Kim Seong-ryeong, who had declared a ban on drinking for her alcoholic family, suddenly collapsed, causing an unexpected crisis for the alcoholic family.

In episode 9 of tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Please Take Care of My Refrain’ (written by Myung Soo-hyun, Jeon Ji-hyun, directed by Jang Yoo-jung, Jo Nam-hyung)that aired on the 9th, the dark shadow over Geum-ju’s family was depicted as her mother Kim Kwang-ok(played by Kim Sung-ryung)was transferred to the hospital with acute hepatitis.The viewership ratings recorded an average of 3% for households in the metropolitan area, a peak of 4.3%, and an average of 3.1% for households nationwide, a peak of 4%.(Paid platform, Nielsen Korea)

On this day, while enjoying a sweet date in Daecheon, Han Geum-ju and Seo Ui-jun(played by Gong Myung)were met by Han Geum-ju’s older sister Han Hyun-joo(played by Jo Yoon-hee)and their friend Bong Sun-wook(played by Kang Hyung-seok), drawing attention.Previously, Han Hyun-joo had promised Bong Sun-wook three dates, and the location of the second date was coincidentally Daecheon.Bong Sun-wook lied and said that he was on a preliminary inspection of a Taekwondo studio with Han Hyun-joo, the parents ‘representative, and the four of them ended up going on a double date.

However, Bong Seon-wook’s eyes were always on Han Hyun-joo, and Han Geum-joo and Seo Ui-joon, who watched this, naturally noticed his feelings.After returning to Bocheon, Han Geum-joo asked Han Hyun-joo if she knew about Bong Seon-wook’s feelings, and then expressed her concern, asking what she would do if Bong Seon-hwa(played by Kim Bo-jung), Bong Seon-wook’s older sister, found out.Han Hyun-joo couldn’t hide her disappointment at her younger sister’s words, who worried about Bong Seon-hwa before her own feelings, and eventually a subtle distance developed between the two sisters.


In the midst of this, a critical crisis came to Geumju’s family.Kim Gwang-ok, who had been complaining of dizziness, suddenly collapsed in front of Seo Ui-jun, and the hospital he was transferred to diagnosed him with acute hepatitis.The whole family was shocked to learn that the only one who avoided alcohol was sick, and the bitterness was added to the fact that Kim Gwang-ok, who had endured without showing it even when his liver function was dangerously high, was in a state of perseverance.

In such a complicated situation, Han Hyun-joo eventually drew the line with Bong Seon-wook, saying that it would be difficult to continue the relationship.Bong Seon-wook was hurt by Han Hyun-joo, who blamed herself for not even knowing her mother’s condition and said that she could not be swayed by useless emotions at the moment, and the relationship between the two, which had been growing closer, quietly came to a halt.

Meanwhile, Kim Gwang-ok’s condition did not improve at all, and the medical team said that they had to hurry up and get a liver transplant.First, they looked into the family members ‘transplant eligibility, but both her elderly husband Han Jeong-soo(played by Kim Sang-ho)and Han Hyeon-ju, who was born with a small liver, were judged to be ineligible for a transplant.Then, Han Geum-ju, who was the last hope, was diagnosed with high fatty liver levels due to her repeated drinking habits, making surgery difficult.

Fortunately, the news that a brain-dead donor who met the conditions was delivered to Geum-ju’s family changed the mood positively.Kim Gwang-ok headed straight to the operating room with the support of his family, and while everyone was hoping for a successful surgery, the person lying on the operating table with him was unexpectedly revealed to be Han Geum-ju, causing a shock.

The full story of why Han Geum-ju was on the operating table will be revealed in episode 10 of ‘Please Take Care of Geum-ju’, which will air at 8:50 PM on the 10th.

Hong Se-young, reporter for Donga.com projecthong@donga.com

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