A Poem A Day (You Who Forgot Poetry / Shireul Izeun Geudaeege / 시를 잊은 그대에게)

This place, where countless lives are on the line, every single day.

This is where I work.

This is an emergency!

- But I'm not a doctor... - This is an emergency!

or a nurse.

I work here...

Doctor, we're here.

You're here.

as a physical therapist.

[A Poem A Day, Episode 1 - Flowers That Bloom When Shaken]

I'm a physical therapist that treats patients from up close

while listening to their voices.

I take a lot of pride in my work.

My next patient is coming in for NDT Geit Training.

And before that...

I get a 30 minute break.

That's great. Then you can treat Patient Seo Dong Bum for me.

Pardon? Again?

You promised I wouldn't have to do that again.

Seriously, Doctor Woo? Don't you want to become a full-time employee?

- Pardon? - When I was a contractor

I took on extra work without being asked

so that I'd look like a useful individual in this department.

So do this for me.

Sure.

The downfall is that I'm merely a contractor without much time left.

Doctor Choi and Doctor Lee, did you refill the paraffin wax as I asked?

We don't have any patients scheduled for today, though.

- Can't we do that tomorrow morning? - Pardon?

- Doctor Lee and Doctor Choi? - Yes?

- We need to paraffin wax refilled. - Sure, we're on it.

And another downfall is that my juniors don't listen to me

even though I'm their senior.

I elevated your bed.

Doctor, would you like to sleep with me?

Gosh, not this again. Didn't you promise me you wouldn't say bad things?

I'm sorry. I had to take a call.

This man said weird things again, didn't he?

Gosh, I'm so sorry.

That's okay. It's not like he's doing it intentionally.

It's a symptom of a damaged prefrontal cortex.

Doctor.

- I asked you to sleep with me. - Gosh, this man.

I told you to stop.

Go away, you wench! I wasn't talking to you!

You're aware that you'll be dispatched to your respective hospitals tomorrow

for your two-month work placements, right?

- Yes! - Yes!

I'm sure you're already burdened by your upcoming state exam

but in the department of physical therapy

the real experience of treating patients is the most important

- so work hard. - Yes!

- Professor, I have a question. - Yes?

Is it possible to get a job there if we get a good grade?

Nam Woo, it looks like you're going to Shinsun Hospital in Seoul.

I've heard of many cases of hardworking students getting full-time jobs

- so work hard, okay? - Yes!

When I get back from a day of hard work

I'm totally exhausted.

But I have a house where I can comfortably rest.

A space that I have all for myself...

- Are you home? - Yes.

doesn't exist.

Why, you ask? Because I'm living in a dorm provided by the hospital.

I bought some beer. Would you like to join me, Doctor?

Gosh, I told you to call me Big Sis when we're at home.

Of course, I'll join you. Hold on.

Hey, Woo Bo Young. Did you do the dishes? Look at this.

Gosh, do you want to live in such a unhygienic way?

I'm sorry. I'll wash it again.

It feels like I'm at work 24/7 because I live with my work superior.

Oh, I forgot.

You're thinking that I'm less hygienic. than you are, aren't you?

But that's not true. We're totally different.

You lack hygiene, whereas I lack time.

You know how busy I am because of my upcoming conference.

Here she goes again.

- Wash up. - Okay.

When I do it, it's romance. When others do it, it's adultery.

That's how she thinks.

You've lost your mind, haven't you? What are you doing?

We need to head over to the clubs as soon as we get to Seoul.

I'm warming up for it.

People will think you're a madman, not a physical therapy trainee.

Yeah, I've gone mad. Because I'm so happy.

Hey, think about it. We have two months of freedom in Seoul.

This is like a dream!

Hey, get away from me!

What the heck?

Don't you see that my alligator is about to fall off?

- I'm being extra careful these days. - You pitiful man.

That alligator couldn't withstand how often you wore that shirt.

You know how much I cherish this shirt because it's my only brand name item.

10 years ago, when we were wealthy before we went bankrupt

I had one in every color.

But I only brought this shirt when we fled that night.

Stop feeling sorry for yourself and get in the car.

What the heck? Are you getting in the back again?

You know I get car sick when I ride in the front.

10 years ago, before we went bankrupt, we even had a personal driver.

I just got used to sitting in the back, that's all.

Stop whining about 10 years ago!

You don't know how I feel.

I'm going to work really hard and help my family get back up.

That's why I need to get a job at this hospital.

Hey, hey. Just relax.

We're in Seoul for two months. We should have some fun first.

I'm sure you're able to do that.

Since you can work at your father's hospital after you graduate.

Are you crazy?

I already feel wronged for choosing this field because of my mom.

I'm going to live the way I want as soon as I graduate.

Geez, you crazy bastard.

Anyway, I'm going to put everything on the line.

I better ask Woo Bo Young to put in a good word.

What? Woo... Woo Bo Young?

Yeah, I heard Woo Bo Young is at that hospital.

What? The Woo Bo Young I know?

That disgusting girl, who reads poetry and acts pitifully?

That Woo Bo Young?

"Flowers That Bloom When Shaken."

By Do Jong Hwan.

"No flower blooms without being shaken."

"The most beautiful flowers in this world"

"all shake as they bloom."

"As they shake, their stems straighten in an upright position."

My life will bloom too, right?

As if! What is that punk doing here?

Hello! I'm here as a trainee from Woosung Health University.

I'm Kim Nam Woo.

- I'm Shin Min Ho. - Oh my.

Then they're both from Doctor Woo's college.

Wow, you went to the same college as Doctor Woo?

I guess you weren't the best student.

Yes, Sir!

Gosh, how annoying.

- Hey, Woo Bo Young. - What? Hey.

- What is this? - What's this?

Why is it so awkward between you two?

- Weren't you close to him, Doctor Woo? - Pardon?

Oh, well...

What on earth is this?

Why did that bastard have to show up in my difficult life?

"Flowers That Bloom When Shaken?" Even if that's the case

my life is being shaken way out of control!

Doctor Woo, where are you?

Hurry over and teach the trainees.

What's this? Why is that my job?

Gosh, seriously.

Wow, this is so annoying! Why did we have to meet here?

Hello. I wasn't talking about you.

Pardon? Who...

Oh, I live next door at our dorm.

Oh, really? I don't remember.

I'm sorry.

What the heck? Why is she acknowledging me?

Is she hitting on me? How dare she?

This is an ICT. You remember it from class, right?

Hey, Shin Min Ho. Are you kidding?

Don't you know that observing is basic as a trainee?

That's right, Min Ho. How could you yawn

- when Doctor Woo Bo Young is talking? - What?

Do.. Doctor Wo... Woo Bo Young?

That's right. Doctor... Woo Bo Young.

We should differentiate work from our personal lives.

Well, that's not completely necessary.

But let's try to be careful in front of the other doctors and patients.

Geez, seriously.

Can someone help us with a patient transfer?

Sure, I'll be right there.

I'll be going now.

Geez, that guy.

It's uncomfortable with Min Ho around, isn't it?

- I don't know. - Hey, don't worry about it.

Since you're his senior here, he should be the one to worry, don't you agree?

And I won't tell anyone about your relationship, so don't worry.

- Do you mean that? - Of course.

As long as you give me a bad grade

for being that punk's friend.

Okay?

But what do we do? I'm not the one grading you.

What?

Those three will be grading you.

Those three are the full-time employees.

What about you?

I'm still a contractor.

Doctor Park became a full-time employee three years ago

but no one else was selected after that.

Then, do you have to stay here as a contractor?

The thing is...

I have to go somewhere else after two years.

Normally, we would get a full-time job after two years as a contractor

but most hospitals prefer to hire contractors that cost less.

What?

- Then are those two contractors too? - No, they're interns.

After a year as an intern, they have to decide

if they want to become a contractor or work at a small hospital.

It sounds complicated, difficult, and hopeless.

Geez, I thought I'd get a full-time job if I did a good job here.

Don't be too disappointed. If you work hard, you'll find a way.