As Doctor Chaends visits in two weeks, tensions are at an all-time high. We are irritated by several things, including Seung Hi’s increasing hatred brought on by her desperation and So Ra’s sudden softness. Seung Hi’s character need more nuance than it now receives, and So Ra’s abrupt change in attitude, though not phony, lacks the responsibility she ought to bear for her actions. There isn’t much to say other than that things aren’t going as they should, but we assume the writers lost track of that in their haste to elevate Jeong Suk to sainthood. Here is a summary of Doctor Chaso’s Episode 12 so that you may decide if you share the same sentiments.
Warning: Spoilers
What Was Jung Min s Fault?
Everybody has experienced those days when they are unable to function normally due to illness, and they are eager to finish their work and go home to rest. On these days, things frequently go between the cracks, but if you’re a doctor, that may be fatal. When Ji Seon returns to the hospital to check on her infant, Jeong Suk sends her to Seung Hi for a checkup because she is experiencing some stomach pain. Ji Seon wants to be admitted, and although Jung Min responds that he would rather that she stay, he still permits Ji Seon to leave. That turns out to be a tremendous error, as Ji Seon’s reports indicate that her condition has significantly worsened, and she is readmitted right away. Roy Kim performs her surgery, but regrettably it is unsuccessful, and she dies.
Jung Min is to accountable for that since he ought to have tested her first before releasing her. Although Jung Min has a history of making insignificant errors and frequently receives reprimands from his superiors, this is the first instance in which there has actually been a consequence. Jung Min is nowhere to be found since he is in a state of shock; that is, until So Ra discovers him hiding somewhere and unwilling to face himself. In Ho is asked by Jeong Min to speak with him, and she requests that he maintain a calm demeanor. Fortunately, In Ho pays attention to her. Until that point inDoctor Cha, we have either seen In Ho be the strict authority figure or get berated for his affair by his children. This is the first time we have seen him be a gentle advisor, as children often want their parents to be. It is what probably gives Jung Min the courage to face Ji Seon s parents, who have been threatening to sue the hospital.
Before Jung Min met the parents, Jeong Suk had met Ji Seon s mother and offered her condolences, saying that Ji Seon probably wanted to leave her parents with a reason to live, which is why she was so insistent on delivering her child. Jeong Suk does not advocate for her son but is simply there to share the mother s grief. It is this decency that will help Jung Min going forward. Additionally, Roy Kim seems to have some additional proof of his innocence. We will see that in the coming episodes. Before that can happen, In Ho begins a blame game with the Family Medicine Department, aka Seung Hi. Things are already tense between them due to their personal lives. Eun Soo has had to leave the academy due to her injury, and Seung Hi is badgering Jeong Suk to get a divorce. Meanwhile, In Ho tells Seung Hi that he wants to break up with her. Now that he is ready to throw her under the bus for his own son, Seung Hi might finally see sense and let go of him.
Meanwhile, So Ra is steadfastly by Jung Min s side as he apologizes to the parents of Ji Seon. So, Ra may or may not have serious feelings for Jung Min, but she does harbor the guilt of having treated him badly. We don t know what reconciliation will look like for these two, but we pray that they don t get together as a couple again. It was simply painful to watch.
Does Jeong Suk Decide To Take Divorce From In Ho?
At this point, Jeong Suk knows that if she decides to separate from her husband of more than two decades, her children will be okay. She already doesn t have it in her to be around him for long periods of time, pretending as if everything is normal. In fact, she is at a point where she doesn t even care that Seung Hi and In Ho might want to date or get married to each other. But the moment when she decides it is over is when she sees his car in the parking spot reserved for disabled people.At the beginningofDoctor Cha, In Ho had asked Jeong Suk to apply for disability after her surgery so that they could use that to get better parking going forward. Clearly, he was using it more than Jeong Suk ever did. In fact, he was driving around the car more with Seung Hi than he had with Jeong Suk. At the end of Episode 12 ofDoctorCha,Jeong Suk realizes that she no longer cares about In Ho. Hence, she decides that she wants a divorce. When she tells this to In Ho, he immediately gets a nosebleed and collapses.
Meanwhile, there is also some trouble brewing with In Ho s mother investing in something that her new boyfriend recommended. As for Jeong Suk s mother, she suspects that something is wrong with her daughter. On the other hand, a doctor tells her that her health is getting weak. The repercussions of all these matters will unfold in the coming episodes.
Final Thoughts
Doctor Chahas started losing its charm for us. It is certainly good fun in the capacity that it aims to be, but what started out as a woman reclaiming her independence is going to end with her getting stuck amidst all her relationships. To be honest, this part of her journey was inevitable, but now is not when it should have happened. The writers ofDoctor Chaare excellent, but they missed the mark with this one point. The relationship drama should have happened around episodes 6 10 so that the last few episodes could have been about Jeong Suk standing on her own two feet without her husband s money or connections, which is an arduous journey in itself. If only this series had been 20 episodes long instead of 16, this timing would have been alright. But we suppose nobody is perfect.
