What an Emotional Rollercoaster. SO worth it.
Please don't skip this drama when you're scrolling through your list of next dramas to watch because this is a brilliant one. Yes, the characters are old and it may not be your cheesy romance story you're looking for, but trust me, this is worth every second of your time. It easily became one of my top dramas just after the first few episodes. I've laughed, cried, and gone through more emotions than I would on my period watching this haha. It was so beautiful to see the relationship of the mother to everyone around her and it made me think of my own mom. I feel like this drama makes you love and respect your mother more and just reminds you to show the care you should to them because you never know when something will happen. Better to say what you want now, than never. I really enjoyed watching the actors, their portrayal of every character was great, and these last two episodes were beautiful. I was a sucker for this drama and I'm sure you will be too. ENJOY!!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
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A Lesson in Self-Prioritization
I don't know why there are so many negative reviews, but in my opinion, 'Doctor Cha' was a decent watch. Despite the cliche elements, like cheating and others, what really caught my attention was the integration of comedy elements. It added a light-hearted and enjoyable aspect to the show, making it binge-worthy.The acting was also satisfying, with all the actors delivering great performances. Especially, Kim Byung Chul. He played his character so convincingly that I found myself genuinely disliking him, even amidst the comedic elements.
Regarding the ending
Despite all the bad reviews, I found it to be satisfying and well-executed. While I initially hoped for Doctor Cha to end up with Roy Kim, I came to understand and appreciate her decision not to pursue a romantic relationship with him. Instead, it was refreshing to witness her embark on a new journey of self-discovery, focusing solely on herself. I was impressed by the transformation she underwent, breaking free from her old mindset of constantly sacrificing herself for the happiness of others. She embraced self-prioritization, dedicated herself to her career, and ultimately found true fulfillment in her life, exceeding her initial expectations. Personally, I am genuinely content with how her story concluded.
As for the husband, I agree that he should have faced more significant consequences for his actions towards both women and his children. However, the portrayal of both women leaving him behind and moving forward with their lives, finding greater contentment in their lives was a good revenge for me. Also, the scene where he sits alone in his new room after his promotion, with no one to share the news, was a powerful reminder of the consequences of his actions.
Additionally, I appreciated the portrayal of the children no longer being at odds with each other. As Cha Jung Sook pointed out, none of the unfortunate circumstances was their fault, yet they were deeply affected by them. It was important to remind them that the responsibility lay with the adults, not with them.
Overall, Doctor Cha was a good watch for me, and I recommend it to those looking for an easy-to-watch drama with some fun and inspirational elements!
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A realistic drama with a realistic ending.
This drama beautifully showcases the hardships Dr.Cha went through her life. It shows her journey of taking care of herself, loving herself and finally putting herself first - before others. I think this is a drama all women should see and remind themselves the importance of putting themselves first.Although there were many infuriating scenes , they were necessary in order to show how Dr, Cha's lack of self-love led to her being unable to sense the disrespect and mistreatment she was given.
The growth of Dr. Cha is beautiful to watch and the character development was nice as well.
The ending was realistic and I honestly loved it. It showed that Jeong-suk only needed herself to live a happy life and that was a really meaningful ending message from the drama.
Give this drama a try! You never know!
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La verdad es que desde su estreno tenía muchas ganas de verlo y era uno de esos dramas que nada más abrir instagram, aparecía y ahora lo entiendo y no es para menos. Estaba buscando un drama divertido y ligero y este me pareció que cumplía con mis deseos y la verdad es que no me decepcionó. El 90% del drama tiene un tono ligero y cómico a pesar de que tratan temas serios y la otra parte es drama pero que está mezclado con la comedia y no se hace tan pesado al no tomárselo al 100% en serio. Sin embargo, creo que esos momentos de dramas eran necesarios para la trama y que no todo fueran risas.
El tema principal del drama es un tema bastante serio y que sufren las mujeres no solo en Corea del Sur, sino en muchos países del mundo, la discriminación en el ámbito laboral, en este caso centrado en el abandono del trabajo para ser ama de casa y la dificultad de volver a retomarlo una vez que los hijos ya se han hecho mayores o por querer realizarse en el ámbito profesional y las críticas que esto conlleva. La verdad es que dentro de lo cómico de la serie, hubo momentos en los que me incendiaba de la ira al ver la situación que tenía que atravesar la Dr. Cha como representante de muchas mujeres.
Sin embargo, si quieres ver algo ligero, gracioso y de actualidad, te recomiendo que corras a ver Dr. Cha, no vas a arrepentirte.
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A perspective on DOCTOR CHA from a mother, retired doctor, and connoisseur of medical dramas
The "mother, retired doctor, and connoisseur of medical dramas" is my mother, not me, but she isn't on MDL and her life experience means she has a much more interesting take on this drama than probably 90% of the people who have seen it, including me.My mom spent almost 4 decades working in hospitals, managed care facilities, outpatient clinics, you name it. She also raised multiple kids! She gave birth to her first child during her residency. Mom has also watched every American medical show ever produced in its entirety from E.R. to SCRUBS to GREY'S ANATOMY.
She really loves DOCTOR CHA. First she says that the show got the technical/medical details right (hats off to not just the writer and actors but also the Netflix subtitler for nailing it). The depictions of pressures on doctors and residents, the messiness of their lives, the "old boys' network," and the ageism towards Cha Jeong-suk really resonated with her (my mother really felt that later on in her career).
Mom also appreciated how nobody in the drama was one-dimensional: Choi Seung-hee wasn't just some homewrecker, she was trying to "have it all" when that option wasn't available to her because of the man she got involved with, the society she lived in, or both. Roy Kim is not a straight-up hero, he has some of the same Main Character Syndrome as Seo In-ho and has to work on it. Seo In-ho is essentially the villain of the narrative but he's still a person, just a person who's 70-90% of everyone else's problems including his own because of his arrogance and poor choices. He's a pitiable and often laughable hot mess of a person - which comes across because of Kim Byung-chul's skills as a physical comedian (my mother found him very funny).
So what did mom think of the ending, which so many people didn't like? Well, in the end, Cha Jeong-suk is doing the work she wants to do. Her kids are thriving and she has a good relationship with them. She's in reasonably good health after an organ transplant and two brushes with death. My mom thought that was a pretty satisfying ending, all things considered.
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An excellent Drama!
I was surprised to see negative reviews about this drama, and I believe they are mainly from young women who have never been married or haven't had anyone close to them get divorced. The FL character was reprimanded in these reviews for being a pushover etc. but her character is that of a good person. People often mistake kindness for weakness. The FL actually proved to be a very strong character, who ended up creating a fulfilling life. The ML was played by an excellent actor - he played out his character so well. He was more often despicable, but the actor managed to make him Human and understandable even though he was despicable.The cast was outstanding! The Mother and Mother-in-Law are amazing veteran actresses and they were wonderful in their roles. I loved the whole storyline. I'm a Doctor and it was refreshing to watch a Medical based drama that focused on the personal lives of the Doctors and their families. Their lives were messy and complicated. just like life can be messy and complicated. Kudos to the screenwriters for writing such a rich drama. They created good character development and showed a lovely view of being Human, with strengths and weaknesses that made the characters who they are. . This is an excellent drama!
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An affair drama unlike any other
It is a delightful drama that, despite not featuring A-list actors, managed to captivate audiences and garnered high ratings. Dr. Cha is a remarkable drama that successfully blends drama and comedy while tackling the sensitive theme of infidelity. It stands out from other dramas with similar themes by providing a refreshing and enjoyable narrative.Although the ending may not have satisfied everyone, its realistic approach serves as a reminder that finding peace and acceptance is often more important than melodrama. Dr. Cha is a must-watch for those seeking a lighthearted yet thought-provoking series that focuses on the pursuit of happiness.
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Not for me
I didn't like that they used things that were happening in her mind and not for real to promote the show.I find it so sad. The whole thing is just a story of abouse that goes on for 15 episode. The ending is lukewarm and i think is an insult to women that are cheated and abused...
She seems to be so accepting of her ex.... is sad.
The whole thing is a repetition of the same 3 concept for 16 episodes.
They gave us a love triangle for sh*t and giggle but it was useless. I would have prefered to not have it at all. They used the actor that plqyed dr. Roy to have an eye candy to attract spectator.
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Dr Cha made this drama! Well constructed characters but the storyline felt short in the 2nd half
This drama was a real roller coaster. I’m sure many woman can sympathize with our Female lead. She’s at times strong and other times very emotional, is an amazing mother, friend and loving wife that sadly gets ignore and push back by her family all the time. Despite the heavy topic the drama uses many times comedy relief, they don’t pretend all problems will be solved or all characters are perfect. You hate them but find yourself laughing with them at times, so I enjoyed watching it.I think the writer grew out of plot lines in the middle and started going back and forth with the story, but at that point I was too attached to the characters, specially I was rooting for the FL happy ending, so Indecided to finished it anyways and I wasn’t disappointed!
*ABOUT THE ENDING* (Spoilers)
I know people wanted for the ML to have a very bad ending and the divorce alone wasn’t enough but anyone saw how lonely he was? There was more than just a divorce, he was left alone and even though his position in the hospital as a director is a great achievement he mentioned many people look down on him or doubted him so we never know how he’s actually doing. Besides, he needs to repay all his moms debt and his connection with his children was shattered. I know people wanted something worse but in most real life cases a narsicist man like him can walk away easily from a divorce like nothing happened. On the other hand, the mistress was kind of a victim in the situation in my opinion, she later on apologize for being such a bitch and she did horrible things but I dont hate her. From my perspective she was manipulated most of the time by the ML and thought her situation was worse than the FL or that she deserved him for being the gf first? Anyways, she never got herself the happy family she wanted so I’m okay with her ending.
Most importantly, about Dr Cha, the message that you as a woman can get divorce in your 30s, get back on the workforce and live a happy life for yourself -despite not being so realistic- is an amazing set up in Korean drama land. Did anyone forgot the toxic storyline in The world of married? Most of those women stayed in crappy marriages or else their life would be miserable. At least here Dr Cha is much more happy and in peace, her peace included forgiving his ex husband despite everything and actually I respect that. I was also fine with her not choosing Roy since I never though she loved him.
All good but I was mad at Dr Cha for not taking care of her health well! Finding a donor is very hard and many people die because of that. At the end we saw her living a more honest life so that means she at least learned the hard way.
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Hard choices to pursue your dream and happiness
The Dr. Cha series was good. The drama revolves around the life of Dr. Cha, a talented and dedicated doctor who faces numerous personal and professional challenges.One of the highlights of this drama is the exceptional cast acting. The lead actor portrays Dr. Cha (Uhm Jung Hwa) with such conviction and depth that you can't help but empathize with her struggles and root for her success. Her husband (Byung Chul) plays the typical insensitive and non-supportive spouse. All of this pushes you to empathize with her cause and to hope she chooses the right path for herself. The supporting cast also delivers commendable performances, adding layers of complexity to the overall narrative.
Dr. Cha's writing was well done. The pacing is engaging, but the story was somewhat predictable. However, adding additional potential interest kept me engaged. (remember that empathy build up) Perhaps to break up that predictability. The blend of melodrama, romance, and medical themes creates a perfect balance, making the storyline both intriguing and relatable.
The drama's production quality is good. The set designs, costumes, and cinematography transport you into Dr. Cha's world. Attention to detail is evident.
Furthermore, Dr. Cha tackles various societal issues, shedding light on the challenges faced by medical professionals and the ethical dilemmas they encounter. It beautifully explores themes of love, sacrifice, forgiveness, and redemption.
I enjoyed Dr. Cha, but I just found it a little above average. It was the acting and the intrigue of what may happen next that kept me attracted to the show despite the predictability.
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me gustó bastante, pienso que es original y cómico.solo detesté el final, no lo supero.
La idea es buena, una madre de familia se da cuenta que quiere finalizar sus estudios de medicina que quedaron inconclusos cuando nació su primer hijo, y lo hace a pesar de la oposición de su esposo y su suegra que son francamente pesados, aunque no dudo que exista gente así.
Ese ángulo estuvo bastante bien, cómo le cuesta volver a coger el ritmo de los estudios, lo que terminó muy raro fue la parte de romance.
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pretty funny honestly!
it was really interesting and very suspenseful at the end I thought that the two would end up together and not her husband but I’m happy that her and her husband have gotten divorced. it’s not that bad really so you should really give it a watch it was it was very funny. I was laughing throughout the whole thing, but overall yeah it was pretty good. i’m not sure if I would rewatch it. I would definitely rewatch the funny scenes, but not the whole thing over again, but I was so excited when I seen her face on the thing because she’s one of my favorite actors.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
