The television drama Chosun Doctor Shin continues its upward trajectory, setting another personal record in viewer ratings.
Episode 14, which aired on April 26, recorded peak nationwide ratings of 2.5% per minute according to Nielsen Korea, marking a new high for the series. The episode escalated the plot with a major revelation: Geum Bara (played by Joo Sebin) confirmed her birth secret: her biological father is Paul Kim (Ji Youngsan) and her mother is Hyun Ranhee (Song Ji-in). Furthermore, his bond with Momo (Baek Seo-ra) was further revealed, increasing the tension of the drama.
In this episode, Geum Bara visited Paul Kim’s house in Yangpyeong, where she came across traces of his past. While flipping through an album, she discovered a woman who looked a lot like her, arousing suspicion. His shock deepened when he found a diary entry that read: “Hyun Ranhee is dead. I’m worried about Momo.” Determined to uncover the truth, she conducted a DNA test using Paul Kim’s hair and toothbrush. Seeing the result—“99.9% genetic match. A paternal relationship is established between Kim Youngjoon and Geum Bara”– she burst into tears.
After giving birth, Geum Bara displayed even more complex emotions. Reflecting on Ha Yongjoong (Ahn Woo-yeon), he murmured, “I’m not mad at you. I’m grateful. Thanks to you I have this baby and I found my father.” However, during a phone call with Paul Kim, she ultimately failed to reveal the truth and hung up on him.
Meanwhile, Momo has shown increasing instability in her relationship with Ha Yongjoong. Still shaken after the miscarriage, she became increasingly obsessive about it, leading to a serious conflict over the clinical issues of infertility. During a heated argument, Momo lashed out and told him to do it “go live with Geum Bara, who is pregnant,” Ha Yongjoong has decided to file for divorce. He will later confess to James (Jeon No-min) that he needed to find Bara, admitting the possibility that her child could be his, hinting at further complications ahead.
The meeting between Ha Yongjoong and Shin Jushin (Jung E-chan) also left a lasting impact. As they reflected on Geum Bara, Ha Yongjoong expressed disappointment towards Momo, saying he was not the person he once imagined. Shin Jushin, apparently speaking on Bara’s behalf, remarked that she simply wanted to be seen as a woman, suggesting that she had suffered due to Yongjoong’s fixation with Momo.
Towards the end of the episode, Geum Bara reappeared in front of Momo, dealing with her impending divorce, revealing a cold and tense emotional exchange. Shortly after, Shin Jushin informed Ha Yongjoong that Bara had been admitted to the hospital. The episode ended with Yongjoong rushing to her side, building anticipation for what comes next.
After the broadcast, viewers responded enthusiastically to the twist-filled plot and the actors’ emotional performances, praising its gripping and unpredictable narrative.
TV Chosun’s weekend miniseries Doctor Shin airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10.30pm.
Sources: Daum
