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An incredibly hardworking anesthesiologist who suffers from severe burnout and depression due to toxic workplace conditions and relentless pressure.

Ha-neul’s character arc is particularly resonant. Her journey isn't about fighting a villain; it's about fighting her own burnout and the realization that working hard doesn't always guarantee happiness. The show visualizes depression not as a dramatic crying fit, but as a dull ache—staying in bed all day, losing interest in food, and feeling suffocated by the expectations of others. Doctor Slump