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What?

They took Director Choe.

They said he pierced a patient's heart while applying acupuncture.

What is wrong with this patient? Sir!

Sir!

Sir.

Sir.

What will happen to him if something bad happens to that patient?

His blood pressure is dropping and his pulse is getting faster.

If we take the needle out now, he may die from cardiac arrest.

Let's go to the operation room.

His hands are shaky.

I saw his hands shake when he applied the acupuncture.

Is that true?

Are his hands shaky?

That is...

Where did he apply acupuncture?

Hapgok, gokji, joksamni,

and jungwan.

Okay.

That's jungwan. He did it then.

The patient has a needle in there.

There's so much blood.

That oriental doctor is a quack.

This is strange.

What is strange?

Blood wouldn't be stagnant from getting pierced by a needle.

What's the problem then?

Anyway, the two testimonies contradict each other.

We'll have to hear from the person involved.

They say he's in surgery. Let's wait for a while.

Will everything be resolved if he says that Mr. Choe didn't pierce him?

Is that enough?

Goodness. What is this?

Mr. Choe Cheon-sul committed another medical malpractice 20 years ago.

What is that?

A patient almost died from the medicine prescribed by the clinic.

He was put on probation.

But, if he has a record like this, it's going to be bad for him.

What happened 20 years ago?

You don't have to know that.

Listen to me carefully.

I'm okay. I really am.

So you must pull yourself together no matter what happens.

No matter who says anything,

don't fall for it. If you do, you will be defeated.

What do you mean?

You won't be defeated by that person. You'll be defeated by yourself.

Just keep reminding yourself why you wanted

to become a doctor in the first place.

Stop being swayed by useless people.

He's never been to our hospital before.

I can't find anything with his name.

He doesn't have a cell phone, and I can't find any family.

He's a homeless person.

What?

I found the patient's clothes.

-Okay. -Why do you need them?

ASPIRIN

It's aspirin.

Hello, I'm from the police.

The patient was taking aspirin.

That's why it was hard to stop his bleeding

and he needed surgery.

Really? That doctor almost killed this man.

Look at this.

If you see this X-ray,

the needle is piercing the heart upwards.

Even if he made a mistake and left the needle in there,

the needle wouldn't usually face upwards.

How do you know that?

Also, that doctor has been applying acupuncture for over 50 years.

He never made a mistake like that.

How do you know that?

I'm

his granddaughter.

What?

The receiver cannot answer your call.

Did something happen?

A malpractice patient from an oriental clinic.

They say a needle pierced his heart.

An oriental medical doctor pierced someone's heart with a needle?

That's ridiculous.

You would know this. Does this happen sometimes?

Not sometimes. That can never happen.

What kind of a quack did that?

The name of this oriental medicine clinic is Hyeminseo.

What?

The patient is a homeless person from Seoul Station

that the doctor frequently visited.

You can't drive this car whenever you want.

The patient is awake.

Let's go. Follow me. I know this place well. Hurry.

Lady Yeon-gyeong.

I'm Kim Ho-seop's doctor, Choe Yeon-gyeong.

-Are you his doctor, lady? -Why do you keep calling her that?

Are you the person from before?

Yes.

The patient just woke up.

He's capable of testifying.

Okay, where is he?

Follow me.

Isn't he the homeless person from last time?

Grandfather didn't do this, did he?

Of course, he didn't.

You know that he wouldn't do this.

How did this happen?

How did it come to this?

Don't worry.

Now that Mr. Kim is awake, we'll find out what happened.

I told you.

I'm not sure what happened.

I got acupuncture, and this happened on my way out.

The person who applied this will know how he applied it,

and if he took the needle out or not.

I don't know anything.

I'm

just a victim.

I'm the victim.

Mr. Kim, that is not what happened.

Are you suggesting that I did that to myself or something?

Gosh, I knew

this was going to happen when I saw his hands shaking.

So, you are saying

that the person who applied acupuncture was Mr. Choe for sure, right?

Yes, that's what I said.

That old man pierced the needle

through here. Right here.

I had my eyes closed,

so I don't know if he took out the needle or not.

And after that, while I was walking out,

all of a sudden,

it felt like the world was spinning.

Gosh, what should I do?

I think it's clear that it was Mr. Choe's fault.

That means there is nothing wrong with his stomach.

What? No, that can't be.

Even now, I feel stuffed. It's killing me.

What? Do you think

I am lying or something?

No, I want

the director to apply acupuncture.

Power and money.

It's hard for a person to get them,

but it's easy to be trampled on by them.

You took longer than I expected.

Have a seat.

Why did you do that?

I think you already know why.

Then,

did you do that because of me?

It wasn't only because of you.

It's not hard for me to get rid of

such an outdated clinic.

Don't listen to him. Don't receive anything from him.

What did just you say?

What's the problem?

Are you saying even the great Heo Im can't do anything about it?

-I am a doctor. -Yes, you are.

You're a doctor who is outstanding in applying acupuncture.

That is why

you're the only one who can do this for me.

You can earn money by selling medicine only so much.

No matter how much you can earn from it,

there are things you should not do as a doctor.

I am going to pretend that I did not hear you say that.

You do that.

You can just go back to Joseon like that.

But you know, that old man

would spend the little life he has left in prison.

And the life he has built up as a doctor all his life

will be over all at once.

It's all because of you.

No, you do not need to do that.

I will keep Mr. Choe safe.

You can only be Heo Im when you have needles in your hand.

Try all you want.

You won't be able to do anything.

Where have you been?

I needed to check something.

That patient

is lying, right?

If he keeps lying, what will happen to Grandfather?

Do not worry. Nothing will happen to him.

I will make sure of that.

Please, can you not change your mind?

You are the only one who can prove that Mr. Choe is innocent.

Gosh.

I told you already that I don't know anything.

And I just said what I know

and what I remember.

You known Mr. Choe for a long time. You know what he is like.

What would I know about him?

He just visited the station and applied acupuncture a few times.

I only went there as it was free.

Well, I know for sure that he shakes his hands often.

-I know that much. -Mr. Kim.

I do not know why you are doing this,

but if you tell the truth, I will not blame you for anything.

So please, just once--

Wait. Are you threatening

the victim when you are

the perpetrator?

If you keep doing this, I will call the detective.

Is it because of money?

I did that once.

I applied acupuncture for money once. But...

I have never hurt people with the needles.

Gosh.

What are you trying to say?

I told you I don't know.

Acupuncture needles

were made to save people.

They are not created as weapons to hurt other people.

So, please,

can't you think about

how Mr. Choe has helped many people with those needles?

Please, Mr. Kim.

It can't be.

Grandfather wouldn't have gone that far.

Yes, I'll get a call by tomorrow.

Don't worry.

Of course.

But you need to keep your promise, Chairman Min.

Are you not feeling well, Cheon-sul?

It's just the same as 20 years ago.

You haven't changed your bad behavior.

Don't you ever get sick of it?

It's the only talent I have. What can I do then?

You utilize someone else's talent and make money and get power with that.

-You've been doing that all of your life. -As if on cue, whenever necessary,

Heo Jun and Heo Im appear right in front of me.

When you took away Heo Jun, you used him to your liking

and lived off his name. That was enough.

Even in old age, you are still doing it?

Even back then, Heo Jun went back to you, right?

So,

you worked out a scheme then as well.

You know what kind of choice Heo Jun made then!

Because of that choice,

you really had a hard time. Have you forgotten that?

That's fine. I don't mind this.

Because of what happened then,

you forced my son-in-law out.

Compared to that, this is nothing.

So don't lay your hands on Heo Im!

This time,

it won't end as probation, Cheon-sul.

Now I understand why Heo Jun was worried because of you.

As Heo Jun said,

you're just that type of person.

This is the last thing I'm asking. If you do me a favor,

I will help clear Cheon-sul's name, and I'll never ask you anything again.

I have fulfilled your requests so far not to satisfy your desire.

I have done it because I thought they were also patients.

I know that too.

Then you should understand why I cannot do you that favor now.

Do you want Cheon-sul to go to jail in the end?

Even if that happens, Cheon-sul

and I will be able to do what is right as doctors.

A doctor is known for his state of mind,

not for false honor.

You can earn

a lot of things with the prescriptions I gave you,

but you can never beat Cheon-sul.

You will see.

The one who will leave his name behind will not be Choe Cheon-sul,

but me, Ma Seong-tae.

At that time, 20 years ago,

you also had a plan like this.

Probably my dad

tried to even things up.

Now that you found out, you should know what you have to do.

You are a doctor too, Grandpa.

So?

How... How could you do that to a person's body?

And did someone die?

They wanted something in return. They did it because they wanted to do so.

Why is Heo Im so important?

Who is he to you that you'd go this far?

If only you were half as competent as he was,

I wouldn't have done this!

Are you not feeling well?

What?

No,

I'm fine.

You have high blood pressure, right?

-Yes. -You're taking aspirin, right?

I am. So?

It's dangerous if you get your heart pierced in that condition.

Did you know that?

What?

What do you mean?

Aspirin is a medicine that keeps blood from coagulating.

So when you get wounded, it can make the bleeding hard to stop.

You might have been in great danger.

Do it upwards.

Hold the needle on a slant.

Thrust it in deep into your stomach.

This needle is so fine that even if it touches your heart,

the bleeding will stop quickly. It won't hurt you at all.

Well, I have

high blood pressure. Is that...

Come on.

I am director of an oriental hospital. I won't put you in danger.

The one who ordered you

didn't tell you anything about it, did he?

Well...

Who are you, doctor?

-Don't you remember me? -Pardon?

At Seoul Station, a few days ago,

I was with Heo Bong-tak.

Heo Bong-tak.

Director Choe Cheon-sul of Hyeminseo Oriental Clinic

is my grandfather.

What?

POLICE

Please investigate it one more time.

It was not Mr. Choe's fault.

Gosh, you are so persistent, aren't you?

You've been saying the same thing for hours. Don't you get tired?

If you cannot believe it,

I can prove it by applying the needle on my body myself.

Look at this carefully.

This spot is called jungwan.

I will pierce the needle into here straight.

My goodness.

Until I can feel the needle in and out of the stomach,

I will thrust it about three chi deep.

See? You cannot pierce the heart if you do this.

However, that patient had the needle slanted deep into his body.

See?

I am fine, right?

When a doctor applies acupuncture, he puts his mind on this fingertip.

How can he not differentiate the feeling of piercing

the stomach and the heart of a patient?

We wouldn't know about that.

Mr. Choe has held the needle in his hand all of his life.

He has treated and saved many people with the needle.

Please, just one more time,

can you take a look at it again?

You are here.

Sir!

Sir, have you been released?

Can he go home now?

The investigation hasn't finished yet.

The investigation will go on.

Come here for the second inquiry after two days.

That means he's not...

Fortunately, the victim woke up, but we have a testimony by a witness.

If you will, I recommend you confess.

What are you saying, confess?

Let's go home.

Okay, sir.

No, that's wrong!

The truth is not verified yet.

How can you write an article about it? You're crazy.

If you write anything about it, we'll sue you for defamation!

Jae-suk, just hang up.

Oh, my.

-Sir. -What are you talking about?

Director Choe is not that type of person.

You punk, what are you doing?

Do not say a thing.

Your pulse is so scattered.

Your heart got so weak that you will feel pain more often,

and your hands will tremble more.

You've finally

examined my pulse.

Now you found out how I am.

Why don't you tell Lady Yeon-gyeong and get surgery?

When the time comes, I will tell her myself.

You must not tell Yeon-gyeong a thing.

Does Yeon-gyeong know about what happened today?

She performed the surgery on Mr. Kim.

Oh, my. She must have been so surprised.

She also firmly believes that you did not do anything wrong.

So do not worry about it, and focus on treating your--

You should not worry about it.

Everyone leaves in due time.

I won't leave before my time comes.

At least, let me apply acupuncture.

It will help relieve the pain and minimize the hand tremor for now.

It is done.

I'm not

the type of person who repeats himself.

You shouldn't waste your time repeating yourself

for those who don't understand on the first try.

Don't forget

what I told you earlier today.

I'm so tired.

I've been an oriental medical doctor for 50 years.

It's about time

I need to retire and rest.

You are here.

How is Mr. Kim?

Fortunately,

he's all right.

How is Grandfather?

He just fell asleep.

At least, take this. It's deer antlers and ginseng--

You know I don't take oriental medicine.

I made breakfast. Eat before you go.

It's your favorite, tofu soup.

I'm okay. I have to go.

Wait, take this with you, then.

Bye.

When I was little,

I thought Grandfather was the coolest

because he treated patients with only a needle.

Mom was sick,

and I naturally thought he'd treat her.

I resented him for not saving her.

I thought of the best way to hurt him,

which was going to the medical school.

But I realized only after I became a doctor.

Mom was

terminally ill then.

Grandfather did his best

to reduce her pain.

It's a bit embarrassing to say,

but I guess

I was so little back then

that I needed someone to blame for my mom's death.

And that was Grandfather.

I realized it only recently.

That I still love my grandfather,

and that I still trust him.

I don't think

I can live without him.

I am sorry.

For what?

You're a great help staying with me.

I want to stay

by your side and his.

I truly do.

I'll put some blankets out. Sleep here.

Do you think we only treat illness here?

To those old people, it's not just a place where they get acupuncture.

It's a place where they embrace their hearts and share their sadness.

You were born to be a doctor.

You feel happy when they're saved. It's nice to help them.

That's what being a doctor is about, no?

Don't go anywhere else. Go straight home.

I've been an oriental medical doctor for 50 years.

It's about time

I need to retire and rest.

That old man would spend the little life he has left in prison.

And the life he has built up as a doctor all his life

will be over all at once.

It's all because of you.

I don't think

I can live without him.

Is there anything you can do right now?

If you stay in this world,

my grandfather will keep trying to use you.

That will cause Yeon-gyeong and her grandfather to suffer.

Don't you get it?

There's a patient who's suffering from cardiac neurosis.

All you need to do is

put that patient to sleep for a few days.

If you do that one thing,

I will undo what I did to Cheon-sul,

and I'll let you off the hook for good.

Gosh, what do you mean, it's closed today?

We can't get acupuncture?

That's not good. I need to get it now.

My body is so sore that it's hard for me to even stand still.

I'm sorry, ladies, but the doctor can't treat you for the time being.

So please go back.

Gosh, no.

-My back hurts. I can't move. -That's right.

Ma'am, we'll call you when we're open again.

So please go back for today. I'm sorry.

-When will it be? -I'm not sure.

-Goodness. -Jae-suk.

Where's Bong-tak? He isn't on the second floor.

He left this morning. He was dressed in a suit.

He went somewhere well-dressed at this time. He's so unpredictable.

Your grandfather might know.

Where did this punk go?

They said he left this morning. You don't know?

Goodness. Did he...

Gosh, no.

-No. We must stop him. -Grandfather.

We must stop him.

HYEMINSEO ORIENTAL MEDICINE CLINIC

-The receiver cannot answer your call. -Why won't he pick up the phone?

He went to do something he shouldn't be doing with acupuncture.

He shouldn't go to that path.

He won't be able to return from that.

I am sorry.

For what?

You're a great help just staying with me.

Jae-ha, it's me.

Where is Director Ma?

You can't make a mistake this time.

Don't forget that Cheon-sul's life is in your hands.

MY OTHER HALF

MY OTHER HALF CALL ENDED

Jae-ha.

What did you mean?

He went to do something dangerous. I need to stop him.

Calm down.

If we don't,

he'll never be able to be a doctor again. He won't be able to live then.

Help me, please.

Keep my brother quiet

until the general meeting of stockholders ends.

You know how good he is.

If only I can get my brother's shares,

I'll definitely support your business.

Let's go.

Is that him?

He's younger than I thought.

He's young, but they say he's really good. Let's give him a chance.

The meeting is in two days. Please make him better by then.

We'll give you whatever you want.

Let me see the patient.

Chimji.

His pulse is sinking and slow.

He's pale, his lips are white,

cold breath is coming from him,

and his fingernails are pale.

His belly skin is thin.

Heart deficiency syndrome.

SYMPTOMS CAUSED BY CONGENITALLY WEAK HEART

I need to apply acupuncture on

naegwan,

jeonjung,

gwoleumsu, simsu,

and joksamni.

Blood will pump into his heart. His face will look rosier.

His eyes will shine brighter.

But if I treat him for heart excess syndrome,

which is the opposite of his illness...

If I apply it to meridian's chi source point sinmun,

meridian's opposite point eumgeuk,

gwoleumgyeong's opposite point geummun,

and pierce through sobu and jungjeo...

The moment I take the needle out,

he won't be able to overcome the energy of the needle and faint.

What is wrong with him?

What happened?

What is it?

What happened?

The art of medicine handles people's lives.

A doctor and his needle should be as one, connected to each other.

Do you not think that the needles will know if you had bad intentions?

If you successfully cure His Majesty's illness,

I will appoint you to whichever position you want.

You will be able to abandon that sickening title of yours.

Also, His Majesty might want to keep you next to him.

Was that it?

That was it.

HYEMINSEO ORIENTAL MEDICINE CLINIC

Did you have dinner?

I haven't.

It's been a while since I made tofu soup.

Do you like it by any chance?

I'm actually not good at cooking.

But,

cooking is all about effort, you see.

Even if it's not delicious...

It's okay now.

Everything is okay.

I heard the needles cry.

I heard that the child died

soon after I left for the palace.

It must've been the moment when the needles cried.

But today,

they must've been enraged.

Because of the foolish doctor

who was going against their will.

They're righteous and strong-minded.

I should thank them

for protecting you.

If you had treated the king that day,

your life

would have changed.

If you had harmed that patient earlier today,

you would have...

The man I know

would've been unhappy either way as a doctor.

I should tell them this too.

That I am grateful to them

for allowing me to join your destiny.

I wonder what more is left,

seeing it still remains in my hands.

What would be waiting for me

at the end of this strange destiny?

I guess you were paid for your drinks.

You may have been in great danger.

Acupuncture needles were made to save people.

They are not created as weapons to hurt other people.

So, please,

can't you think about

how Mr. Choe has helped many people with those needles?

That's not heavy enough!

You sighed like an anxious dog.

Why would you commit a sin you're not capable of handling?

I didn't do anything wrong.

You didn't do anything wrong?

You hurt yourself. That's the worst sin you can commit.

I told you that's not it.

Goodness.

What were you going to do if you died without seeing your son's face?

Your son already lost his house and job to pay for your debt.

Did you think he'd be glad to hear that you died because of him?

I brought you some pine nut porridge.

It'll help soothe your heart.

Well, I have no appetite.

Gosh, you need to recover soon in order to go see your son.

Even if it's not much money,

it's fine as long as it gave him a break.

Hurry and eat up. Eat up

and get better so you can go meet your son.

Here. Eat up.

Goodness.

That's why you dressed up so nicely.

You were worried the hospital and the police wouldn't believe you

if you came here like a homeless man.

Please give me one more chance, Chairman Min.

Dr. Heo said he wasn't feeling good today.

Yes.

I only did

what Director Ma told me to do.

You...

What do you think you're doing?

That's enough,

Grandpa.

Is the incident from 20 years ago about Master Heo?

It'd be a lie to say I didn't resent him

even the slightest bit.

It was not like he was told to kill someone.

I didn't think it was a big deal to worsen someone's health for a short time.

I was cornered because of him.

I couldn't understand

why he was ignoring me just to keep his belief.

Now, I think it differently.

If he had done that for my sake back then,

I would've felt guilty all my life.

Thanks to him, I was able to live

as a doctor until now.

Whatever position may be,

whatever people say, your appearance isn't important.

You just need to keep your heart as a doctor.

That way, you can be proud of being a doctor

and treat patients with a clear conscience in your life.

So don't ever think about pulling something silly

for my sake.

Why must I repeat myself for you to understand? You foolish brat.

Don't you still get it?

Your twisted conception of the world is taking you to a wrong path as a doctor.

Your needle box does not make you a doctor.

You don't even know how valuable your talent is.

POLICE STATION

VIOLENT CRIME UNIT

I sprained my bottom,

but Director Choe applied acupuncture and cured it.

Do you want to see it?

Without his acupuncture, I can't live a single day.

-Release him. -Oh, my.

Release him!

Are you going to take care of this? Are you going to take care of my body?

Why should I take care of your body?

I can't live without him.

-Ma'am, go back home. -Bong-sik, where are you going?

Bong-sik.

-Bong-sik. -What's this? What are you doing?

Gosh, Bong-sik.

Gosh, now I can get to work.

Finally, we're starting the second inquiry of Mr. Choe Cheon-sul.

-Move over! -Hey.

Move over.

We're here to write a petition for Director Choe.

-Where did the patient go? -He was here just moments ago.

Do you think he ran away?

Thank you.

I...

Mr. Choe, I'm sorry.

I must have been out of my mind.

It's all right.

You must have been desperate.

You should focus on the treatment.

-I'm sorry. -It's all right.

I know I don't deserve to ask you this, but...

Does this mean that because of us,

you and Dr. Heo can't...

You know...

Do not worry, Mr. Kim.

We will visit you once or twice a month.

Really?

-Thank you. -Thank you.

I didn't know that happened. I could have caused trouble.

In the end, his patients solved the problem for him.

This proves that his life as a doctor was not in vain.

I respect him.

My grandfather is so cool.

I cannot be like him.

The child that I could've saved

but missed because of my foolishness,

and the promise I made to her...

Hang on a little more.

I will come back quickly and save you for certain.

What was

the child like?

Her name is Yeon-i.

I do not know much about her.

But I made a promise to her that I would save her.

I saw her.

What did you say?

Where did you see her?

When we went to Joseon last time,

I saw her at Mr. Heo Jun's house.

What's your name?

I am Yeon-i.

Yeon-i.

I thought you were sick last time. Are you all right now?

I am waiting for someone.

A doctor told me

that he was going to save me for certain.

He promised me

that he will come back soon.

He is going to come back

and save me.

Are you saying

that she is alive?

You want to travel to Joseon?

I made a promise to her.

I told her I would save her.

I will come back after I keep my promise.

After that day, I had a heavy heart all the time.

It was a promise I wanted to keep but could not.

I want to undo the wrong and start again.

To do that,

I need to save her.

If not,

you will have a hole in your heart all your life.

You shouldn't.

You should go.

But if you go...

I do not know how long it might take, but I will come back.

Well...

But do not treat me.

Please

just leave me to die.

Can't you think about this again?

If I go with you, I might be of help.

You are saying that again. I said you cannot come with me.

Did you forget what happened last time?

If that happens again, my heart will not survive.

I let go of your hand by mistake.

I will be right next to you like this.

Like I'm your other half.

You used to complain about me taking you there every time.

That was then.

You are incredibly unpredictable.

I don't know what trouble you may cause.

You should behave and wait for me here.

Why don't you just abandon me?

I was considering that.

I know you'll miss me, but wait a few days.

I will come back right after I save her.

No, you should count to 200.

I will come back before you finish.

While I am gone, if your grandfather...

My grandfather?

What about him?

Spend plenty of time with him since you didn't get to do that much.

When I come back, you won't have enough time for that.

I will come back soon.

Make sure

you save her.

Do not worry.

I will return soon.

And

come back.

That child

must have been the final test.

You fool.

You can't come back just because you want to.

You won't be able to do

as you want now.

Why is it so quiet?

In 15 days, our army will reach Hanyang.

How come my heart is still in pain?

Grandfather, dinner is ready.

Min-jae, I'll be there in five minutes.

Prepare the OR and call Dr. Jung.

Grandfather.

It looks like no one is here.

Mr. Heo Jun's house.

Yeon-i was there.

Excuse me.

Master Heo.

Master Heo.

Mak-gae!