Resident Playbook

Though the first episode of Resident Playlist felt a bit chaotic and overwhelming, Episode 2 manages to pull things together beautifully. The storyline is more grounded, the pace steadier, and the characters begin to show real emotional depth. It's the kind of episode that hooks you in - not through high drama, but with the subtle charm of everyday life in a hospital setting.

One of the biggest strengths of Episode 2 is the acting. The cast delivers layered performances that help us understand their characters not just as residents, but as young people trying to survive an intense, competitive environment. There's vulnerability, camaraderie, and quiet resilience, all of which come through without being overdone. We're beginning to see their personalities unfold - some are awkward and anxious, others overconfident but clearly masking insecurities. It feels authentic.

There's a natural temptation to compare Resident Playlist with Hospital Playlist. For many of us, Hospital Playlist was more than just a show - it was comfort TV, full of warmth, friendship, and slice-of-life moments that made us laugh and cry. The bond between the five friends, their jam sessions, and their steady rhythms made it a favorite.

Resident Playlist, however, is intentionally different. The tone is more intense, the atmosphere more high-pressure, reflecting the brutal realities of residency. Instead of five best friends who already have their lives figured out, we see fresh doctors trying to find their footing, unsure of themselves, often clashing with seniors, and dealing with unpredictable emergencies. It's not as cozy, but it's real. Episode 2 really leans into this - showing us how challenging and emotionally taxing the residency period can be.

That said, the show is slowly building heart. We see glimpses of mentorship, small moments of kindness, and the beginning of bonds forming among the residents. It doesn't rush to make them best friends - which is actually refreshing. The show takes its time to develop relationships, much like in real life. And that's where its strength lies.

The cinematography and background score remain subtle and effective, reminiscent of the calming vibe we loved in Hospital Playlist. While it doesn't have the musical interludes or nostalgic charm yet, it's beginning to create its own atmosphere - one rooted in chaos, but not without warmth.

In short, Episode 2 is where Resident Playlist finds its footing. It's not trying to replace Hospital Playlist, and it shouldn't have to. It's telling a different kind of story - of uncertainty, struggle, and growth. And for that reason alone, it's definitely worth watching. If the coming episodes continue on this path, this might just turn out to be another comforting-yet-real medical drama we'll grow attached to.

(april 14, 2025)

The storyline is good and the intro was showing the backstory of why Go Younjung has currently no passion in life and interest. It explores the career path she took and how is she dealing it realistically just like in real life. I would love to see more medical terms and the operations to solve diseases. Additionally, I found people see the movie somewhat slow or boring but guys, this is a medical drama it's not like those lovely lovely kdrama that we often see. I mean that's why there is genre in the first place right? I can't wait for saturday and sundays, 2 episodes is out just now, so let's wait further to before sharing our criticism ^^.

The first episode didn't impress me and looks liked another cliche medical drama but I didn't give up and watched the other episodes and I glad I did it.

Like the four residents don't caring about the patients in the begining I didn't care about the residents but them I realize the main characteres are not the residents but the patients. They are the teachers who show the residents not to be doctors but human beings.

The emphasis the writers give to the patients are the strenght in the show.

They are not passive characters, they tell the residents what is wrong.

The resident O I Yeong (Go Youn Jung) is the character who represents better the transformation, being heartless in the begining to cry with the patients with the time. Highly recomend the show.

After watching 9 episodes one character who grow on me is the resident Kim Sa bi (Han Ie ji). She is emotionless like Spock and is very funny. The episode when she turn into patient is hilarious.

A spin-off of Hospital Playlist, Resident Playbook is centered around 4 1st year residents, as they go through the chaos in their daily routine of hospital life.

Although the story starts well, with day-to-day medical emergencies encountered by doctors in real life. While the show was good, but it didn't meet my expectations and was a par show compared to another medical drama released this year, The Trauma Code.

The main characters didn't have an impact and while I love Go Youn Jung, she didn't seem at her best with this drama. The positives include good real-life medical setting with a sense of urgency and chaos and honest part played by the side characters. The negatives I would say are the leads, as expectations were high from them and a bit stretchy runtime with less emotional impact.

Overall, Resident Playbook is a good medical drama show that shows a real side of medical life, but couldn't reach the heights of being excellent due to a stretchy runtime with little plot and disappointing main leads.

My Rating : 3.5/5.

The characters in Hospital Playlist were smart, multifaceted and layered. Their relationships were interesting and well, adult...not to mention their relatives and family friends. You were watching young brilliant people coping with work, love and rare leisure time.

The foursome in this show are well...idiots...at least at first. You have the inept guy, the stereotyped robo-girl, who has no emotional connection or empathy with patients, the bratty fashion girl who is addicted to shopping and the last girl who is somewhat boy crazy. There is a ridiculous head doctor whose over-the-top abusiveness serves no purpose except for entertainment I guess, and adding drama. In addition, there's an evil witchy doctor...change the "w" to a "b".

I stuck with it and grew to like the lead female who turns out to be the most appealing of the four. The romance she has with her brother-in-law's brother is sweet although at times a little too innocent. Definitely rated G.

I am certain there are some who can't get through the first episode because it comes off as rather juvenile... but stick with it. It can be emotionally touching and funny at times.

Unlike Japanese drama, Korean drama has A LOT of yelling at others. It is something you just get used to after a while, but it is not so bad in this series.

The five Hospital Playlist star doctors all make cameo appearances. That was a delight to see!!