Resident Playbook teaser: Hospital Playlist spin-off introduces rookie doctors 'who will become wise someday'
The highly anticipated spin-off of Hospital Playlist, titled Resident Playbook, has unveiled its first teaser and poster. The drama follows four rookie Ob-Gyn residents at Yulje Medical Center as they navigate the challenges of their residency.
Hospital Playlist, one of the top-rated K-dramas of all time, warmed viewers' hearts with its heartwarming life lessons, much like a soothing cup of coffee on a chilly winter day. Now, half a decade later, a spin-off titled Resident Playbook is set to share new stories, following a new group of doctors as they face the challenges of the medical field. A teaser of Resident Playbook was shared by tvN on Monday, which offers a glimpse into Ob-gyn residents' bittersweet lives.
Resident Playbook teaser out: The first glimpse of the Hospital Playlist spin-off is here!
tvN's highly anticipated drama, Resident Playbook, just unveiled its first teaser and official poster on March 10. The poster introduces four talented and ambitious first-year Ob-Gyn residents at Yulje Medical Center's Jongro branch: Oh Yi Young (Go Yoon Jung), Pyo Nam Kyung (Shin Si Ah), Um Jae Il (Kang You Seok), and Kim Sa Bi (Han Ye Ji).
As they embark on their journey through the highs and lows of residency, fans are eagerly anticipating the drama's portrayal of their growth, friendships, and the unforgettable experiences that will shape their lives forever.
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'The story of people who will become wise someday¡ªbegins now'
The teaser for Resident Playbook is a beautifully crafted tribute to the beloved Hospital Playlist. The teaser opens with a nostalgic nod to the original series, featuring a reunion of sorts with familiar faces Jo Jung Suk, Jeon Mi Do, Jung Kyung Ho, Yoo Yeon Seok, and Kim Dae Myeung. A heartfelt message flashes on the screen: "Thank you to everyone who waited for us until now."
Soon, we're introduced to a new cast of characters at Yulje Medical Center, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The tagline "The story of people who will become wise someday¡ªbegins now" hints at the rookie doctors' exciting journey ahead, filled with laughter, tears, and valuable life lessons.
When will Resident Playbook release?
Resident Playbook, initially slated for May 2024, faced multiple delays due to the medical residents' strike in South Korea, sparking debates about on-screen medical representation. To avoid controversy, the production team postponed the release. Now, after months of waiting, the drama is set to premiere in April 2025.
About Hospital Playlist
Hospital Playlist followed the lives of five doctors in their 40s, friends since medical school, working at Yulje Medical Centre.
The group consists of Lee Ik Jun (Jo Jung Suk), a charming general surgeon and single father; Ahn Jeong Won (Yoo Yeon Seok), a pediatric surgeon and devout Catholic considering priesthood; Kim Jun Wan (Jung Kyung Ho), a skilled cardiothoracic surgeon with a cold exterior; Yang Seok Hyeong (Kim Dae Myung), an introverted obstetrician with a complicated past; and Chae Song Hwa (Jeon Mi Do), a brilliant and compassionate neurosurgeon.
Together, they navigate their personal and professional lives, supported by their strong friendship.
Building on the success of Hospital Playlist, Resident Playbook takes a fresh approach by following rookie Ob-Gyn residents as they navigate the challenges of their residency. The medical drama will take viewers through the lives of young doctors balancing personal growth and professional pressures while maintaining the heart and humour that made its predecessor a fan-favourite.
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