: Despite their rivalry, Dr. Dong-joo and Dr. In-beom are forced to set aside their differences to manage the chaos and perform life-saving procedures under extreme constraints.
In the highly emotional 14th episode of (Season 1), the staff at Doldam Hospital face a high-stakes crisis when a potential MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak forces the emergency room into a full lockdown. Episode 14 Highlights: "Paralysis" Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim Episode 14
Episode 14 was a massive hit, maintaining the show's lead in its time slot with a viewership rating of . Fans often cite the "timely" nature of the medical case—which echoed real-world health crises—and the strong character growth of the lead couple as reasons for its popularity. KDrama Review | Romantic Doctor, Teacher Kim [Season 1] : Despite their rivalry, Dr
: When patients showing symptoms of MERS enter the ER, Teacher Kim (Kim Sa-bu) makes the difficult call to quarantine the entire section. The tension peaks as the hospital runs dangerously low on protective gear while waiting for specialized suits to arrive. In the highly emotional 14th episode of (Season
: The episode ends on a high note for the hospital as the MERS test results finally come back negative , allowing the staff and patients to breathe a sigh of relief.
: Dr. Yoon Seo-jung voluntarily enters the isolation zone to care for a critical patient, knowing she might be exposing herself to the virus. Her decision causes significant distress for Kang Dong-joo, who watches helplessly from outside the glass.