Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases
Introduction of the Rival Doctors
Jang Jun-hyeok and Choi Do-young are introduced as rival doctors in the hospital, setting up their professional and romantic conflicts.
Key Events
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Introduction of Jang Jun-hyeok — Jang Jun-hyeok is introduced as a skilled doctor. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok
Location: University Hospital
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Introduction of Choi Do-young — Choi Do-young is introduced as a rival doctor. Characters: Choi Do-young
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Choi's First Conflict — Jang and Choi clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Choi Do-young
Location: University Hospital
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Jang Meets Lee Yoon-jin — Jang meets Lee Yoon-jin and develops a romantic interest. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Lee Yoon-jin
Location: University Hospital
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Choi Meets Lee Yoon-jin — Choi also develops a romantic interest in Lee Yoon-jin. Characters: Choi Do-young, Lee Yoon-jin
Location: University Hospital
Romantic Tensions and Professional Rivalry
Jang and Choi both develop romantic interest in Lee Yoon-jin, while their professional rivalry intensifies.
Key Events
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Choi Meets Lee Yoon-jin — Choi also develops a romantic interest in Lee Yoon-jin. Characters: Choi Do-young, Lee Yoon-jin
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and No Min-guk's Mentorship — Jang mentors No Min-guk in the hospital. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, No Min-guk
Location: University Hospital
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Choi and No Min-guk's Rivalry — Choi and No Min-guk clash over medical decisions. Characters: Choi Do-young, No Min-guk
Location: University Hospital
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Lee Yoon-jin and No Min-guk's Friendship — Lee Yoon-jin and No Min-guk become close friends. Characters: Lee Yoon-jin, No Min-guk
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Kang Hee-jae's Rivalry — Jang and Kang Hee-jae clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Kang Hee-jae
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Lee Ju-wan's Rivalry — Jang and Lee Ju-wan clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Lee Ju-wan
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Woo Yong-gil's Rivalry — Jang and Woo Yong-gil clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Woo Yong-gil
Location: University Hospital
Climactic Rivalry and Resolution
Jang and Choi's rivalry reaches its peak as they compete for Lee Yoon-jin's affection and professional success.
Key Events
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Jang and Woo Yong-gil's Rivalry — Jang and Woo Yong-gil clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Woo Yong-gil
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Oh Gyeong-hwan's Rivalry — Jang and Oh Gyeong-hwan clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Oh Gyeong-hwan
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Min Su-jung's Rivalry — Jang and Min Su-jung clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Min Su-jung
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Min Chung-sik's Rivalry — Jang and Min Chung-sik clash over medical decisions. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Min Chung-sik
Location: University Hospital
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Jang and Choi's Romantic Rivalry — Jang and Choi compete for Lee Yoon-jin's affection. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok, Choi Do-young, Lee Yoon-jin
Location: University Hospital
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Jang's Professional Victory — Jang wins a major medical case, solidifying his position. Characters: Jang Jun-hyeok
Location: University Hospital
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Choi's Professional Defeat — Choi loses a major medical case, weakening his position. Characters: Choi Do-young
Location: University Hospital
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Lee Yoon-jin's Decision — Lee Yoon-jin chooses between Jang and Choi. Characters: Lee Yoon-jin
Location: University Hospital
Based on renowned Japanese novelist Yamazaki Toyoko's representative work Shiroi Kyotō, the drama brings viewers deep into the political inner workings of the medical field by taking a satirical look at malpractice and power plays at a university hospital, and contrasting the paths and personalities of two doctors.
