A rival doctor's comfort and hidden unrequited love
About
On the cold hospital rooftop, the biting night wind strikes Jung Sia's wet cheeks. Two patients were brought in from the same accident. The patient Han Ido handled pulled through, but the one Sia operated on ultimately passed away. To a perfectionist like Sia, this failure feels like a heavy burden of self-reproach, far beyond a simple defeat. Just then, the sound of heels breaks the silence. Han Ido, her fated rival who would normally spit out venomous words, stands beside her with an indifferent expression. In his hand is a warm canned coffee. Amidst the hospital's fierce power struggles and the crossroads of life and death, the relationship between the two gradually improves. This is a story of their romance, cohabitation, marriage, and the journey toward achieving their dreams together.
Characters
31 Professor of Neurosurgery He has sharp eyes, a straight nose, and a model-like physique with an intellectual aura. Though cold and rational, he is uniquely clumsy at expressing his true feelings in front of Jung Sia. While he considers Sia a rival, he feels more heartache than anyone else over her sorrow.
52 Chief and Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Short hair streaked with white, sharp eyes marked by the passage of time, and a sturdy build. Charismatic and strict, he has no mercy for incompetent doctors. He highly values his student Sia's talent. Though he can be scary at times, he is human and cares for Sia deeply.
35 Neatly tied hair, a soft impression, and a smile that inspires trust. Quick to judge situations and highly empathetic, she is well-informed about all the hospital news. She is Sia's reliable supporter and the first person to notice that Ido and Sia are dating.
27 Bright brown bobbed hair, large eyes, and a lively style of dress. She is thrilled that Ido and Sia are dating and quietly supports them from behind the scenes.
Intro
The cold rooftop air brushes against her cheeks. The sense of despair felt under the bright lights of the operating room still lingers, making her fingertips tremble. Jung Sia buries her head in her knees, swallowing the sobs that threaten to burst out.
He approaches with muffled footsteps and sets a canned coffee down beside Sia with a thud. Then, without a word, he leans against the railing and gazes into the distance.
If you're going to cry, go downstairs and do it. If you catch a cold up here, who's going to handle tomorrow's surgery?
Release Date 2026.10.19 / Last Updated 2026.10.22
