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RESIDENT PLAYBOOK

FINAL EPISODE

We ordered the beer ages ago.

Why is it taking so long?

PUB BY THE HOSPITAL

I bought these for you guys.

Looks refreshing, right?

Why are you acting out of character?

I guess we're right.

All right. Let's drink these and start talking.

Cheers. Bottoms up.

So?

For real?

You two are…

You see…

Here are your beers.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

That was great timing.

I live with my sister's brother-in-law, Dr. Ku.

We're dating. Happy now?

-Holy cow! -It really is true.

-You were right. -Hey, can you stop--

See? I told you I saw them!

Hey, Yi-young. I kept it a secret though.

Hey, when did you start dating?

Who liked who first?

Does your family know?

Wait, that's double in-laws. You'll be double in-laws?

Look, I'll handle my own relationship,

so stop worrying about it.

Just keep it a secret at work for me.

Okay.

It would only be a headache if people at work knew.

I don't have anyone to tell.

But, Yi-young.

We feel hurt.

You should've told us.

That's…

I'm sorry.

All right. We'll forgive you.

So with that in mind, this one's on you.

Let's get dried pollack. It's good.

The whelks and cuttlefish too.

We ordered some squid earlier.

-Excuse me! -Order more.

Dried pollack, whelks, and cuttlefish.

-Nachos too. -French fries.

-And nachos and fries, please. -Don't order those yet!

Doctor, about Ms. Lee Sang-lim in MFICU…

I prescribed her a uterine relaxant,

so you can hook it up for her.

And for Ms. Kim Go-yun,

I checked her personal medication, and she can take them all.

Your hands are moving like a blur.

I know, right?

I can't believe this used to be so hard I had to stay after work to do it.

Are you going somewhere?

I have a date tonight.

You're so lucky. Gosh, I'm jealous.

Are you on a break from dating these days?

Not a break. I'm out of business.

I mean, I'm always at the hospital, so how can I meet people?

I guess that's why people date their coworkers.

Date their coworkers?

Someone's dating their coworker?

What?

I'm not sure if I should say this.

Besides Dr. Oh's relationship, there's another couple?

Wait, how did you know?

Well…

Nurse, I said it was a secret!

-And… -There's more?

I requested a GS consult for Ms. Yun and scheduled her operation.

How did you know that?

Did… I ask you to do it?

Her chart said she had wanted a chemo port even before surgery,

so I only got it ready.

And Ms. Na Seo-hyeon was scheduled for a BSO,

but she wanted ovary preservation, so I changed it to a BOC.

Just in case you forgot.

Nice work.

-Thank you. -Hello, sir.

Hi, Dr. Ku.

The study group.

You didn't join?

I see. So there's nothing more for you to learn?

No, there's a ton to learn.

But I'm so busy right now, so I was planning to join in January.

We lost him to OB.

This diligent and talented doctor.

Thank you, sir.

I should get going.

-Goodbye. -Bye.

For a variety of reasons,

it's such a shame.

If I had a daughter…

Even if you did, it wouldn't matter.

He has a girlfriend.

Really?

What? Who?

It's a secret.

Someone from work, right?

Yes, it's Oh Yi-young.

Right, Oh Yi-young. The…

The one with the short hair?

No, long hair.

Right, and she's tall?

No, she's shorter than me.

Really?

I know. It must be her.

The intern planning to go to Neurology.

Yes, that's right.

Those two?

They're very…

Since when?

Has it been long?

The surgery schedule will be hectic tomorrow.

I looked into it.

OR 7 will likely be free first.

So how about putting the TLH as OR 7's last surgery

and having the explo-laparotomy in OR 10?

That would work.

You figured that out quick.

I never thought I'd live long enough to see

such an incredible sight.

This is nothing, Doctor.

There's something else that really is incredible though.

About Dr. Ku…

They're still together?

What?

I thought he and Dr. Oh would break up, but they're lasting a long time.

Wait, how did you know?

What do you mean? It was pretty obvious.

I have to go. See you later.

A secret relationship, my foot. It's only secret to them.

Everyone at work knows. Everyone.

Do you know too?

Your savings matured as of December 29th.

The amount listed there will be deposited now.

Not many people make it to five years.

It's very impressive.

Thank you.

Would you like to hear about any other products?

I'd like to open another one-year savings account.

So you need short-term savings plan?

Yes.

I think I'll need the money soon.

By soon…

Do you mean…

For a wedding fund?

Yes.

What on earth? Why are you here making a ruckus?

Are you prepped for rounds? What about the charts?

Go away. Now.

Yes, sir. Then,

your sisters-in-law and brother-in-law will leave you to it.

It's Yi-young!

-Go! Now! Go do your work! -Bye!

What a bunch of kids.

RESIDENT PLAYBOOK

Have you decided on who the new OB professor will be?

We've narrowed it down to two based on your feedback.

But our OB chief, Prof. Seo,

would like a bit more time.

Both candidates have great evaluations in teaching

and extensive work and research experience.

But they were a bit lacking in other evaluation criteria.

I'd like to review those areas a bit more before deciding.

Then why don't we decide on appointing a professor next week?

Yes, that sounds good.

Thank you, everyone!

Thank you.

-Rounds? -Yeah.

2024 NON-TENURE FACULTY APPLICATION MYEONG EUN-WON

Time sure does fly.

There's only one day left in this year.

It feels like we did introductions just yesterday.

I know.

But we're already 29.

I can't believe it.

Right? Seeing as how you still throw money away like a child.

It's a Christmas gift to myself.

You gifted yourself last month too.

The necklace.

It was 68% off for Black Friday.

How could I not?

I had to buy it.

Once she drowns in debt after maxing out an overdraft account, then she'll wake up.

Geez, enough with the nagging.

You're worse than my mom.

He's so loud.

He didn't go home again?

No, he's been pulling all-nighters in the ward for days.

Why?

There's a cervical cancer patient in GYN,

and it seems her cancer pain is severe.

Painkillers must not be working, because she calls every two hours.

Can't he wait in here until he gets called?

He says he feels better being nearby.

And he feels bad she's alone.

She wasn't alone though.

She has a full-time caregiver.

No, that's not what we meant by "being alone."

Her family…

Do I have to explain this?

One is too warm,

and the other is too cold.

It'd be nice if we could mix you two up.

But you're like oil and water.

Yes?

Yes, I'm on my way.

Hello.

So, were you able to get some sleep?

I couldn't sleep again at all, Doctor.

My back and hips

feel like they're being ripped apart.

Have you been controlling the pain?

Yes, morphine is being administered intravenously.

She complained of pain overnight, so we increased dosing frequency.

But lying in bed for too long can cause clots.

So it may be hard, but moving around--

How can I?

I'm in too much pain.

Of course.

I'm sorry.

Check in on her frequently.

Yes, sir.

Ma'am, I'll be at the station at all times.

Call me anytime if the pain's too much. I'll come right over.

You look so tired.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

There's not much I can do,

but I should still check on her.

This is why all the patients ask for you.

Nurse, being asked for is a good thing.

It means you're useful.

Just a few months ago,

no one even noticed when I was gone.

I was invisible.

-Really? -Yes.

After it happened to me, I realized nothing's sadder than being useless.

Did something happen?

-Hello. -Hello.

What happened?

The first patient Dr. Ki took on when she arrived at Jongno Yulje…

passed away.

Eun-mi was in charge from her first admission

to her last cancer treatment.

But she suddenly passed, so it's hitting her harder.

She has time before surgery, so let her cry it out.

-Call me for anything urgent. -Yes, sir.

It's not time for rounds.

Goodness.

Ms. So Won-ju.

Is it because your surgery's approaching?

You seem pretty worried.

I thought I'd be fine the second time,

but I'm not.

I'm so scared I can't sleep.

But you need to sleep well before the big day.

By the way, Professor.

You're here alone again today.

Yes, I am.

I am Solo is trending these days.

How about I give you a Super Surgery Pass…

I mean, famous doctors at other hospitals

would always have a group of juniors in tow.

And they say you can't see doctors much because they're so busy.

But you come by very often.

I mean, we came for a renowned surgeon, so I'm just making sure.

First of all, I'm not a renowned doctor.

I just work hard on surgeries and treatments.

That's about all I do.

I like to make rounds.

But having my juniors in tow every time I do that

would be an inconvenience.

And it's a waste of manpower.

Also, that kind of stuff only happens on TV.

But in real life,

no one goes around with a big group like that.

Well, they say you do the most surgeries here at this hospital.

That much is true, right?

Yes, that's right.

He does a lot of surgeries, and he's good.

You don't have to worry.

And he appeared on a TV show that features only renowned doctors.

They call him the superstar of Yulje.

Is that so?

Wait, hold on. Don't get so excited.

What are you doing?

What's with you? Why are you saying that?

Stop.

-I'm done, sir. -You are?

I see. What brings you here?

The patient's results are in.

Hemoglobin was in the nines at outpatient care.

But the pre-op lab shows it's in the 12s.

That's good news.

Because of pelvic adhesions,

bleeding is the main concern for this surgery.

But with numbers like these,

we won't need a preemptive transfusion.

That's fantastic.

That's a relief.

After hearing only bad news all the time,

hearing some good news

does make me feel a bit better.

We got a positive sign,

so you can sleep well tonight.

We'll do our best tomorrow during surgery.

-Yes, thank you. -Thank you.

Thank you.

I so wish that Ms. So

will sleep soundly tonight.

I got verbal confirmation from Radiology

and contacted a Vascular Surgery professor via consult.

Already?

I ordered more blood for transfusions,

re-briefed Anesthesiology about the patient,

and rechecked the bed in the ICU this morning.

So,

it's okay take a breath.

Yes, sir.

What is it?

Are you worried?

Yes.

There are severe adhesions from the pelvic wall to the bowels,

so I think there will be heavy bleeding.

Yes, there will be.

You've done it many times, so I'm sure you're okay,

but for me,

I still get scared when there's heavy bleeding.

I feel the same way.

I also get very scared.

I get terrified.

It's like this. The patient didn't give up on surgery and got her labs up.

She's done her part.

So now,

the rest is up to us.

And on top of that, if there's heavy bleeding,

it's really scary.

I lose sleep too.

That's why I keep doing rounds,

try to make jokes,

and assure them things will be okay.

That's what I'm doing.

So, I wanted to ask…

For some encouragement,

can you repeat…

what you said earlier?

Sorry?

You know. What you said to the patient…

That you do the most surgeries and are the best at them?

Not that. That's not important.

You were on Best Doctors?

The superstar of Yulje?

"Superstar."

But still,

how can I call myself a superstar like I'm Lim Young-woong or something?

That's a bit…

You might offend some people. They'll storm the hospital.

-Then too? -Yes.

Professor?

The patients I updated you about have entered the labor room.

Okay, let's go.

-Thank you. -Of course.

Hello, ma'am.

Hello.

Nam Seol-i at 39 weeks and 5 days. Multigravida, last birth in 2015.

Cervix is fingertip-soft,

but contractions were every ten minutes, so we admitted her.

Labor usually progresses faster with the second baby.

But it's been eight years since you last gave birth,

and at this rate, you won't be having the baby today.

Okay.

Maybe it's because I've done it once.

But I feel more scared, Professor.

Things will go much smoother. Don't worry.

-Oh, my. It's that good? -By the way…

You said the baby was on the larger side last time…

No way!

But I could give birth on the 31st.

So you're saying

a birth on New Year's Day would bring the most fortune, right?

Even better if it's born at midnight?

But I can't believe how a single day makes such a difference in luck.

So the 31st is really bad, right?

I'm sorry.

I'll be done soon.

I'm sorry.

She went through a lot to get pregnant through IVF,

so she's especially eager.

And tomorrow's the 31st.

Among mothers who go into labor at this period,

some get greedy and want a New Year's baby.

It's giving birth right at midnight on January 1st.

So that's why they're all making a fuss?

Hello!

Well, the thing is my water suddenly broke,

so my due date got pushed up.

But guess what?

They say our little darling could be born tomorrow.

So, since I'm here now,

I'll try to give birth to a New Year's baby.

I'll give birth on January 1st at midnight

and share that magical energy with you all.

Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications…

Oh, my goodness.

I'm so sorry. It's for content we're creating.

-I'm sorry. -I'm sorry. Excuse me.

A healthy baby is enough. What more do you want?

The doljabi isn't that important.

Hey, Min-hye.

I really wanted to come celebrate your baby's first birthday,

but it's my mother-in-law's birthday that day.

Don't feel bad for inviting me.

I'm more upset at how cautious you're being around me.

I had another transfer this week, and I'll do a blood test soon.

It's going to be fine. Don't worry.

I'm really fine.

Okay, let's talk again soon. Bye.

Seung-won!

Yes, dear?

What? Is that you, dear?

It's cold out. What are you doing here?

Did you hear?

No.

Then why did you walk away?

I was cold.

You know Min-hye, right?

Yeah, she's your closest friend.

She gave a speech at our wedding and came to Yi-young's graduation.

She had a hard time conceiving

-and came to our hospital last year. -Right.

But she got pregnant on her first try with IVF.

The baby's already a year old.

So cute, right?

So cute.

What's wrong? You don't want to go to the party?

No.

I can't bring myself to congratulate her.

So I lied.

Good.

I'm mad she invited me to the party,

I'm upset that she's so cautious around me,

and I'm annoyed that she asked me if I'm okay.

But what I hate most right now is…

how jealous

and petty I'm being.

The blood test is in a few days.

You're just on edge right now.

All this fuss to get pregnant.

It's turning me into a mess.

You're not a mess.

It's understandable.

I totally get it.

Gosh, your hands are so cold.

Let's go in, okay?

It's so cold.

Let's go in. It's so cold!

You don't have a moving date yet. Why are you already packing?

I wanted to pack in advance while I had the time.

In your second year, you'll be too busy to clean your room.

Should I stop here and help you?

I cleaned it last week.

No, you didn't.

I did.

That's the cleaned room?

Will I become too busy to see you next year then?

I'll be doing more deliveries.

That's right.

But you'll do less of your first-year duties.

I heard we may not get a first-year.

That will make things really hard.

It's okay. I can just quit.

Again with that.

I'm just saying I could.

I stay on until I'm debt-free, so don't worry.

But I'm almost done.

Now, I'm down to 19 million.

You've paid off a lot.

I'm never using an overdraft account again.

It's too messy in there.

I'll clean it up myself next time.

I see. Okay, then.

"To my Do-won."

"All that studying must be tough. Right, Do-won?"

"I miss you so much."

-"It's so hard to bear." -That's not mine!

"Sometimes, I think I like you more than you like me."

"It makes me so sad!"

What are you two doing?

Are you two…

Are you two physically fighting now?

Yi-young, move your elbow.

That's the solar plexus. You'll kill him.

When is that idiot ever going to grow up?

Are you sick?

I'm healthy!

We didn't fight!

I was helping him!

Oh, right.

Please…

Damn it.

I always lose.

When did I buy this?

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'VE WON 32,984,892 WON

JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER

One hot Americano, please.

That'll be 1,500 won.

You're all set.

Hello, this is Oh Yi-young.

Hello, this is your bank.

We're calling you about extending your overdraft account.

Oh, yes.

If you'd like to extend it next year…

I need to come with my certificate of employment, right?

Yes. If you don't have plans to extend it,

you can repay the amount of 19,750,300 won.

I'll repay it.

I won't be extending it.

All right.

In that case, the account will remain only until January 21st.

Okay.

Thank you.

Dr. Oh?

Good morning, Doctor.

You have this month's delivery stats, right?

Can you email them to me by tonight?

Patient and baby data from today needs to be included as well.

I'll need more time then--

And I need to do ultrasounds for MFICU patients.

Go and have them prepped for me now.

Drink your coffee first though.

It's okay.

I'll get right on it.

If you're getting coffee, you can take my place in line.

What on earth?

Why is she being so scary?

I've never seen this before.

Hey! It's morning. Get up.

Already?

Did you stay up in the ward again?

Yeah.

Ms. Hong Sa-ra's pain is getting worse.

She keeps calling.

But is it okay to give her drugs that often?

Isn't it too much?

I don't go to give her drugs.

I just check to see if she's okay.

I see. You check.

What do you check?

The worse her pain gets, the more depressed and lonely she becomes.

I keep her company and chat with her.

But

does that make her pain hurt less?

I mean, she didn't ask you to come keep her company.

She called because she's in pain.

You're so cold.

You said it's an advanced cancer mass with severe pelvic pain

and her whole body aches from metastasis.

She's had three days of IV morphine, but the pain hasn't subsided.

Yeah.

That's why I'm so worried I can't go home.

That's not what I mean.

I guess we really are like water and oil.

Hey. Where are you going?

Surgery!

JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER SURGERY STATUS

GOODBYE 2023 SENDING OFF THE LAST SUNSET WITH HOPE

ANESTHESIA TIME, CURRENT TIME, SURGERY TIME

How are her vitals?

Her BP's low.

EBL's 1,100.

I'm using vasopressors while transfusing,

but her vitals aren't stable, Professor.

We fully removed the tumor and stopped most of the bleeding,

but the entire pelvic floor is oozing.

This won't work. Let's move her to the ICU!

-Yes, sir. -She's still bleeding. Is that okay?

-Roll gauze, please. -Yes, this is OR 10.

We'll first put pressure to stop the bleeding.

The organs are swollen right now,

so we can't spot microvascular bleeding.

Let's not waste time

and let the patient's condition worsen.

Pack the inside, and after compression,

let's open it and check before closing her up.

CURRENT TIME, SURGERY TIME

LABOR ROOM

It's still 4:20 p.m.!

I can hold…

I can hold it.

Wait!

The fortune teller

said a January 1st birth

will lead to a future as president.

-Ma'am. -Can we wait a bit?

Just a few hours.

I really can't give birth on the 31st!

I'm sorry.

The baby's the one who chooses when to come out.

We'll push when I count to three.

One, two, three!

The baby's out.

Hi!

You did so well.

We just need to remove the placenta.

Is my baby okay?

Yes, you can hold him soon.

-Yi-young, let's remove the placenta. -Yes, ma'am.

Me?

I'm still…

I told you everything you need to do.

Gently.

Don't pull…

Move.

I said don't pull all at once.

If you try to yank it out,

the cord breaks off from the placenta.

I'm sorry.

Mom's name is Yong Hui-seon, and Dad's name is Jeon Tae-san, right?

Yes.

Time of birth is 4:28 p.m. on December 31.

I'm so sorry.

Mommy

let you out too soon, so I'm sorry.

Gosh.

It really is the year's end.

Doctor.

Yes?

I was about to call you.

What is it?

I think you should come see.

Okay.

She's a recurrent gynecologic cancer patient,

presenting with general weakness and dyspnea.

Her labs are all over the place,

and her BP keeps dropping.

She's currently bedridden.

What's her BP?

She's on vasopressors, but BP's 60 over 40.

That means her condition is really bad.

I checked and she already signed a DNR.

Okay. I'll take a look.

What's her name?

Yeom Mi-so.

Age 38. After getting her last cancer treatment here in October,

she was receiving follow-up care.

Did you check Ms. Yong Hui-seon's uterine contractions?

Yes, I just checked.

Contractions were fine with no hematoma.

That's a relief.

What about that fortune thing? Did you work it out?

I managed to persuade her.

I mean the fortune teller.

What?

I took the call instead.

If he's born on January 1st, he'll only be lucky later in life

and become president at 80.

If he's born on the 31st,

he'll become prime minister but the youngest on record.

That's what we agreed to.

You can't remove a placenta,

but you deal with complaints well.

Nice work. Go eat dinner.

Thank you, ma'am.

Okay.

Yes, I understand.

There's no space in the ward.

Her guardian will have to come here.

Okay.

She likes silence

and being alone though.

Why today of all days?

Do you know her?

Yes. She was my first patient in GYN.

I once ran away,

but came back to see her.

I'll finish writing up her chart.

Ms. Yeom.

Your brother is on his way.

The professor will be here soon too.

Things aren't looking good right now.

Would you like to keep the DNR you signed?

Okay.

Painkillers are still being administered.

Are your lips dry?

Would you like me to place a wet gauze on them?

Then…

Then, now…

There's nothing else I can do.

I'm

really good at this job now.

I get a lot of praise too.

It's all thanks to you.

RESTRICTED

Sa-bi, what are you doing here?

I was writing up charts and checking on patients too.

There won't be much to do for now.

Go to the lounge. I'll call you.

It's okay.

Then, at least go eat something.

I have to log surgical records anyway. I'll keep an eye on things.

It's okay though…

Doctor, vitals are dropping!

Professor, I think Ms. So has active bleeding.

Her pulse is at 110,

and mean BP's still under 60 even on norepinephrine.

We can't wait longer.

Okay, sir.

Anesthesiology? The patient who was just in OR 10 needs reoperation.

Yes. Let's move her.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Get that camera away from me!

I think you need to come now.

Doctor, just one more hour.

No, now!

It hurts too much!

-Let's move to the delivery room. -Wait.

Can't we go a bit later?

We can't.

But I showed the preview on the livestream earlier!

Just one more hour.

No New Year's baby would be a waste.

It's not a waste at all.

This is the best time to deliver. Trust me. I know.

What?

The baby's ready and so is the delivery room.

Once you're ready, everything will be perfect.

-Let's move. -Hurry!

Honey.

Hi!

CURRENT TIME

Mom's name is Moon Jin-hui, and Dad's name is Song Ji-hwan.

Time of birth is 11:02 p.m. on December 31.

Right.

Unfortunately, he wasn't a New Year's baby,

but he'll always be your bundle of--

Doctor.

They said babies don't look pretty right when they're born…

but why is he so beautiful?

He really is very cute.

Yi-young.

This is your last chance of the year. Well? Want to try again?

Yes.

-I mean, no. I misspoke-- -Come here.

Now take your left hand.

I'll make sure to take out the placenta without breaking the cord.

The placenta's out.

-Start the oxytocin. -Yes, ma'am.

Good.

DELIVERY ROOM

She must be disappointed it wasn't a New Year's baby.

No.

She's happy she can greet the new year with her baby.

She and her husband are busy filming right now.

By the way, Professor, you fulfilled your wish today.

It was your wish

to have a first-year wrap up a delivery before the year's end.

You're right.

Great work today.

See you next year.

You were terrible this afternoon. What happened?

Well…

It's embarrassing to screw up all the time.

And I'm the one making the mistake,

but it scared me to think the patient would suffer for it.

So I looked up some videos.

I didn't only look them up.

I…

I practiced too.

In the air, like this…

Why are you scared? I'm complimenting you for doing well.

You did well.

You did so well

it reminded me of myself when I was a first-year.

I see.

Hey, that was a huge compliment.

Thank you.

Yi-young, can you come with me somewhere?

Where?

Someplace nice.

You're sleeping here again?

Is that all you've learned this past year? Being able to sleep anywhere?

I'm sorry.

You can't sleep while on call.

You have to work.

I'm the one on call tonight, Professor.

Then, what's he doing here?

Ms. Hong Sa-ra continues to suffer from pain.

So?

I was keeping her company and chatting with her.

And I was wondering about what else I could do for her.

It's Ms. Hong. She must be in pain again.

It's me again.

Are you feeling any discomfort?

No, it's not that.

It's just so strange that I don't feel any pain.

Before, even brushing against the bed was so excruciating

that I couldn't sleep at all.

But I slept for four hours straight today.

Did her condition improve?

Her lab results haven't changed much.

I came across something in a book.

According to textbooks

and the Cancer Center's guidelines on pain,

when pain from bone metastasis or neuropathy

can't be controlled by opioids,

adding adjuvant medication can be effective.

So I looked up some related papers.

Adding diazepam and dexamethasone

helps reduce muscle spasms

and inflammation around the tumor,

and they said that would help relieve the pain.

Instead of just keeping her company,

I wanted to try some other things too.

So that's why…

It was so good, Doctor.

Maybe it's because I slept well,

but when I saw myself in the mirror, I didn't seem like a patient at all.

Actually, my daughter

is coming tomorrow to see me for the new year.

She'll see me smiling for the first time in a while.

Thank you, Doctor.

It's no problem.

Why did you suddenly do something you weren't asked to do?

I'm sorry, sir.

Sa-bi was reading a book in the lounge…

Only now?

Geez, that took you long enough.

I'm sorry, sir.

Hey, Jae-il.

I'll give you an Excel file on ovarian cancer,

so organize the data.

Yes, sir.

If the data looks good,

I'll help you write the paper and abstract with you as first author,

so make sure you do it well.

Yes, sir.

Good night, Professor.

Good night, Professor.

Holy cow!

That was amazing, Jae-il!

What?

Seriously, this is the first time

that Prof. Jo's ever praised anyone.

He didn't praise me.

He wants to write a paper with you.

If that's not praise, what is?

I mean, Prof. Jo

approached a first-year for a paper.

I think this is the first time in the history of Yulje.

It's a good thing, right?

Of course.

You basically got a "Good job" sticker

stamped on your forehead.

But you'll get busier.

Gosh, Jae-il.

You've made it.

It seemed like just yesterday you were a fool.

Dr. Cha, I thought I was a fool too.

But after seeing the interns this year, I was pretty okay.

That's true.

Who was it?

I don't remember who it was.

But he saw a bedridden patient with a runny nose

and said it was a brain fracture.

Then he said, "Doctor, I found an aortic dissection."

And he called me like that, sounding all determined.

I think it was around March.

Which intern was it?

That

was me.

I did that.

It was so funny then.

Prof. Seo asked me to bring her something.

I forgot.

See you later.

I think she already left.

Weren't you saving this for a good day?

Yeah. That day is today.

Your paper got an award?

No.

A promotion…

is probably not it.

Is it your birthday?

It's not.

Then why?

Didn't you hear earlier?

I fulfilled my wish thanks to you.

You closed a patient up last time

and removed a placenta today.

I knew you had good hands,

but things like that only stand out now.

In a few years, we all end up similar in skill.

Manual skills come with practice.

But because you were worried for the patient's well-being,

you studied and thought to research things.

That was a surprise.

Especially since you'd always been trying to quit.

That's more than enough reason to open this.

It wasn't that impressive.

Still, I think it would be nice to drink it.

Should we open it?

Here?

You can't drink alcohol in a hospital.

Then why did you bring me here?

Take it and enjoy it later.

Today's the perfect day for it.

No, it's okay. Let's drink it together next time outside.

I want you to have it.

Still…

Then I'll gratefully accept.

Hello?

Already? Okay.

My goodness. They said Ms. Nam Seol-i's all full.

All of a sudden?

They'll move her after having her push.

I'm off.

Enjoy that and have fun to your heart's content tonight.

Professor!

I'll take the alcohol next time.

I said it's okay to go.

You're not even on call.

Still, I'm her doctor. I'm curious how her baby is.

Yes?

I'll go in for delivery.

Can you move her for us?

Push if it hurts.

You're almost done, ma'am.

Just a little more and you can see your baby.

Yi-young. The baby's coming now.

You receive it.

What?

Hurry, Doctor.

All you have to do is just put your hands out.

Come on!

Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am, just one more final push!

To get the anterior shoulder out,

you have to lower the head a little.

The shoulder's out!

Support the neck with one hand

and the back with the other.

Go down to the bottom.

The baby's out.

Honey.

He's out.

Honey!

You were great.

You did so well.

Hi.

Great job. Move.

Ma'am, congratulations.

The baby's healthy.

You can hold him soon.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Thank you.

You did great.

Ma'am, your baby.

Hi, baby.

It's your mom.

Thank you for coming to me.

Thank you.

Mom's name is Nam Seol-i, and Dad's name is Do Se-ho.

Time of birth is 12:00 a.m. on January 1, 2024.

Really?

Congratulations!

It's a New Year's baby!

-Congratulations. -That's so cool.

ANESTHESIA TIME, SURGERY TIME, CURRENT TIME

How is she?

Good.

We're tapering the norepinephrine,

and vitals are staying stable.

I think we got everything handled.

Yes. I don't see any bleeding, Professor.

Gosh, I was so scared something bad might happen.

All right, then…

We will close her up for good now!

-I need a 1-0 suture please. -Yes, sir!

And also…

Everyone…

It's already after midnight.

Happy New Year!

-Happy New Year! -Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year.

You too, Dr. Kim.

Let's not forget to tell the patient when she wakes up,

"It's been so long we hardly recognized you."

"It's been a whole year."

"You've become so healthy in that time."

No?

Laugh, Sa-bi.

Don't force it.

I know it's not funny.

Still, if we joke a little like this,

the patient will smile

and feel better.

And they can recover quicker.

Mi-so.

Say hello to Mom for me.

We'll meet again.

And when we do…

let's be together for a long time.

January 1, 2024,

time, 12:15 a.m.

Ms. Yeom Mi-so has passed.

Mi-so!

Mi-so!

Mi-so.

Mi-so.

Excuse me, Doctor?

Was my sister in a lot of pain?

She was sick for a while.

Did she have a hard time before she passed?

She seemed to be in a lot of pain, so we continuously gave her pain meds.

I'm sure it wasn't too bad when she passed.

And she was here alone?

She'd been alone her whole life.

And it feels like I made her die alone.

I stayed by her side.

I held her hand

and spoke to her.

She had a favorite hymn, so I turned it on for her.

She looked peaceful, as if she was asleep.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

DEATH CERTIFICATE

CAUSE OF DEATH

We need help here! Please call OB-GYN!

Ma'am, take deep breaths!

Slowly.

What happened?

Her water broke at home.

We just came up from the parking lot.

How many weeks? Is it her first pregnancy?

Well, I…

It's my second, and I'm at 35 weeks.

I still have so much time before I'm due.

I can see the baby's head right now!

We have to deliver the baby here.

Please call the delivery room and the doctor on call.

Yes, Doctor.

-Get a delivery kit ready. -Yes, Doctor.

OB-GYN?

Yes.

Sir, you can--

Honey!

Doctor, are my wife and baby okay?

The baby will be out soon.

The baby will come out on the bed, so it won't fall.

You can relax and receive it.

Okay.

What?

Me?

It's okay.

Okay, let's take some deeper breaths.

Okay, ma'am.

Take in a deep breath and push.

Push!

Okay, great. You're doing so well. Just one more time.

Take a big breath.

That's great.

Okay, let's push. Push!

Great, the baby's coming.

Okay, this is the last part.

Okay.

Okay, ma'am.

Take a deep breath one last time and push.

Okay, take a deep breath and push.

Okay. One last time, push!

Ma'am. Push longer.

Take in a breath and one more time.

Push!

One, two, three, push!

January 1st. Time, 12:24 a.m. It's a baby boy.

You did great, ma'am.

The baby's crying well.

It's okay.

What happened?

A multigravida came after her water broke at home.

The baby was appearing when she was admitted.

It looks good.

We'll remove the placenta upstairs.

Gosh.

You did well by yourself.

Where did he go?

Professor, the baby is fine.

Okay.

Are you okay?

Ma'am, are you awake?

Are you okay?

Yes.

And you, Sa-bi?

Are you okay?

Sir?

Yes.

I've been monitoring her.

Urine output's good and her vitals are stable.

I've tapered off the norepinephrine.

I checked your blood work. It all looks good.

First, get some rest,

and you can focus on recovery.

And…

The bleeding didn't stop initially, so there were a few things that happened.

But I will explain everything in detail later.

There's more though.

As soon as your bed is ready,

you'll go into the ward.

I'll explain it to you then.

And one more thing.

It's been so long,

I almost didn't recognize you.

It's been a year.

Gosh.

You've become so healthy in that time.

So it's January 1st.

The professor said you'll recover faster if you smile.

Please get better soon.

Thank you for working the entire year

on my surgery.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER

OB-GYN 1ST-YEAR RESIDENT LOUNGE

Hey.

Are you sleeping?

Get up.

Did you just get back?

You didn't go home?

We couldn't.

I'm so hungry.

Me too.

I'm hungry too.

It's good.

What do you mean? They're all bloated.

The bigger rice cakes will mean a more bountiful year.

Isn't that for Chuseok?

It's good for any time of the year.

Bountiful pockets and hearts.

And work… is probably not.

I just happened to read my fortune for this year.

I'm all out of luck in all areas

except for work.

We're second-years now.

Dr. Eun-mi said

to think of it as being twice as busy as we are now.

Gosh, I can't do a second year.

No, I won't. How can I?

I'm so tired of that.

People like her stay the longest.

It's her habit of speaking now.

I was going to tell you guys.

I'm not doing my second year.

I'm going to quit at the end of February.

Hey, do we have kimchi in the fridge?

No, it's all gone.

Eat the whole rice cake. It's good.

I'm serious.

I wasn't going to tell you this, but…

I won the lottery.

So I don't need to work.

Liar.

Come on.

No way.

Goodness.

I don't know if you've ever seen such a thing before.

Ta-da!

This will cover all of my debt.

So I can quit being a resident.

Well, I'm going to rest

and look for other work.

Oh, dear.

Goodness.

Wait, what the…

THE CLAIM PERIOD HAS EXPIRED

No.

No!

What are you taking home?

-A taxi. -The bus.

-Me too. -The bus for me too.

Oh, right!

Damn it, nothing's going my way.

I'll see you later.

Where is she going?

On a date, of course.

Oh, my gosh!

What is it? Are you in pain?

Yeah, my stomach hurts.

Because I'm so jealous.

Right. Bye.

See you tomorrow.

-Happy New Year. -You too.

Let's go.

Wow, it's snowing.

On the first day of the year too.

Hey, I'm going to write a paper on ovarian cancer with Prof. Jo.

And that means,

I'm his first-ever first-year mentee.

Ovarian cancer? Then look up Prof. Ryu's paper from last year.

It's a good reference for how they set up patient and control groups.

Thanks.

How do you remember every paper you read though?

I organize them by publication year and importance.

And I write down what I'm curious about

and resolve them before moving on to the next chapter.

That's my strict rule.

When you talk about your rules, you're the cutest…

Hey, you already know,

but I'm the type who needs to resolve things I'm curious about.

Do you like me?

I didn't want to get you wrong, so I thought about it.

First was karaoke. Second was the outpatient churros.

And third was when you were in the wheelchair.

If you weren't in pain, but pretended to be, that means--

Hey.

What's with the step-by-step questioning?

And why are you so curious?

Of course…

I like you.

Everything you said was right.

You made the right conclusion.

I…

like you.

What about you?

-If you like me too… -No!

I think about you too,

and it is true that I miss you at times.

But I don't think I'm ready to date yet.

They say you need at least a year to get to know someone first.

It's a strict rule of mine too.

Hey, I didn't ask you to marry me.

Who needs strict rules for dating?

I do.

We met last March,

so I still need to get to know you more.

I don't need to see anymore, okay?

You know me enough already, Sa-bi.

I really like you.

Hey, stop saying that.

Kim Sa-bi, I like you a lot.

I said stop!

Sa-bi, I like you!

JONGNO YULJE MEDICAL CENTER

Are you going home?

Yes.

Are you okay?

What?

Yes.

Thanks for today.

Sure.

Doctor.

I chose which department to go to.

Don't you want to know which one?

OB-GYN.

I'm going to join OB-GYN.

Really?

You're serious, right?

No takebacks.

You've promised to come. Okay?

Okay.

You made the right choice.

You won't regret it.

I'll be really good to you.

Okay.

I look forward to working with you.

Me too.

I'm so sorry.

I had a really hectic day today.

What?

How did you know I was here?

You didn't pick up and weren't at the lounge.

I figured I'd come by here.

It's still January 1st.

It's 11:40 p.m. We have 20 minutes left.

I mean,

babies were coming out and mothers were in labor left and right.

And I had all my debt repaid, but all my money disappeared.

Nothing went right today…

I didn't want to give them to you here.

I failed again

to surprise you.

What is that?

Ah, this.

I was proud of you for bravely completing your first year

and wanted to wish you luck on your second.

Yes. Thank you, Dr. Ku.

But is it okay over there?

Over where?

Well, on your seat…

I really didn't mean to give that to you this way either.

Here.

Why are you giving me this?

Because I like you.

Now, today's guest of honor,

Professor Im Dong-ju from OB-GYN will give his retirement speech.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT PROFESSOR IM DONG-JU, OB-GYN

I've been an OB-GYN doctor

for already 40 years now.

Facing the timeless truth of life and death every day,

I've said countless farewells.

But my farewell to you today

will be the hardest to bear.

I might be a bit late in admitting this,

but to be honest, I always came in last place.

I was never a good student and suffered from an inferiority complex.

My nose was always buried in books,

so I was dead last in emotional growth too.

Despite all that, I can retire today after enjoying a full career

thanks to all the amazing people

I met here at Yulje.

In ways seen or unseen,

through every moment of despair and joy,

to those who gave me trust and faith…

I wanted to select someone who can provide

trust and faith in every moment.

Instead of sitting at desks,

looking at pieces of papers like us,

our nurses and residents spend more time working together in the field,

and I thought they'd know better than us.

So I asked for their advice,

and I think it was a great help.

I'd like to appoint as professor

someone who focuses on taking an honest

and upright approach to the process

over the end result.

Therefore, our new OB professor will be…

this person.

Hello, Professor.

Thank you for letting me know so quickly.

It's all right. Don't worry.

Yes, Professor.

Okay, bye.

Also, there were so many patients

who became great teachers

in my journey of personal growth.

And among them,

it's thanks to those who taught me how to fail with grace

and to let go with courage

that I was able to become a better person.

The blood test results came back,

and it's under 0.2.

You're not

pregnant.

Professor, by any chance…

What if we tried a second blood test?

It would be pointless.

I see.

You should rest for a few months,

get your strength up,

and refresh your minds.

Then we can start again with egg retrieval.

There's a lot of patients who succeeded

after more than ten attempts.

Right.

They must be amazing people.

But I

don't think I'm one of them.

I…

would like to stop.

We'd like to stop here.

If we had a baby, it would be beautiful, and we'd be so happy.

That's why mothers say,

"Gosh, I guess I was born to meet my baby."

People say a baby completes a family

and wonder how can you live without that happiness.

But I'll give that life a shot.

My family may be incomplete to some, but I am happy with it.

The joy a baby brings

is something I'll try to find elsewhere on my own.

I won't resent myself anymore.

I'll love myself

and try to live a happy life.

Thank you for all your help, Professor.

All right. I understand.

Thanks to all of them,

I leave this place with no regrets.

Thank you for everything.

Once again,

thank you.

Thank you, thank you.

-I've been seeing you a lot these days. -I know.

Funerals and retirement ceremonies…

A lot's going on.

Time sure does fly though.

I can't believe our professor's retiring.

I know.

It feels like just yesterday we took his classes in med school.

Right?

Back then, when we prepared our simulation training presentations,

we'd act as the patients.

Back then, Ik-jun lost his voice while simulating labor.

A legendary performance.

Hello.

-Hello. -Hello.

-Hello. -Hi.

Our first-year residents.

This is Professor Yang Seok-hyeong from the main branch.

-Hello. -Hello.

Go get some breakfast

and make sure to be prepped for rounds.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

-Does she dislike Jae-il? -No, she didn't say that.

Hey. Gosh, I'm so jealous!

Geez.

So they were first-years.

Yeah, aren't they cute?

They're good too.

It seemed like it.

Good judgment and fast hands.

And strong nerves.

Yeah. How did you know?

I can just tell by looking at them.

Are you a psychic?

I mean, they're your students, so it's no surprise.

You're really good at being a teacher.

We wouldn't have graduated if we didn't study with you.

That was centuries ago.

But with teaching, I think I'm pretty good at it.

I agree.

I agree too.

So I'd like to leave it in your hands this time as well.

So, we're here to say hello.

It's so good to see you!

We've met often at conferences, right?

Yes, Professor. It's so nice to see you again.

Me too.

But I can't trust you 100 percent yet.

What? Why not?

No matter who I ask about you, there's only praise.

Is that even possible?

Well,

that's because I always take people out to eat.

Someone said that too.

They said you're way too humble.

Doctor.

I mean, Professor.

It's been so long.

Congratulations on becoming professor.

Why are you being so awkward?

Just be yourself, Do-won.

How can I? You're a professor now.

I need to get in your good graces.

I just got here, and I've met a great fellow.

I am pretty lucky, aren't I?

I should be the one who's honored to meet you.

And this is Dr. Myeong Eun-won.

Right. You were at the main branch together.

Yes.

How have you been, Doctor?

Moving forward, I'd really appreciate your help.

Of course.

I'm glad to be working with you as well…

Professor.

Yes. Thank you.

Congrats, Professor Chu-chu.

I asked for something prettier than you,

but those flowers don't exist.

You weren't alone.

He's my husband.

He must've thought no one else was here.

He usually does cute things like that.

Thank you for the welcome.

I promise to give it my best.

Let's give her a hand!

Welcome!

Welcome.

-Bye! -Bye!

I honestly didn't think she'd last a year.

Me neither.

Hold on.

Did she develop an interest in the work

or a sense of duty?

That's probably not it.

Right?

She has 16 million left to pay off.

Let's hope she never pays it off.

We should raise her rent this year.

But why…

They're holding hands.

Holding hands?

-They made up! -That must be it!

They must've made up!

Gosh.

They used to ignore each other like they were sworn enemies.

-What a relief. -Right?

Gosh.

RESIDENT LOUNGE

See you later.

JOIN OUR OB-GYN TEAM RECRUITING NEW RESIDENTS

1ST-YEAR RESIDENT LOUNGE OB-GYN

OB-GYN 2ND-YEAR RESIDENT LOUNGE

Hey, what took you so long?

Here.

I bought coffee. Iced, right?

Yeah.

Hey, your Williams book's new. Can I give it to the first-year?

No, I need it.

Hey.

Is that a new top? It looks new.

-I've had it for a while. -It's nice.

Did anyone see a pen here?

-Here. -A blue one!

Here.

Hey, how's tteokbokki for lunch today?

Okay!

Make it spicy. With rice balls.

Of course.

Yi-young. You're in, right?

You guys haven't changed at all.

You're the same as when we first met.

It's nice.

What are you talking about?

Come on.

See you later.

I think it's nice too.

This is second-year resident, Oh Yi-young.

THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST, KANG SHIN-IL, OUR PROFESSOR IM DONG-JU

THANKS TO OUR SPECIAL GUESTS, KIM DAE-MYEUNG & AHN EUN-JIN,

OUR ETERNAL YANG SEOK-HYEONG & CHU MIN-HA

RESIDENT PLAYBOOK

To…

-What's that? -…tally!

Mind.

Blowing.

Bye!

Subtitle translation by: Jamie Jin