Resident Playbook (2025) s01e05 Episode Script
Episode 5
1
[theme music playing]
RESIDENT PLAYBOOK
[Jae-il] Cheers!
EPISODE 5
Which department's your boyfriend in?
-Huh?
-You promised you'd say.
Can I tell you guys a really funny story?
You wanna hear it?
-So it was my first delivery.
-You tell this one at every team dinner!
Argh. Give it a rest for once,
blabbermouth.
You're really one to talk, Fry Demon.
Tell us. I'm dying to hear.
I was in my first year,
third week of September.
-It was a Sunday, right?
-Yeah.
All the professors
were off in Busan at a conference.
And this patient, who'd been fine,
suddenly starts having
really intense contractions.
There's no one around
to deliver the baby but me.
So I call my professor who says,
"Hurry! Just get it done!"
-[Gi-sun laughs]
-[chuckles]
So then I had to deliver!
Oh, my God, the baby's head
was already crowning.
Oh, my goodness, really?
Remember who called Pediatrics
because the baby wasn't breathing?
If I hadn't called them down to do NRP,
you wouldn't be here now!
This baby was barely a kilo,
'cause it was only at 30 weeks,
but, still, it was about to burst out.
Preemie babies have fragile skulls,
you need to make sure
not to apply pressure.
-[gasps] Did you do an episiotomy?
-I did!
I pick up the episiotomy scissors
[song plays on phone]
-Um Jae-il!
-[shrieks]
Twice. "Cheer Up!"
How'd you know?
-Yes!
-Wow!
We didn't even hear it.
How'd you get it so quick?
'Cause, I used to be in a boyband.
[pants]
[K-pop music playing]
Okay, here's the next one.
[song plays]
-Um Jae-il!
-[gasps]
LE SSERAFIM,
"Eve, Psyche and the Bluebeard's Wife."
He's right again!
-Wow!
-[Jae-il] Yeah!
-[woman] Wow, he's right?
-Next question!
-Gi-dong. Now, listen up. Listen to me.
-Um Jae-il!
Why haven't you been answering?
-[Jae-il] I'm on a roll!
-Me?
Of course I can't pick up,
I'm always working.
And what do you do exactly?
She's pretty drunk.
You wanna break up? [scoffs]
All right then.
Fine, great, let's do it! You know,
I was just about to say that.
And she just got dumped.
I said I wanted to break up first,
so don't call
-[line disconnects]
-Hello? Uh, hello?
-Hey.
-[line ringing]
-[cell phone buzzing]
-You better answer.
If you don't pick up now, that's it.
It's over. I'm serious.
[automated voice] The person
is currently unavailable
-[door slams]
-[gasps]
[intriguing music playing]
Dried pollock.
Did they bring it out yet?
[Jae-il] It really didn't work out
that way.
[upbeat music playing on speakers]
[man] Excuse me.
Excuse me, miss.
I'm sorry, but
It's just I was wondering if, uh
I was wondering if you could maybe move?
You can't sit here.
We're in the middle of a team dinner.
And my crush is here too.
Bye.
Excuse me.
I hate to do this,
but you're eating my dried pollock.
I was the one who ordered that.
[whimsical music playing]
You're with
the Yulje Obstetrics team, right?
They left already.
Quite a while ago.
Oh Yi-young.
[whimsical music continues]
Sorry about that.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
[theme music playing]
RESIDENT PLAYBOOK
[mellow music playing]
[paper rustles]
[door chimes]
-[footsteps running]
-[upbeat music playing]
Joo-young!
Come on!
[grunts] You're ruining my life!
Why bother with putting on sunscreen
when you never go outside?
Whatever.
Do you even remember how you got home?
Seriously, how much did you drink?
Joo-Young, I think something
might be wrong with me.
I didn't drink that much,
but really felt the alcohol.
You didn't do anything stupid, right?
You said it was a dinner with coworkers.
Of course I didn't.
I can handle myself.
[gasps]
-[dramatic music flourishes]
-What's wrong?
What's that face for?
Hey!
[Jae-il] Cheers!
[whimsical music playing]
-I hear you guys gave us new nicknames.
-No. No, we didn't.
You definitely use nicknames
behind our backs.
-What are they?
-I swear that we don't.
Honest to God!
[chuckles]
[Yi-young] Nothing happened.
Yeah, nothing. Don't worry.
Absolutely nothing.
-It's all good.
-Are you sure?
You didn't go running your mouth, did you?
Promise me you didn't.
Oh, no.
Huh?
[dramatic music flourishes]
[gasps]
[chuckles]
It's okay. I'm asking because I'm curious.
What was it? Um, legends?
You're our heroes.
Don't be such a party pooper. We can
take it, you know. Tell us what they are.
Hmm?
[whispering] Don't say it.
Don't do it. Don't do it.
Don't do it, don't do it.
You're the Spanish Inquisitor.
What's that?
Whenever you open your mouth,
it's like you're suffocating us
with your never-ending questions.
[chuckles]
That's so hilarious! [laughs]
Kids these days are great
at making up stuff.
-And the Raging Fiend.
-[laughing]
Because you're like
a screaming demon inside.
Oh
That's funny.
-[clears throat]
-That's fun, yeah.
And you're Malife
-Hey.
-Ow! That hurt.
Jeez, for someone who looks harmless,
you can really do a lot of damage.
-Shall we order some dried pollock?
-Yes! I say yes!
Yes, yes, yes!
[ominous music playing]
[sighs]
Yep, you screwed up. I knew it.
I had a bad feeling the moment
you told me about the dinner.
What did I tell you about drinking?
What did I tell you?
-To watch my mouth.
-Yes. And did you do that or not?
[sighs in exasperation]
You're beyond hope.
Jeez, who's the idiot who told me your
siblings are your best friends for life?
She must've been an only child.
At least you can cut off a friend.
But I'm stuck with you forever.
Should I call in sick?
We're running behind.
Don't even think about it.
[sighs softly]
JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER
-Good morning.
-Holy
[indistinct announcement on pa]
So did you get home okay?
-Yes, thank you for asking.
-[elevator dings]
Oh.
Good morning.
Good morning.
You drank quite a lot last night.
Feeling okay?
Yes, I'm doing fine.
You R1s these days really know
how to let loose and have fun.
You sure weren't shy
in front of us. [chuckles]
Right, Professor?
I bet you were a little shocked.
Not a big deal.
That made it fun.
That's the point of team dinners.
-But Oh Yi-young?
-Yes?
Your preeclampsia data
was a little bit lacking.
-[elevator dings]
-[doors open]
How about you try to add about
20 additional cases?
That's sufficient, don't you think?
Okay!
[scoffs] So funny
how she pretends not to care.
She's always hard to read.
Don't you think that's more annoying?
-Not at all.
-[elevator dings]
-See you later.
-[scoffs]
Seriously?
OB-GYN ULTRASOUND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
[beeping]
Um, sorry, ma'am, bear with me.
She'll be here soon.
Is something wrong, Doctor?
Oh, I'm sure it's nothing.
Everything will be fine. Yeah.
So, what's the matter?
Doctor, she's at 12 weeks,
and I think there's
an ovarian tumor showing up
on the ultrasound.
What?
Good afternoon. I'm gonna take
a quick look for you, okay?
Okay.
-Is this what you're seeing?
-Yes, that.
You mean poop?
-Huh?
-[sighs wearily]
And this over here
[system beeps]
is also poop.
You called for this?
-Oh.
-[scoffs]
I I'm sorry.
[peculiar music playing]
All right, ma'am, are you experiencing
any constipation?
Yes. I've always been
a little constipated,
but it's gotten much worse lately.
I was gonna bring it up
during our consultation later.
I'll prescribe a laxative.
One safe to take while pregnant.
Thank you so much. I didn't think
you'd see that on the ultrasound.
[chuckles] Well,
I'll see you at the consultation.
[patient] Thank you.
[curtain opens, closes]
ULTRASOUND ROOM 15
[sighs] Dr. Um Jae-il,
did you really call me over
just to show me a clump of feces?
I'm sorry.
It looked like an ovarian teratoma.
I just saw one in a book.
-And you thought somehow I missed it?
-Oh, that's not what I meant.
What, then? A huge tumor that wasn't
there before just suddenly appeared?
[scoffs] Isn't it ridiculous to assume
as a resident,
you can spot a tumor in the first place?
Right.
I'm sorry.
I did think it was pretty unlikely,
but I wanted to confirm.
We're behind. Do you know how many
complaints we get from patients
if keep them waiting long?
I'll make sure he gets better guidance.
I was the one supervising him.
But I had to step away
to handle a delivery. I apologize.
Dr. Um, patient's waiting. You should go.
Is that all right?
[sighs] Fine.
[sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
[child] Mom, when can I see my brother?
[indistinct chatter]
Ma'am, remember to take deep breaths.
Great, we're almost there.
Take deep breaths, please.
[Jung-min] Miss Jin Gyeong-hye,
with cervical cancer.
She'll need a hysterectomy
at the same time as her C-section,
which we've scheduled for next Thursday.
Check that Professor Jae-Hui
will be available?
Oh, sure.
-Tell him we'll handle the consent form.
-Will do.
Oh, by the way, you have
a triplet delivery, don't you?
Yes. Since the first baby's breeched,
we're doing a C-section
but using GA
due to the patient's low platelets.
[sighs] I'm worried
there'll be a lot of bleeding.
Oh, Pyo Nam-kyung,
incubators need to be set up.
[cell phone chimes]
Oops, sorry.
-Aren't you busy?
-Huh?
-You're on Gynecology?
-Oh.
Yes. I'll get going now.
Hello, Ma'am. Your name, please?
-It's Kim Mi-ja.
-[mouse scrolling]
Right, this way, please.
Oh, dear. Mm.
I'm afraid you're right.
Yes. According to her chart,
she was stable for three years,
but her most recent CA-125 level
was at 123,
and her abdominal-pelvic and chest CTs
show recurrent cancer.
Mm, mm, mm.
So, what should I do now?
[sighs]
-Let me speak with her.
-Okay.
What's on my schedule today?
A fibroid surgery at 5:00.
The patient's on aspirin
due to a history of stroke,
so I consulted with Neurology first.
I've met with Cardiovascular regarding
her arrhythmia and got a risk assessment.
Wow, perfectly done, Doctor
-Kim Sa-bi, sir.
-Yes, Dr. Kim Sa-bi. Sorry.
Oh!
[laughs]
Well, Dr. Kim Sa-bi,
this surgery here
involves around 50 fibroids.
-Fifty?
-Yeah.
So, that'll take three to four hours.
[sighs] Yeah.
Hmm, but to reduce
the chances of recurrence,
it's best to remove
all the fibroids at the same time.
Oh.
Right.
Those in Obstetrics
find Gynecology a little
frustrating, and slower paced at times.
Yeah, sometimes we have to do
the same thing for hours,
over and over.
Nothing dramatic happens here at all.
Yes, compared to Obstetrics,
it's definitely more boring.
Oh?
Oh, what I meant is
[laughing]
It's boring? Mm. [chuckles]
That's nothing new.
But actually,
that's good.
It means that
you're already adjusting well.
It means you're catching on.
Oh, do you think so?
I do.
I'm relying on you.
You'll help with today's surgery.
See you later.
[gentle music playing]
[sighs]
[cell phone ringing]
Hey.
What's on the menu?
I'm coming. Right now.
He's not here yet?
-[cell phone chimes]
-He's on his way.
How old is he? Ah, no thanks then. My bad.
He's friends with your brother?
Oh, he's a lawyer?
No, I'll do it.
I'll do it, yeah. Send his number.
Thank you.
Another blind date?
That's none of your business.
-Didn't you also have one last month?
-We were on a break.
-But now?
-We've officially ended it.
-Watch, you'll be back together.
-No, we won't.
This time, it's for real.
-You've been together seven years?
-And broken up 70 times.
I wouldn't say 70, no.
Maybe 50, though.
Where is Um Jae-il? I'm starving.
I'm here! I come bearing
steaming hot tteokbokki!
Check out this spread. Tons of stuff.
-Wonder who ordered.
-You.
-Mm.
-Don't give yourself credit.
-You ordered a set menu.
-Ordering the set was still your idea.
Right, here. Here, Sa-bi, all for you.
-Yeah!
-Which is the chicken feet?
Here you go.
Nam-kyung, put your phone down already!
He's ghosting you, isn't he?
-No, they're on a break.
-We're done for good.
-For good for the month.
-Hey.
It's impossible to know
whether she's in a relationship or not.
She's always saying they've broken up.
Mm. This isn't spicy.
One original, one mild.
How do you not know?
You're the one who ordered it.
Why's she in a bad mood?
Is it the break up?
-It's temporary.
-No, it's for good.
-For good for the month.
-Hey!
-[cell phone ringing]
-Nam-kyung! Your phone.
Hi, Mom.
Why are you asking OB-GYN
about Auntie's leg problems?
I don't know.
Come on, how am I supposed to know that?
Mom, I have to go into surgery. See ya.
-That your mom?
-Yeah.
She always calls me
whenever someone's sick.
She calls me when my grandma
has indigestion, when my aunt has a cough
What do I know?
Why are you taking it out on her?
It's always, "Have you eaten?
Are you sleeping well?
Why not? Aren't you cold?
Aren't you feeling hot?" Gosh.
-Your mom any better?
-My mom doesn't call me.
Is aloofness hereditary?
You take after your mother?
Mm. She was very pretty.
-Mm.
-My mom's also pretty uninterested.
I'm sure she's busy.
Your mom's a professor, right?
-How'd you know?
-Professor Jo told me.
She teaches at Bumyeong Hospital?
That's actually my dad.
Mom moved to Samho University Hospital.
-They're both doctors?
-My brother as well.
Wow, a family of doctors.
-Mm.
-[cell phone ringing]
-Mm. It's good.
-[cell phone ringing]
[Yi-young sighs]
Yes?
What did he do now?
Yeah, okay. Be right over.
Aren't you eating?
[sighs]
[typing]
It's just a long string of failures today.
[sighs]
The patients are getting really annoyed,
because the intern keeps messing it up.
I'm beginning to get upset too.
But I don't think you should be
too hard on him.
-Is it the ABGA again?
-Yes.
And
also tapping.
TAPPING: DRAINING EXCESS FLUID
FROM THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY WITH A NEEDLE
[whimsical music playing]
[machines beeping steadily]
Her right arm is probably a bit sore
because I tried a few times.
Yeesh.
Sorry about that.
[sighs]
[whimsical music continues]
This doctor will be able to do it
with no pain at all.
Seriously?
Actually, there's some pain involved.
Don't worry, I'll be careful.
Oh, I see.
It was almost impossible to find a vein.
Quiet.
I've never tried it there.
The book says to hold down the dorsalis
pedis artery with one hand and then
[sighs]
Enough.
I still have a lot of patients to see.
I need to get this done,
I have a ton of my own work to do.
I'm sorry.
So, do you want to give me something to do
while I'm waiting here?
Be quiet.
I'm trying to concentrate here.
-I can adjust the height of the bed or
-Just stop talking and get lost!
[dramatic music playing]
[door opens]
-[door closes]
-[sighs]
[somber music playing]
[sighs]
[sighs]
Dr. Oh.
I'm sorry.
It's just
[sighs] I was so busy.
I didn't mean for it to come out that way.
How could you tell him to get lost
in front of a patient?
You're right.
I messed up.
But in my defense,
the intern was partly at fault.
He can't do anything by himself.
Wouldn't keep quiet, it was embarrassing.
That's why he was blathering on.
He was embarrassed about it.
I never said not to scold him.
But if you do, talk to him
somewhere private.
He was getting on my nerves.
It just all happened so fast.
Because of you, patients won't want to
receive treatment from Dr. Tak anymore.
Word's probably spread
through the entire ward by now.
He's an intern.
He's been working here
for less than three months.
I'm sorry.
Don't you have self-control?
You feel better when you lose your temper?
-Yes.
-Hey!
[sighs]
I mean, no. I'll do better.
[sighs]
-[beeps]
-You didn't press the button.
Oh.
You must be really tired.
Listen, I'm sorry that
I raised my voice at you.
You angry now?
I have no right to be.
And you don't need to apologize either.
I deserved it.
-I told the intern sorry.
-That's great.
I'm so glad to hear that.
Sometimes, you don't seem
totally unreasonable.
Oh, it's already past midnight.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Oh, wow, it really is.
Why? Are you Snow White?
Cinderella? Or
We go past midnight all the time.
Why're you so shocked now?
Today's my birthday.
See? May 20th.
[gasps]
Oh, I didn't
I didn't know it was your
I mean, happy birthday.
How did you not know?
We live together.
I'm sorry, but,
I'm not great with birthdays.
But since you're my sister-in-law,
you want anything, I'll get it.
-For real?
-Mm.
Instead of a birthday present,
will you grant me a wish?
Well, let's see what it is.
Can't you just say yes?
[Do-won chuckles] All right, fine.
Once we get on the elevator
from then until we reach the 14th floor,
"Sure" is all you can say.
[elevator dings]
Why aren't you getting in?
[playful music playing]
-Buy me dinner.
-Sure.
Pork belly?
We're going out with Seung-won and
Joo-young next weekend. I'll treat you.
[Yi-young scoffs]
-Let's see a movie. Just us.
-Sure.
This Friday, I'll have Netflix
and beers ready for us in the living room.
[sighs]
[Do-won] Nine.
Ten.
Twelve.
Is it okay if I like you?
[soft music playing]
["Forever" by D.O. playing]
Sure.
[elevator dings]
If you want things to get awkward,
go ahead.
[door lock chimes, opens]
Can you leave later tomorrow?
There's something we gotta do.
-[both cheering]
-Blow it out, blow it out.
-Great.
-Happy birthday!
Happy birthday.
[yawns] Why are we doing this
in the morning?
We don't know when you'll be home.
Gotta have seaweed soup
on your birthday, right?
Did you take a picture?
You should send a pic to your dad.
Oh, that's right.
[camera shutter clicks]
Hey, smile, smile.
-Aw, so pretty!
-[camera shutter clicks]
Great, gotta make sure that my dad knows
I made my little sister a birthday meal
on behalf of him and Mom
You didn't make it. Seung-won did.
Yi-young, how did you know that?
It tastes good. The seasoning's great.
[cell phone rings]
Mm. You got the photo?
[giggles]
-He says happy birthday.
-Thank you!
She likes lots of meat
in her seaweed soup, just like Mom did.
Your son-in-law did a great job with it.
Hello, Mr. Oh, how are you doing today?
I'm taking good care of your daughters.
-Don't worry.
-Yeah. How's work going?
Cheol-min isn't your friend anyway,
just your boss.
Try to learn from this.
Stop apologizing for everything.
I'm just really glad
she got her act together.
Yeah. I'll come down to Busan sometime.
Yeah, one sec.
Hey.
Ugh! Here!
Yeah?
Huh?
Oh.
Yeah, okay.
Bye.
[sighs]
That was great.
-[Seung-won] Done eating?
-Mm.
-See you guys later.
-Drive safe, okay?
Wait, what about my birthday present?
Oh, your present.
I wasn't sure what you'd like, so,
I transferred it to your account.
Did you really?
You know me better than anyone.
Thank you, Seung-won.
You forget we're married.
So it's a joint present.
OB-GYN
1ST-YEAR RESIDENT LOUNGE
Oh Yi-young, happy birthday.
Happy birthday. I got an alert from Talk.
You should've told us. Happy birthday.
-Thank you.
-[cell phone chiming]
UM JAE-IL
HAS SENT YOU A GIF
[Jae-il] Happy birthday to you ♪
Couldn't get you a present.
But we'll party soon?
[playful music playing]
PYO NAM-KYUNG
HAS SENT YOU A GIF
Happy birthday.
It's the most popular fragrance.
KIM SA-BI
HAS SENT YOU A GIF
[Sa-bi] Happy birthday.
Not sure what your taste is,
so, happy birthday.
For once, they see eye to eye.
[patient] It is, right? Isn't it?
Uh
-Well, uh
-It's a girl, right?
I knew it from the shape of my belly
and a dream I had.
It's kind of hard to be certain
when the legs are this way.
-But I think it's a boy.
-Hey, no!
That's not possible.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
Doctor, no,
I'm not going through this ordeal.
Having another boy at 44 is too much.
Can you check again?
[sighs]
It's a boy, I'm sure of it.
I promise I'm telling the truth.
Are you sure you're not wrong?
This kick feels different.
Not like when I was pregnant
with these three here.
It's a boy.
Uh, how about this, then?
Why don't we check one last time?
-Oh, okay.
-Great.
Nurse.
Mm [hesitates] Again?
Yes. I wanna make sure.
[chuckles nervously]
[buzzing]
So it looks like it is a boy.
It's a boy? I was right!
Oh, is it really not a girl?
No, it's certainly a boy just as he said.
Oh, what am I gonna do?
Four boys? Oh, my God. Oh, Jesus.
I know it's not what you were hoping for,
but more brothers should be fun
for the boys, don't you think?
Right. And if he's the youngest,
he'll be a charmer just like me.
Whatever!
[chuckles nervously] Well,
at least we know the baby is healthy.
You're good to go now.
She was so hopeful, I wanted to check,
just in case.
Yeah. You were right all along.
Yes! Finally! I've got the hang of it!
Yes, you do.
Hey, congratulations!
Next time, no need to call me
to double-check. I gotta go.
Yes, ma'am. Thank you!
Yes!
[boy] Come on, Mom, please!
Can you unlock the Wi-Fi for me?
Mom, do it! Come on! There's a video game
live stream right now!
Based on your most recent scan,
the cancer fortunately hasn't spread much.
-Come on!
-The surgery shouldn't take long.
-Now!
-Hey, hang on.
Once we have the biopsy results, we'll be
able to tell you more about the cancer,
like the type, and which stage.
-Oh, come on!
-Hey, cut that out please.
Post-op, you'll need to walk
to prevent abdominal adhesion.
-Mom!
-The legs are prone to thrombosis.
So flex your ankles back
and forth as much as possible, please.
[sighs] All right, that's enough!
Oh, goodness.
-[chimes]
-There you go.
-[sighs]
-[chuckles]
Yes!
[man] Okay, everyone,
the goal of this game
But, Doctor,
setting aside the surgery itself,
my uncle's friend's brother said that
sometimes people don't wake up
from general anesthesia.
Eventually, they end up passing away.
Oh. I can't promise you that
you will wake up after the operation,
but you've had pre-surgery tests
to ensure that doesn't happen.
-Your tests came back normal.
-Ah.
Oh, maybe it's because my husband's
overseas right now.
But I've been having some bad nightmares.
And I've been having some dark thoughts.
Ah.
But you're saying everyone who has surgery
wakes up fine after?
Yes, when the surgery's finished,
we call the patient's name,
and everyone seems to wake up fine.
-[man continues indistinctly]
-They do?
Then could you call my name extra loud?
"Na Se-jin!" Like that.
[man continues indistinctly]
And if I still don't wake up,
please say the name "Ko Min-jun."
-Oh, okay.
-Please.
-Please try to say it loudly.
-Sure, we'll do that.
-[chuckles softly]
-[man continues on game]
Ko Min-jun.
How many times have I told you
we're not the only ones in here?
Can't you mute it?
-Well?
-[grunts] I don't want to!
[sighs wearily]
Gosh, I'm so sorry about him.
It's all good.
Please don't worry about it.
Moms can't even be sick
without feeling guilty.
No need to apologize, I mean it.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.
It's because my boy's still young.
We're actually the same age.
-We're both ten years old.
-Oh, yeah, you are?
Gosh!
You're so mature, so,
I thought you were older.
-Hello, there.
-I've gone over the procedure.
Ah.
I'll make sure everything goes smoothly.
I'll see you in the OR later. Huh?
Hello, Miss Ha Jong-im.
How are you feeling today?
Kinda so-so.
Doctor, tell me, uh,
can I start chemo again?
Well, your white blood cell count
hasn't recovered,
so we can't proceed just yet.
Oh, I see.
So, she'll be here even longer?
How many days?
First, we'll give you
an immunostimulant injection
and this time tomorrow,
we'll do another cell count.
Okay.
I imagine four surgeries and multiple
rounds of chemo and radiation therapies
over the last decade
have taken a lot out of you.
Also you've had quite a few complications
especially since the last round,
so your recovery's been slow.
I almost couldn't do it,
but I got through.
-I'm sure I'll make a full recovery soon.
-Don't worry too much.
I'll have a successful surgery,
and you'll get your chemotherapy,
and then, we'll be discharged
in good health.
I have the best intuition, you know.
-Right. Thanks for that.
-[Joon-mo] Right, I'll see you later.
-Excuse me, Doctor.
-Yes?
-Is Dr. Ki Eun-mi around by any chance?
-She's in surgery now.
I see.
Uh
I'm sorry, Doctor,
but do you mind if I ask you a favor?
I can't believe I have to do this.
Where's your friend? He's not hungry?
He won't eat unless his mom feeds him.
He's much too old.
What'd you mean? Aren't you both ten?
Not all ten-year-olds are the same.
Hi.
-Who's that?
-A patient's daughter.
-She asked me to watch her.
-Ah.
[exhales]
[chimes]
Oh, all these stupid advertisements.
Call him already.
Huh?
If you're that desperate to talk,
then contact him.
Oh, that's not it all.
You got it all wrong, seriously. Jeez!
Hey, need water?
Mm.
-[line ringing]
-[cell phone ringing]
1ST-YEAR OH YI-YOUNG
Hey, don't do that!
I'm waiting on a delivery.
Oh, is that the story
we're going with now?
LEE
ATTENDING DOCTOR: KIM SA-BI
[Sa-bi] Hello, coming in.
I'm here to help you fill out
your surgery consent form.
Could you draw the curtain,
please? Quickly.
Oh, sure.
You're getting surgery
for your uterine prolapse tomorrow
My word, must you speak so loud, Doctor?
[woman] Oh, Ma!
Quiet down,
or they're all going to find out.
Find out?
That my uterus has a problem.
Gosh, Ma, it's nothing to be ashamed of.
You don't know what you're talking about!
Even if they don't show it,
they don't think that way!
What an embarrassment, please.
Hey, Ma, you're already admitted here.
It's far too late to cancel now.
Right, Doctor?
That isn't quite true.
But it's better not to.
How much longer am I going to live anyhow?
What's the point of doing
this big surgery now?
For God's sake, it's a simple procedure.
Why live with the pain for no reason?
She's right.
This isn't a major surgery at all.
Uh, we'll lift up the prolapsed part
of the uterus and we'll
Good lord, will you please keep
your voice down?
I told you, everyone will hear.
cinch it during the surgery, and as soon
as we know it's stable, you can go.
Ugh, I'd much rather not do all that.
It's not like I'll die without it,
so why are you so fussy?
For Christ's sake!
[breathes heavily]
LAPAROSCOPIC VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY
CONSENT FORM
[peculiar music playing]
About Miss Lee Ok-sun
Prolapse, right!
-The patient from Busan.
-Yes.
I've walked her through the procedure
and the consent form.
Mm. Good, good, well done.
But now, she doesn't want the surgery.
-Hmm?
-She hasn't signed the form.
I think her daughter brought her
against her will.
Oh, really?
But she came all the way to Seoul
and did all the tests.
Right.
Her WBC and CRP are normal,
but she has vaginal discharge
and foul odor as well.
She needs surgery.
Why is she making such a fuss?
She's ashamed of the condition,
and she doesn't want anyone to find out.
Oh, no!
There's no such thing as
a shameful disease. Huh?
[sighs]
What now?
Doctor
Sa-rang, would you mind
-Sa-bi, sir.
-Oh.
That's right, uh Well, it sounds lovely.
Please talk to her.
I'll ask if she'd like to fill out
an AMA form.
Don't do that.
In my opinion, she really
ought to have the surgery.
But obviously,
we can't just force her to do so.
No.
So, please, find a way
to convince her to do it.
Huh?
I already went over everything with her
in detail, twice over.
That's great, really.
However, the best things come in threes.
Rock paper scissors,
high, medium, low [exhales]
-three meals a day
-Sorry?
[laughing]
Oh, three meals a day.
Third time's a charm.
Ask the patient one more time.
Oh, okay.
I believe in you.
Go get it, Doctor.
Oh.
-Go get it.
-That's right. You got this.
Good luck.
She's got this.
Oh, look, there's three of us here too.
Yeah. [chuckles]
-[sighs]
-[girl] Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
-[crying]
-I'm sorry.
Can you tell us when his mom
will be out of surgery?
What's your mom's name?
What's your mom's name?
Na Se-jin.
-It's Na Se-jin.
-[crying]
-Miss Na Se-jin.
-Oh, just a moment.
[typing]
[poignant music playing]
[Dong-ho] Miss Na Se-jin,
your surgery is over.
-We'll transfer her to recovery.
-Okay.
When you're back, submit the specimen
and prescribe the meds administered
during surgery.
Will do.
Miss Na Se-jin.
Miss Na Se-jin!
[gasping]
-[Dong-ho] Miss Na!
-Miss Na, stay still. You'll fall off!
-Careful!
-Miss Na, please stay still! Miss Na!
-Miss Na, you're in the operating room!
-[gasping]
You've woken up. You're alive.
You're not up there! You're down here!
You're alive!
[gasping]
[uplifting music playing]
[sighs]
[Yi-young] My apologies.
We're okay now.
Don't mind me.
Nothing out of the ordinary.
I thought things were
a little too quiet today.
You're Oh Yi-young, after all, right?
All right, then.
[sighs]
-Hey, Oh Yi-young! Can you take this?
-No.
-Hey, just deliver this for me.
-You do it.
I need to go to the ER.
A transfer patient's arrived.
-Tell them to get it from the ER.
-Just leave this in Ku's room!
Every time, she always resists.
Then does it anyway. [chuckles]
Oh, right.
OB-GYN
4TH-YEAR RESIDENT LOUNGE
Doctor, it's Oh Yi-young.
I brought the medical certificate.
[knocks]
[soft creaking]
[mischievous music playing]
[rustles loudly]
[clatters]
[sighs softly]
[upbeat guitar music playing]
Do-won, have you seen Miss Park Seol-a?
Yes.
Uh, she said her BP
measured 140/90 at home,
so we took it again,
and it was normal at 118/78.
It didn't look like preeclampsia,
so we sent her home.
Well done. Why isn't Eun-mi sending me
updates on Miss So A-jeong?
Uh, give me one moment.
She's currently on oxytocin, and was
fingertip dilated in the last pelvic exam.
Her contractions are stable
at three-minute intervals.
So I'll tell Dr. Ki to notify you ASAP.
-Sorry about this.
-What's up with Da-hye?
None of the dischargeable patients
have had sutures removed.
[sighs] I'll go check on it. I'm sorry.
[sighs] You guys've done it
for Professor Seo's patients
but none of mine. What's going on here?
Professor Seo Jung-Min did it herself
this morning.
Oh. She did?
How diligent of her.
Anyway, go check on the ward, it's a mess.
Yeah. I'm sorry.
Oh, and Ku Do-won,
I want you to scrub in for my four o'clock
and not for Jung-min's!
I'm always stuck with the R1s.
I wanna do surgery with the Chief too.
-I'll scrub in, Professor.
-I'll hold you to it.
Oh, man, do they think
you can do the work of 10 people?
[chuckles]
-You here 'cause you need something?
-Me?
Not at all. I'm here to compliment you.
I looked over the paper you wrote,
and I like your approach on progesterone
therapy patients. Really good work.
Thank you.
So I was thinking,
since you're collecting the data,
maybe you could include
the results as well?
Would that be too much to ask?
No. I think I can handle that.
Mm. I thought if you multitasked,
it would make things easier.
-Right.
-[cell phone ringing]
-Gotta go to the ward.
-Sure, we'll catch up later.
Yes?
Yup. I'll check on it and get back to you.
Everything's okay.
The cervical length's well maintained,
at two centimeters.
Oh, really?
What a relief. I was feeling a lot of pain
in my belly earlier.
Oh, I see.
No need to worry, everything looks good.
Does that mean
I can go back to the ward now?
Yes.
Uh, one more thing.
Um, you said you were in pain?
Yes.
It was happening once or twice an hour?
And also, it felt like the bottom
of my stomach was falling.
Uh
I took a good look,
so I think you're okay to leave
Uh, but how about we check it out
one more time?
[patient] Why? Is something wrong?
-Is it bad?
-It's not.
It's not that.
Mm, I just wanna check.
It doesn't hurt to check, right?
[hesitates] I'll call her.
This time I can call her over.
Right. Sure. Good luck.
Yep, the cervical length
is two centimeters.
Right? You said two?
I got two centimeters too, Doctor.
[patient] So, everything's okay?
[groans] I was scared for no reason.
[Da-hye] Around this stage in a pregnancy,
it's normal to experience occasional
contractions called false labor.
Don't worry too much and try to relax.
All right, thank you so much.
-I appreciate it, Doctor.
-Sure.
Thank you. You can rest up now.
[patient] Thanks.
-I'm gonna take a three-minute nap.
-Okay.
You know, when I measured
without inserting the probe too far,
the cervical length came out just right,
exactly like we learned.
I guess it did. You got it right.
Yes, I did get it right.
The consent form.
I haven't gotten the consent form!
See you later!
[chuckles]
[Joon-mo] It's a great outcome. And,
there were no signs of metastatic cancer,
the surgery went smoothly.
[exhales] Really?
That's so great to hear.
What a relief.
[chuckles softly]
[Joon-mo] Of course, we won't know
for sure until we get the biopsy results,
but for now, based on the appearance
of the growth on the ovary,
I suspect that it could be
clear cell carcinoma.
This type of cancer
it's very likely to cause embolism,
I'm afraid.
Can I ask what embolism is?
Oh, it's when a clot blocks
a blood vessel.
It can be very dangerous when it blocks
vessels leading to the lungs or heart.
Embolism really is a dangerous thing.
It's caused issues for a lot of people
going through chemotherapy like I am.
I've seen it happen out of nowhere.
Really?
A reminder to try and exercise regularly,
and if you have difficulty breathing
at any point, let us know immediately.
-Yes.
-[Joon-mo] Great.
Oh, also, Miss Ha Jong-im,
your immune markers have improved.
You're cleared to start chemo.
Oh, good. I'm starting chemo?
You're serious, Doctor?
-That's correct.
-Oh! That's so great!
I was feeling bad that
only I got to have surgery.
I was so worried
I wouldn't be able to get chemo
that I couldn't even sleep well.
We'll observe you till tomorrow
and then schedule you.
For now, think of this
as your time to recharge.
Please rest.
-Thank you, Professor.
-Of course. I'll see you later.
[sighs]
[Se-jin] It's wonderful.
-[Jong-im] I know.
-[Se-jin] Hear that, sweetie? Great news.
Oh. Look who it is.
Who's this?
You've woken up! [chuckles]
[boy] What did he say?
[Se-jin laughs]
[Sa-bi] I've reserved a counseling room.
If you don't mind,
the two of us can talk alone in there.
[sighs]
It's okay, Doctor,
she'll go ahead with the surgery.
Right, Ma?
We agreed.
You'll feel much better after the surgery.
On average, the recurrence rate is low,
and research papers show
fairly high patient satisfaction.
-You want to take a look?
-Forget it.
It won't make sense to me
even if I look at it.
If you don't sign the form,
your surgery will be called off.
So I'll ask you
one last time to sign off on it.
You're sure you don't want surgery?
[sighs] My children
barely get by as it is,
and I'm just a burden on everyone.
Ma! We can afford this just fine.
-Don't use us as an excuse.
-[sighs] What I mean
Gosh! [tsks]
None of the other older folks
are suffering from this, so why am I?
I've always tried to be responsible,
and I've taken care of my health.
I've kept myself out of harm's way.
As I explained before, those things
have nothing to do with this condition.
The old ladies in my village
don't seem to think so.
Do those things really not count?
Well
I'd say they're all wrong.
Please don't associate with people
like that. All right, ma'am?
Some people don't understand
this condition.
You get it from working too hard.
This is all a result of you
having worked too hard in life.
For 40 years,
you worked so hard peeling hagfish
with a tense belly so you could help
your son get married.
And at night, you'd squat
in your kitchen washing dishes,
so your daughter
could get married too.
[sentimental music playing]
You overworked yourself.
[sniffles]
But I I've only done
what any parent would do.
Exactly. That's why
you need to get the surgery.
Afterwards, you can say the reason
was because you worked too hard,
and it was important
to take care of yourself. [chuckles]
Hmph, gosh, of all the things
a mother could boast about
[both chuckle]
-We will make sure everything's in order.
-Thank you.
[sniffles]
JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER
Oh, goodness, my neck.
Miss Lee Ok-sun
I think she's doing the surgery
because of you.
Oh, that's right.
That thing about the hagfish and dishes
At first, I thought that maybe
you were getting a bit too personal, but
Oh. [chuckles]
now I realize it's actually
a way of healing people.
-That's a good thing coming from you.
-Yes.
-I'll be monitoring her closely.
-Thank you.
I'm gonna get coffee Wait a sec.
You're heading out.
No, I heard there's an emergency
cervical cerclage, so I'm off to observe.
-Oh, Jung-min's surgery.
-Yes. It'll be my first time observing.
And you, Professor? Are you all done then?
Me? No not yet.
One last surgery, my favorite.
Fibroids. [chuckles]
[groans] At least it's only five fibroids.
Surgeries in OR 10
have been running behind,
-so I'll be starting in half an hour.
-Oh.
Oh! I don't think there's anyone
to assist now.
That's true. I asked someone to help me.
Just us two.
-The two of you?
-Mm. But
Oh, there's the laparoscope as well.
So that's three. [giggling]
So would you like me to
[gasps]
It's okay.
-But I could.
-Aw, you don't have to do this.
I can always observe another time.
Oh, really?
Are you sure, hmm? I have three already.
I don't want to burden you.
Then
-I would love
-I'll leave you to it. Bye, Doctor!
Oh, I guess you're leaving now.
Okay, go home.
Sorry, Professor.
They wouldn't normally miss that.
But there was a lot going on
in the ward and delivery unit today.
No, but I'll have a word with them.
Sorry. Bye.
[line disconnects]
Knock-knock. Doctor.
Oh, is that for me?
I knew you'd want one,
so I bought the biggest one for you.
Wait.
-Is it ultrasound again?
-Not. I've totally got the hang of it.
Whoa. Now, that's the best news
I've heard all day.
Sex, biometry, amniotic fluid volume,
cervical length I've mastered it.
No other R1 can beat me at ultrasounds.
I'm the best.
Can't all R1s do that?
Hey, come on, Doctor,
I think I did a really good job!
Yeah, sure.
It's true!
Dr. Ki and Dr. Cha also looked at them
and said I nailed it.
-Eun-mi and Da-hye?
-Yeah.
After I looked, they came several times
for final checks.
When they checked them out, yesterday
and today, I was correct every time.
I'm telling you, I got straight As.
Given my track record,
Nam-kyung's got nothing on me.
I'm glad your diagnoses were correct,
but I don't think
that's the main issue here.
Huh?
You didn't trust your own judgment,
so in the end, you called your seniors
to handle it for you, right?
Well
Eun-mi and Da-hye are busy enough as is.
I bet they were extra swamped, running to
the ultrasound room because of you.
You've been a burden.
You think you did a good job 'cause you
were right. No one sees it that way.
Anyone can do what you did.
It's not special.
Involving others and wasting their time
because you don't want
to take responsibility?
That's incompetence.
Moving forward, take time
to consider the right approach.
[pensive music playing]
[sighs]
"If the placenta previa is too severe, or
a large fibroid is in front of the uterus,
it is necessary to make an incision
that's J-shaped"
Yi-young, are you alive?
You're in a mental stupor now? Huh?
The professor asked me
to go over this with you all.
Hey, you didn't see this surgery.
Are you listening?
Aren't you guys gonna study?
This is the topic
of next week's study session.
Ugh, why are you worrying about
next week already?
Focus on tomorrow.
-What's that?
-Cookies.
From a patient. A thank you gift.
You guys, cookie time!
Carb girl, do you want a cookie?
[Jae-il] Sounds like the boyfriend's done.
-What do you mean?
-Been a while since he contacted you.
[scoffs] I'm not waiting
for him to contact me.
I'm waiting for a call
from the delivery unit!
Whatever you say.
-Hey, are there any more cookies?
-Buy some more with your own money.
I'm broke, though.
[sighs]
Why's it when you're broke,
you're more hungry.
I feel like crap.
It's the first peaceful night in a while,
isn't it?
I wish it could be quiet and uneventful
like this every day.
[chiming over pa]
[woman over pa]
Code blue OB-GYN department
Room 1018, ward 101, come
INTENSIVE CARE UNI
RESTRICTED ACCESS
[tense music playing]
-[Sa-bi] Administer the IV line, please.
-[Jae-il] And epinephrine, portable x-ray.
[Yi-young] Submit the ABGA!
INTENSIVE CARE UNI
RESTRICTED ACCESS
Her vitals were stable
until this afternoon.
It wasn't till an hour ago,
she began complaining of dyspnea
and frequent chest pain.
Her BP dropped and RR increased.
She lost vital signs, so we did 30 minutes
of CPR, achieved ROSC, and intubated her.
Despite the vasopressors,
the BP wouldn't rise.
That's why she's in the ICU.
So sudden.
Based on the chest CT, it appears to be
pulmonary embolism.
Next of kin?
She's waiting outside.
-Let's bring her in.
-Sure.
INTENSIVE CARE UNI
RESTRICTED ACCESS
[Joon-mo] Mm.
So your mom, she's having
some difficulty breathing, and she's not
My mom's not dead, though.
She's always been very sick to begin with.
Actually, she's been sick
ever since I was born.
This is exactly what happened last time,
and she was able to go home afterward.
[sighs deeply]
But this time, it's different, and
[Joon-mo sighs]
Is anyone else coming?
Yes. There's a foundation
that's providing financial assistance,
and someone from there is coming.
If you ask me,
the patient prepared well for everything.
Hmm, okay.
Then how about
you stay with her until
this new guardian arrives, Dr. Oh?
-Stay with her?
-Yes, that's right.
Have a snack with her,
ice cream, something like that.
Have a chat with her,
tell her the complete truth.
I think she's old enough.
Let's hope she understands.
Okay, I will.
Thank you.
[sighs]
I think your mother is going to heaven.
You're wrong.
I'm sure you probably don't know this,
but honestly, my mom's always gotten
sick like this, and then gone home after.
This time, it's for real.
You need to prepare.
She's really going to heaven.
There's not much time left,
so maybe,
you should see her while you can.
Do you mean it?
My mom's gonna die?
Mm.
[gasps, cries]
What am I gonna
What do I do?
[girl sniffles]
But I'm still
just a kid.
Your mom's arranged for a place
for you to live and people to help you.
They'll be here soon.
[breath trembling]
[emotional music playing]
Tomorrow morning, you might
have to say goodbye to your mother.
Don't avoid it 'cause you're scared.
It might be the only chance
to talk to her.
Tell her all the things you wanna say.
[sobbing]
When she's gone,
look at photos of her,
so you won't forget her face.
However, if you ever forget her scent,
then, make sure to keep things
like her clothes to remember it.
Understand?
[emotional music continues]
Uh
After she's gone,
there'll be a funeral for three days.
The person coming will handle that.
You just need to be aware.
Okay.
Many people will tell you,
from now on, no more crying.
You must eat well and be brave.
And study hard.
That's what everyone told me
when my mother went to heaven.
I was young like you.
I was in middle school when my mom
went to heaven and became an angel.
It's not gonna be easy.
Of course I want to be kind
and brave, but
I'll tear up just out of the blue,
and I'll get really annoyed.
There are days I don't feel like eating.
But that's not because
I've become a bad person, you know?
When your mom's gone,
it leaves this big hole
in the middle of your heart.
I still feel it. It's still there.
[sniffling]
But I just want to say,
you don't need to cry in secret,
or pretend to be happy when you're sad.
Be true with your feelings.
Understand?
It's my phone number.
If you're having a tough time
or need anything, you call me.
Whenever you want.
Okay.
-[crying]
-[footsteps approaching]
[man] Hye-min?
Hello, sir.
I'm from a local foundation
supporting Hye-min's mother.
I know Hye-min very well.
Ah, I see.
I was told she took a turn for the worse.
Yes, she was supposed to start chemo,
but she developed pulmonary embolism.
[sighs]
If it's all right,
what will happen to Hye-min now?
Her mother appointed a relative as
the new guardian. They will be here soon.
Don't worry, we'll also continue
to take good care of her.
Great. I appreciate it.
I should, um, get going.
Goodbye.
Wanna sit down?
[melancholy music playing]
Are you doing okay?
Are you feeling sick at all?
Does your head hurt?
You have a low fever.
I have medicine.
Do you want any just in case?
You hungry? Wanna get some food?
[crying softly]
You miss your mom, is that it?
How about we go see her?
[sobbing]
[melancholy music continues]
[chopping]
[woman] Yi-young! Joo-young!
You girls getting up?
-[pot clatters]
-That place has gone downhill.
That's where I got last year's cabbage,
and it completely ruined the kimchi.
Yeah? You know somewhere good?
Girls! Aren't you gonna shower? Let's go!
Hey, get up! The soup's getting cold!
[huffs] Seriously.
Didn't you say your second-oldest
is getting married?
Remind me how old they are?
That's right, the same age as my Yi-young.
Gosh, time flies. I can't believe
how grown up they are.
[chuckles] It's almost making me tear up.
Oh. [chuckles]
[sniffles]
[exhales]
[sniffles]
["Breath" by MINNIE playing]
[sobbing]
[sobbing]
[wailing]
THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST,
YOO YEON-SEOK, OUR ETERNAL AHN JEONG-WON
RESIDENT PLAYBOOK
[Nam-kyung] I have no luck when it
comes to coworkers. We're polar opposites.
[Sa-bi] I try to understand them,
but I end up getting them less.
-[Nam-kyung] You're impossible.
-[Sa-bi] You're impossible.
-I'll do it right now!
-[Sa-bi] Do it.
-Those two have been arguing nonstop.
-They're incompatible.
-Hey, R1s.
-I'm sorry.
-I thought you'd done it.
-I thought you were!
I know this already.
I've seen it in a book.
I'm at a total loss for what to do.
This is all your fault!
[Gi-sun] Congratulations, Dr. Myeong.
You were on the presenters list
for the conference.
[Yi-young] Why aren't you angry?
-It was totally my mistake.
-A mistake?
[Eun-won] I know that you did your best,
but still
-[Yi-young] Feel like some soju?
-Mm. I guess it's time to go home.
-[Nam-kyung] Did you stay over again?
-[Jae-il] Every night lately
-You won't believe me, but
-[Tae-rim] You look extremely tired.
[Jae-il] If you don't mind,
can I take a quick look?
[upbeat music playing]
[theme music playing]
RESIDENT PLAYBOOK
[Jae-il] Cheers!
EPISODE 5
Which department's your boyfriend in?
-Huh?
-You promised you'd say.
Can I tell you guys a really funny story?
You wanna hear it?
-So it was my first delivery.
-You tell this one at every team dinner!
Argh. Give it a rest for once,
blabbermouth.
You're really one to talk, Fry Demon.
Tell us. I'm dying to hear.
I was in my first year,
third week of September.
-It was a Sunday, right?
-Yeah.
All the professors
were off in Busan at a conference.
And this patient, who'd been fine,
suddenly starts having
really intense contractions.
There's no one around
to deliver the baby but me.
So I call my professor who says,
"Hurry! Just get it done!"
-[Gi-sun laughs]
-[chuckles]
So then I had to deliver!
Oh, my God, the baby's head
was already crowning.
Oh, my goodness, really?
Remember who called Pediatrics
because the baby wasn't breathing?
If I hadn't called them down to do NRP,
you wouldn't be here now!
This baby was barely a kilo,
'cause it was only at 30 weeks,
but, still, it was about to burst out.
Preemie babies have fragile skulls,
you need to make sure
not to apply pressure.
-[gasps] Did you do an episiotomy?
-I did!
I pick up the episiotomy scissors
[song plays on phone]
-Um Jae-il!
-[shrieks]
Twice. "Cheer Up!"
How'd you know?
-Yes!
-Wow!
We didn't even hear it.
How'd you get it so quick?
'Cause, I used to be in a boyband.
[pants]
[K-pop music playing]
Okay, here's the next one.
[song plays]
-Um Jae-il!
-[gasps]
LE SSERAFIM,
"Eve, Psyche and the Bluebeard's Wife."
He's right again!
-Wow!
-[Jae-il] Yeah!
-[woman] Wow, he's right?
-Next question!
-Gi-dong. Now, listen up. Listen to me.
-Um Jae-il!
Why haven't you been answering?
-[Jae-il] I'm on a roll!
-Me?
Of course I can't pick up,
I'm always working.
And what do you do exactly?
She's pretty drunk.
You wanna break up? [scoffs]
All right then.
Fine, great, let's do it! You know,
I was just about to say that.
And she just got dumped.
I said I wanted to break up first,
so don't call
-[line disconnects]
-Hello? Uh, hello?
-Hey.
-[line ringing]
-[cell phone buzzing]
-You better answer.
If you don't pick up now, that's it.
It's over. I'm serious.
[automated voice] The person
is currently unavailable
-[door slams]
-[gasps]
[intriguing music playing]
Dried pollock.
Did they bring it out yet?
[Jae-il] It really didn't work out
that way.
[upbeat music playing on speakers]
[man] Excuse me.
Excuse me, miss.
I'm sorry, but
It's just I was wondering if, uh
I was wondering if you could maybe move?
You can't sit here.
We're in the middle of a team dinner.
And my crush is here too.
Bye.
Excuse me.
I hate to do this,
but you're eating my dried pollock.
I was the one who ordered that.
[whimsical music playing]
You're with
the Yulje Obstetrics team, right?
They left already.
Quite a while ago.
Oh Yi-young.
[whimsical music continues]
Sorry about that.
[chuckles]
[sighs]
[theme music playing]
RESIDENT PLAYBOOK
[mellow music playing]
[paper rustles]
[door chimes]
-[footsteps running]
-[upbeat music playing]
Joo-young!
Come on!
[grunts] You're ruining my life!
Why bother with putting on sunscreen
when you never go outside?
Whatever.
Do you even remember how you got home?
Seriously, how much did you drink?
Joo-Young, I think something
might be wrong with me.
I didn't drink that much,
but really felt the alcohol.
You didn't do anything stupid, right?
You said it was a dinner with coworkers.
Of course I didn't.
I can handle myself.
[gasps]
-[dramatic music flourishes]
-What's wrong?
What's that face for?
Hey!
[Jae-il] Cheers!
[whimsical music playing]
-I hear you guys gave us new nicknames.
-No. No, we didn't.
You definitely use nicknames
behind our backs.
-What are they?
-I swear that we don't.
Honest to God!
[chuckles]
[Yi-young] Nothing happened.
Yeah, nothing. Don't worry.
Absolutely nothing.
-It's all good.
-Are you sure?
You didn't go running your mouth, did you?
Promise me you didn't.
Oh, no.
Huh?
[dramatic music flourishes]
[gasps]
[chuckles]
It's okay. I'm asking because I'm curious.
What was it? Um, legends?
You're our heroes.
Don't be such a party pooper. We can
take it, you know. Tell us what they are.
Hmm?
[whispering] Don't say it.
Don't do it. Don't do it.
Don't do it, don't do it.
You're the Spanish Inquisitor.
What's that?
Whenever you open your mouth,
it's like you're suffocating us
with your never-ending questions.
[chuckles]
That's so hilarious! [laughs]
Kids these days are great
at making up stuff.
-And the Raging Fiend.
-[laughing]
Because you're like
a screaming demon inside.
Oh
That's funny.
-[clears throat]
-That's fun, yeah.
And you're Malife
-Hey.
-Ow! That hurt.
Jeez, for someone who looks harmless,
you can really do a lot of damage.
-Shall we order some dried pollock?
-Yes! I say yes!
Yes, yes, yes!
[ominous music playing]
[sighs]
Yep, you screwed up. I knew it.
I had a bad feeling the moment
you told me about the dinner.
What did I tell you about drinking?
What did I tell you?
-To watch my mouth.
-Yes. And did you do that or not?
[sighs in exasperation]
You're beyond hope.
Jeez, who's the idiot who told me your
siblings are your best friends for life?
She must've been an only child.
At least you can cut off a friend.
But I'm stuck with you forever.
Should I call in sick?
We're running behind.
Don't even think about it.
[sighs softly]
JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER
-Good morning.
-Holy
[indistinct announcement on pa]
So did you get home okay?
-Yes, thank you for asking.
-[elevator dings]
Oh.
Good morning.
Good morning.
You drank quite a lot last night.
Feeling okay?
Yes, I'm doing fine.
You R1s these days really know
how to let loose and have fun.
You sure weren't shy
in front of us. [chuckles]
Right, Professor?
I bet you were a little shocked.
Not a big deal.
That made it fun.
That's the point of team dinners.
-But Oh Yi-young?
-Yes?
Your preeclampsia data
was a little bit lacking.
-[elevator dings]
-[doors open]
How about you try to add about
20 additional cases?
That's sufficient, don't you think?
Okay!
[scoffs] So funny
how she pretends not to care.
She's always hard to read.
Don't you think that's more annoying?
-Not at all.
-[elevator dings]
-See you later.
-[scoffs]
Seriously?
OB-GYN ULTRASOUND REGISTRATION INFORMATION
[beeping]
Um, sorry, ma'am, bear with me.
She'll be here soon.
Is something wrong, Doctor?
Oh, I'm sure it's nothing.
Everything will be fine. Yeah.
So, what's the matter?
Doctor, she's at 12 weeks,
and I think there's
an ovarian tumor showing up
on the ultrasound.
What?
Good afternoon. I'm gonna take
a quick look for you, okay?
Okay.
-Is this what you're seeing?
-Yes, that.
You mean poop?
-Huh?
-[sighs wearily]
And this over here
[system beeps]
is also poop.
You called for this?
-Oh.
-[scoffs]
I I'm sorry.
[peculiar music playing]
All right, ma'am, are you experiencing
any constipation?
Yes. I've always been
a little constipated,
but it's gotten much worse lately.
I was gonna bring it up
during our consultation later.
I'll prescribe a laxative.
One safe to take while pregnant.
Thank you so much. I didn't think
you'd see that on the ultrasound.
[chuckles] Well,
I'll see you at the consultation.
[patient] Thank you.
[curtain opens, closes]
ULTRASOUND ROOM 15
[sighs] Dr. Um Jae-il,
did you really call me over
just to show me a clump of feces?
I'm sorry.
It looked like an ovarian teratoma.
I just saw one in a book.
-And you thought somehow I missed it?
-Oh, that's not what I meant.
What, then? A huge tumor that wasn't
there before just suddenly appeared?
[scoffs] Isn't it ridiculous to assume
as a resident,
you can spot a tumor in the first place?
Right.
I'm sorry.
I did think it was pretty unlikely,
but I wanted to confirm.
We're behind. Do you know how many
complaints we get from patients
if keep them waiting long?
I'll make sure he gets better guidance.
I was the one supervising him.
But I had to step away
to handle a delivery. I apologize.
Dr. Um, patient's waiting. You should go.
Is that all right?
[sighs] Fine.
[sighs]
[indistinct chatter]
[child] Mom, when can I see my brother?
[indistinct chatter]
Ma'am, remember to take deep breaths.
Great, we're almost there.
Take deep breaths, please.
[Jung-min] Miss Jin Gyeong-hye,
with cervical cancer.
She'll need a hysterectomy
at the same time as her C-section,
which we've scheduled for next Thursday.
Check that Professor Jae-Hui
will be available?
Oh, sure.
-Tell him we'll handle the consent form.
-Will do.
Oh, by the way, you have
a triplet delivery, don't you?
Yes. Since the first baby's breeched,
we're doing a C-section
but using GA
due to the patient's low platelets.
[sighs] I'm worried
there'll be a lot of bleeding.
Oh, Pyo Nam-kyung,
incubators need to be set up.
[cell phone chimes]
Oops, sorry.
-Aren't you busy?
-Huh?
-You're on Gynecology?
-Oh.
Yes. I'll get going now.
Hello, Ma'am. Your name, please?
-It's Kim Mi-ja.
-[mouse scrolling]
Right, this way, please.
Oh, dear. Mm.
I'm afraid you're right.
Yes. According to her chart,
she was stable for three years,
but her most recent CA-125 level
was at 123,
and her abdominal-pelvic and chest CTs
show recurrent cancer.
Mm, mm, mm.
So, what should I do now?
[sighs]
-Let me speak with her.
-Okay.
What's on my schedule today?
A fibroid surgery at 5:00.
The patient's on aspirin
due to a history of stroke,
so I consulted with Neurology first.
I've met with Cardiovascular regarding
her arrhythmia and got a risk assessment.
Wow, perfectly done, Doctor
-Kim Sa-bi, sir.
-Yes, Dr. Kim Sa-bi. Sorry.
Oh!
[laughs]
Well, Dr. Kim Sa-bi,
this surgery here
involves around 50 fibroids.
-Fifty?
-Yeah.
So, that'll take three to four hours.
[sighs] Yeah.
Hmm, but to reduce
the chances of recurrence,
it's best to remove
all the fibroids at the same time.
Oh.
Right.
Those in Obstetrics
find Gynecology a little
frustrating, and slower paced at times.
Yeah, sometimes we have to do
the same thing for hours,
over and over.
Nothing dramatic happens here at all.
Yes, compared to Obstetrics,
it's definitely more boring.
Oh?
Oh, what I meant is
[laughing]
It's boring? Mm. [chuckles]
That's nothing new.
But actually,
that's good.
It means that
you're already adjusting well.
It means you're catching on.
Oh, do you think so?
I do.
I'm relying on you.
You'll help with today's surgery.
See you later.
[gentle music playing]
[sighs]
[cell phone ringing]
Hey.
What's on the menu?
I'm coming. Right now.
He's not here yet?
-[cell phone chimes]
-He's on his way.
How old is he? Ah, no thanks then. My bad.
He's friends with your brother?
Oh, he's a lawyer?
No, I'll do it.
I'll do it, yeah. Send his number.
Thank you.
Another blind date?
That's none of your business.
-Didn't you also have one last month?
-We were on a break.
-But now?
-We've officially ended it.
-Watch, you'll be back together.
-No, we won't.
This time, it's for real.
-You've been together seven years?
-And broken up 70 times.
I wouldn't say 70, no.
Maybe 50, though.
Where is Um Jae-il? I'm starving.
I'm here! I come bearing
steaming hot tteokbokki!
Check out this spread. Tons of stuff.
-Wonder who ordered.
-You.
-Mm.
-Don't give yourself credit.
-You ordered a set menu.
-Ordering the set was still your idea.
Right, here. Here, Sa-bi, all for you.
-Yeah!
-Which is the chicken feet?
Here you go.
Nam-kyung, put your phone down already!
He's ghosting you, isn't he?
-No, they're on a break.
-We're done for good.
-For good for the month.
-Hey.
It's impossible to know
whether she's in a relationship or not.
She's always saying they've broken up.
Mm. This isn't spicy.
One original, one mild.
How do you not know?
You're the one who ordered it.
Why's she in a bad mood?
Is it the break up?
-It's temporary.
-No, it's for good.
-For good for the month.
-Hey!
-[cell phone ringing]
-Nam-kyung! Your phone.
Hi, Mom.
Why are you asking OB-GYN
about Auntie's leg problems?
I don't know.
Come on, how am I supposed to know that?
Mom, I have to go into surgery. See ya.
-That your mom?
-Yeah.
She always calls me
whenever someone's sick.
She calls me when my grandma
has indigestion, when my aunt has a cough
What do I know?
Why are you taking it out on her?
It's always, "Have you eaten?
Are you sleeping well?
Why not? Aren't you cold?
Aren't you feeling hot?" Gosh.
-Your mom any better?
-My mom doesn't call me.
Is aloofness hereditary?
You take after your mother?
Mm. She was very pretty.
-Mm.
-My mom's also pretty uninterested.
I'm sure she's busy.
Your mom's a professor, right?
-How'd you know?
-Professor Jo told me.
She teaches at Bumyeong Hospital?
That's actually my dad.
Mom moved to Samho University Hospital.
-They're both doctors?
-My brother as well.
Wow, a family of doctors.
-Mm.
-[cell phone ringing]
-Mm. It's good.
-[cell phone ringing]
[Yi-young sighs]
Yes?
What did he do now?
Yeah, okay. Be right over.
Aren't you eating?
[sighs]
[typing]
It's just a long string of failures today.
[sighs]
The patients are getting really annoyed,
because the intern keeps messing it up.
I'm beginning to get upset too.
But I don't think you should be
too hard on him.
-Is it the ABGA again?
-Yes.
And
also tapping.
TAPPING: DRAINING EXCESS FLUID
FROM THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY WITH A NEEDLE
[whimsical music playing]
[machines beeping steadily]
Her right arm is probably a bit sore
because I tried a few times.
Yeesh.
Sorry about that.
[sighs]
[whimsical music continues]
This doctor will be able to do it
with no pain at all.
Seriously?
Actually, there's some pain involved.
Don't worry, I'll be careful.
Oh, I see.
It was almost impossible to find a vein.
Quiet.
I've never tried it there.
The book says to hold down the dorsalis
pedis artery with one hand and then
[sighs]
Enough.
I still have a lot of patients to see.
I need to get this done,
I have a ton of my own work to do.
I'm sorry.
So, do you want to give me something to do
while I'm waiting here?
Be quiet.
I'm trying to concentrate here.
-I can adjust the height of the bed or
-Just stop talking and get lost!
[dramatic music playing]
[door opens]
-[door closes]
-[sighs]
[somber music playing]
[sighs]
[sighs]
Dr. Oh.
I'm sorry.
It's just
[sighs] I was so busy.
I didn't mean for it to come out that way.
How could you tell him to get lost
in front of a patient?
You're right.
I messed up.
But in my defense,
the intern was partly at fault.
He can't do anything by himself.
Wouldn't keep quiet, it was embarrassing.
That's why he was blathering on.
He was embarrassed about it.
I never said not to scold him.
But if you do, talk to him
somewhere private.
He was getting on my nerves.
It just all happened so fast.
Because of you, patients won't want to
receive treatment from Dr. Tak anymore.
Word's probably spread
through the entire ward by now.
He's an intern.
He's been working here
for less than three months.
I'm sorry.
Don't you have self-control?
You feel better when you lose your temper?
-Yes.
-Hey!
[sighs]
I mean, no. I'll do better.
[sighs]
-[beeps]
-You didn't press the button.
Oh.
You must be really tired.
Listen, I'm sorry that
I raised my voice at you.
You angry now?
I have no right to be.
And you don't need to apologize either.
I deserved it.
-I told the intern sorry.
-That's great.
I'm so glad to hear that.
Sometimes, you don't seem
totally unreasonable.
Oh, it's already past midnight.
SATURDAY, MAY 20
Oh, wow, it really is.
Why? Are you Snow White?
Cinderella? Or
We go past midnight all the time.
Why're you so shocked now?
Today's my birthday.
See? May 20th.
[gasps]
Oh, I didn't
I didn't know it was your
I mean, happy birthday.
How did you not know?
We live together.
I'm sorry, but,
I'm not great with birthdays.
But since you're my sister-in-law,
you want anything, I'll get it.
-For real?
-Mm.
Instead of a birthday present,
will you grant me a wish?
Well, let's see what it is.
Can't you just say yes?
[Do-won chuckles] All right, fine.
Once we get on the elevator
from then until we reach the 14th floor,
"Sure" is all you can say.
[elevator dings]
Why aren't you getting in?
[playful music playing]
-Buy me dinner.
-Sure.
Pork belly?
We're going out with Seung-won and
Joo-young next weekend. I'll treat you.
[Yi-young scoffs]
-Let's see a movie. Just us.
-Sure.
This Friday, I'll have Netflix
and beers ready for us in the living room.
[sighs]
[Do-won] Nine.
Ten.
Twelve.
Is it okay if I like you?
[soft music playing]
["Forever" by D.O. playing]
Sure.
[elevator dings]
If you want things to get awkward,
go ahead.
[door lock chimes, opens]
Can you leave later tomorrow?
There's something we gotta do.
-[both cheering]
-Blow it out, blow it out.
-Great.
-Happy birthday!
Happy birthday.
[yawns] Why are we doing this
in the morning?
We don't know when you'll be home.
Gotta have seaweed soup
on your birthday, right?
Did you take a picture?
You should send a pic to your dad.
Oh, that's right.
[camera shutter clicks]
Hey, smile, smile.
-Aw, so pretty!
-[camera shutter clicks]
Great, gotta make sure that my dad knows
I made my little sister a birthday meal
on behalf of him and Mom
You didn't make it. Seung-won did.
Yi-young, how did you know that?
It tastes good. The seasoning's great.
[cell phone rings]
Mm. You got the photo?
[giggles]
-He says happy birthday.
-Thank you!
She likes lots of meat
in her seaweed soup, just like Mom did.
Your son-in-law did a great job with it.
Hello, Mr. Oh, how are you doing today?
I'm taking good care of your daughters.
-Don't worry.
-Yeah. How's work going?
Cheol-min isn't your friend anyway,
just your boss.
Try to learn from this.
Stop apologizing for everything.
I'm just really glad
she got her act together.
Yeah. I'll come down to Busan sometime.
Yeah, one sec.
Hey.
Ugh! Here!
Yeah?
Huh?
Oh.
Yeah, okay.
Bye.
[sighs]
That was great.
-[Seung-won] Done eating?
-Mm.
-See you guys later.
-Drive safe, okay?
Wait, what about my birthday present?
Oh, your present.
I wasn't sure what you'd like, so,
I transferred it to your account.
Did you really?
You know me better than anyone.
Thank you, Seung-won.
You forget we're married.
So it's a joint present.
OB-GYN
1ST-YEAR RESIDENT LOUNGE
Oh Yi-young, happy birthday.
Happy birthday. I got an alert from Talk.
You should've told us. Happy birthday.
-Thank you.
-[cell phone chiming]
UM JAE-IL
HAS SENT YOU A GIF
[Jae-il] Happy birthday to you ♪
Couldn't get you a present.
But we'll party soon?
[playful music playing]
PYO NAM-KYUNG
HAS SENT YOU A GIF
Happy birthday.
It's the most popular fragrance.
KIM SA-BI
HAS SENT YOU A GIF
[Sa-bi] Happy birthday.
Not sure what your taste is,
so, happy birthday.
For once, they see eye to eye.
[patient] It is, right? Isn't it?
Uh
-Well, uh
-It's a girl, right?
I knew it from the shape of my belly
and a dream I had.
It's kind of hard to be certain
when the legs are this way.
-But I think it's a boy.
-Hey, no!
That's not possible.
-Are you sure?
-Yes.
Doctor, no,
I'm not going through this ordeal.
Having another boy at 44 is too much.
Can you check again?
[sighs]
It's a boy, I'm sure of it.
I promise I'm telling the truth.
Are you sure you're not wrong?
This kick feels different.
Not like when I was pregnant
with these three here.
It's a boy.
Uh, how about this, then?
Why don't we check one last time?
-Oh, okay.
-Great.
Nurse.
Mm [hesitates] Again?
Yes. I wanna make sure.
[chuckles nervously]
[buzzing]
So it looks like it is a boy.
It's a boy? I was right!
Oh, is it really not a girl?
No, it's certainly a boy just as he said.
Oh, what am I gonna do?
Four boys? Oh, my God. Oh, Jesus.
I know it's not what you were hoping for,
but more brothers should be fun
for the boys, don't you think?
Right. And if he's the youngest,
he'll be a charmer just like me.
Whatever!
[chuckles nervously] Well,
at least we know the baby is healthy.
You're good to go now.
She was so hopeful, I wanted to check,
just in case.
Yeah. You were right all along.
Yes! Finally! I've got the hang of it!
Yes, you do.
Hey, congratulations!
Next time, no need to call me
to double-check. I gotta go.
Yes, ma'am. Thank you!
Yes!
[boy] Come on, Mom, please!
Can you unlock the Wi-Fi for me?
Mom, do it! Come on! There's a video game
live stream right now!
Based on your most recent scan,
the cancer fortunately hasn't spread much.
-Come on!
-The surgery shouldn't take long.
-Now!
-Hey, hang on.
Once we have the biopsy results, we'll be
able to tell you more about the cancer,
like the type, and which stage.
-Oh, come on!
-Hey, cut that out please.
Post-op, you'll need to walk
to prevent abdominal adhesion.
-Mom!
-The legs are prone to thrombosis.
So flex your ankles back
and forth as much as possible, please.
[sighs] All right, that's enough!
Oh, goodness.
-[chimes]
-There you go.
-[sighs]
-[chuckles]
Yes!
[man] Okay, everyone,
the goal of this game
But, Doctor,
setting aside the surgery itself,
my uncle's friend's brother said that
sometimes people don't wake up
from general anesthesia.
Eventually, they end up passing away.
Oh. I can't promise you that
you will wake up after the operation,
but you've had pre-surgery tests
to ensure that doesn't happen.
-Your tests came back normal.
-Ah.
Oh, maybe it's because my husband's
overseas right now.
But I've been having some bad nightmares.
And I've been having some dark thoughts.
Ah.
But you're saying everyone who has surgery
wakes up fine after?
Yes, when the surgery's finished,
we call the patient's name,
and everyone seems to wake up fine.
-[man continues indistinctly]
-They do?
Then could you call my name extra loud?
"Na Se-jin!" Like that.
[man continues indistinctly]
And if I still don't wake up,
please say the name "Ko Min-jun."
-Oh, okay.
-Please.
-Please try to say it loudly.
-Sure, we'll do that.
-[chuckles softly]
-[man continues on game]
Ko Min-jun.
How many times have I told you
we're not the only ones in here?
Can't you mute it?
-Well?
-[grunts] I don't want to!
[sighs wearily]
Gosh, I'm so sorry about him.
It's all good.
Please don't worry about it.
Moms can't even be sick
without feeling guilty.
No need to apologize, I mean it.
Thank you.
I'm sorry.
It's because my boy's still young.
We're actually the same age.
-We're both ten years old.
-Oh, yeah, you are?
Gosh!
You're so mature, so,
I thought you were older.
-Hello, there.
-I've gone over the procedure.
Ah.
I'll make sure everything goes smoothly.
I'll see you in the OR later. Huh?
Hello, Miss Ha Jong-im.
How are you feeling today?
Kinda so-so.
Doctor, tell me, uh,
can I start chemo again?
Well, your white blood cell count
hasn't recovered,
so we can't proceed just yet.
Oh, I see.
So, she'll be here even longer?
How many days?
First, we'll give you
an immunostimulant injection
and this time tomorrow,
we'll do another cell count.
Okay.
I imagine four surgeries and multiple
rounds of chemo and radiation therapies
over the last decade
have taken a lot out of you.
Also you've had quite a few complications
especially since the last round,
so your recovery's been slow.
I almost couldn't do it,
but I got through.
-I'm sure I'll make a full recovery soon.
-Don't worry too much.
I'll have a successful surgery,
and you'll get your chemotherapy,
and then, we'll be discharged
in good health.
I have the best intuition, you know.
-Right. Thanks for that.
-[Joon-mo] Right, I'll see you later.
-Excuse me, Doctor.
-Yes?
-Is Dr. Ki Eun-mi around by any chance?
-She's in surgery now.
I see.
Uh
I'm sorry, Doctor,
but do you mind if I ask you a favor?
I can't believe I have to do this.
Where's your friend? He's not hungry?
He won't eat unless his mom feeds him.
He's much too old.
What'd you mean? Aren't you both ten?
Not all ten-year-olds are the same.
Hi.
-Who's that?
-A patient's daughter.
-She asked me to watch her.
-Ah.
[exhales]
[chimes]
Oh, all these stupid advertisements.
Call him already.
Huh?
If you're that desperate to talk,
then contact him.
Oh, that's not it all.
You got it all wrong, seriously. Jeez!
Hey, need water?
Mm.
-[line ringing]
-[cell phone ringing]
1ST-YEAR OH YI-YOUNG
Hey, don't do that!
I'm waiting on a delivery.
Oh, is that the story
we're going with now?
LEE
ATTENDING DOCTOR: KIM SA-BI
[Sa-bi] Hello, coming in.
I'm here to help you fill out
your surgery consent form.
Could you draw the curtain,
please? Quickly.
Oh, sure.
You're getting surgery
for your uterine prolapse tomorrow
My word, must you speak so loud, Doctor?
[woman] Oh, Ma!
Quiet down,
or they're all going to find out.
Find out?
That my uterus has a problem.
Gosh, Ma, it's nothing to be ashamed of.
You don't know what you're talking about!
Even if they don't show it,
they don't think that way!
What an embarrassment, please.
Hey, Ma, you're already admitted here.
It's far too late to cancel now.
Right, Doctor?
That isn't quite true.
But it's better not to.
How much longer am I going to live anyhow?
What's the point of doing
this big surgery now?
For God's sake, it's a simple procedure.
Why live with the pain for no reason?
She's right.
This isn't a major surgery at all.
Uh, we'll lift up the prolapsed part
of the uterus and we'll
Good lord, will you please keep
your voice down?
I told you, everyone will hear.
cinch it during the surgery, and as soon
as we know it's stable, you can go.
Ugh, I'd much rather not do all that.
It's not like I'll die without it,
so why are you so fussy?
For Christ's sake!
[breathes heavily]
LAPAROSCOPIC VAGINAL HYSTERECTOMY
CONSENT FORM
[peculiar music playing]
About Miss Lee Ok-sun
Prolapse, right!
-The patient from Busan.
-Yes.
I've walked her through the procedure
and the consent form.
Mm. Good, good, well done.
But now, she doesn't want the surgery.
-Hmm?
-She hasn't signed the form.
I think her daughter brought her
against her will.
Oh, really?
But she came all the way to Seoul
and did all the tests.
Right.
Her WBC and CRP are normal,
but she has vaginal discharge
and foul odor as well.
She needs surgery.
Why is she making such a fuss?
She's ashamed of the condition,
and she doesn't want anyone to find out.
Oh, no!
There's no such thing as
a shameful disease. Huh?
[sighs]
What now?
Doctor
Sa-rang, would you mind
-Sa-bi, sir.
-Oh.
That's right, uh Well, it sounds lovely.
Please talk to her.
I'll ask if she'd like to fill out
an AMA form.
Don't do that.
In my opinion, she really
ought to have the surgery.
But obviously,
we can't just force her to do so.
No.
So, please, find a way
to convince her to do it.
Huh?
I already went over everything with her
in detail, twice over.
That's great, really.
However, the best things come in threes.
Rock paper scissors,
high, medium, low [exhales]
-three meals a day
-Sorry?
[laughing]
Oh, three meals a day.
Third time's a charm.
Ask the patient one more time.
Oh, okay.
I believe in you.
Go get it, Doctor.
Oh.
-Go get it.
-That's right. You got this.
Good luck.
She's got this.
Oh, look, there's three of us here too.
Yeah. [chuckles]
-[sighs]
-[girl] Excuse me.
Excuse me.
Excuse me.
-[crying]
-I'm sorry.
Can you tell us when his mom
will be out of surgery?
What's your mom's name?
What's your mom's name?
Na Se-jin.
-It's Na Se-jin.
-[crying]
-Miss Na Se-jin.
-Oh, just a moment.
[typing]
[poignant music playing]
[Dong-ho] Miss Na Se-jin,
your surgery is over.
-We'll transfer her to recovery.
-Okay.
When you're back, submit the specimen
and prescribe the meds administered
during surgery.
Will do.
Miss Na Se-jin.
Miss Na Se-jin!
[gasping]
-[Dong-ho] Miss Na!
-Miss Na, stay still. You'll fall off!
-Careful!
-Miss Na, please stay still! Miss Na!
-Miss Na, you're in the operating room!
-[gasping]
You've woken up. You're alive.
You're not up there! You're down here!
You're alive!
[gasping]
[uplifting music playing]
[sighs]
[Yi-young] My apologies.
We're okay now.
Don't mind me.
Nothing out of the ordinary.
I thought things were
a little too quiet today.
You're Oh Yi-young, after all, right?
All right, then.
[sighs]
-Hey, Oh Yi-young! Can you take this?
-No.
-Hey, just deliver this for me.
-You do it.
I need to go to the ER.
A transfer patient's arrived.
-Tell them to get it from the ER.
-Just leave this in Ku's room!
Every time, she always resists.
Then does it anyway. [chuckles]
Oh, right.
OB-GYN
4TH-YEAR RESIDENT LOUNGE
Doctor, it's Oh Yi-young.
I brought the medical certificate.
[knocks]
[soft creaking]
[mischievous music playing]
[rustles loudly]
[clatters]
[sighs softly]
[upbeat guitar music playing]
Do-won, have you seen Miss Park Seol-a?
Yes.
Uh, she said her BP
measured 140/90 at home,
so we took it again,
and it was normal at 118/78.
It didn't look like preeclampsia,
so we sent her home.
Well done. Why isn't Eun-mi sending me
updates on Miss So A-jeong?
Uh, give me one moment.
She's currently on oxytocin, and was
fingertip dilated in the last pelvic exam.
Her contractions are stable
at three-minute intervals.
So I'll tell Dr. Ki to notify you ASAP.
-Sorry about this.
-What's up with Da-hye?
None of the dischargeable patients
have had sutures removed.
[sighs] I'll go check on it. I'm sorry.
[sighs] You guys've done it
for Professor Seo's patients
but none of mine. What's going on here?
Professor Seo Jung-Min did it herself
this morning.
Oh. She did?
How diligent of her.
Anyway, go check on the ward, it's a mess.
Yeah. I'm sorry.
Oh, and Ku Do-won,
I want you to scrub in for my four o'clock
and not for Jung-min's!
I'm always stuck with the R1s.
I wanna do surgery with the Chief too.
-I'll scrub in, Professor.
-I'll hold you to it.
Oh, man, do they think
you can do the work of 10 people?
[chuckles]
-You here 'cause you need something?
-Me?
Not at all. I'm here to compliment you.
I looked over the paper you wrote,
and I like your approach on progesterone
therapy patients. Really good work.
Thank you.
So I was thinking,
since you're collecting the data,
maybe you could include
the results as well?
Would that be too much to ask?
No. I think I can handle that.
Mm. I thought if you multitasked,
it would make things easier.
-Right.
-[cell phone ringing]
-Gotta go to the ward.
-Sure, we'll catch up later.
Yes?
Yup. I'll check on it and get back to you.
Everything's okay.
The cervical length's well maintained,
at two centimeters.
Oh, really?
What a relief. I was feeling a lot of pain
in my belly earlier.
Oh, I see.
No need to worry, everything looks good.
Does that mean
I can go back to the ward now?
Yes.
Uh, one more thing.
Um, you said you were in pain?
Yes.
It was happening once or twice an hour?
And also, it felt like the bottom
of my stomach was falling.
Uh
I took a good look,
so I think you're okay to leave
Uh, but how about we check it out
one more time?
[patient] Why? Is something wrong?
-Is it bad?
-It's not.
It's not that.
Mm, I just wanna check.
It doesn't hurt to check, right?
[hesitates] I'll call her.
This time I can call her over.
Right. Sure. Good luck.
Yep, the cervical length
is two centimeters.
Right? You said two?
I got two centimeters too, Doctor.
[patient] So, everything's okay?
[groans] I was scared for no reason.
[Da-hye] Around this stage in a pregnancy,
it's normal to experience occasional
contractions called false labor.
Don't worry too much and try to relax.
All right, thank you so much.
-I appreciate it, Doctor.
-Sure.
Thank you. You can rest up now.
[patient] Thanks.
-I'm gonna take a three-minute nap.
-Okay.
You know, when I measured
without inserting the probe too far,
the cervical length came out just right,
exactly like we learned.
I guess it did. You got it right.
Yes, I did get it right.
The consent form.
I haven't gotten the consent form!
See you later!
[chuckles]
[Joon-mo] It's a great outcome. And,
there were no signs of metastatic cancer,
the surgery went smoothly.
[exhales] Really?
That's so great to hear.
What a relief.
[chuckles softly]
[Joon-mo] Of course, we won't know
for sure until we get the biopsy results,
but for now, based on the appearance
of the growth on the ovary,
I suspect that it could be
clear cell carcinoma.
This type of cancer
it's very likely to cause embolism,
I'm afraid.
Can I ask what embolism is?
Oh, it's when a clot blocks
a blood vessel.
It can be very dangerous when it blocks
vessels leading to the lungs or heart.
Embolism really is a dangerous thing.
It's caused issues for a lot of people
going through chemotherapy like I am.
I've seen it happen out of nowhere.
Really?
A reminder to try and exercise regularly,
and if you have difficulty breathing
at any point, let us know immediately.
-Yes.
-[Joon-mo] Great.
Oh, also, Miss Ha Jong-im,
your immune markers have improved.
You're cleared to start chemo.
Oh, good. I'm starting chemo?
You're serious, Doctor?
-That's correct.
-Oh! That's so great!
I was feeling bad that
only I got to have surgery.
I was so worried
I wouldn't be able to get chemo
that I couldn't even sleep well.
We'll observe you till tomorrow
and then schedule you.
For now, think of this
as your time to recharge.
Please rest.
-Thank you, Professor.
-Of course. I'll see you later.
[sighs]
[Se-jin] It's wonderful.
-[Jong-im] I know.
-[Se-jin] Hear that, sweetie? Great news.
Oh. Look who it is.
Who's this?
You've woken up! [chuckles]
[boy] What did he say?
[Se-jin laughs]
[Sa-bi] I've reserved a counseling room.
If you don't mind,
the two of us can talk alone in there.
[sighs]
It's okay, Doctor,
she'll go ahead with the surgery.
Right, Ma?
We agreed.
You'll feel much better after the surgery.
On average, the recurrence rate is low,
and research papers show
fairly high patient satisfaction.
-You want to take a look?
-Forget it.
It won't make sense to me
even if I look at it.
If you don't sign the form,
your surgery will be called off.
So I'll ask you
one last time to sign off on it.
You're sure you don't want surgery?
[sighs] My children
barely get by as it is,
and I'm just a burden on everyone.
Ma! We can afford this just fine.
-Don't use us as an excuse.
-[sighs] What I mean
Gosh! [tsks]
None of the other older folks
are suffering from this, so why am I?
I've always tried to be responsible,
and I've taken care of my health.
I've kept myself out of harm's way.
As I explained before, those things
have nothing to do with this condition.
The old ladies in my village
don't seem to think so.
Do those things really not count?
Well
I'd say they're all wrong.
Please don't associate with people
like that. All right, ma'am?
Some people don't understand
this condition.
You get it from working too hard.
This is all a result of you
having worked too hard in life.
For 40 years,
you worked so hard peeling hagfish
with a tense belly so you could help
your son get married.
And at night, you'd squat
in your kitchen washing dishes,
so your daughter
could get married too.
[sentimental music playing]
You overworked yourself.
[sniffles]
But I I've only done
what any parent would do.
Exactly. That's why
you need to get the surgery.
Afterwards, you can say the reason
was because you worked too hard,
and it was important
to take care of yourself. [chuckles]
Hmph, gosh, of all the things
a mother could boast about
[both chuckle]
-We will make sure everything's in order.
-Thank you.
[sniffles]
JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER
Oh, goodness, my neck.
Miss Lee Ok-sun
I think she's doing the surgery
because of you.
Oh, that's right.
That thing about the hagfish and dishes
At first, I thought that maybe
you were getting a bit too personal, but
Oh. [chuckles]
now I realize it's actually
a way of healing people.
-That's a good thing coming from you.
-Yes.
-I'll be monitoring her closely.
-Thank you.
I'm gonna get coffee Wait a sec.
You're heading out.
No, I heard there's an emergency
cervical cerclage, so I'm off to observe.
-Oh, Jung-min's surgery.
-Yes. It'll be my first time observing.
And you, Professor? Are you all done then?
Me? No not yet.
One last surgery, my favorite.
Fibroids. [chuckles]
[groans] At least it's only five fibroids.
Surgeries in OR 10
have been running behind,
-so I'll be starting in half an hour.
-Oh.
Oh! I don't think there's anyone
to assist now.
That's true. I asked someone to help me.
Just us two.
-The two of you?
-Mm. But
Oh, there's the laparoscope as well.
So that's three. [giggling]
So would you like me to
[gasps]
It's okay.
-But I could.
-Aw, you don't have to do this.
I can always observe another time.
Oh, really?
Are you sure, hmm? I have three already.
I don't want to burden you.
Then
-I would love
-I'll leave you to it. Bye, Doctor!
Oh, I guess you're leaving now.
Okay, go home.
Sorry, Professor.
They wouldn't normally miss that.
But there was a lot going on
in the ward and delivery unit today.
No, but I'll have a word with them.
Sorry. Bye.
[line disconnects]
Knock-knock. Doctor.
Oh, is that for me?
I knew you'd want one,
so I bought the biggest one for you.
Wait.
-Is it ultrasound again?
-Not. I've totally got the hang of it.
Whoa. Now, that's the best news
I've heard all day.
Sex, biometry, amniotic fluid volume,
cervical length I've mastered it.
No other R1 can beat me at ultrasounds.
I'm the best.
Can't all R1s do that?
Hey, come on, Doctor,
I think I did a really good job!
Yeah, sure.
It's true!
Dr. Ki and Dr. Cha also looked at them
and said I nailed it.
-Eun-mi and Da-hye?
-Yeah.
After I looked, they came several times
for final checks.
When they checked them out, yesterday
and today, I was correct every time.
I'm telling you, I got straight As.
Given my track record,
Nam-kyung's got nothing on me.
I'm glad your diagnoses were correct,
but I don't think
that's the main issue here.
Huh?
You didn't trust your own judgment,
so in the end, you called your seniors
to handle it for you, right?
Well
Eun-mi and Da-hye are busy enough as is.
I bet they were extra swamped, running to
the ultrasound room because of you.
You've been a burden.
You think you did a good job 'cause you
were right. No one sees it that way.
Anyone can do what you did.
It's not special.
Involving others and wasting their time
because you don't want
to take responsibility?
That's incompetence.
Moving forward, take time
to consider the right approach.
[pensive music playing]
[sighs]
"If the placenta previa is too severe, or
a large fibroid is in front of the uterus,
it is necessary to make an incision
that's J-shaped"
Yi-young, are you alive?
You're in a mental stupor now? Huh?
The professor asked me
to go over this with you all.
Hey, you didn't see this surgery.
Are you listening?
Aren't you guys gonna study?
This is the topic
of next week's study session.
Ugh, why are you worrying about
next week already?
Focus on tomorrow.
-What's that?
-Cookies.
From a patient. A thank you gift.
You guys, cookie time!
Carb girl, do you want a cookie?
[Jae-il] Sounds like the boyfriend's done.
-What do you mean?
-Been a while since he contacted you.
[scoffs] I'm not waiting
for him to contact me.
I'm waiting for a call
from the delivery unit!
Whatever you say.
-Hey, are there any more cookies?
-Buy some more with your own money.
I'm broke, though.
[sighs]
Why's it when you're broke,
you're more hungry.
I feel like crap.
It's the first peaceful night in a while,
isn't it?
I wish it could be quiet and uneventful
like this every day.
[chiming over pa]
[woman over pa]
Code blue OB-GYN department
Room 1018, ward 101, come
INTENSIVE CARE UNI
RESTRICTED ACCESS
[tense music playing]
-[Sa-bi] Administer the IV line, please.
-[Jae-il] And epinephrine, portable x-ray.
[Yi-young] Submit the ABGA!
INTENSIVE CARE UNI
RESTRICTED ACCESS
Her vitals were stable
until this afternoon.
It wasn't till an hour ago,
she began complaining of dyspnea
and frequent chest pain.
Her BP dropped and RR increased.
She lost vital signs, so we did 30 minutes
of CPR, achieved ROSC, and intubated her.
Despite the vasopressors,
the BP wouldn't rise.
That's why she's in the ICU.
So sudden.
Based on the chest CT, it appears to be
pulmonary embolism.
Next of kin?
She's waiting outside.
-Let's bring her in.
-Sure.
INTENSIVE CARE UNI
RESTRICTED ACCESS
[Joon-mo] Mm.
So your mom, she's having
some difficulty breathing, and she's not
My mom's not dead, though.
She's always been very sick to begin with.
Actually, she's been sick
ever since I was born.
This is exactly what happened last time,
and she was able to go home afterward.
[sighs deeply]
But this time, it's different, and
[Joon-mo sighs]
Is anyone else coming?
Yes. There's a foundation
that's providing financial assistance,
and someone from there is coming.
If you ask me,
the patient prepared well for everything.
Hmm, okay.
Then how about
you stay with her until
this new guardian arrives, Dr. Oh?
-Stay with her?
-Yes, that's right.
Have a snack with her,
ice cream, something like that.
Have a chat with her,
tell her the complete truth.
I think she's old enough.
Let's hope she understands.
Okay, I will.
Thank you.
[sighs]
I think your mother is going to heaven.
You're wrong.
I'm sure you probably don't know this,
but honestly, my mom's always gotten
sick like this, and then gone home after.
This time, it's for real.
You need to prepare.
She's really going to heaven.
There's not much time left,
so maybe,
you should see her while you can.
Do you mean it?
My mom's gonna die?
Mm.
[gasps, cries]
What am I gonna
What do I do?
[girl sniffles]
But I'm still
just a kid.
Your mom's arranged for a place
for you to live and people to help you.
They'll be here soon.
[breath trembling]
[emotional music playing]
Tomorrow morning, you might
have to say goodbye to your mother.
Don't avoid it 'cause you're scared.
It might be the only chance
to talk to her.
Tell her all the things you wanna say.
[sobbing]
When she's gone,
look at photos of her,
so you won't forget her face.
However, if you ever forget her scent,
then, make sure to keep things
like her clothes to remember it.
Understand?
[emotional music continues]
Uh
After she's gone,
there'll be a funeral for three days.
The person coming will handle that.
You just need to be aware.
Okay.
Many people will tell you,
from now on, no more crying.
You must eat well and be brave.
And study hard.
That's what everyone told me
when my mother went to heaven.
I was young like you.
I was in middle school when my mom
went to heaven and became an angel.
It's not gonna be easy.
Of course I want to be kind
and brave, but
I'll tear up just out of the blue,
and I'll get really annoyed.
There are days I don't feel like eating.
But that's not because
I've become a bad person, you know?
When your mom's gone,
it leaves this big hole
in the middle of your heart.
I still feel it. It's still there.
[sniffling]
But I just want to say,
you don't need to cry in secret,
or pretend to be happy when you're sad.
Be true with your feelings.
Understand?
It's my phone number.
If you're having a tough time
or need anything, you call me.
Whenever you want.
Okay.
-[crying]
-[footsteps approaching]
[man] Hye-min?
Hello, sir.
I'm from a local foundation
supporting Hye-min's mother.
I know Hye-min very well.
Ah, I see.
I was told she took a turn for the worse.
Yes, she was supposed to start chemo,
but she developed pulmonary embolism.
[sighs]
If it's all right,
what will happen to Hye-min now?
Her mother appointed a relative as
the new guardian. They will be here soon.
Don't worry, we'll also continue
to take good care of her.
Great. I appreciate it.
I should, um, get going.
Goodbye.
Wanna sit down?
[melancholy music playing]
Are you doing okay?
Are you feeling sick at all?
Does your head hurt?
You have a low fever.
I have medicine.
Do you want any just in case?
You hungry? Wanna get some food?
[crying softly]
You miss your mom, is that it?
How about we go see her?
[sobbing]
[melancholy music continues]
[chopping]
[woman] Yi-young! Joo-young!
You girls getting up?
-[pot clatters]
-That place has gone downhill.
That's where I got last year's cabbage,
and it completely ruined the kimchi.
Yeah? You know somewhere good?
Girls! Aren't you gonna shower? Let's go!
Hey, get up! The soup's getting cold!
[huffs] Seriously.
Didn't you say your second-oldest
is getting married?
Remind me how old they are?
That's right, the same age as my Yi-young.
Gosh, time flies. I can't believe
how grown up they are.
[chuckles] It's almost making me tear up.
Oh. [chuckles]
[sniffles]
[exhales]
[sniffles]
["Breath" by MINNIE playing]
[sobbing]
[sobbing]
[wailing]
THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST,
YOO YEON-SEOK, OUR ETERNAL AHN JEONG-WON
RESIDENT PLAYBOOK
[Nam-kyung] I have no luck when it
comes to coworkers. We're polar opposites.
[Sa-bi] I try to understand them,
but I end up getting them less.
-[Nam-kyung] You're impossible.
-[Sa-bi] You're impossible.
-I'll do it right now!
-[Sa-bi] Do it.
-Those two have been arguing nonstop.
-They're incompatible.
-Hey, R1s.
-I'm sorry.
-I thought you'd done it.
-I thought you were!
I know this already.
I've seen it in a book.
I'm at a total loss for what to do.
This is all your fault!
[Gi-sun] Congratulations, Dr. Myeong.
You were on the presenters list
for the conference.
[Yi-young] Why aren't you angry?
-It was totally my mistake.
-A mistake?
[Eun-won] I know that you did your best,
but still
-[Yi-young] Feel like some soju?
-Mm. I guess it's time to go home.
-[Nam-kyung] Did you stay over again?
-[Jae-il] Every night lately
-You won't believe me, but
-[Tae-rim] You look extremely tired.
[Jae-il] If you don't mind,
can I take a quick look?
[upbeat music playing]