Blood
Episode 7
Doc...
Calm down.
I am not your enemy, Chief Park.
I, too... am infected.
I know you must be very confused.
So you knew?
You knew that I was infected, too?
Yes, I did.
I knew from the moment I first saw you at my welcoming ceremony.
Then why now?
We'll discuss the details later.
For now, we must take care of these infected bodies and leave this place.
Why don't you step out first. I'll be right behind you.
Go on.
This is the hideout of those infected men that I just took care of.
However, I only found out about this place today and came.
They had just left this location.
I chased them and ended up where you were, Chief.
I want to ask you one more time.
If you knew what I was, why did you pretend not to know?
That was of course, because of the other infected.
40 years ago...
Those other infected men killed my family.
I had been searching for them, but I could not find them.
And finally after 40 years, I started to feel their presence.
It was all due to you.
I found out that they were after you, as well.
So in order to catch them, I watched from afar.
Without telling you, Chief Park.
So that means you used me as bait?
I'm sorry.
However, I had always planned on telling you everything in the end.
How did you become infected?
Are you okay?
Hey you! I'm here!
Hey! Did you bring me back a gift from Jeju Island?
Did you bring me tangerines, tile fish, or chocolate-covered tangerines?
Hello? Hey?
Why don't you come to your senses?
Why did you tell me to come late at night just to sit silently?
- You know what? - Yes, what?
Never mind. I want to sleep.
What the heck are you talking about?
Hey you! I really didn't want to bring this up.
When it comes to Chief Park Ji Sang, you have a slight...
special interest in him, don't you?
- What? - You've been weird ever since he's arrived.
You've become very sensitive, hysterical, and obsessed.
You're even zoning out, which isn't like you at all.
I don't think your interest is out of dislike. What is it?
It's more like... a love-hate relationship?
Stop talking and go eat your chocolate.
It's next to my bag.
Oh yeah!
40 years ago, I volunteered in the back country of Kochenia.
At the time, there was an old man that was dying of an illness.
While I was treating him, that man's blood came inside my mouth.
It was only a minimal amount, but it had a lethal impact.
After apparent death, I woke up two days later.
I had become completely infected.
Then...
I heard something surprising from the villagers.
They said that the old man was something not quite human.
And your family? What happened to them?
After becoming infected...
I found out that other infected were chasing me.
We ran away.
Eventually, our hideout was discovered.
And they came after us.
I fought back with all my strength.
During that event...
my wife and my son...
Besides the infected that were killed, have you ever seen any others?
No, I haven't.
Before meeting you, I have always been alone.
How about you?
A very long time ago...
my family and I were also on the run.
Then by chance, was your family also...
Wow! How?
How could this...
This is more shocking than when Bruce Willis turned out to be ghost.
Okay well that's that. Here's what I'm the most curious about.
What?
If he's infected, how can he have the same body temperature as a human?
He doesn't have high frequency or body odor either.
I was also going to ask, but it seemed like he didn't want to answer.
You're right.
If he does have a special method, he won't give it up so easily.
But still, you should keep asking him.
This... Ji Sang, this...
is extremely crucial when it comes to VBT-01.
What's wrong with this?
Are you okay?
Move your hand.
Forget it. I'm fine.
It's just a scratch.
- Did you sleep well? - Yes.
I was glad to see you there yesterday.
I hope we can continue to have many more conversations in the future.
I look forward to that, as well.
If you're curious about anything or need anything, please let me know.
I knew that she was no longer in this world.
Just like my mom.
Having to let go when you don't want to is a pitiful thing..
What is it? Is it getting worse?
The paralysis is spreading from your spinal nerves to your motor nerves.
Sir!
Instead of coming to this hospital, why don't you go to Taemin Hospital?
Isn't it Taemin that is full of all the great scholars?
You have all the best facilities in the country, as well.
Just tell the doctors you trust
and receive treatment as well as research there.
No I can't. Continue to treat me, Doctor Park.
But, sir!
It's an illness that even you can't figure out, Doctor Park.
Why would people at my hospital be able to figure it out?
I won't ask for a complete recovery.
Instead, just help me keep it hidden from the rest of the world.
Just for a few months.
You can prescribe me strong medications. I can handle it.
I'm asking you this favor, Doctor Park.
Is this the first time he has been in ward 21A?
No, this is his second time.
- He always comes alone? - Yes.
Who's the physician in charge for this patient?
It is Chief Park.
I have one more thing to report.
What is it?
The police have made an inquiry... about the deceased Nam Dong Pal.
They found out he was admitted into our hospital before he died.
So they wanted to confirm.
Nothing came of it, right?
- They're not looking to make an inquest? - No.
According to procedures, he was cremated this morning.
Sister?
In your life, have you ever experienced something unbelievable?
Don't people belonging to the church often have experiences like that?
A person being born, living their life...
and even falling in love. These are all miraculous.
I suppose these things are all unbelievable.
Not those kinds of things.
How should I put this?
I mean something unbelievable in the supernatural sense.
Are you thinking about that boy again?
This question has nothing to do with that.
If you're asking about things like that...
I don't think I've experienced anything like that.
Gee, you're no fun.
But, you have very clear eyes.
You may very well be able to see these unbelievable things.
Because the Ri Ta I know is that kind of a child.
Do I still seem like a child to you?
Not the way you look, but your heart.
Doctor Choi.
Yes?
I have a question to ask.
Oh okay. Ask away.
You know, even personal questions are okay with me.
You know Doctor Yoo Ri Ta?
Oh yes... Doctor Yoo.
By any chance... has Doctor Yoo's mother passed away?
Pardon me?
Why are you suddenly asking that?
Um... the thing is...
Actually, Ri Ta had a small accident when she was younger.
An accident? What happened?
You should ask her yourself.
I shouldn't be the one telling you.
You should know.
Doctor Yoo and I do not discuss personal matters like that.
I'm asking you a favor.
Then you can't tell her that I told you.
A long time ago, both of Ri Ta's parents were in an accident.
An accident?
Chae Yeon... I mean...
When Ri Ta was younger, she went to Jeju Island with her family.
They went into the forest, but Ri Ta got lost by herself.
Her parents were looking everywhere for Ri Ta.
And there was a cliff...
Your temperature is 36.8 Celsius. It's normal.
Really? That's strange.
My body keeps shivering, and I feel like I'm getting cold.
It could be the medication.
If you feel a lot of discomfort, tell your physician in charge later.
- Okay I will. - Yes.
Where is Nurse Choi?
She went to handle the transfer of our new female patient.
Oh. The child liver cancer patient.
That poor, young thing. She's so young.
Yes, you're right.
Let go of me! I don't like it here!
I'm going to go home!
You can't play with your friends until you get treated and get better!
What's it to you?
Lee Na Jung? How dare you speak that way to your elders?
Who the heck are you?
I told you not to touch me!
- Stay put! - I said, I'm going home!
- Hey, hey, hey! - Seriously, I don't like this!
Stop this right this instant!
And you...
How dare you speak so rudely to your elders.
I do as I please. What's it to you?
Ouch!
Why are you hitting me?
I do as I please. What's it to you?
What kind of a doctor hits people?
What kind of a doctor? Me, I do. So what.
I'm going home!
Listen carefully.
It's fine if you go around hurting people's feelings and speaking rudely.
But doing this to people who are trying to make you better is the dumbest thing ever.
No matter how smart and strong you pretend to be. Got it?
How is the hotel takeover coming along?
I met with Chairman Lee from Hanche Hotel.
He is standing firm on the price.
He has no grounds to do so.
He is very bold.
So I am considering using Hanche Hotel's creditors.
- Their creditors? - Yes.
I'm planning on spreading a trustworthy rumor amongst their creditors.
Hanche Hotel's repayment schedule will be pushed forward.
Then Hanche Hotel will be in need of a cash supply.
And in the end, they will need to reach out to us.
This will be same as what happened to Sung Yoo Pharmaceuticals, five years ago.
- And Chairman? - Yes.
Do you recall our discussion about the sharing the research of the New Drug Team?
- If you could please reconsider it... - I'm sure I said no.
If it continues, the backlash from the doctors will become larger.
Have you been listening to me at all?
I told you to focus on acquiring the hotel!
Get back to work.
There isn't anything out of the ordinary.
Temperature, blood pressure, and pulse are all normal.
Then why do I feel so cold?
Do you feel discomfort anywhere else?
I feel thirsty and my tongue feels dry.
Did you have any other illness before you had liver cancer?
Nothing really.
I'm usually pretty healthy.
Oh, right!
Was it seven years ago or eight years ago?
I had a terrible fever and I nearly died.
Did you go to the hospital?
What? No need to go to the hospital.
After about a week, my fever went down.
I got better.
Your surgery is next week.
Before that, we'll do your bloodwork again.
What? Again?
At this rate, you'll suck all the blood in my body.
Doctor Park Ji Sang ordered bloodwork.
- For patient Gong Ja Bok? - Yes.
What is the reason for it?
He wanted know the virus antibody types, and whether they survived or not.
The antibody types, and their survival rates...
That will take some time to analyze.
That analysis requires precision so it will take all day.
Report to me once you have the results.
And make sure to delete our serum from the result that he receives.
Yes, sir.
Doctor Yoo.
- Yes? - What am I? A hologram?
You walk right by me every time you see me.
I did acknowledge you with a nod, didn't I?
Let's talk for a moment.
If you dragged me in here, say something.
You have a reason for avoiding me, don't you?
Yes I do. For sure.
Honestly, I think I'm becoming more and more odd because of you, Chief.
Not just strange... But a crazy person.
You wouldn't know this about me.
But a long time ago, I had something similar like this happen to me before.
This feeling of being a crazy person... I've felt this way before.
So I'm feeling really horrible right now.
No matter who I tell, I'll be labeled a crazy person again.
Feeling frustrated on my own forever...
It's cold, isn't it?
Like a corpse.
You're right. I have an illness.
A rare disease that the world doesn't know about.
So my body isn't normal.
You were correct in catching that, Doctor Yoo.
You're not crazy, Doctor Yoo.
Not to me, anyways.
But, you have to be satisfied with that.
From now on, forget about all of this.
This is not an order...
it's a request.
Even if you know about my illness, there's nothing that you can do about it.
Just like how there's nothing that I can do about my illness.
I won't ask you to keep this secret for me.
Because I trust that you will keep it.
Wait.
Everything looks just fine.
Yet you yelled at me last time.
Chairman, are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine.
I'm calling from the Operation Department.
I looked into the Chairman's medical report.
But there are no hospital records from other hospitals.
Doctor Han, how have you been?
I'm sorry I haven't come by to see you lately.
I have some business near your hospital tomorrow.
Can we do lunch?
What do we have here?
He's the patient Professor Woo Il Nam performed liver transplant on.
Hey, I think the tube went in too deep.
I know. I can manage this so you can go on your way.
Oh, I went overboard. Work hard.
He should worry about his work, not someone else's.
He's still a professor. Aren't you being too harsh?
What did you just say?
- I think you were too rude to our professor. - Hey!
Do you have a death wish? How dare you.
Goodness, you are so tactless and have no common sense.
You need to smarten up, otherwise you'll become just like Professor Lee Ho Yong.
A surplus surgeon. Got it?
Stop making that face and go prep for operation.
And call Chief Park Ji Sang.
You should stop working at the hospital temporarily.
At your current state, it's too difficult for you to work in surgery.
As for this surgery...
I think it's best if someone else took over.
I'm fine. I can do it.
Are you confident you can finish without problems?
Yes, Chief.
I have an urgent request.
Yes, sure, I will do that. I understand.
Don't worry. Yes.
Oh man. It's back to back operations.
Another one?
It's one of Doctor Park Ji Sang's.
But it looks like he got another stomach ache. A serious one.
Maybe he has enteritis. Enteritis!
You're oddly supportive of the Director lately.
It's not me being supportive. It's just me having basic manners.
After all, he's a person of character and intelligence.
Is that true? I find that hard to believe.
How could you have never consumed human blood?
I had animal blood just once. When I was young.
Then how did you survive all this time?
I've been taking suppressants made from corpse extracts.
There's a limit to suppressants. It cannot be a solution to a fundamental problem.
Of all those who were infected, you are probably the only one
who hasn't consumed human blood. That's my guess.
Your natural instinct that's been suppressed is now finally being revealed.
Then do you drink human blood?
Yes.
- You mean you... - No. I never hurt humans.
Then how do you...
Tonight. I'd like to invite you to my place.
You'll be able to figure out everything.
How I obtain human blood.
How I became more like humans.
Chief.
- Yes. - I hear you got another stomach ache?
Yes.
It's not stomach ache. It's something else, right?
From now on, if you have a problem and can't perform surgery, let me know.
Why would you ask the HPB Section 2, when I'm available... Okay?
Okay, I'll do that.
I'm sorry. I think it'll be difficult to get the Chairman's permission.
It seems like he quite trusts the New Drug Development Team.
Technically, it's not the New Drug Development Team he trusts.
It's the Director he trusts.
It'd be great if that trust results in good outcomes...
Then any other way to get through the New Drug Team?
Another way...
- has been initiated already. - By chance...
Is it of a non-conventional way?
I guess it depends on your perspectives.
But at least to me, it's very conventional.
Nothing bad will come out of helping me.
By tomorrow morning, send me the New Drug Team's research plan...
through the secure email channel.
Then do you drink human blood?
Tonight. I'd like to invite you to my place. You'll be able to figure out everything.
How I obtain human blood.
How I became more like human.
Tell me now.
The way to obtain human blood without harming them.
Do you, by chance, use the hospital to get access to its blood supply?
Never. The hospital's blood supply should only be used for patients.
Then how?
A blood trade.
- Isn't that illegal. - Yes, it is.
But can we see it from another perspective?
Someone is infected with a rare disease and needs medicine.
The world provides the medicine.
The patients just need to buy and take the medicine.
However, the rare disease we have, the world does not know.
What we need is blood.
But it's not like we can obtain it by ourselves.
So we have no choice but to find another route.
To pay for and acquire it.
In a way, I've adopted a method that's rational.
I do my business with a blood seller in India.
In India, selling blood is legal.
They ship the blood supply collected there to me.
Of course, I pay a hefty price.
If something is illegal, it's during the stage of importing it into Korea.
Keep eating. Eat.
- Doctor Choi. - Yes, Chief.
How long has it been since you worked in my team?
- It's been six years. - Six years...
As of today, I'm going to start a very innovative research project.
What kind of research...
Before we start, I need to test you to assess whether you qualify to participate or not.
- Test me? - You!
Who do you trust more, your father or me?
- You, Chief. - Okay!
-You pass! - What?
I reprocess the blood that I import.
Are they... without red blood cells?
You're right. The red blood cells have been removed.
But they have been supplemented with anticoagulants and suppressants.
Based on my study, what stimulated the infected
and increased their violence was red cells.
It was the core ingredient that triggered cravings for blood.
Additionally, it was the main cause of the strong odor from the infected.
So the reason I couldn't detect any strong odor from you was this.
Yes. On the other hand, the most important nutrients that amplify our physical strength
are albumins and globulins.
Which means blood serums are key to strength.
Then my hypothesis was wrong.
I thought the red blood cells were the main component.
Yes, they do provide temporary boost in strength.
But the infected individuals are stronger than humans even without red blood cells.
I get why you don't emit any odor.
What about body temperature, heart rate and high frequency signal?
It's too damaged.
I can't tell what it is.
First, we need to identify it accurately.
It could be a virus or some sort of blood cancer?
Oh? This kid...
Is he...
This...
reforms the infecteds' constitutions.
As in, it make them more similar to humans.
I stumbled upon it by chance, and ended up creating it.
The reason for making this was as I told you last night.
To avoid getting detected and chased by others who are infected.
Thankfully, it's quite efficient.
So I was never found by others.
I inject this medicine twice a month.
One flaw is that it's accompanied by extreme pain.
What are its medicinal ingredients?
It's simple. It's synthesized from four different virulent viruses.
I made it so that it's only transferred through blood.
When this virus enters the body, the white blood cells will start battling.
That results in high fever.
This lasts about 15 days.
To the infected, it's an extremely high body temperature.
To humans, it's close to normal body temperature.
This also allows heart rate to become closer to humans.
A high fever of that extent... Isn't it painful?
Once you get used to it, it's not so bad.
It's like having a bad flu.
Oh, and along with high body temperature...
the high frequency signal also becomes attenuated.
Except when I'm focused or giving a passionate talk...
the high frequency signal regenerates.
What I sensed on your inauguration day...
I was right. It was from you.
Yes.
I was afraid to get caught so I quickly calmed myself to remove the signal.
Instead of researching how to live comfortably with this infection?
Isn't it better to research how to become human?
I'm not sure.
Are you okay?
Oh, what can we do? This is strange. Your temperature and everything else is normal.
I don't consider my life as an infected individual all that bad.
Sure, there is pain and loneliness associated with the infection.
But with longer lifespan, I can achieve more meaningful things.
After all, I'm a doctor and a medical researcher.
Even if we die, there will be plenty of people doing good deeds.
Yes, that's very true.
But they don't have the accumulated experience or pain.
Because we experienced more pain, we can work with more desperation.
And...
Even if we wanted to become human, that's impossible.
This virus will never be cured.
Since we are here...
why don't you try drinking this blood?
It was acquired without harming humans.
You don't need to feel guilty.
In your current state, it isn't just surgeries.
But even other hospital work will become difficult.
If you want, I can supply them to you whenever.
You're not becoming a monster.
We are only taking in what we need.
I stayed away from it all this time.
It would be a shame.
Chief.
This can't be solved by your principles alone.
It'll be difficult for you to last.
And that isn't good for you either.
You said it yourself.
There probably isn't a infected that hasn't had human blood.
There was one.
Even after seeing blood, never got tempted.
And perfectly controlled the craving, it was almost scary.
The only person.
Who was it?
My mother.
For now, I'm going to try to live like my mother.
- Oh, you're here. - Yes.
I told you not to come from this year and on.
The hospital is out of your way.
It's the day to remember your mom and dad.
I can't skip it because it's inconvenient.
You can pray at your home.
No.
I need to be with you like this.
That way I can show your parents and take credit.
And I can tell them 'I raised your daughter well'.
I agree with that statement.
You are God's grace in my life.
I really hope they are resting in peace.
Very comfortably.
- Let's pray together. - Okay.
As of now, there is no diagnosis.
We are looking into it and researching.
But, we haven't had any results.
Most importantly, it's spreading.
What do you mean, it's spreading?
Regardless, you need to keep this a secret.
As for the hospital, you need to take care of it.
What are you talking about?
I think surgeries and providing treatment will become difficult.
Then there's no reason for me to be in the hospital.
But Chief Park...
there are so many people waiting for treatment and surgery from you.
There are many talented surgeons besides me.
I will continue to work until this weekend.
If you feel you must, then there's nothing I can do.
Even if you leave the hospital, I'd like for us to continue our relationship.
Why don't we end that relationship here?
I'll live my life my own way.
You, Director, should live your life your own way.
I don't think we'd be much help to each other. Then...
Once I leave next week, another doctor will take over.
Doctor... I...
I came here to get treatment from you.
Then tell us which hospital you're moving to.
Actually I... am planning on resting for a while.
How can you suddenly do this?
I'm sorry.
You said you'd make him better.
My dad!
Weren't you supposed to email me the New Drug Team's research plans by noon?
This is our first deal, after all.
Isn't it proper etiquette to stick to our schedule?
I'll call back later.
Come in.
Oh. Please stay seated.
I'll keep it short.
Please say what's on your mind.
The mail that you're waiting for? It's not going to come.
What are you referring to?
The employees of the New Drug Development Team are more loyal than you think.
They will not be easily swayed by money or any such things.
I like playing around and jokes quite a lot.
Even naughty jokes too.
I'll consider this as a naughty joke.
And I won't report it to the Chairman.
Oh yes. I saw this on the internet.
This is something the kids say these days. I'll try it.
It is a little bit cheesy.
A soft jab is worse than staying still.
Good day.
How can just quit so easily like this?
Is it that bad? So bad that you can't be a doctor?
I just want to rest.
Well if you want to rest, I have nothing to say.
- But still, this is too sudden. - What is it?
Are you actually sad to see the person who steamrolls you, go?
Sad? What do you mean, sad?
Just wondering if you'll faint in the street somewhere again.
- That's all. - That won't ever happen.
Oh and Doctor Yoo?
What?
Nothing. Just grow up already.
I am so grown up, it's not even funny.
Yes?
Gong Ja Bok, you can't keep doing this!
Let go of it!
He's been doing this since he got up.
We've been trying to do it by force, but we can't get it off.
Look.
Patient, Gong Ja Bok. Pull back the blanket.
Subtitles by DramaFever
Ever since the New Drug Development Team came, there has been so many accidents.
I think this all happened faster than I imagined.
If you fail with the preparation, then you must prepare for failure.
With his vampire capabilities, the ability to self-heal...
I won't ever have a reason to see you again, Doctor Yoo.
You cannot approach this rashly.
Is there something difficult you need to talk to me about?
I need some blood.