Excitement Grows for Resident Playbook, a Spin-off of Hospital Playlist
The anticipation for Resident Playbook, featuring the talented Go Youn-jung, is palpable among fans of Hospital Playlist and potential new audiences. On March 10, 2025, tvN debuted the show’s teaser, providing viewers with heartwarming glimpses of life within the medical community.
Teaser Highlights a Nostalgic Return
This engaging teaser encapsulated the closing moments of Hospital Playlist, signifying a fresh beginning that transports viewers back to the 1990s. It features a storyline where a senior doctor questions Oh Yi-young about her dedication to her work, as her fellow residents are bewildered by the situation. Just as the senior doctor exits, Oh Yi-young is caught attempting to conceal herself behind the door, creating a moment filled with tension.
About Resident Playbook
Resident Playbook serves as a spin-off of the beloved Hospital Playlist, which showcased five surgeons from various specialties at the Yulje Medical Center. The original series starred a stellar cast, including Jo Jung-suk and Jeon Mi-do.
Fan Reactions to the Teaser
Enthusiastic fans of Hospital Playlist, who cherished the series for its engaging narratives, expressed their eagerness for the upcoming spin-off through social media responses on X.
“Ready to once again be parasocially over-identifying with fictional kdrama doctors,”a fan remarked.
“This Lee Woojung x Shin Wonho universe again!! Life is gonna be good,”another user shared.
“99Z clip in the beginning, also the vibes for the teaser do remind me of HP. All the best to the new cast!!!!!!!!”commented an excited viewer.
Expectations for Resident Playbook
Fans are particularly enthusiastic about the focus on the obstetrics and gynecology wing of Yulje Medical Center. Many anticipate a mix of drama and light-hearted moments, especially surrounding potential romantic entanglements among the characters.
“So it’s focused on the pedia & OB wing of Yulje? Ooh, the propaganda, haha. I can’t wait to see the new residents gossip about the cute neuro- & general surgeon couple,”another fan noted.
“I’m 100% confident about this drama because Hospital Playlist was really good and GYJ is here,”said another supporter.
Meet the New Characters
In Resident Playbook, the narrative follows a group of young residents aspiring to become skilled surgeons while navigating their lives both inside and outside the hospital. This series is directed by Shin Won-ho and written by Lee Woo-jung, who are famed for successful projects like the Reply Series and Prison Playbook.
The show’s cast includes:
- Go Youn-jung as Oh Yi-young
- Shin Si-ah as Pyo Nam-kyung
- Han Ye-ji as Kim Sa-bi
- Kang You-seok as Um Jae-il
The poster for Resident Playbook, released on the same day, prominently features the residents’ ID cards, confirming that the series is set to premiere in April 2025.
As anticipation builds, fans can’t help but reflect on their fondness for the original series and express their eagerness to witness how these new characters develop within the familiar yet fresh environment of Yulje Medical Center.