Ye Jin-woo, an ER doctor at Sangkook University Hospital, is stunned to see a familiar face lying in the ambulance with an uncertain cause of death.
CEO Gu Seung-hyo offers to hear opinions on the hospital reorg, but medical staff members soon realize his true motives for attending their meeting.
The doctors convene again, but Jin-woo isn't happy with the meeting's outcome. He later runs into Gu Seung-hyo, who says something enigmatic.
In a state of indignation over the CEO's demands, each department begins voting. Gu Seung-hyo’s superior is pleased with the progress that he’s made.
Gu Seung-hyo launches his counterattack, which quickly makes headlines. Jin-woo gets stuck doing an interview that no one else wants to do.
Some are elated by a piece of good news, but the doctors take it with a grain of salt. The hospital announces an election for the next director.
No-eul probes Gu Seung-hyo and speaks openly about how she views his role. Jin-woo knows who will benefit more from the expanded incentive policy.
No-eul gives Gu Seung-hyo another tour of the hospital. With the deputy director's bid undermined, Jin-woo ponders who will enter the race.
Dr. Joo Kyung-moon gets asked to run for hospital director. Gu Seung-hyo tries to make a deal with Seon-woo regarding the deputy director's case.
News of the voting result spreads quickly. No-eul spots Seon-woo going into Dr. Joo's office and realizes that he may be hiding something.
Dr. Oh Se-hwa holds a press briefing to announce the cause of death for a puzzling case but sensing something suspicious, Jin-woo digs deeper.
The chairman of Hwajeong Group is furious to hear of the bereaved parents' change of heart, but Gu Seung-hyo assures him that all will be fine.
Gu Seung-hyo mulls over what his boss said in the elevator and later orders the dismissal of four doctors. No-eul confides in someone.
Gu Seung-hyo and his boss learn about the physicians' meeting through different means. Jin-woo and Dr. Joo gather evidence to confront Gu Seung-hyo.
Hwajeong's chairman calls for sweeping changes in the hospital structure -- and tasks Gu Seung-hyo with making a public announcement.
News regarding Gu Seung-hyo shocks everyone. The doctors struggle to find a way to stop Hwajeong Group from taking over their hospital.