Doctor Slump

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A brilliant anesthesiologist who realization that her life is consumed by work and study—leaving no room for joy—leads to a diagnosis of clinical depression and burnout. Doctor Slump

: Returning to television after a brief hiatus, Park delivers a raw, grounded performance. She beautifully balances Ha-neul’s awkward social skills with her internal emotional exhaustion. Her portrayal captures the quiet, everyday exhaustion of high-functioning depression. This public link is valid for 7 days

Director Oh Hyun-jong utilizes a warm, comforting color palette that contrasts sharply with the cold, sterile environments of the hospitals where the characters used to work. The rooftop house serves as a literal and figurative sanctuary—a space elevated above the chaotic, judgmental world below, flooded with natural sunlight. Can’t copy the link right now

The two cross paths again 14 years after high school when Jeong-woo moves into a rooftop apartment owned by Ha-neul’s family.

Fortunately, there are steps that doctors, medical organizations, and policymakers can take to prevent or mitigate the effects of doctor slump.