Actress Go Youn-jung captivated viewers with laughs, emotions, and a profound resonance as she took on the role of first-year obstetrics resident Oh Yi-young in tvN's weekend drama "Resident Playbook."
Go Youn-jung skillfully depicted the story of Oh Yi-young, a rookie doctor who struggles at Jongno Yulje Hospital’s obstetrics department due to debt, maturing into a genuine physician through her meticulous character analysis and detailed acting. Maintaining a blunt tone and indifferent expression, Oh Yi-young's hidden deep sadness and her heartfelt passion were convincingly portrayed through Go Youn-jung’s delicate performance, eliciting deep empathy from viewers.
Particularly in episode 11, Oh Yi-young's past that forced her to leave the hospital was revealed, and despite her outstanding skills and character, her lack of commitment on the path to becoming a true physician was touching. Her sense of fulfillment as she welcomed the "New Year's Baby" on the first day of the new year left a warm conclusion that fully demonstrated her growth.
Go Youn-jung awakened viewers' romantic senses with a thrilling romantic performance alongside Jeong Jun-won, who plays Goo Do-won, a fourth-year obstetrics resident. While Oh Yi-young appears cool at work, she becomes the cutest and liveliest when in love, showcasing her charmingly humorous duality. Nicknames like "Direct Yi-young" and "Dream Girlfriend" flooded in, as Go Youn-jung received praise for creating her "life character."
The chemistry with other characters also completed Oh Yi-young's captivating narrative. From her rivalry with Pyun Nam-gyeong (played by Shin Si A) in school to the "real friend" chemistry to the growing friendship with Kim Sa-bi (played by Han Ye-ji), who displayed jealousy as a "Super AI-type human," the tension with Professor Seo Jeong-min (played by Lee Bong-ryun) created a compelling "teacher-student" dynamic. Oh Yi-young's story of encountering various characters and growing through various episodes made her character even more multidimensional.
The touching stories with mothers, patients, and guardians further enriched Oh Yi-young's deep inner world. In a scene where she offers realistic advice by sharing her own painful experience of losing her mother in middle school to a child facing the imminent loss of their mother, it explained why she had not yet become a complete adult. To a mother who lost a fetus, she sincerely addressed the patient by recalling the story of her sister Oh Joo-young (played by Jeong Un-seon), who had a miscarriage five years ago, revealing her qualities as a doctor caring deeply for her patients. To a 'loving husband' more focused on having a second child than his wife's condition, she stood up for the mother with unfiltered words, offering a "soda" to injustice. Go Youn-jung’s acting, capable of naturally expressing changing gazes, expressions, and atmospheres, completely captivated the audience.
Go Youn-jung has emerged as a growing actress, renowned for her exceptional emotional delivery and unique ambiance through various genres in dramas like "Sweet Home," "Law School," "Alchemy of Souls," and "Moving," as well as the movie "Hunt." With "Resident Playbook," she has finally established herself as a leading actress anchoring the drama, garnering significant attention as she dominates various charts.
Meanwhile, Go Youn-jung is set to meet viewers through the Netflix original series "Does This Love Translate?"
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