Ep 4. Episode 4

Yong Pal season 1 episode 4 focuses on the ongoing turmoil and struggles of Kim Tae Hyun as he tries to navigate through his life as a surgeon and a secret doctor to a criminal organization. As the episode begins, Tae Hyun begins to feel the pressure as the ER is flooded with patients that resulted in a heated argument with Dr. Lee, his superior. With mounting tensions and frustrations, Tae Hyun is determined to confront the management and demand a change in policy.

Meanwhile, Han Do Joon's condition deteriorates, leaving his sister, Yeo Jin, concerned and worried. Tae Hyun's workday is interrupted when Yeo Jin visits the hospital and demands to see her brother, who is under Tae Hyun's care. Despite Tae Hyun's resistance, Yeo Jin remains persistent and visits Han Do Joon. The visit is uneventful, and Yeo Jin leaves, but Tae Hyun becomes increasingly suspicious of her motives.

In the following scenes, we see a glimpse of Tae Hyun's life outside the hospital as he attends to his ailing sister, who is deeply indebted and struggling to make ends meet. Tae Hyun is reminded of the situation he is in because of his sister's debts, which led him to become a doctor for hire. This further fuels his determination to take a stand against the hospital's policy and demand a change.

As Tae Hyun prepares for a meeting with the hospital management, he stumbles upon a shocking discovery. Through an accident, Tae Hyun finds out that Yeo Jin is not as she seems and is actually a fellow doctor and owner of the hospital. The realization leaves Tae Hyun stunned and bewildered as he tries to understand why Yeo Jin went to such lengths to conceal her identity.

Throughout the episode, veins of romance arc between Tae Hyun and a clumsy but endearing nurse named Cynthia. In one of the scenes, Cynthia shows up at the ER, and the situation gets awkward quickly with Tae Hyun trying to hide his feelings for her.

In the climax of the episode, Tae Hyun confronts Yeo Jin about her true identity. In a heated argument, Tae Hyun accuses Yeo Jin of using him and his patients, which shocks her. Yeo Jin's reaction indicates more to her character and secrets that Tae Hyun will need to learn if he plans on keeping his life as a doctor for hire.

Overall, Yong Pal season 1 episode 4 sets up a strong foundation that delves deeper into the complex characters of the protagonist, Tae Hyun, and Yeo Jin. The episode ties together essential plot threads and intriguing romantic elements with precision that makes it an exhilarating entry in the Korean Drama genre.