New Heart
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Title: 뉴하트 / New Heart
Chinese title : 新心 / 医疗先锋
Genre: Medical, romance
Episode : 23
Broadcast network: MBC
Broadcast period: 2007-Dec-12 to 2008-Feb-28
Air time: Wednesdays & Thursdays 21:55 (9:55 Korean time)
Synopsis
This drama will be about the growth and sufferings of the heart surgeons who work in the thoracic surgery department. Lee Eun Sung graduated from a newly established medical school in the provinces. He applies for a job at the hospital and has high hopes of becoming a great doctor. Nam Hye Suk graduated at top of her medical school. She is an absolute fundamentalist but starts to show her humane side once she gets to know Eun Sung. The problem is Choi Kang Gook just became the new head of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He believes that only doctors can save peoples’ lives and is a genius but he is also a stubborn surgeon who does not care for hospital policies. Only Eun Sung and Hye Suk apply to work in his department.
One day, a famous actor Lee Dong Gwon is admitted into the Hospital for arrhythmia surgery. He immediately falls for Hye-seok, who is his classmate from elementary school. He later gets jealous when he sees that Eun Sung and Hye Suk are getting closer to one another.
Cast
Jo Jae Hyun as Choi Kang Gook
Ji Sung as Lee Eun Sung
Kim Min Jung as Nam Hye Suk
Lee Ji Hoon as Lee Dong Gwon
Extended Cast
Sung Dong Il as Lee Seung Jae
Jung Dong Hwan as Park Jae Hyun
Lee Ki Young as Kim Jung Gil
Jung Ho Geun as Min Young Kyu
Kang Ji Hoo as Woo In Tae
Jang Hyun Sung as Kim Tae Joon
Shin Dong Mi as Jo Min Ah
Lee Chang Joo as Lee In Ho
Son Yeo Eun as Choi Hyun Jung
Shin Dae Eun as Kim Mi Mi
Park Chul Min as Bae Dae Ro
Park Kwang Jung as Kim Young Hee
Kim Joon Ho
Eun Ji Won (Cameo)
Production Credits
Script writer: Hwang Eun Kyung
Producer: Park Hong Gyun
Episode Ratings
| Date | Episode | Nationwide | Seoul |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-12 | 1 | 17.1 (4th) | 17.6 (4th) |
| 2007-12-13 | 2 | 19.2 (4th) | 19.9 (4th) |
| 2007-12-20 | 3 | 20.7 (3rd) | 21.7 (3rd) |
| 2007-12-26 | 4 | 21.0 (2nd) | 22.0 (2nd) |
| 2007-12-27 | 5 | 22.3 (2nd) | 23.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-02 | 6 | 22.5 (3rd) | 23.7 (3rd) |
| 2008-01-03 | 7 | 25.6 (2nd) | 26.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-09 | 8 | 23.1 (2nd) | 24.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-10 | 9 | 24.0 (2nd) | 25.4 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-16 | 10 | 24.3 (2nd) | 25.5 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-17 | 11 | 25.2 (2nd) | 25.7 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-23 | 12 | 28.5 (2nd) | 29.6 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-24 | 13 | 28.8 (2nd) | 30.1 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-30 | 14 | 28.2 (2nd) | 29.0 (2nd) |
| 2008-01-31 | 15 | 30.0 (2nd) | 30.3 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-06 | 16 | 19.2 (3rd) | 19.6 (3rd) |
| 2008-02-07 | 17 | 21.2 (2nd) | 21.6 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-13 | 18 | 27.8 (2nd) | 28.5 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-14 | 19 | 30.0 (2nd) | 30.5 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-20 | 20 | 24.4 (2nd) | 25.4 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-21 | 21 | 30.0 (2nd) | 30.8 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-27 | 22 | 32.0 (2nd) | 32.9 (2nd) |
| 2008-02-28 | 23 | 33.6 (2nd) | 34.3 (2nd) |
Source: TNS Media Korea
February 19th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
erm
i haven’t watch this drama yet..
but is it about love triangle again??
hope not..sick and tired of it
make somethg new without loveline..
without elders getting in the picture spoiling everthg and ask the hero 2 back off from their daughter..
ok i’m blabbing..
February 20th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
besides romance, its also about how medical doctors are perceived and their typical day, job scope nd of course sufferings and stress.
February 22nd, 2008 at 9:51 am
AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…am at episode 19 and is looking forward to the last episode which is 20… will Ji Sung be penalised for the mistake which is not his?????????????
March 13th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Besides the main casts, all the small roles have very interesting characters and they acted just as well. I was very tickled by them. They added colours to the entire serial. I love all the characters. Recommended. Surely make u LOL (laugh out loud)
March 14th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I discover that the eng. sub. is now available and started watching since I am pretty bored at the moment. Ok, I am currently at ep. 2 and I truly cannot handle this scene where the newly elected President walked into the operating room during a surgery and argue about administrative issued! He basically disrupted the surgery to engage in a dispute?? This really blow my mind, you see I only have a small bird size brain and does not really know anything about the internal affairs in a hospital and that small portion of my brain told me this is not right. I got hammered again when that Ji Sung rushes in to volunteer his 3rd rate medical skill, then I asked myself again. Can anyone, in this case an intern from another hospital, not an employee of the hospital just walk in to volunteer their services in a surgery that is currently in session?
Correct me if I am wrong, does any hospital works this way??
Then there are those nurses staring at the side during a major heart surgery??
I better stay damn far away from such a hospital or choose death. I told myself, this is just a dramatization of a story, it is not real. Don’t get all work up on a stupid scene. For heaven sake, some logic used would be good even for a story.
I am contemplating whether to continue this series or abandon.
I think I give up.
March 18th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
I am always fascinated with stories that deal with life of doctors behind their white gown. I am just in episode 8 and I think it’s too early to say that this is outstanding over and above the other two which I’ve already watched, namely: Behind White Towers and Surgeon Bong Dal Hee. Both series are good, not only of its storyline but more specifically with the performers.
So far, of the three leading characters here, I am impressed with JI Sung’s performance. Here, I see a different side of him. It’s quite different with his roles in STLDFM and All In. It’s my first time to see him in a character that is both funny and lovable because of his adorable ways in caring for his patients. He has his own struggle as a resident Doctor. His peers do not have confidence in his abilities because he didn’t graduate from a reputable school. But, in spite of that he still tries his best to be good and his immediate supervisor take notice of that. He is an exact opposite of his leading lady,Kim Min Jung, who believes that she wanted/became a doctor to provide needed treatment to her patients, according to what she has learned, not to save life if the situation doesn’t call for it anymore. The other doctor is their supervisor, head surgeon, who’s intention to save life always ends him up in trouble and conflict with his peers.
The story gets better and interesting as I continue to watch each episode. I am in the portion where Min Jung is feared to have been afflicted with HIV during an operation, along with another doctor. Will give a further comment once I am true with it.
March 20th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
I had finished everything, watched the chinese subs one…
EXCELLENT!
Esp Ji Sung, his character here is cute and he acted it really well
March 21st, 2008 at 1:41 pm
what is the ending of this drama?
March 24th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I am glad I’ve chosen to watch this drama during the long weekend over and above the other series that I have, namely In Sun Is Pretty and The Robbers (Although, some say that these two are also outstanding).
During the first few episodes, I was nearly getting bored (because of its bad english sub). But I am glad I’ve given it another try. The storyline talks about greed, pride, manipulations, power and how these were overtaken by compassion, warmth, true love and right choices.
Again and I won’t get tired saying it, I am so impressed with Ji Sung’s performance and he was consistent up to the end. I thought that his serious nose bleeding during the early part would pose a problem on the latter part and another tragic ending is awaiting. But, it did not. Probably, the producer was contemplating on that, but the romance of the leading characters was so good to be true to be halted only by a tragic incident (hope korean producers should realize that more than 50% of their audiences around the globe prefer a beautiful ending especially if it lasts more than 20 episodes). Aside from him, almost everyone gave a credible acting, especially Ji Sung’s leading lady. Wow, she’s so good and pretty (I think she’s one of the girls in Fashion ‘70’s). Their professor’s (mentor) acting is cool. He always manages to give an impact of his presence on the small screen. I love the scene where he has professed his love to his wife towards the end of the series. The last four episodes were really exciting, intriguing but at the same time heart wrenching/warming.
This is one series that I really want to watch over and over again minus those scenes showing actual operation at the operating table…yakkk!!! Aside from its satisfying ending, the dialogues have enriched my knowledge of wisdom on dealing and caring for sick persons, especially those seriously ill and feeling hopeless! It’s an awesome drama. I highly recommend it to everyone.
March 31st, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Lee Ji Hoon as antagonist… Wow… quite interesting. ^__^
I think i should watch this one.
April 1st, 2008 at 7:36 am
New Heart is sooo good! Does anyone know where I could get it on english subbs episode 11 ane up? I know you can watch it in korean but i’m only learning korean! email me on bleachcat5779@yahoo.com
April 3rd, 2008 at 10:31 am
to comment # 48
i think the bleeding of his nose was due to something else, i think one costumer/patient punches him in the nose and i think is broken thats why it keeps bleeding.. i would be very disappointed if he dies and has leukemia. i think the title New Heart represents the three main character’s changing attitude… but anyways, if what you said is true, what can i do.. its still good.
April 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
After reading some comments on this drama series I’m interested to watch this. And will give my comment too.
April 12th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
The cutest part of JI Sung in this drama was when the both of them got together….OMG…he was sooooooooooooooo cute
Must watch must watch!
He was hot in STLDFM and very cute in New Heart
April 17th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
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April 24th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
.!……………………….A must-see drama!I just finished watching this morning.OMG!I’m speechless..from the beginning up to the end…it’s so amazing how surgeons perform inside the operating room trying to save patient’s life.Likewise with the nurses,they are all awesome!On the other hand we really can’t deny the fact in this world,there are some persons that are greedy,just think about theirselves.Anyhow I like Ji Sung more..he’s sooooooooooo cute especially in the scene when he danced to cheer up Kim Min Jung.Hey!don’t fail to watch it guys!
May 14th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Does anybody know what those songs were where ji sung start dancing to cheer kim min jung. I think its on disc 8…thank you
May 21st, 2008 at 6:00 pm
I ever thought new heart is not interesting, but after I read all your comments, I can’t wait to watch it! THX guys
May 26th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I’ve finished enjoy this drama untuk ep.23, and i enjoy it. All about the making of this drama that becomw such a real true condition about what happen around the hospital, with all the doctors, their responsibility, their selfishness and the love that they can share to rescueing any body from death.The last episode is very touching, when the President Hospital die because of the complication of the new heart. It teach me, however smart and skillfull the doctor, but if his life must end, no one can help him, even the doctors.
May 26th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
supple18,
yes i agree that dance was something to watch out for…so cute right
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:14 pm
i think i will like it since I’ll be working on a hospital soon. i hope to learn more through this drama. =) I’ll watch it soon
June 9th, 2008 at 9:10 am
best medical drama i’ve ever seen!
June 13th, 2008 at 9:02 am
can someone tell me what is the ending of this drama pls?
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Poohs,
U got to catch it yourself
dont worry its a happy ending!
July 9th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
This drama is good. Heart thumping scenes, well balance drama. You cry on heartbreaking scene as well as laugh on their funny antics.