Go Youn-jung’s Character Faces Emotional Turmoil Under Ruthless Fellow in “Resident Playbook”
Tensions soar in Resident Playbook Episode 2 as Go Youn-jung’s character, first-year OB-GYN resident Oh Yi-young, becomes the target of her calculating senior fellow Myung Eun-won, portrayed by Kim Hye-in.
Airing April 13 at 9:20 PM KST on tvN, the episode will dive into the harrowing early days of medical residency at Jongno Yulje Hospital, where fresh-faced doctors are just beginning to grasp the overwhelming realities of their new roles.
A Harsh Introduction to “Phone Call Hell”
Alongside Oh Yi-young, residents Pyo Nam-kyeong (Shin Si-ah), Eom Jae-il (Kang You-seok), and Kim Sa-bi (Han Ye-ji) are thrust into what’s known as “phone call hell,” where constant ringing signals more than patient emergencies, it’s a minefield of cryptic instructions and veiled critiques from senior staff.
Episode 1 concluded with the surprise return of Myung Eun-won, who now outranks the group as a senior fellow. Once compared to a fox, in contrast to Chu Min-ha’s warm bear-like presence (Ahn Eun-jin in “Hospital Playlist”), her chilling demeanor toward Yi-young hints at deeper tension ahead.
A Raw Look at Life Behind the Scrubs
Newly released stills from the episode show a visibly shaken Oh Yi-young, once confident in the operating room, now staring blankly at her phone, emotionally drained and dreading the next call. Her journey, caught between demanding schedules and passive-aggressive superiors, is striking a chord with viewers who recognize the brutal realities of early career struggles.
Fans are especially intrigued to see how Yi-young, known for her blunt honesty, will react under pressure from the razor-sharp Myung Eun-won. Will she fold, or push back?
“Resident Playbook” continues to draw praise for its honest depiction of life as a junior doctor, balancing tense workplace dynamics with humanizing, relatable moments. Following in the footsteps of “Hospital Playlist,” the spin-off builds its emotional core around the daily battles, triumphs, and relationships forged in the hospital trenches.
Episode 2 promises more than just drama, it offers a raw, emotional journey through the growing pains of becoming a doctor, where every call could break or build you.
