SBS’s new medical drama Doctor John has arrived in dramaland! i have no idea what to expect from this drama so far... its neither a tight screenplay rollercoaster ride of medical drama nor a suspense thriller of Defendant's league..... yeah. Loved your write up!! The drama actually did a great job capturing how being a doctor is such a reflex for him, and regardless of his situation or environment, that’s how he’s hardwired. While we’re hearing about this “lunatic” we get some quick cuts to Yo-han in the prison acting like a, well, lunatic. cookie : true, // enable cookies to allow the server to access But every so often dramaland churns out a medical drama that’s more than quick-thinking people solving medical puzzles, and more about the people behind the puzzles. We will probably be using this thread for Dr.John's discussions. }; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); I would highly I am still going to watch this weekends episode before I decide to continue or not. Why it’s the eponymous hero Doctor CHA YO-HAN (Ji Sung, Yo-han is the Korean version of John) himself — better known in his current digs as Inmate 6238. I def foresee some romance. Simultaneously, we meet our young heroine, KANG SHI-YOUNG (Lee Se-young). The issues poignant. I'm fine with medical dramas that don't focus overmuch on the politics of hospital running and money grabbing. He knows because he has years of experience and hence he is better than her. The drama, on the whole, was deep-seated and emotive. window.fbAsyncInit = function() { CIPA patients do not live past the age of 5. Doctor John is a medical drama led by Korean actor Ji Sung. One of the significant parts of the drama was where the show highlights how difficult it is for the guardians of the patients and what they go through while supporting their loved ones. Romantic was the best Medic Drama that i ever watched and Dr. John is no way near to it. Just my opinion, I love the dramas. Since we know Shi-young so well, it seems like we will team up with her as she gets to know more about Doctor John and his story. I really liked the first two episodes. The series touches upon the controversial subject of euthanasia. But when she turns to talk to Yo-han, he’s vanished. Following his coaching, she saves the man’s life. However, “Doctor John” will focus on not the typical pain, but on the pain that follows you no matter how hard you try to avoid and escape it, so much so that it becomes a part of your identity. Lee Se young was the emotional center of the first two episodes, and I thought she did a great job. I mean WWW was great!!! Because why not. FB.init({ window.fbAsyncInit = function() { If you have not yet had to make these decisions, one day you will. I'm loving this drama. It turns out her uncle OH JEONG-NAM (Jung In-gi) is the warden there, and he asks her to fill in part-time until they find a new doctor. }); As the drama moves into the hospital setting, I hope it keeps its character-centric story, and doesn’t get too comfortable with recycling the same overused medical drama tropes. i am already foreseeing romance in some tiny moments as scenes were paused longer than usual during couple of so called eye locks... which i dint like. But I’m hoping, like RDTK this drama will settle into itself and discuss the issues of a dignified death and euthanasia that they said they would be touching on. Sadd. Shi-young does her best, but it’s Yo-han watching from the sidelines that quickly puts all the clues together. The dialogues in the show are exceptional and it is accompanied by great acting and screenplay. That's the reason I am not able to drop! The scenes showing how Yo Han goes about his day to day life and the in-depth portrayal of life as a CIPA patient is commendable. Doctor John (Korean: 의사요한; RR: Uisayohan; lit. Entertainer started with low ratings because of those who keeps complaining about the age gap of the main leads, but and then who follows through the show loved it and the ratings was high later! I notice we only have the "review" for ep 1-4 and am a little disappointed that it's not getting a platform for discussion on new episodes here, despite its ratings is doing well in Korea. He is a pleasant and supportive character, which is much needed for the plot. Generally, I’m not much of a medical drama person. :), Their chemistry is the real deal! Doctor John follows the life of the youngest Professor in anaesthesiology, Cha Yo Han, who specialises in pain medicine. Despite it being heavy on the subject of diagnosis and treatment, it is easy to follow. He is not only good in what he is doing but also very compassionate and caring about others (his patients, his students). Since each disease is a rare one, one also learns how difficult it is for the doctors to diagnose it as the symptoms often overlap with other diseases. The case Yo han went to prison over seems interesting and very morally complicated from the articles Shi young was looking at. Ah, masochism. Will keep you posted. }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk')); SBS’s new medical drama Doctor John has arrived in dramaland! He fits the role of the melancholic, secretive, composed but assertive Cha Yo Han very well. They see in each other what the other is looking for! But, then, the show turned around and I really enjoyed the drama. I find the focus on a new patient/story arc every few episodes a little boring, because what I really want is an overarching well-developed story about people, whether they’re doctors or janitors. Btw, did they not mention euthanasia as the reason for him being in prison? Only time will tell. He teams up with another doctor who is warm and understanding. <3 <3 <3, I was really excited about this show, but after watching two episodes i had to drop it, i found the setup for romance crigy, why do the writers keep doing the pretty innocent girl and the older wise man bit; just urgh!! }; We’re quickly introduced to her colleagues, the frenemy who seems to have petulant gizibe written all over her, and the complicated relationship with her mother (Kim Hye-eun), who also happens to be the chief of the Anesthesiology Department. Doctor John opens with a no-nonsense introduction to its hero and his surroundings: prison. Cha Yo Han is selfless and lives just to save his patients. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Do you recommend i continue with it? If they do, it is a bad written script. I haven’t watched Epi 3-4 yet but I enjoyed 1-2 quite a lot! ( Log Out /  The scenes with the patients are so well made that the viewer can connect with the patients and their life. fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); How Cha Yo Han manages to treat patients while handling his personal life forms the rest of the plot. I don't stop watching a show because of the age-gap, don't judge the book by the cover. But what it does manage to create, is something that is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. Later, it is revealed that Cha Yo Han is a CIPA patient who has managed to survive all along by using methods that he has devised. I really enjoyed knowing wife, is it so hard to write up an older female character? By the time Episode 4 ends, we’re in the middle of a setting shift. The medical content in the drama is of great quality and educational. i nevet ever dropped an on air Ji Sung drama but this time i cant live with it. There’s an equally brief look at the prosecutor (Lee Kyu-hyung) who seems to have it out for him — even after putting him behind bars — but even that is only a hint. Despite him finishing his sentence, Prosecutor Son Seok Ki (who handled his case) still on Yo Han’s tracks. It turns out they have a lot in common. It is awe-inspiring to see how Yo Han goes up against the management/laws/rules/regulations to treat his patients whom he has just met. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, They know and understand each other's problems. and most frustrating part how can lead characters be sharing their philosophies, have detailed discussions when there is patient dying/gasping for air/trembling in pain... like is there anything else more URGENT then actually doing the act rather than discussing it before even starting. After a quick assessment, he douses the patient with alcohol and performs a quick life-saving medical procedure before slipping back into the shadows. Haha. }); Please enter your username or email address. As always, I am on board for Ji Sung. I teared up again watching the interaction between the two sisters when their father went into cardiac arrest and the dilemma every doctor is gaved with and every loved one will be called on to make, when and how to let go of a suffering loved one. var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; Writers don't just make people fall for each other with no reasons. Who would not fall for that kind of person!! It also depicts the suffering that they go through realistically. I FFed a lot even during for 4 episode and am sure ill be FFing even more if i continue.... Dr. i just read that this drama has good ratings in korea, but by reading this comment section i can see that many hv dropped this drama.. hmmm :/ nevertheless i like this drama, im excited to see what the future episodes would bring. The romance plot is in par with the medical content of the drama which is exceptional. Because two scenes of Yo-han’s awesome swagger + medical skills is not enough, there is yet another life-threatening event that day when a prisoner collapses in the yard. The Friday-Saturday show premiered with an entertaining first four episodes, and a strong focus on setting up our lead characters: a talented young resident who lost her confidence, and a fearless doctor with nothing but. I liked it despite it probably being nothing new. It’s not like the medical drama with weekly cases as it looks like. There are many great Korean dramas to choose from, tailored for different audience and emphasis, I don't know why people always have a problem with age gap in dramas. It is a layman’s encyclopaedia of rare diseases. When it comes to working, no doubt that he is a genius. But if invest in this notion and they add romance I will be super grossed out :). // Load the SDK asynchronously Change ), Korean Drama Recap Index – The Writers Room, Flower of Evil Episode 16 Recap (Series Finale). 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