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Latest Episode

Episode 20

65 min

Season 1 • Episode 20

Latest

Episode 20

Apr 23, 2009

Cho-in turns a blind eye to Seon-woo, who has a brain hemorrhage. As his condition worsens, his mother begs Cho-in to save him, but he refuses.

Overview

Drama Action & Adventure

Gifted doctor Cho-in leads a charmed life while his older brother Seon-woo seethes with jealousy in this series inspired by Biblical characters.

Content warning

envy as inherited curseidentity and stolen livesforgiveness vs. revengeprivilege and resentment

Standout Aspects

Acting

So Ji-sub's dual role gymnastics deserve awards.

Writing

Biblical allegory that actually commits to the darkness.

Direction

Kim Hyung-sik milks every hospital corridor for tension.

Best for:Solo·Binge·Rewatch

Heads up:Disturbing·Emotional

First AiredFeb 18, 2009

StatusEnded

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensityhigh

Tonedark

Feelheavy

Seasons1·Episodes20

Top Cast

So Ji-sub

Lee Cho-in / Oh Kang-ho

Shin Hyun-jun

Lee Seon-woo

Han Ji-min

Oh Young-ji

Chae Jung-an

Kim Seo-yeon

Song Jong-ho

Kang Suk-hoon

Kim Yoo-jung

young Seo-yeon

Ahn Nae-sang

Jo Hyun-taek

Park Sung-woong

Oh Kang-chul

Kwon Hae-hyo

Kim Jin-geun

Kim Hae-sook

Na Hye-joo

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Korean title '카인과 아벨' sparked debate for secularizing biblical story into makjang melodrama territory.

Trivia

So Ji-sub filmed hospital scenes with actual concussion from prior action sequence; kept shooting.

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