Diverging Emotions in ‘Please Send Me an Alcohol-Free Week’ Leave a Lasting Impression
Exploring the Deep Personal Struggles in a Riveting Family Drama
In the tenth episode of the stirring tvN Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Please Send Me an Alcohol-Free Week’, viewers were captivated by the contrasting family stories of Han Geum-joo (‘Han Geum-joo’=‘Choi Soo-young’) and Seo Eui-joon (‘Seo Eui-joon’=‘Gong Myung’). Han Geum-joo, determined to save her mother Kim Kwang-ok (‘Kim Kwang-ok’=‘Kim Sung-ryung’), prepares for a liver transplant. Meanwhile, Seo Eui-joon grapples with trauma caused by his alcoholic father. The riveting storyline has made the show a top contender, achieving a nationwide household rating of 3% and peaking at 3.9%, securing its place as the number one in its time slot across cable and general programming channels, according to Nielsen Korea.
Heart-Pounding Decisions
In this episode, new hope arises with the possibility of using an organ from a brain-dead donor for Kim Kwang-ok. However, a last-minute family decision to retract the donation sets Han Geum-joo on a rigorous path of exercising to lower her liver index, ultimately succeeding against all odds. Kim Kwang-ok’s refusal for surgery due to her daughter’s possible sacrifice creates further tension. It takes heartfelt persuasion from Seo Eui-joon, highlighting Han Geum-joo’s sacrifices, to finally convince Kim Kwang-ok to proceed with the surgery, leading to an emotional embrace.
Memories and Nightmares
As the surgery concludes successfully, Han Geum-joo shows her gratitude toward Seo Eui-joon with a special birthday date, bringing them closer. In stark contrast, Seo Eui-joon is haunted by memories related to his father’s alcohol addiction and the tragic death of a nurse. Discovering that the nurse’s death date coincides with his birthday compounds his guilt. Han Geum-joo learns of Seo Eui-joon’s traumatic past inadvertently—a revelation that shakes her to her core.
Unraveling the Mystery
Han Geum-joo approaches Seo Eui-joon, finding him tormented by guilt at the columbarium of the deceased nurse. Offering quiet support, she tells him, “It’s not your fault. Don’t blame yourself,” allowing him to finally release his pent-up emotions. Meanwhile, a new mystery unfolds involving Seo Eui-joon’s father, who is shrouded in suspicious circumstances. Despite Seo Eui-joon’s attempts to contact those from his father’s past, he receives only dismissals. Unexpectedly, these people are involved in hiding his father in a care home, deepening the intrigue further.
On the air every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM, the plot continues to deliver gripping developments that keep viewers on the edge of their seats.
