Hmm, unfortunately, this wasn't my cup of tea... I was really looking forward to LJW's new drama since I genuinely love his acting, but sadly, this didn't click with me. Maybe it's because there were only 11 episodes, but I found the characters quite flat and the romance development was so weird.
Honestly, why did he fall for her so fast and how did she fall so deeply for him out of nowhere?! I surely can't be the only one thinking the romance was the weakest aspect of this drama š Also, it was so weird that she had feelings for him while still suspecting he might be her brother... they even kissed twice while she thought he was Hong Rang and that finger-licking scene was just... nope, sorry, that was way too weird for me lol I mean their scenes were hot, but the romance was weird and I didn't feel much chemistry.
On the bright side, the acting was fantastic and the cinematography was beautiful, but the script itself felt weak to me... especially romance.
Ugh... Will I ever enjoy another LJW drama again? Haven't liked anything he's done since AOS. Well, Death's Game was great, but he only had a supporting role there.
Glad many people enjoyed this drama though! Just wasn't for me this time. Well, on to the next one :)
Just wrapped up my weekly rewatch of the latest two episodes and I think I enjoy this drama even more the second time around~ ā¤ļø
With the show nearing its end, I just felt the need to publicly confessāonce againāmy massive crush on Do Won lol Every week I see some few people commenting on his looks and it always fascinates me how wildly different tastes can be, because Iām crushing so hard on this man! hahaha
In my 15 years of drama-watching, there are very few characters I could actually imagine falling for in real lifeā¦ but Do Won? Heās so my type. Which is funny, because I donāt even have a type. But he might have just defined it for me š He may not be your typical idol-type visually, but heās still handsome, cute and ridiculously attractive. He radiates masculinity in the most comforting and softest way. Heās kind, supportive, calm, funny, sweet, sexy, but also so goofy and dorky ... honestly, he's the whole package and I could go on and on with those adjectives haha
Just had to get that off my chest before the drama ends and Iām forced to say goodbye to both the show and my weekly heart flutter ā¤ļøš„²
Song Zu Er is pretty to begin with, but she looks absolutely stunning in those trailers!! I'm so excited for this one! Pls let it air soon and please let it be gooood!!!
I just finished WHC2 recently and Jo Jung Seok had a cameo there too, but as such a completely different character. Heās insanely versatile, it honestly blows my mind lol I need him back in more dramas ASAP!!
I'm confused. I can't recognise DoWon oppa. He's too different from chief resident Koo DoWon to recognise. They…
I actually donāt think he changed all that much. In the first couple of episodes, we already saw that he has a pretty dorky side outside of work. He was goofy and teased OIY even before they were a thing. Even OIY herself pointed out that he can be kind of thoughtless and clumsy when he is being her in-law, as opposed to when he is her senior at work.
But yeah, for most of the drama, we mainly saw him as the āmatureā chief resident who acted distant after OIY confessed. So for some people, this shift might feel a bit sudden.
Of course, now that theyāre dating, heās way more lovey-dovey, but that goofiness was always there as long as it wasnāt in the workplace :D
Also, this drama skips through time a lot between episodes, so things can feel a bit rushed. By the end of ep. 9 and into ep. 10, they had already been dating for a month. I do wish we got to see more of the early stages of their relationship, but since this isnāt primarily a romance drama, the writers seem to be focusing more on the slice-of-life vibe and trying to fit their whole first year of residency into 12 episodesā¦ which means we donāt get much of the actual dating moments or development on screen.
I'm so happy reading all the comments from people who are loving this beautiful drama! It really took its time to grow into something so heartwarming and enjoyable. Each lead character had their own meaningful development and the friendship dynamic is still evolving, but it's been such a wonderful journey. And the romance? Totally my cup of tea. It's always the dramas without a heavy romance focus that somehow have the best chemistry lol
We've grown so comfortable with these characters, itās honestly sad that itāll all come to an end next weekend š„² I really wish there were more K-dramas with this kind of genre and vibe...
Prayer circle for HP3 and RP2 š These creators just know how to do dramas haha
So you think thatās it, there wonāt be another one? š¢
Since it's not a romance drama, I actually doubt they will give us a proper kiss. Creators were also pretty stingy with some HP couples, so... we shouldn't get our hopes up :')
I'm kinda disappointed we got that kind of fake kiss... Especially when it's the first kiss. Seems like we won't get a proper kiss from them at all.
Sad :( I'm so invested in this couple, so that left a bit of a bad taste for my ship lol Well, they were still totally cute, but still... disappointed.
I hope Joo Yeong gets pregnant by the end of this drama. Must be hard on her to try for so long... Her husband is a total green flag as well. I feel they would be great parents. If she gets pregnant, then Do Won and OIY will have to move out eventually. Maybe they'll move together somewhere else š¤
If we ever get to know what kind of trouble OIY caused in that local hospital for her to quit/or get kicked out? Or where her deposit was used for a "good cause"... I guess I'm much more curious than Do Won, because her answers were so half-assed that I would've bombarded her more. We still don't know anything š
Thereās a lot of speculation that while OIYās sister and her bro-in-law are away on their 4-day trip, Joo Yeong and Yi Yeong's father will show up. It makes sense since the timeline is in September and Chuseok is at the end of the month. Honestly, I think itās very likely. No way the writers would let Yi Yeong and Do Won have the house to themselves. That would be way too scandalous for the creators lol
Iām super excited to see who they cast as the father tho. Hoping it will be an easter egg. A famous actor maybe. Would love to see Ryu Seung Ryong as the father lol Then this drama tops as the drama, that had the best cameos ever haha
I've grown so attached to all the characters that the thought of letting them go already makes me really reluctant. This drama took its time to build the story and develop everyone so beautifully. It hit such a perfect balance now and is really enjoyable, that I'm honestly so so so sad that it's almost over.
I can picture so many more stories with these characters. Even the minor roles with barely any screentime were so well-done. I wouldāve loved to see more of them too. I know itās wishful thinking, but I really hope they consider a second season. I think it did pretty well in Korea, ratings and recognition-wise...
Hospital Playlist S3 and Resident Playbook S2 are at the top of my wish list. Theyād make me so happy! I'm honestly just tired of all these mediocre romcoms coming out one after another... I need more slice-of-life dramas with just a touch of romance. They do that combo so well... why is there so little of it? š
Just finished this and really enjoyed it! The fight scenes were incredible, especially the rooftop battle between Si Eun and Geum Seong Je. I donāt usually watch many action dramas, since fight scenes often bore me lol But not here! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. And the acting? Absolutely top-notch!!
Park Ji Hoonās eyes were made for this kind of role. Itās honestly amazing how someone with such a cute and innocent appearance can be so intimidating just through his eye acting.
Also I know it comes down to personal taste which season people prefer, but for me, S1 is still unbeatable. Maybe itās because I gravitate more toward character depth than fast-paced, action-heavy storytelling. S1 felt character-driven, while S2 leaned more into plot. Itās hard to explain, but the characters in S1 had more depth and development. I think S2 needed more episodes to build the same kind of emotional connection and friendship dynamic. I just couldnāt connect to the bonds in S2 as much and the pacing felt off at times. It had potential to be even better with a longer run.
Still, a really solid sequel and definitely worth watching!
I love how DW is always smitten by OIY's chaotic antics. When she smiles lovingly, no reaction from him, but the moment she curses or does weird stuff like eating that crab legs, he has honey dripping from his eyes hahaha
Honestly, why did he fall for her so fast and how did she fall so deeply for him out of nowhere?! I surely can't be the only one thinking the romance was the weakest aspect of this drama š Also, it was so weird that she had feelings for him while still suspecting he might be her brother... they even kissed twice while she thought he was Hong Rang and that finger-licking scene was just... nope, sorry, that was way too weird for me lol I mean their scenes were hot, but the romance was weird and I didn't feel much chemistry.
On the bright side, the acting was fantastic and the cinematography was beautiful, but the script itself felt weak to me... especially romance.
Ugh... Will I ever enjoy another LJW drama again? Haven't liked anything he's done since AOS. Well, Death's Game was great, but he only had a supporting role there.
Glad many people enjoyed this drama though! Just wasn't for me this time. Well, on to the next one :)
With the show nearing its end, I just felt the need to publicly confessāonce againāmy massive crush on Do Won lol Every week I see some few people commenting on his looks and it always fascinates me how wildly different tastes can be, because Iām crushing so hard on this man! hahaha
In my 15 years of drama-watching, there are very few characters I could actually imagine falling for in real lifeā¦ but Do Won? Heās so my type. Which is funny, because I donāt even have a type. But he might have just defined it for me š He may not be your typical idol-type visually, but heās still handsome, cute and ridiculously attractive.
He radiates masculinity in the most comforting and softest way. Heās kind, supportive, calm, funny, sweet, sexy, but also so goofy and dorky ... honestly, he's the whole package and I could go on and on with those adjectives haha
Just had to get that off my chest before the drama ends and Iām forced to say goodbye to both the show and my weekly heart flutter ā¤ļøš„²
But yeah, for most of the drama, we mainly saw him as the āmatureā chief resident who acted distant after OIY confessed. So for some people, this shift might feel a bit sudden.
Of course, now that theyāre dating, heās way more lovey-dovey, but that goofiness was always there as long as it wasnāt in the workplace :D
Also, this drama skips through time a lot between episodes, so things can feel a bit rushed. By the end of ep. 9 and into ep. 10, they had already been dating for a month. I do wish we got to see more of the early stages of their relationship, but since this isnāt primarily a romance drama, the writers seem to be focusing more on the slice-of-life vibe and trying to fit their whole first year of residency into 12 episodesā¦ which means we donāt get much of the actual dating moments or development on screen.
We've grown so comfortable with these characters, itās honestly sad that itāll all come to an end next weekend š„² I really wish there were more K-dramas with this kind of genre and vibe...
Prayer circle for HP3 and RP2 š These creators just know how to do dramas haha
Sad :( I'm so invested in this couple, so that left a bit of a bad taste for my ship lol Well, they were still totally cute, but still... disappointed.
If she gets pregnant, then Do Won and OIY will have to move out eventually. Maybe they'll move together somewhere else š¤
btw the car Do Won drives is so nice. The color is gorgeous! They did well with the car PPL lol
Honestly, I think itās very likely. No way the writers would let Yi Yeong and Do Won have the house to themselves. That would be way too scandalous for the creators lol
Iām super excited to see who they cast as the father tho. Hoping it will be an easter egg. A famous actor maybe. Would love to see Ryu Seung Ryong as the father lol Then this drama tops as the drama, that had the best cameos ever haha
I can picture so many more stories with these characters. Even the minor roles with barely any screentime were so well-done. I wouldāve loved to see more of them too. I know itās wishful thinking, but I really hope they consider a second season. I think it did pretty well in Korea, ratings and recognition-wise...
Hospital Playlist S3 and Resident Playbook S2 are at the top of my wish list. Theyād make me so happy! I'm honestly just tired of all these mediocre romcoms coming out one after another... I need more slice-of-life dramas with just a touch of romance. They do that combo so well... why is there so little of it? š
Park Ji Hoonās eyes were made for this kind of role. Itās honestly amazing how someone with such a cute and innocent appearance can be so intimidating just through his eye acting.
Also I know it comes down to personal taste which season people prefer, but for me, S1 is still unbeatable. Maybe itās because I gravitate more toward character depth than fast-paced, action-heavy storytelling. S1 felt character-driven, while S2 leaned more into plot. Itās hard to explain, but the characters in S1 had more depth and development. I think S2 needed more episodes to build the same kind of emotional connection and friendship dynamic. I just couldnāt connect to the bonds in S2 as much and the pacing felt off at times. It had potential to be even better with a longer run.
Still, a really solid sequel and definitely worth watching!