Chemistry between three main cast members, Joo-won, Moon Chae-won and Joo Sang-wook, on the new KBS drama Good Doctor plays a role in viewers' ratings.
The first episode of Good Doctor (written by Park Jae-bum/directed by Ki Min-soo/produced by Logos Film) aired on August 5th, recording 11.6% in viewers ratings according to Nielson Korea in the Seoul Metropolitan Area and landing in 1st place for the timeslot.
The first episode was different from the usual medical dramas with writer Park Jae-bum creating a tight plot and speedy sequences while director Ki Min-soo was able to touch the hearts of the audience with warm cinematography. The main cast members Joo Won, Moon Chae-won and Joo Sang-wook also gave their all to stir up the hearts of the audience. The first episode announced the birth of a new "healing" medical drama, and is expected to cause a storm in the Mon/Tues prime time slot.
The three main cast members' acting was enough to catch the attention of the audience. Joo Won was shown doing emergency treatment on a child who had been in crisis at a train station. He was perfect for the role of Park Shi-on who had overcome "Savant Syndrome" and autism.
His character was asked why he wanted to become a doctor and answered, "Because of my older brother and a rabbit. On the day the tree smelled of ice cream, my rabbit went to heaven. On the day I smelled rust in the mine, my older brother went to heaven. Both of them were unable to become adults. I wanted them to both grown up, so they could have children and could love them. I really wanted that to happen." His sincere words moved the audience to tears.
Moon Chae-won was also wearing a warm smile towards the children, expected of a pediatric surgeon, but she changed 180 degrees when she was fighting with Joo Sang-wook or when she was drunk. The audience commented on how they enjoyed watching her show new sides to her character.
Meanwhile, Joo Sang-wook plays the charismatic associate professor and skilled surgeon Kim Do-han. His charisma and acting was able to draw the audience into the drama. His character was also shown strongly opposed to allowing Joo Won who suffers from "Savant Syndrome" become a part of the faculty, a precursor to the conflict that will follow in the drama.
The audience have been showing tremendous support for the drama exclaiming, "I didn't know I would be able to meet a drama like this! I don't think I'll be able to fall asleep! It's so moving!", "I don't remember the last time I cried watching a drama. I cried my eyes out watching Good Doctor. I can't believe I came across such a good drama." "I was happy the whole time, I would like to send my applause to the staff for making the characters so real!" etc.
The first episode shows Joo Won and Moon Chae-won's unexpected meeting, raising curiosity as to what will happen next. Joo Won was celebrating his birthday alone with a stack of chocolate pies. A drunken Moon Chae-won walks in and takes her clothes off and falls asleep on the bed. In the morning, she wakes up and starts screaming seeing Joo Won there and Joo Won is staring blankly at her. The anticipation is growing as to what will happen to the two characters.
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Source: KBS English
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