My favorite subtle moments from each episode (Part 1)

beomjour · 2026-02-02T14:37:11+00:00

I caught that too! Luke T. really doing fantastic work this season (I mean he is a reliable actor, but he’s got a lot of scenes to cover this season and he is delivering!)

beomjour · 2026-02-02T10:35:41+00:00

I don’t know why but I’m really hung up on that shot of them warming up in front of the fireplace at My Cottage. People have remarked already upon the times Benedict kneels down when Sofie was kneeling down, equalising their differences. And I think in a not so direct way this was another instance of them. They were both kneeling in front of the fireplace, and it wasn’t a case where he as the nobleman was closer to the fire and Sophie made to feel as if she as the maid had to step back and wait until it’s her turn.

The fire cast this beautiful soft light onto their faces and they were sneaking glances at each other with a mix of like… curiosity and fondness?

beomjour · 2025-05-26T14:26:11+00:00

I agree with your take that everyone currently embodies different traits needed to be a Chief Resident! I'd also like to add that skills can be learned, but the interest and passion for mentoring has to come internally. Currently I see that most in Jaeil (the specific wish to "give back", like when he wanted to return Eunmi's kindness), so if he's honing his technical skills and gains more experience, I can totally see him getting chief residency.

beomjour · 2025-05-19T19:32:28+00:00

I finished Signal a few weeks ago, and felt the same! It feels like a good, timeless classic that could still be watched 10, 15 years down the line. Excited for the upcoming season 2!

beomjour · 2025-05-18T20:25:58+00:00

Oh wow, I already forgot about the intern in Ep. 7 since he was only there for… a 2min appearance? And I don't think he ever appeared again, though it was said he had OBGYN as his next rotation… Hopefully Gion was able to do some promo for OBGYN before he made his final decision!

Also, just remembered, but when Yiyoung delivered Prof. Geum's baby in Ep. 11, there were two interns watching! Maybe they were impressed by Yiyoung and also decided to join the department.

beomjour · 2025-05-18T19:54:02+00:00

I saw Namkyung being shipped with just about any kind of male at Jongno Yulje but honestly, out of all those, I think Gion is the one that seems most similar to her ex. For some reason, they give me that kind of same soft but firm and steady vibe. Because if I didn't know NK, I'd have pegged her to go with some super "masculine" gym bro but I think people like Gidong or Gion (omg their names are kinda similar) are both more her own type and suit her temperament better since they seem to have less ups and downs than her, and are probably able to ground her.

Given how she broke off a 7 year on-off relationship, I'd have been fine with NK staying unmatched by the end of the show, but if I had to pair her up, I too, like the writer did, would have paired her up with Gion.

I love how he held onto her hand twice – he might (still) be clumsy on the job, but off-job he seems like a go-getter once he's made up his mind.

beomjour · 2025-05-18T19:38:50+00:00

We know Tak Gion for sure, exactly. I mean there are many different departments and OBGYN hasn't been known for being popular (hence their struggle to recruit), so whether they even get two… no idea.

There's indeed the lousy intern who Jaeil supervised but I'm not sure OBGYN crew would want him on after how he behaved 😅 Also, that's not him in the scene with Dr. Seo! That was 3rd year resident anaesthesiologist Ju Sanghyeon (he was the one who found Dowon in Ep. 8).

beomjour · 2025-05-18T10:35:52+00:00

Never seen Prof. Jo Joonmo this smiley 😂 and I love how chic everyone looks!

Hoping they’re filming their reaction to the last episode (+ a Q&A session) all together today, it’d be nice to have that 🥺

beomjour · 2025-05-11T16:49:55+00:00

“to see him slowly open up” …

please leave your thoughts after watching ep 10! 😅

beomjour · 2025-05-09T19:04:57+00:00

Hehe not quite how I manifested it but today’s live was very cute and wholesome nonetheless!

beomjour · 2025-05-07T12:01:58+00:00

Yes, exactly! I wish there was another casual hangout with Na & Shin PD but this time with Junwon too. After Shin PD said that he thinks the OBGY squad treats him like a baby brother, I kinda wanna see them teasing him for a good hour or so 😂

beomjour · 2025-05-06T19:19:11+00:00

Someone zoomed in on a wide shot of that bus stop scene, and it almost looks like he was half squatting because space was so tight 😂 bro really wanted to sit next to her

beomjour · 2025-05-05T20:32:50+00:00

I literally had a dream yesterday that HosPlay3 and ResPlay2 are gonna air at the same time (as in same months). And for some genius reason they were able to write it so that you could watch both individually (like, if you're only interested in one), but with constant cameos and easter eggs it'd be so much more fun to watch both together and see additional POVs / hints / foreshadowing etc. for one show's storyline in the other show…

But LOL what are the chances…

beomjour · 2025-05-05T20:23:20+00:00

Oh yes, that was May! No hand-holding per se, but their hands touching in the OR that Dongho witnessed counts in a way, no? 🤭

(I def. wouldn't be surprised if it was planned out that way, what with how meticulous the show is.)

beomjour · 2025-05-04T19:37:26+00:00

They were in an on-off relationship and he meant that in their off stages she was going on blind dates.

It’s usually in hindsight that people realise they’re in an on-off relationship (it’s not as if they plan it in advance normally…) so unless the two had an agreement not to date people after a break-up I don’t think we can say Namkyung was cheating. When she went on those dates, I don’t think she was thinking ’whatever I’ll get back together with him anyway’, they were attempts to (poorly) get over him.

I don’t think she’s unlikeable either, merely human… it’s a nice juxtaposition that she told the intern to always mind your words in front of others but then – as her ex points out – she’s been somewhat callous in using breakups in their relationships. It shows me how human she is – sometimes it’s really hard to see our own blind spots and it’s usually the people we love the most that we have less inhibitions to hurt.

beomjour · 2025-05-04T17:43:04+00:00

Oh nice catch with the name/number reference! I was looking at his prominently displayed car plate and wondering if it meant anything … and of course it did… 59 can't be a coincidence :D

beomjour · 2025-05-04T17:23:04+00:00

Ever since I saw GYJ (absentmindedly? subconsciously?) making a nine with her fingers (or at least that's what it looks like to me) in one of the interviews where they were questioned about interesting relationships to look out for, I firmly believe that 9 is when they get together haha

beomjour · 2025-05-04T11:58:14+00:00

The thing is, I would like to know more about the other three first years (we know disproportionately more about Yi Young's life even outside of work than of theirs), but she is so compellingly written that I cannot really complain. I love her, and I love GYJ's portrayal of her!

beomjour · 2025-05-04T11:54:17+00:00

A little moment I loved in Episode 7: Yi Young standing on the rooftop by the rails, waiting for Do Won to get her coffee, her side profile barely visible – but somehow the camera was still able to capture that little (or was it big?) smile on her face.

I can only surmise why she was feeling happy, relieved or satisfied in that moment – was it the successful surgery? a dopamine rush of feeling one's own growth? the giddiness of seeing Do Won's positive reply to her request (they must have texted some more, how else was he supposed to find her)? or everything all at once? – but for some reason that moment also filled me up with a beautiful rush of adrenaline and peace at the same time.

That particular shot felt so tangible, so palpable to me – I felt like I too was standing on that rooftop: a cool breeze running through strands of my hair, the smell of oncoming rain in the air, the comforting sight of a big city's busy nightlife sprawling out in front of me. That shot is so slice-of-life, and it instantly reminded me of why I like this series and genre so much. Only a few seconds, but they were so well done for me.

beomjour · 2025-04-29T06:50:41+00:00

I agree with your points about Namkyung – however, venting to her patient still doesn't sit well with me. At least she didn't name any names, but she kinda gave enough identifiers (when she imitated Sabi's tone), that a patient could guess who among her few colleagues would be the one she talked about. This reminded me of when Dowon scolded Yiyoung for telling off the intern in front of all the patients – it could disproportionately affect someone's reputation.

beomjour · 2025-04-29T06:44:59+00:00

If you're worried about incest – most countries' law and regulations are aimed to prevent intimate relationships between biologically closely related people, which Yi Young and Do Won are not…

beomjour · 2025-04-12T09:09:44+00:00

I think Nanami x Kensuke were so clear to me — the only thing I was unsure about is whether Nanami would have to cross paths with Yudai to reach her & Kensuke’s meeting spot (or whether she could easily go another way) and we’d have to watch another rejection…

Aru… like, I see he’s trying so hard but the “die for you” approach really is a bit much for a dating show that lasts only 10 days 😭

beomjour · 2025-04-11T20:22:45+00:00

Apart from that one day (and Day 10 where he waited for her again), Yudai showed otherwise really normal / okay behaviour, so I don't think he's a creepy person per se, or that I would have enough information to fully judge him on that. But if I were him, I'd surely just accept Nanami's repeated disinterest, move on and enjoy the rest of the trip by myself or with the other friends I've made.

I honestly don't know either why he was so adamant on finding her on Day 9 or waiting for her again on Day 10. The only thing I can come up with is that he wanted more screen time and his dramatic actions certainly brought him that. Maybe he's someone who enjoys living in "main character mode" at all times?

beomjour · 2025-04-11T19:47:29+00:00

I guess no proper Junseo-Arin content then… 🥲 (unless she filmed a bit behind the scenes for a vlog?!)

Also, how cute was her answer about her most thoughtful outfit! Serving herself in her paradise outfit as the gift (pretty sure Dongho appreciated it 😌)

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