Relatable and Emotional
I am biased towards Go Youn Jung as she is my most favorite actress ever, and that's why i can't find any faults in her acting or the drama. To me, this drama is absolutely beautiful. It doesn't fail to match the vibe of Hospital Playlist and I love Resident Playbook more since we can see their friendship slowly building and blooming into a strong bond, and that is very wholesome to see.The residents interactions with the patient made me tear up so many times, though Sabi hasn't had many meaningful interactions with her patients, but that one patient she had to apologize to was pretty nice to see.
This drama is a slice of life, unlike from general fast paced kdramas that are full of thrill and drama, and this is one of the many reasons why I love this so much.
And that one scene where OYY and KSB operated together made me bawl!
Overall, I really love this drama and wish it all the success in the world. I also strongly support the making of a second season as well!
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Can't compare and it shouldn't compare to Hospital Playlist
This series started slow for me and I was expecting so much more. I kept wanting it to be like Hospital Playlist but it was not. Once I stopped wanting it to be Hospital Playlist and started appreciating it for what it was, I started to enjoy it, I saw the personalities and complexities of each of the characters, and better understood the purpose of the narrative. It was a well made series with a fantastic cast, and, yes, endearing cameos for Hospital Playlist fans. The creators and writes of this series have collaborated on other amazing series (Hospital Playlist, Reply 1988, and Prison Playbook) and I hope they keep collaborating together and bring us more quality series.Was this review helpful to you?
Funny and Heartfelt but Sometimes Aimless
Resident Playbook had a mix of charm and slow moments. I really liked the comedy throughout the show. It felt natural and brought a lightness to the story that made the characters easier to connect with.One of my favorite parts was how the characters were all so different yet still managed to bond. Each one had their own personality, background, and struggles, but they worked hard and supported each other in a way that felt honest and real. It was nice to see a drama highlight the effort and pressure that comes with being in the medical field.
Still, there were parts that felt boring. Some scenes seemed to have no clear purpose and didn’t really move the story forward. It made the pacing feel off in a few episodes and left me wondering what the point was.
In the end, Resident Playbook had heart and humor, but it would have been better with a tighter storyline. If you like character-focused dramas with a mix of funny and touching moments, it might be worth checking out.
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The ratings on this site are a joke.
The people here with the low ratings,🤦🏻♀️wow!!I'll be honest I've watched the first episode and some of the second episode and even though I didn't end up liking it enough to continue I find it's just plain evil to ratr it so low! it's a good show with a solid cast, I was expecting a Scrubs kind of humor and that's why I didn't like it. It's a medical show with some humor thrown in as opposed to a comedic show that happens to be centered around a hospital. MDL should just stop allowing to rate shows before they've done. If you like medical dramas give it a chance if you're looking for goofy humor this might not be it for you.
I for now will be placing it on hold and maybe get back to it later.
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pretty good drama
I started this drama without expecting much—the first episode felt pretty average. But by episode two, the story became more engaging and pulled me in. The plot is well-structured and flows naturally, keeping things interesting without dragging.The acting is impressive. The cast brings their characters to life with believable emotions and strong chemistry. Every scene feels genuine, whether it's emotional, tense, or lighthearted.
Visually, the drama is also beautiful. The cinematography, lighting, and overall aesthetic add a lot to the mood and storytelling. It’s clear that the production was handled with care.
Overall, this drama is a pleasant surprise. It combines solid storytelling, great performances, and strong visuals. Definitely worth watching.
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virou meu dorama de conforto.
para ser sincera, não pensei que iria gostar tanto desse kdrama. comecei pela youn jung, e achei que seria +/-, nunca consegui assistir um dorama médico, sempre acabava deixando de lado, mas esse me envolveu logo nos dois primeiros episódios. foi tão reconfortante. eu sou completamente rendida por um found family, e eu amei esse. o romance foi bom, amo youngwon, mas terei q falar q eu prefiro sabijaeil. ELES SÃO TÃO FOFOS! amo eles. E EU PRECISO DE UMA SEGUNDA TEMPORADA, AGORA!! confirmem, pls.Was this review helpful to you?
U NEVER KNOW....
I ain't gona say alot but like as we all know this is a medical drama, therefore it will have medical elements as we all know, it will have frienships between the doctors or i say residents too, extreme character developments will be likely as if u have watched the drama, which u should have, u will know what i'm on bout....then the romance part all i can say i'm really rooting for dowon & yiyeong relationship cause GODDAMN, the chemistry...the tension is INSANE...(hopefully the directors and writers give us, but i'm 100% they will),,,then idk what to say but u all make sure to watch this drama as u never know, so just watch it...WATCH IT & u'll understand this review....Was this review helpful to you?
Resident Playbook has Stolen My Heart
Finished with a bang! Absolutely loved this Kdrama! There is nothing that I can really criticize about it. Nothing irritated or frustrated me. It was just pure pleasure watching it. Well done to the actors and the production crew! I hope, hope, hope there will be a season two!!After 10 episodes:
First I have to say I have not watched Hospital Playlist, but I've watched clips via You Tube, listened to the OST, read reviews, and with that I knew it was good. I'm also familiar with some of the actors in HP.
With that said....I am enthralled with Resident Playbook!!!
I'm currently up to episode 10 of the series and I absolutely love it!! Each episode are new patient stories, new adventures with the residents, yet surrounded by continuing stories of I Young's family, her crush on Do Won who is also her senior doctor, and the day-to-day "colleagues but enemies but friends" relationship of these residents as they learn and grow into competent doctors.
It's dramatic, scary, funny, heartwarming, and so sad when the medical community loses a life. I've laughed and cried so many times in these few episodes and right now I never want it to end.
I love that they are bringing in surprise guest stars to add to the storyline, and I love it!! But this isn't carrying the story. It's great, don't get me wrong......but the cast is really carrying the story. Great writing, great actors, superior production equals perfection in a drama series. I'm already rooting for the second season.
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DROPPED
I stopped watching this drama because I dislike how the female lead's foundation is not blended. And I dislike her poker face. The FL and the senior doctor don't have chemistry at all. I tried watching it but my system cant absorb the story.DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED! DROPPED!
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A Promising Spin-off
If Hospital Playlist was the warm, nostalgic tale to friendship and life within the hospital walls, Resident Playbook takes a bolder, more emotionally charged scalpel to the rigors of medical training, shining a light on the lives of four OB-Gyn residents : each flawed, human, and deeply compelling.RESIDENTS
1. We’re introduced to Oh I-yeong, perhaps the most relatable character for anyone who has ever felt the crushing weight of burnout. Once bright-eyed, now burdened by debt, she returns to residency after a gap year with reluctance engraved into every scene. Yet slowly, under the guidance of fierce mentors, she begins to rediscover purpose. Watching her open up to the specialty and to herself is one of the show’s emotional backbones.
2. Then there’s Pro Nam Gyeong, the embodiment of the “perfect resident” - diligent, hyper-organized, and always the first to step up. But even perfection has its price. Her journey toward learning balance and self-care in the face of overextension paints a raw, honest picture of the hidden emotional tolls of compassion fatigue.
3. Kim Sabi, the top graduate with razor-sharp skills but frosty bedside manners, brings a sharp contrast. Her clinical excellence is unquestioned, but her growth arc lies in connecting with patients beyond the monitor. As she slowly learns the value of empathy and ethical principle, her character shifts from cold to captivating.
4. And then we meet Um Jae-il, the wildcard, a former K-pop idol turned doctor. Driven, endlessly enthusiastic, and determined to prove himself beyond the stage lights, Jae-il’s energy breathes vitality into every scene. His proactive nature, mixed with surprising vulnerability, brings a fresh dynamic to the resident crew.
The OB-Gyn department is presented not just as a setting, but a character in itself, full of chaotic beauty and life-changing moments. The show doesn’t shy away from ethical dilemmas, emotionally intense cases, and moments that ground the residents.
What truly elevates Resident Playbook is its attention to medical detail, a signature of the series creator's vision. Whether it's the adrenaline-fueled delivery room scenes or quiet corridor confessions after a long shift, everything feels lived-in and authentic (from personal experience as a resident myself). Cameos from familiar Hospital Playlist faces are a lovely nod to fans, adding warmth without overshadowing the new cast.
In all, Resident Playbook is a strong, emotionally intelligent addition to the medical K-drama universe. It’s not just about saving lives, it’s about finding one's own. As the residents learn, stumble, and grow, we’re reminded that being a doctor is as much about heart as it is about skill.
A must-watch for fans of medical dramas who crave character-driven storytelling with emotional depth, ethical complexity, and just the right dose of nostalgia.
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Surpreendende!
Primeiramente, eu queria dizer que fico muito triste pelas pessoas que desistiram — ou podem ter desistido — de assistir Resident Playbook depois de dois episódios. Porque, confesso, eu quase fui uma dessas pessoas. Eu estava muito animada pela série, esperando algo parecido com Hospital Playlist, mas de início não foi bem o sentimento que eu esperava. Idealizei muito, criei expectativa, e acabei me decepcionando um pouco no começo. Inclusive, lembro que uma menina no Twitter me perguntou se era tão bom quanto Hospital Playlist, e eu falei que não, mas que era legal.A questão é: eu continuei assistindo. E ainda bem! Porque Resident Playbook tem o seu próprio brilho. Não é igual a Hospital Playlist, mas posso dizer com toda certeza que é tão bom quanto — à sua maneira. Até porque, enquanto em Hospital Playlist a gente acompanhava médicos já formados, aqui estamos com residentes, pessoas em outra fase da vida e da carreira. Então a vibe é diferente, mas muito cativante.
A cada episódio, fui me apaixonando mais pelos personagens e pela dinâmica entre eles. O romance me pegou totalmente de surpresa, mas foi muito bem-vindo. A Oh I-yeong é maravilhosa nesse sentido — ela percebe que está se apaixonando pelo Do-won e simplesmente segue o coração, sem dramas desnecessários. A relação dos dois foi linda de acompanhar. Mas a I-yeong não é só sobre romance. Ela é uma personagem um pouco complexa. Confesso que me estressou no começo o pouco caso que ela fazia no hospital, a falta de vontade que era quase nula, mas com o tempo isso foi mudando de forma natural. Ela foi se tornando mais dedicada sem nem perceber, e era lindo ver como todo mundo ao redor enxergava o potencial dela — menos ela mesma. A Dra. Jeong-min foi essencial nesse processo, porque foi nítido que ela foi uma das primeiras a ver algo na I-yeong e nunca desistiu dela. Chamava atenção quando precisava, mas também sabia reconhecer e elogiar quando era merecido. Inclusive, a conversa que ela teve com a Min-ha lá nos primeiros episódios (acho que no segundo) com certeza influenciou a I-yeong a ficar no Yulje. Foi muito satisfatório ver essa evolução dela.
Agora, falando de surpresa boa: Sa-bi e Jae-il! Isso sim eu posso dizer que foi inesperado demais. Eu tinha certeza que o Jae-il ia se apaixonar pela Nam-kyung, e não foi o caso — mas isso não foi nem um pouco decepcionante. Pelo contrário. A Nam-kyung também foi uma personagem que me surpreendeu positivamente. Eu jurava que ela seria uma espécie de antagonista da I-yeong, mas felizmente isso não aconteceu. A amizade entre os quatro e a forma como isso foi sendo construída foi simplesmente linda.
A série, no geral, me conquistou de forma genuína. Teve episódios que entregaram emoção de um jeito tão verdadeiro que era impossível não se apegar. E eu amei demais ver personagens queridos de Hospital Playlist aparecendo em cada novo episódio. Foi um fan service muito bem feito, inteligente e emocionante. E esse final, com a Chu Min-ha voltando como professora no Yulje? Eu AMEI! Definitivamente, dá pra esperar uma segunda temporada, e já estou ansiosa pra ver os residentes agora no segundo ano, encarando novos desafios — e, com sorte, vendo a Dra. Myung finalmente tendo que lidar com as consequências de tudo que fez. Fiquei satisfeita com o desfecho dela, mas ainda quero mais. Foi pouco pelo inferno que ela causou.
P.S.: Foi super satisfatório ver o episódio em que o Jae-il finalmente performa a música do grupo dele que deu disband. Eu fiquei CHOCADA com o MV mostrando ele com o Yeonjun e o Soobin do TXT — sério, eu não esperava e foi incrível. Mas a cereja do bolo foi descobrir que a Sa-bi era fã deles, uma verdadeira Hello Girl (como chamam as fãs dos Hi Boys, o antigo grupo dele). Juro, esse episódio foi tão divertido e emocionante! Foi a virada de chave entre os dois, e ver eles dançando juntos foi lindo demais. Amei a música, amei o momento, amei tudo!
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Ah, Resident Playbook...
Terminei esse dorama com a sensação de ter passado da fase R1 para R2 com eles — cansada, chorosa e com vontade de abraçar todo mundo no hospital Yulje.Logo de cara, fui adotada pela maravilhosa Oh Yi Young, que mesmo cheia de boletos e dramas (quem nunca?), mostrava que é possível ser uma excelente médica mesmo quando o mundo está te desafiando a cada plantão. Yi Young, você é o retrato da brasileira cansada: forte, sofrida e pronta pra tudo — vou sentir saudade das suas crises existenciais no meio do corredor.
Um Jae Il... ex-ídolo de K-pop virando médico? Já é um drama por si só. Toda vez que ele errava e fazia aquela carinha de cachorro arrependido, eu pensava que não tinha jeito, haha. Vou sentir falta de ver ele correndo nos corredores com aquela energia de quem ainda tá descobrindo o que é plantão noturno.
Kim Sa Bi, minha terapeuta não oficial. Sempre com os conselhos certos, os comentários certeiros e uma serenidade que eu honestamente invejo. Já tô sentindo falta do jeitinho dela lidar com as bombas emocionais da residência como quem tá mexendo um chá.
E Koo Do Won, o residente-chefe que parecia durão, mas tinha um coração de marshmallow. Com ele, aprendi que liderança também é chorar escondido e depois sair com cara de “tá tudo bem, equipe!”.
No fim, Resident Playbook entregou tudo: riso, choro, crise existencial, conselhos sobre a vida e um lembrete doloroso de que série boa também acaba. Já tô órfã. Netflix, por favor, uma segunda temporada ou ao menos um grupo de apoio pros fãs.
Nota final: 9,5/10 com lágrimas no plantão e saudade no coração.
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