Dr. Ken Season 2 Episode 5 D.K.'s Korean Ghost Story
- TV-NR
- October 21, 2016
- 21 min
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7.4 (63)
Dr. Ken is a sitcom that centers around the life of Dr. Ken Park, a Korean-American physician who is also a father and a husband. The show depicts his life as a working professional and a head of the household, and how he juggles those responsibilities. Season 2 of Dr. Ken has several episodes that showcase Dr. Ken's distinctive personality and how he handles his professional and personal life.
Episode 5 of season 2 of Dr. Ken is titled D.K.'s Korean Ghost Story. This episode presents the comedic side of Dr. Ken's character as he indulges in a spooky tale. D.K. is Ken's father, and the story revolves around his telling his grandchildren a traditional Korean ghost story. Ken and his wife, Allison, are not convinced about the story, but the children are scared and fascinated by their grandfather's storytelling.
The episode begins with D.K. visiting his son, Ken, with his grandchildren. D.K. decides to tell his grandchildren a traditional Korean ghost story. Ken and Allison are initially skeptical but decide to humor D.K. and let him tell the story. The grandkids are excited to hear the story, but Ken and Allison are nervous about the potential of scaring the kids.
D.K. begins to tell the story of a Korean ghost, and with each word, the children become more and more terrified. D.K. tells the tale of a spirit that returns for revenge on the family that wronged them. The ghost story is quite graphic, causing the children to become increasingly petrified, and Ken to become more skeptical.
Suddenly the power goes out, making everyone freak out, except for D.K. who insists that it's no big deal. The power outage adds to the scary atmosphere of the ghost story. The kids use their phones as flashlights, and slowly but surely, everyone starts hearing noises that cannot be explained.
Amidst all this, D.K. begins to feel an eerie presence in the room, and he believes that the ghost he spoke of is among them. The children and their parents become more afraid as D.K. goes on about his beliefs. They think he's playing a prank, and decide to explore the house to find out if anything is going on. During their investigation, they find out that the ghost story may have been more than just a tale.
Throughout the episode, the characters are seen dealing with their own personal fears, including Ken and Allison, who experience their fears related to their work. Meanwhile, the children are trying to come to grips with the ghost story, and D.K. is convinced that he has encountered the ghost that he spoke of.
In true sitcom fashion, the episode resolves with a happy conclusion, and the family members are able to conquer their fears. D.K. discovers that the only ghost present in the house is actually his late wife, who was trying to give him a message. In the end, everyone comes together, and the story of the Korean ghost takes a back seat to the love and connections shared by the family.
Overall, D.K.'s Korean Ghost Story is a classic Dr. Ken episode, highlighting the humor and quirkiness of the characters while also showcasing familial love and connection. While the episode may not be the most groundbreaking story presented on TV, it provides a light-hearted break from the pressures of modern life and a fun take on spooky tales.