I wasn't surprised by the break-up, Kdramas taught me that if the couple is happy, it won't last. But I think he did it for her but for him too. He doesn't want to hurt her more than she already is. But since he's dating her, he became reckless with his health too.

I really liked Da-Jung's scenes with her family. At least, their father's death made them open up about the past.

But one of my favourite scene was Young-Do and Ian Chase in the police station. I really liked how Young-Do didn't loose his professionalism and his composure. He didn't have to feel guilty for what happened in the past, but he can help him now.

My favourite scene was the 'lets get Da-jung jealous' imagination scene.

Especially Imaginary Young-do saying something like: you're trying to kiss me when you've got me pushed against the wall. That's not romantic. Your use of force shows signs of underlying sadism. Maybe you need therapy.

Thank you writer-nim! I appreciated that

Sorry, noble idiocy is noble idiocy (even if it's missing the stereotypical varnish). I am enjoying this drama with fervor and absolutely enjoyed this week's episodes, but this break-up was a bit of a fly in the ointment for me. YD had plenty of legitimate reasons to break up, because of his health, because he was scared, because his feelings changed or because he just didn't want to be in a relationship. All of those things, while painful, I would have understood. But as soon as it was made about him "protecting" DJ, I was letdown. Thinking you know better than the other person about what's good or right for them is, to me, classic noble idiocy. DJ is a grown, intelligent woman who is aware of his situation. She can make her own choices. The noble idiocy was underscored by his "cruel to be kind" approach to the breakup. He didn't honestly explain why he wanted to end the relationship. He was just a jerk on purpose to "make it easier for her." I realize many may disagree with me, but I expected better of this drama. If he's the type of person who doesn't want to inflict pain on others, than he never should have begun a relationship in the first place. Period. Once he was in, that was always going to be a possibility.

Paralleling that with the Ga-young and Patrick relationship on the rocks, I am almost left with a feeling that the theme of ep 12 was 'when things get hard, we bail.' The performances are really selling the struggle, and please someone give SHJ another award literally right now.

With four episodes left, I'm not sure at all where we'll be going - and I love that!

The nurse's words foreshadowed what was to come. "If something go wrong will you back out?" indeed he did. I thought we've dealt with the noble idiocy already. What was I thinking? It wouldn't be a kdrama otherwise. I'm proud of DJ for telling YD like it is though. That he's running away under the pretense of preventing her from being hurt, he made the decision thinking it's for her sake but he doesn't know what DJ truly wants. She asked the questions that needed to be addressed for their relationship to move forward. It's never going to work if it's one person's effort and the other is always ready to run away. What Eun Ha said couldn't be more true, DJ has the right to know and decide for herself. So frustrating yet I can't hate YD, instead I really want to give him a big hug. It broke my heart when DJ said he doesn't even have a mum to cry to. It's so sad how even when in pain they still think of the other person.

I wonder if YD's dad will make an appearance. He told YD he didn't need to donate his organ to save his brother but perhaps he never told him not to blame himself or think he is responsible for what happened. DJ had the opportunity to resolve her family trauma but clearly YD hasn't even begun to open up about his wound. He blames himself for what happened with his brother, his patient. He thinks he's responsible for saving everyone around him even if it means putting his health at risk. He's selfless to a fault. Please take some of your own advice onboard YD, it's not your fault, it's okay to break down and it's okay to lean on someone as you get back up. This is a healing drama after all I have high hope we'll get our happy ending but of course not before lots of pain and tears, true kdrama style. 🤧

Maybe I am reading it all wrong and have watched too many K-dramas (Mouse!), but I am now suspicious of Young-do, he is just too selfless and good to be true. Da-jung seems to have a history of falling for the wrong guy.

I am also waiting for a stronger connection between the twin/killer story and Da-jung/Young-do. I cannot think of a good reason to run a romance story and a mystery side by side with very little cross overs. What did Dr Chase mean when he reminded Young-do where his heart came from? But as I said, I might suspect things that are not there.

Has anyone else noted that KDW actually looked like he lost a lot of weight (compared to the earlier eps) and looks ill. Don't know if it is just good make up or camera work or acting (posture) or combination. I do remember though watching an interview that KDW takes acting so seriously(aka method) so I wonder if he is actually taking that far here.

Sigh, 😒😪😪😪😪. Well this was coming, I'm actually glad it came sooner rather than in the penultimate episode. This is noble idiocy times 2. It was still sad though, imagine not being with someone because the other person dying will be too heartbreaking. But to quote the great Alfeed Lord Tennson "tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all" well we have drama left, so let's make this a good last 4.

So much heartbreak. I'm hoping we got it all over in these episodes and things start to be resolved from now on.

As much as I love every single character of this drama, I think this week's spotlight goes to Seo Hyunjin. I have watched her stuff post Oh Haeyoung (except temperature) and I am convinced that she showcased her best acting in this one. I can't even count how many different kind of crying she has done (and really well on top of that). Outright bawl? Check, crying out of shock and horror? Check, supressed sobbing? Check, and the last but not least.... When she got herself together and literally cannot contain her emotion the moment she saw her mother...... that was so amazing........................

Weirdly, I have no problem with the noble idiocy..... He did say everything was harder now that he likes someone, Dajung heard that and agreed with that and both of them have no choice. Though, I was kinda pissed off that he decided not to tell Dajung he was in the hospital. But overall i think this is the first time that I get to understand the choices (the noble idiocy choice) a drama character made.

But gah... I can't wait for next episode and y'all i think i'm jumping ship to Haneul and Eunha, his little crush(?) on her is just so funny kdjdhdhsshsgs

Just like YD, YAMS def "hits us where it hurts this week", and knew exactly where to hit that hurts the most too. No kissing, almost handholding which lead to a breakup...yea you just heard the sound of our poor hearts collectively broke and our weeping along with DJ & YD!

Thank you for recap. These week I fall in love with our 2 leads. They were both amazing to watch. Plus an amazing cinematography since . It is like reading a great novel.

I had disliked the creeping noble idiocy and had held onto a small hope that the end of the episode would subvert it. While that hadn't happened, I did realize that while Da-jung had been going through the motions to tackle the hurts caused by her childhood, Young-do really hasn't. True he is a doctor but its also true that he hasn't really brought up a lot of details (except, err... a one liner?). I can see that he would not want someone to be harmed by his sickness (or death) like his mother was by his sibling.

I didn't realize I needed Eun-ha's no-nonsense until she went directly into communicating. I really respect how she respects that Da-jung can choose what she would like to do.

I know she needs time to proceed, but I think the the next eps is turn for Dajung to get her grip and finally realize she'd be the one helping Yongdo to feel better. Be in his side, telling him it's okay to be with her and put him in ease.

Ahh my heart. I finally got to watching this week's episodes and here I am still reeling from it all. SJH & KDW are really great actors - showing such emotional depth and really poignant heartbreak and care. They both care so much about the other, but can't quite make it to the other side yet. I really feel like what we saw prior to this week was a honeymoon phase of sorts - a dip in the water of what being with each other and being carefree with one another could be like. They still have to tend to their own healing, and confront and tend to deep childhood wounds, YD a little more than DJ, and learn to trust themselves enough to allow themselves to be loved.

I'm reminded of that dream YD had while on the roof waiting for DJ where DJ tells him that he believes that only he is capable of giving love; whereas she is only capable of receiving it. I think once our leads have full faith in themselves to not only offer love, but be capable and deserving of receiving love, than they will be back on the path towards each other again.

I am also still intrigued by all the Ian and church cult and hospital surgery mystery surrounding Ian! What is the backstory of the twins and the murderer? Who is that lady and is there a connection to the man Ian is supposed to operate on, and the creepy church cult he was raised in?
Also - does this mean Ian had contact with his twin brother 18 years ago?

Other moments I love:
- when DJ and her brother released the secret of knowing their mother was physically abused by their father , their conversation in the car
- all of DJ and YD friends interactions, and DJ's best friend's line about how DJ should make the decision for herself about whether or not she wants to get hurt or break up due to the pain
- episode 11 when YD had them hide in his room when his friend barged in, I was LOLing so hard when his friend did a fake out of leaving his house. ;D

Can't wait for the remaining episodes! Hopefully our tender hearts will have an opportunity to mend soon!

I don't think the breakup was noble idiocy but I do think how he went about it was. 'Cruel to be kind' is mostly just cruel, even in this case where she knew it was coming and understood why she did it.

Still no idea what's happening with Ian Chase, that plotline makes very little sense to me. But if I haven't said it before now, Ga-Young is a perpetual delight.