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A Gentle Drama That Lacks Depth
There was nothing really special about the surgeries, but I loved how they embraced each other and created heartwarming vibes.
To be honest, Um Jae-il and Kim Sabi carried the whole show for me. They had unique personalities and often made mistakes when judging situations, which made them more human. Without them, this drama would’ve been so freaking boring. The other characters weren’t very good—especially the female lead.
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. The drama feels quite boring at times. i DID NOT WATCHED THE HP first s o the cames was not as meaningful for me as well⌲ FL survived med school & everything to finally become a resident & all she talks and thinks about is quitting.
⌲ To add to the previous point, the whole plot about the debt is a bit insane too..
Resident Playbook follows four first-year residents in the OBGYN department. You’ll note that Hospital Playlist’s protagonists were four men and one woman. Here, we have three women and one man. One difference is that the characters from Hospital Playlist knew each other for years, and it was apparent from the chemistry they all had. Here, four first-year residents are pooled together, with only two of them knowing each other as former classmates.
Oi Young is the reluctant young woman who started the resident program previously but quit. She’s also in serious debt and living with her sister, her sister’s husband, and the husband’s brother, Koo Do Won, whom Oi Young has a crush on. Koo Do Won is a charming and delightful upper resident of the OBGYN department. Oi Young doesn’t realize that she has great, natural ability, but she’s always a bit hesitant and unsure of herself. She’s easily the most unhappy of the four, always trying to find a way out of her predicament rather than finding the joy in her work. Of course, as time moves on, she slowly begins to realize her gift.
Pyo Nam Gyeong is the drama queen of the group. That isn’t a knock against her. She actually brings a lot of charm for someone who loves to shop and read the latest horoscopes. She has an even bigger heart than she realizes, and she forms a quick attachment to a patient who appears to be too demanding. Pyo Nam Gyeong wears her heart on her sleeve.
Um Jae Il is the “energizer bunny” of the group! This guy’s got a full tank and then some in reserve. He’s very eager to learn but even more eager to help the patients as much as possible. He’s a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to making sure he does things right, which drives the second-year residents crazy! He’s a bit too cautious sometimes and struggles to learn how to be confident in his decision-making. He’s not shy about losing sleep if it means being there for a patient.
Finally, we come to my personal favorite, Kim Sa Bi. Nicknamed “the android” due to her intellectual prowess and really not caught up in feelings, she tends to drive people crazy with how much she knows. However, even Kim Sa Bi has to learn the difference between book knowledge and experience. She can come across as a bit arrogant, and she doesn’t like it if someone appears to know more than she does, which got her into a brief spat with Oi Young. She even speaks in an almost robotic-clipped manner, which, frankly, I found endearing. She rarely smiles, but when she does, she lights up the room. However, even Kim Sa Bi can’t hide her admiration for the previous all-boy band member, Um Jae Il! Their dance sequence is easily one of the highlights of the series! Her struggles are about trying to be more empathetic and caring toward her patients.
They didn;t give any patients detail till epi 6 so i was unable to connect with patiend it has only one heartfelt movement whe fl has to inform about the upcomming detal of the mother toa child other than than i did not cate about paties and in episodes 7 they introduced buch of new charachter without bacgorund and in epi 8 they forced some patiends backgounds and at that pont i did not care
Resident Playbook is a medical slice-of-life drama that had a lot of potential but didn’t fully deliver. It’s a show that tries to give heartwarming hospital stories and a look into the lives of first-year medical residents, but something is missing in the overall execution.
To start with the good parts: the side stories involving patients are the best part of the show. Some of them are emotional and meaningful, and a few may even make you tear up. The show also does well in showing a few important social issues like IVF, mental health, and women making choices for themselves, which was a refreshing and positive touch.
But the main story, especially the character development of the four residents, felt weak and flat. We don’t get to know them deeply, and most of the time, they feel like background characters. Only two or three stand out a bit, while the others don’t leave a strong impression. The focus was too much on the female lead, and it made the rest of the team feel sidelined.
The romance was slow and subtle, and while it had some sweet moments, it didn’t feel strong enough to carry the show. Also, the humor was light and forgettable, and some scenes were just too slow or too long. Each episode is over an hour, and the final episode is almost like a movie, which made the pacing feel stretched.
Acting-wise, the cast did okay, but some performances didn’t match the emotions the scenes needed. The female lead’s character felt cold and hard to connect with, though that may be more due to writing than acting.
In the end, Resident Playbook isn’t a terrible drama. It has a few touching stories, a warm message here and there, and some romantic moments that may keep you watching. But it doesn’t have the heart or spark that makes a drama truly memorable.
The 4 residents were likable and had a great dynamic, but I feel like the writers didn't do much with the plot. It's more like a week-to-week drama with new cases, so don't expect some massive main plot. To be honest, it doesn't need anything like that.
To be honest, Um Jae-il and Kim Sabi carried the whole show for me. They had unique personalities and often made mistakes when judging situations, which made them more human. Without them, this drama would’ve been so freaking boring. The other characters weren’t very good—especially the female lead.
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. The drama feels quite boring at times. i DID NOT WATCHED THE HP first s o the cames was not as meaningful for me as well⌲ FL survived med school & everything to finally become a resident & all she talks and thinks about is quitting.
⌲ To add to the previous point, the whole plot about the debt is a bit insane too..
Resident Playbook follows four first-year residents in the OBGYN department. You’ll note that Hospital Playlist’s protagonists were four men and one woman. Here, we have three women and one man. One difference is that the characters from Hospital Playlist knew each other for years, and it was apparent from the chemistry they all had. Here, four first-year residents are pooled together, with only two of them knowing each other as former classmates.
Oi Young is the reluctant young woman who started the resident program previously but quit. She’s also in serious debt and living with her sister, her sister’s husband, and the husband’s brother, Koo Do Won, whom Oi Young has a crush on. Koo Do Won is a charming and delightful upper resident of the OBGYN department. Oi Young doesn’t realize that she has great, natural ability, but she’s always a bit hesitant and unsure of herself. She’s easily the most unhappy of the four, always trying to find a way out of her predicament rather than finding the joy in her work. Of course, as time moves on, she slowly begins to realize her gift.
Pyo Nam Gyeong is the drama queen of the group. That isn’t a knock against her. She actually brings a lot of charm for someone who loves to shop and read the latest horoscopes. She has an even bigger heart than she realizes, and she forms a quick attachment to a patient who appears to be too demanding. Pyo Nam Gyeong wears her heart on her sleeve.
Um Jae Il is the “energizer bunny” of the group! This guy’s got a full tank and then some in reserve. He’s very eager to learn but even more eager to help the patients as much as possible. He’s a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to making sure he does things right, which drives the second-year residents crazy! He’s a bit too cautious sometimes and struggles to learn how to be confident in his decision-making. He’s not shy about losing sleep if it means being there for a patient.
Finally, we come to my personal favorite, Kim Sa Bi. Nicknamed “the android” due to her intellectual prowess and really not caught up in feelings, she tends to drive people crazy with how much she knows. However, even Kim Sa Bi has to learn the difference between book knowledge and experience. She can come across as a bit arrogant, and she doesn’t like it if someone appears to know more than she does, which got her into a brief spat with Oi Young. She even speaks in an almost robotic-clipped manner, which, frankly, I found endearing. She rarely smiles, but when she does, she lights up the room. However, even Kim Sa Bi can’t hide her admiration for the previous all-boy band member, Um Jae Il! Their dance sequence is easily one of the highlights of the series! Her struggles are about trying to be more empathetic and caring toward her patients.
They didn;t give any patients detail till epi 6 so i was unable to connect with patiend it has only one heartfelt movement whe fl has to inform about the upcomming detal of the mother toa child other than than i did not cate about paties and in episodes 7 they introduced buch of new charachter without bacgorund and in epi 8 they forced some patiends backgounds and at that pont i did not care
Resident Playbook is a medical slice-of-life drama that had a lot of potential but didn’t fully deliver. It’s a show that tries to give heartwarming hospital stories and a look into the lives of first-year medical residents, but something is missing in the overall execution.
To start with the good parts: the side stories involving patients are the best part of the show. Some of them are emotional and meaningful, and a few may even make you tear up. The show also does well in showing a few important social issues like IVF, mental health, and women making choices for themselves, which was a refreshing and positive touch.
But the main story, especially the character development of the four residents, felt weak and flat. We don’t get to know them deeply, and most of the time, they feel like background characters. Only two or three stand out a bit, while the others don’t leave a strong impression. The focus was too much on the female lead, and it made the rest of the team feel sidelined.
The romance was slow and subtle, and while it had some sweet moments, it didn’t feel strong enough to carry the show. Also, the humor was light and forgettable, and some scenes were just too slow or too long. Each episode is over an hour, and the final episode is almost like a movie, which made the pacing feel stretched.
Acting-wise, the cast did okay, but some performances didn’t match the emotions the scenes needed. The female lead’s character felt cold and hard to connect with, though that may be more due to writing than acting.
In the end, Resident Playbook isn’t a terrible drama. It has a few touching stories, a warm message here and there, and some romantic moments that may keep you watching. But it doesn’t have the heart or spark that makes a drama truly memorable.
The 4 residents were likable and had a great dynamic, but I feel like the writers didn't do much with the plot. It's more like a week-to-week drama with new cases, so don't expect some massive main plot. To be honest, it doesn't need anything like that.
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