some of those were done so well, I wasn't expecting it but actually couldn't help bawling several times during this drama - particularly during the Organ Donor and President Yeo portions.
The only things I thought were inferior to season 1 are there's not enough food porn, Dr. Seo is not as good a kisser as Dr. Kang and Dr. Cha's actress Lee Sung Kyung really needs to step up the acting as she is the worst in the whole show. Lots of pouting lips (distracting) then hysterics in a loud voice, just not great. I didn't buy her as a doctor at all. It really reinforced how good the Season 1 Female Lead's acting is.
This being said, it's a great drama and I would LOVE a 3rd Season.
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER ROASTS AND AWARDS
Master Kim - Loved him even more after seeing he has Abs ... mmm Abs. We need Season 3 asap so I can see more of him, preferably shirtless. Funniest scene - when he caressed the chest of the "stripping" gangster I spit out my tea.
Dr. Seo WJ - He's not as dreamy as the ML from Season 1 but he's a great actor and really needs to take up shirtless running for the sake of us female fans.
Dr. Cha EJ - Female Eye candy, needs to improve acting skills. Really enjoyed when she finally had enough and went nuclear.
Dr. Park - He's not bad, just a jealous guy with mad skills who with enough love ended up Breaking Good.
Dr Yang Ho Joon - If his surgery skills were as sharp as his eavesdropping ears, he would be Master Dr. Kim Junior, instead of the most hated character in the series.
Dr. Shim - Risk averse Ice Cold anesthesiologist with sad history had an epiphany and changed. Great character development and ability to act JUST with her eyes. Muah *chef's kiss* Best Resting B Face in the series.
Dr. Bae - Weirdo guy with his bone harem (Jessie and Elizabeth), but so good looking most women wouldn't mind dating this Bone Bae.
Dr Yoon - Her Genius single dimple Smile and bubbly personality won me over. She so sweet everyone around her for extended periods might come down with diabetes. If only she had better skills with men because Nurse Park is RIGHT THERE and if I were here I'd put a ring on it before someone else does.
Nurse Park - IDK how a he's single as he looks like a GQ model and should be carrying a stick to beat off suitors
Chief Nurse Oh - LOVE her, she's especially sexy during her temper tirades.
Manager Jang - Hides mad espionage skills behind a ass-kissing exterior. Well played my friend, well played.
Dr. Nam the anesthesiologist - Please tell them to let you cook more delicious looking food. You always look like you could use a hug and I'd love to give you one.
Mr. Goo - Reminds me of the Giant Teddy Bears they sell at the stores, except he's real, and probably more cuddly when not enforcing Hospital Peace. For some reason I want to see him carrying TWO women, one in each arm.
President Yeo - he minor character who didn't appear in many scenes in Season 1 or 2. THIS is the best example of how the limited screen time of a minor character doesn't reflect the impact of the character's influence on other main characters or the show. When he finally passed, I couldn't help crying because we would no longer have his steadying influence and presence. Well done Kim Hong Pa. I'm really going to miss this guy. A lot.
Former Dr. Im Hyun Joon - bit role with big impact. Stellar actor.
The only things I thought were inferior to season 1 are there's not enough food porn, Dr. Seo is not as good a kisser as Dr. Kang and Dr. Cha's actress Lee Sung Kyung really needs to step up the acting as she is the worst in the whole show. Lots of pouting lips (distracting) then hysterics in a loud voice, just not great. I didn't buy her as a doctor at all. It really reinforced how good the Season 1 Female Lead's acting is.
This being said, it's a great drama and I would LOVE a 3rd Season.
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER ROASTS AND AWARDS
Master Kim - Loved him even more after seeing he has Abs ... mmm Abs. We need Season 3 asap so I can see more of him, preferably shirtless. Funniest scene - when he caressed the chest of the "stripping" gangster I spit out my tea.
Dr. Seo WJ - He's not as dreamy as the ML from Season 1 but he's a great actor and really needs to take up shirtless running for the sake of us female fans.
Dr. Cha EJ - Female Eye candy, needs to improve acting skills. Really enjoyed when she finally had enough and went nuclear.
Dr. Park - He's not bad, just a jealous guy with mad skills who with enough love ended up Breaking Good.
Dr Yang Ho Joon - If his surgery skills were as sharp as his eavesdropping ears, he would be Master Dr. Kim Junior, instead of the most hated character in the series.
Dr. Shim - Risk averse Ice Cold anesthesiologist with sad history had an epiphany and changed. Great character development and ability to act JUST with her eyes. Muah *chef's kiss* Best Resting B Face in the series.
Dr. Bae - Weirdo guy with his bone harem (Jessie and Elizabeth), but so good looking most women wouldn't mind dating this Bone Bae.
Dr Yoon - Her Genius single dimple Smile and bubbly personality won me over. She so sweet everyone around her for extended periods might come down with diabetes. If only she had better skills with men because Nurse Park is RIGHT THERE and if I were here I'd put a ring on it before someone else does.
Nurse Park - IDK how a he's single as he looks like a GQ model and should be carrying a stick to beat off suitors
Chief Nurse Oh - LOVE her, she's especially sexy during her temper tirades.
Manager Jang - Hides mad espionage skills behind a ass-kissing exterior. Well played my friend, well played.
Dr. Nam the anesthesiologist - Please tell them to let you cook more delicious looking food. You always look like you could use a hug and I'd love to give you one.
Mr. Goo - Reminds me of the Giant Teddy Bears they sell at the stores, except he's real, and probably more cuddly when not enforcing Hospital Peace. For some reason I want to see him carrying TWO women, one in each arm.
President Yeo - he minor character who didn't appear in many scenes in Season 1 or 2. THIS is the best example of how the limited screen time of a minor character doesn't reflect the impact of the character's influence on other main characters or the show. When he finally passed, I couldn't help crying because we would no longer have his steadying influence and presence. Well done Kim Hong Pa. I'm really going to miss this guy. A lot.
Former Dr. Im Hyun Joon - bit role with big impact. Stellar actor.
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