Resident Playbook’s Emotional Ending: Will There Be A Season 2?

The Initial Run of “Resident Guidebook”, the Netflix spin-off from the popular K-drama “Hospital Playlist”, has concluded its inaugural season. This everyday medical drama unfolds within the understaffed obstetric and gynecology department at the Seoul Jongno branch of the fictional Yulje Medical Center, chronicling the struggles, lessons, and personal developments of four new OB-GYN trainees.

In this series, Go Youn-jung from Alchemy of Soul plays Oh Yi-young, a junior doctor who lands a job at Yulje Hospital to clear her mounting credit card debt. Surprisingly, she manages to secure the position even after being dismissed from her previous employment due to the OB-GYN department’s dire need for fresh medical professionals. Alongside Yi-young, three other junior doctors join the team: the tense and status-obsessed Pyo Nam-kyung (portrayed by Shin Shi-ah from The Witch Part 2); the kind-hearted ex-K-pop star Um Jae-il (Kang Yoo-seok from When Life Gives You Tangerine); and the reserved, academically exceptional Kim Sa-bi (actress Han Ye-ji making her debut in this role).

At the outset, Yi-young, Nam-kyung, Jae-il, and Sa-bi struggle profoundly when they begin working as a team in their medical field. With low self-assurance and minimal practical knowledge, they repeatedly stumble over even fundamental tasks, compounding the already heavy workload of the seasoned doctors and nurses who mentor them. Similar to the popular medical series The Pitt, Resident Playbook delves into the methods employed by the hospital’s veteran staff in instructing their less-experienced colleagues.

Unlike “The Pitt”, the scope of “Resident Playbook” encompasses much more than a single shift. The inaugural season follows Yi-young, Nam-kyung, Jae-il, and Sa-bi as they navigate their initial day as residents, all the way through to their first day as second-year residents. Let’s delve into the poignant ending of “Resident Playbook”‘s first season.

Why was Oh Yi-young fired from her previous job?

There have been numerous speculations regarding the circumstances that resulted in Yi-young’s dismissal from her previous hospital. However, it is only in Episode 11 that we uncover the facts when a new nurse, Lee Chae-ryeong, portrayed by Choi Yoon-ji, joins Yulje Medical Center.

Earlier, Yi-young and Chae-ryeong were colleagues at a dermatology clinic. One day, when Yi-young witnessed a doctor sexually harassing Chae-ryeong, she reacted by biting the doctor’s hand. This action led to her being fired, and unfortunately, the clinic eventually closed down. In a casual conversation about this incident at Yulje, Yi-young humorously suggested that she was responsible for the clinic’s closure. Chae-ryeong thanked Yi-young for standing up for her.

Does Yi-young pay back her debt?

Initially, Yi-young finds herself in a financial predicament with debts exceeding 50 million won, which is over $35,000. She accepts a position at Yulje not just for the pay, but also as a requirement to secure an extension on her loan, demonstrating steady employment.

At the conclusion of the season, Yi-young is left with just 16 million won, which equates to about $11,400, to settle her remaining debts. Finding an ancient lottery ticket worth 33 million won, or approximately $23,500, she decides to resign from work. However, the New Year’s Eve rush at the hospital keeps her preoccupied and she forgets to cash in the ticket. Upon trying to share her winnings with friends, she discovers that the claim period for the ticket has elapsed. As a result, Yi-young is compelled to continue working to clear her debt, but it’s hinted that she now appreciates her job more deeply.

Do Yi-young and Do-won end up together?

At the outset of “Resident Playbook”, Yi-young secretly harbors feelings for her sister’s brother-in-law, Do-won (Jung Joon-won). However, it takes Do-won until halfway through the series to acknowledge his own feelings for Yi-young, which are sparked when he observes another doctor attempting to court her. By the finale of the season, they are a couple, content in their relationship. Despite having limited time for dating, they make an effort to spend as much time together as possible.

In Episode 12, Do-won and his girlfriend find each other in the parking lot of Yulje. Do-won celebrates her accomplishment of finishing her first-year residency and presents her with some rings he chose himself. He intends to leave their shared apartment with their siblings to live somewhere private for him and his girlfriend, Yi-young. With the hope of using this savings towards their future wedding, Do-won sets up a one-year savings account. They are deeply in love.

Do Jae-il and Sa-bi end up together?

In Episode 12, situated at the start of the new year, Jae-il confesses his feelings for Sa-bi. Delighted by this, Sa-bi reciprocates but mentions one condition: she needs to know someone for a full year before they can be in a relationship. Since they met in March, their first date is temporarily on hold until the following few months pass. Eagerly, Jae-il playfully challenges this rule, and there’s a possibility he might persuade her sooner than March.

What happened to HI-BOYZ, Jae-il’s former K-pop group?

One captivating aspect found within “Resident Playbook” is the past of the character Jae-il, who once was a member of a K-pop group named HI-BOYZ before pursuing medical school. During the series, his phone plays the hit song “When the Day Comes.” In episode 9, when the new resident doctors visit a karaoke bar, fragments of a HI-BOYZ music video appear, and we witness Jae-il performing some of their dance routines. At one moment, an intoxicated Sa-bi even participates, revealing herself as a fan of HI-BOYZ.

Jae-il’s ex-band members in the drama, Sooboin and Yeonjun from the actual K-pop group TXT, are set to appear. They will join actor Kang You-seok on the Korean music program “M Countdown” towards the end of this week. This live performance is scheduled for May 22nd at 6pm KST, and it’s expected that it will be uploaded to the Mnet K-pop YouTube channel after its airing. Until then, you can enjoy the official HI-BOYZ music video and dance practice videos for “When the Day Comes.

Does Yi-young’s sister get pregnant?

In a surprising and emotional scene during the final episode of the season, I-young’s sister, Oh Joo-young (played by Jung Woon-sun), chooses not to pursue further fertility treatments following the discovery that after their tenth round of in vitro fertilization, they still hadn’t conceived. Despite the doctor’s optimism, suggesting some women can get pregnant even after numerous attempts, Joo-young makes the difficult decision not to try again.

As a film enthusiast, I shared with the physician my perspective: “They often say a child makes a family whole and ponder how one can exist without such joy.” But I’m ready to experience that existence. My family might be inadequate for others, but I am content with it. The happiness a baby provides is something I’ll seek independently. No more self-resentment; I’ll learn to love myself and strive for a fulfilling life.

Joo-young deeply cherishes her spouse, sister, and brother-in-law, and also has a tight circle of friends. Despite feeling saddened by the possibility of not having a child, which was a desire of hers, she doesn’t think it’s the sole route to a meaningful, joyful existence. It’s a poignant scene in a series that honors the beauty of parenthood, and in a place where numerous women are opting out of motherhood.

Does Myeong Eun-won get the new professor job?

As a movie reviewer, I’ve just seen a fascinating twist in the latest departmental development at the hospital: Professor Seo (Lee Bong-ryun) is on the hunt for a new professor to mentor our junior doctors. Enter Myeong Eun-won (Kim Hye-in), an alum from “Hospital Playlist” who’s been making waves with her self-centered approach to medicine, prioritizing reputation over patients and colleagues.

However, after a heartfelt conversation with the Yulje nurses and interns, Professor Seo made an unexpected decision. Instead of giving the job to Eun-won, he chose Chu Min-ha (Ahn Eun-jin), a compassionate doctor who first captured our hearts as an OB-GYN resident on “Hospital Playlist”. It’s moments like these that remind us there’s still justice in this world.

In Episode 2 of Resident Playbook, Yi-young encountered Chu Min-ha. This happened when they both were present at Songdo Yulje Hospital, where Min-ha was employed as a resident. Yi-young’s professional approach during the patient’s journey impressed Min-ha. Later, Min-ha treated her to coffee and shared some insights from her first year as a resident. This episode subtly highlighted Min-ha’s potential for mentoring upcoming doctors effectively.

In Episode 12, Min-ha makes her way to Jongno Yulje for her fresh start at work, where she’s greeted cordially by most, except Eun-won who harbors resentment over not landing the job herself. Later on, Min-ha receives a visit from the central character of “Hospital Playlist”, Yang Seok-hyung, portrayed by Kim Dae-myung – who turns out to be her husband. Previously in the episode, Seok-hyung, a fellow OB-GYN, intervened to help Nam-kyung deliver a baby, only to vanish into the ward afterwards.

Will there be any new first-year OB-GYN residents?

One major concern looming over the characters during the latter part of the season is the task of enlisting freshman residents for the OB-GYN department. If the understaffed department fails to attract any interns, it could mean that the second-years will have to handle first-year responsibilities in addition to their own new duties.

Initially, it looks dismal when intern Tak Gi-on (Cha Kang-yoon) tells Nam-kyung that he will join the OB-GYN department next year. Despite appearing aloof like Yi-young, Gi-on secretly finds the department captivating and wishes to remain. The firm grip he maintains during their handshake suggests that he also harbors romantic feelings for his mentor Nam-kyung, who has guided him over the past few months.

Will there be a Resident Playbook Season 2?

At present, it seems like a second season of Resident Playbook hasn’t been approved yet. Despite the fact that the show has garnered impressive television ratings and streaming figures since its debut, Netflix categorized it as a “limited series” following the fourth episode, suggesting that there won’t be another season.

The ongoing Korean medical crisis poses a challenge to the authenticity of the series. As TIME noted post its April debut, the broadcast of Resident Playbook on tvN and its release on Netflix was postponed for over a year due to the crisis in the Korean healthcare system, which makes the show’s backdrop and themes highly relevant and politically sensitive.

It’s a pity if “Resident Playbook” doesn’t return for another season, as the finale wraps up some threads but leaves others hanging. For instance, Yi-young, who appears dedicated to her role as a doctor, hasn’t had a moment where she acknowledges this to herself or anyone else. Her friends doubt she’ll really leave in February, as she claims so decisively, and the audience is supposed to question it too. However, with the loss of lottery money, we’re denied the opportunity to witness Yi-young grapple with that decision personally.

In the meantime, Joo-young and Seung-won remain unaware that their siblings, Yi-young and Do-won, are in a relationship. Although they’ve observed them displaying affectionate behavior on various occasions, the married couple persists in believing that they simply don’t get along. Furthermore, we haven’t seen how Yi-young and Do-won’s workplace romance might add complexity to their professional lives. As for the secret relationship at Yulje, it has begun to spread among junior staff members, but most of the senior staff remains oblivious.

How does Resident Playbook Season 1 end?

In the vein of everyday life dramas, “Resident Playbook” doesn’t feature a grand, climactic event. Instead, it portrays the natural ebb and flow of life, with patients passing away, newborns arriving, and the continuation of life for some.

The most effective illustration of this might be found in Nam-kyung’s final story arc. Hyun Jin’s character, Nam-kyung’s first patient at Yulje, named Yeom Mi-so, passes away in the Yulje Hospital ward on New Year’s Eve. It was Mi-so who had persuaded Nam-kyung not to leave during her initial months on the job. Prior to Mi-so’s brother arriving at the hospital, Nam-kyung speaks with a dying Mi-so, verifying a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. She plays Mi-so’s favorite hymn and holds her hand until she loses consciousness. Upon going to complete Mi-so’s death certificate, Nam-kyung breaks down in the brightly lit ward, sinking into a crouch. Before she can fully express her grief, a woman in active labor comes in and she must compose herself to perform her duties.

Initially in this series, Nam-kyung, Jae-il, Sa-bi, and Yi-young found themselves fleeing from their responsibilities, petrified by the vow they had taken to uphold, nurture, and protect human life. In the climax, each of them confronts this fear in a unique manner. For Nam-kyung, it entails recognizing that there are times when all you can do is hold a patient’s hand as they depart. Throughout the season, their senior peers have been encouraging them to embrace this duty. As Im Dong-ju (Kang Shin-il) addresses his retirement crowd, he emphasizes the importance of learning to fail with dignity and letting go with bravery.

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