Go Yoon-jung arrives at the obstetrics department of Yulje Hospital in Jongno.
The new tvN weekend drama ‘Someday, a Wise Resident Life’ (Creators Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung / Directed by Lee Min-soo / Written by Kim Song-hee / Planned by CJ ENM Studios / Produced by Egg is Coming) is a spin-off of ‘Wise Doctor Life’ that depicts the growth process of residents dreaming of becoming wise doctors as they go through their rookie period.
In the drama, Go Yoon-jung plays the role of Oh Yi-young, a first-year resident in the obstetrics department at Yulje Hospital in Jongno. Oh Yi-young is known for her stiff face and soulless reactions, which have become her trademark, leading to numerous rumors in the hospital due to her blunt honesty regardless of time and place.
Every morning at 5:30 AM, she arrives at the hospital with a dull expression, determined to make the most of the day, but the constantly busy medical office flows in the opposite direction of Oh Yi-young's resolve. It raises curiosity about whether the day will come when Oh Yi-young's wish to survive the day safely will be fulfilled.
The released photos capture Oh Yi-young's tumultuous daily life, hinting at a challenging day at the hospital. While she appears deflated and cautious, she maintains a serious expression in front of patients, diligently fulfilling her responsibilities. The growth story of rookie doctor Oh Yi-young, who lacks medical knowledge and social skills but has an unquenchable passion in her heart, is highly anticipated.
Along with this, attention is focused on Go Yoon-jung's acting transformation as she portrays Oh Yi-young's tumultuous training journey. As she has established herself as a leading actress crossing fantasy and romance, expectations are high for her character in ‘Someday, a Wise Resident Life’ as she challenges another genre.
Meanwhile, on the 11th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced through data that “the total number of candidates for appointment in March this year is 1,672, which is 12.4% of the 13,531 candidates from March last year.” Although the government promised to provide various special measures, it means that 11,859 people did not return to the training field.
In particular, according to data submitted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare to the office of Kim Yoon, a member of the Health and Welfare Committee of the National Assembly, the number of applicants for the first half of the training resident recruitment for those hoping to return after resignation was at a catastrophic level. It was revealed that only one applicant applied for the obstetrics department, a typical avoided specialty.
As the collective resignation of residents in protest against the government's expansion of medical school quotas has prolonged, the indefinitely postponed ‘Someday, a Wise Resident Life’ is drawing attention to whether it will resonate with viewers.
The new tvN weekend drama ‘Someday, a Wise Resident Life’ will premiere on Saturday, April 12, at 9:10 PM.
