Netflix's 'Doctor Cha' Episode 5 Review: Jung-sook's self-doubt could jeopardize her residency

Jung-sook is plagued by self-doubt and questions her decision to join the residency
Uhm Jung-hwa as Cha Jung-sook in 'Doctor Cha' (Netflix)
Uhm Jung-hwa as Cha Jung-sook in 'Doctor Cha' (Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix has a number of titles on offer to watch on a stressful day. And while some of the Korean content brings a cinematic revolution, we are hooked on one particular title these days and that's a hilarious medical drama, 'Doctor Cha.' The ensemble cast is a chef's kiss and keeps the series highly entertaining.

'Doctor Cha' is about a housewife who gives up her medical residency to take care of her young children, but after they grow up, she becomes a shadow in the dark. After a particularly big scare when she has to go under the knife for a liver transplant, she takes the reins of her life. Uhm Jung-hwa's Jung-sook is the highlight of the series, bringing out the best of humor, and drama that makes the series stand out. The ensemble is complete with Min Woo Hyuk's good looks, Kim Byung-chul's dramatic facial expressions, and Myung Se-bin's hateful demeanor.

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Does In-ho still have feelings for Jung-sook?

Episode 5 begins with Jung-sook lying unconscious on the floor after a particularly bad defibrillator incident. And unexpectedly, In-ho is the one who catches her and takes her to the ICU. In-ho's change in behavior really makes Jung-sook believe that he truly cares about her and her well-being. On the other side of the building, Sueng-hee isn't happy and stares at the bracelet In-ho gave her. Jung-sook has an inkling of In-ho and Sueng-hee's relationship, but she realizes that it's a hallucination. While people are amused and laughing at Jung-sook's accident with the defibrillator, our McDreamy Roy Kim rushes to the ICU to check on her, showing genuine concern and affection. After meeting Jung-sook, Roy Kim runs back and forth, hoping to write a sweet message for Jung-sook, but he thinks otherwise.

Will Jung-sook give up her medical residency?

As this episode is marked by chaos, Jung-sook is tired and exhausted. She is not only a practicing doctor but also a housewife who takes care of her family. And while things are not going as planned at work, things are not going as planned at home either. As Jung-sook constantly goes back in time and doubts her decisions, the question is whether all this bedlam and her self-doubt will lead to her becoming a housewife again or whether she will rise like a phoenix from the ashes. All things aside, the next episode promises to be an entertaining ride as the mystery surrounding In-ho and Sueng-hee's affair is revealed and this will start a new chapter in Jung-sook's life and could lead to the flame between Jung-sook and Roy Kim running its course.

Uhm Jung-hwa in 'Doctor Cha' (Netflix)
Uhm Jung-hwa in 'Doctor Cha' (Netflix)

New episodes of 'Doctor Cha' are available on Netflix every Saturday and Sunday.

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