"Dr. Romantic 3" episode 5, surprised viewers with an unexpected twist as Han Suk Kyu and the rest of the Doldam staff faced one of the biggest challenges they had.
The weekend K-drama depicts the story of Kim Sa Bu, a legendary surgeon who chose to work at a shabby hospital in the countryside after getting caught up in office politics, causing his name to get tainted.
It is also the reason why he chose to use Kim Sa Bu, or teacher Kim, instead of his real name, Boo Yong Joo.
'Dr. Romantic 3' Episode 5 Viewership
The medical K-drama maintained its reign as the most-watched miniseries to air this week after scoring a slight increase in rating.
From its previous episode rating of 12.3 percent, "Dr. Romantic 3" episode 5 garnered an average nationwide rating of 13.4 percent.
'Dr. Romantic 3' Episode 5 Recap
Apart from the main characters, episode 5 focuses on the supporting cast, including E.R. doctor Jung In Soo.
After Dr. Cha Jin Man, the new head of the trauma center, named selected doctors and staff to join him, Seo Woo Jin has decided to stay at Doldam and work with Kim Sa Bu.
However, Dr. Cha Ji Min turned the tables, defending the doctors at the trauma center against the politician's accusation.
The news reached Kim Sa Bu, who personally apologized to the grieving mother. The assemblyman says she will not sue the hospital but plans on looking into the death of her son.
Dr. Jung heard the conversation and plans on taking full responsibility for the incident.
At this point, Kim Sa Bu was disappointed in the doctor, which raised the question of whether he would be out of Doldam or not.
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