Dodo

Watching Resident Playbook as a medical student feels like peeking into a life I’m slowly walking toward. This drama doesn’t just tell a story — it feels real. The long shifts, the emotional weight, the pressure, the learning, the teamwork — everything hits close to the heart.

Oh Yi-young’s journey especially moved me. She’s not perfect, and that’s exactly why I love her. She’s clumsy, tired, unsure — but she keeps showing up, keeps trying. Her resilience makes me feel seen. It reminds me that it’s okay to fall, as long as I keep standing back up. The entire group of residents — all so different, yet all carrying the same weight of responsibility and hope — made me feel like I’m not alone on this path.

There’s something comforting about seeing their small wins, their shared laughter in the middle of exhaustion, and their quiet moments of doubt. It makes the dream of becoming a doctor feel even more meaningful. It’s not just about textbooks or exams — it’s about learning to care, to grow, to be human in a world that needs compassion.

Resident Playbook is a reminder that medicine isn’t just about treating patients — it’s about growing through struggles, leaning on each other, and finding purpose in every moment. It beautifully captures the heart of what it means to care, to learn, and to never give up, no matter how difficult the road gets.