Unexpected Twist: Head Nurse Revealed as Mother of Main Character in ‘Cheers to Me’

Revelation in ‘Cheers to Me’

On December 16th, the 11th episode of the tvN drama ‘Cheers to Me’ stunned audiences with a major plot twist. The episode revealed that the head nurse, Baek Hyemi, portrayed by Bae Hae-sun, is actually the mother of the main character, Seo I-jun, played by Gong Myung. This disclosure sparked a new level of suspense and intrigue among viewers.

High Ratings Reflect Drama’s Popularity

‘Cheers to Me’ continues to captivate audiences, as evidenced by its impressive ratings. The 11th episode garnered a nationwide household average rating of 3.1%—one of the highest among its time slot contenders on cable and general programming networks, according to Nielsen Korea.

Seo I-jun’s Tragic Past

In a heartfelt scene, Seo I-jun opened up to his love interest, Han Geum-ju (Choi Soo-young), about his troubled past. After losing his mother at a young age, his father disappeared, leaving Seo I-jun to be raised by his grandmother. Later, during his college years, his father resurfaced, struggling with alcohol addiction and causing frequent disruptions at the hospital, even after Seo I-jun became a doctor.

A Regretful Decision and Its Consequences

Despite his father’s pleas for trust, Seo I-jun eventually allowed his father to leave the hospital where he was isolated. However, this decision led to irreversible consequences. His father, under the influence of alcohol, caused a tragedy at the hospital, resulting in the death of a nurse. The court used Seo I-jun’s previous attempts at helping his father as mitigating evidence, adding to Seo I-jun’s heartbreak.

Baek Hyemi’s Sinister Secret

The drama reached new heights of suspense when the audience learned that Baek Hyemi, the head nurse, was hiding Seo I-jun’s father in the basement of a nursing home she secretly owned. This revelation cast Baek Hyemi in a new light, raising questions about her true motives.

Meanwhile, Han Geum-ju began to sense strange vibes surrounding Baek Hyemi and gathered more puzzling information. On a hospital visit, she learned of Baek Hyemi’s connections to the nurse who died because of Seo I-jun’s father’s actions.

A Nail-Biting Encounter

In a climactic scene, Seo I-jun discovered the truth when visiting the nursing home to verify his suspicions. There, Baek Hyemi confronted Seo I-jun as his father emerged wielding a broken bottle. In a stunning turn of events, Baek Hyemi sacrificed herself to protect her son, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating the series’ finale.

The final episode of ‘Cheers to Me’ will air on December 17th at 8:50 PM on tvN.

For more information, stay tuned to tvN’s official website.