Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho to reunite for Hospital Playlist spin-off Resident Playbook set for April premiere; read details

In a treat to fans of Hospital Playlist, co-stars Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho are all set to reunite for Resident Playbook. The upcoming drama, a spinoff of Hospital Playlist, is slated to release in the second quarter of 2025.

Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho set to reunite for Resident Playbook

Fresh off the success of his latest outing When the Phone Rings, Yoo Yeon Seok is set to make a cameo appearance in the Hospital Playlist spinoff, Resident Playbook, along with Jung Kyung Ho, who was last seen in the 2023 drama Crash Course in Romance.

According to a report by Star News, Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho, who played leading roles in the 2020 medical drama, will make special appearances to enrich the upcoming drama. The report added that Resident Playbook will depict the hospital life and friendship stories of obstetrics and gynecology residents at Jongno Yulje Hospital, a branch of Yulje Hospital.

Acc. to StarNews, #YooYeonseok and #JungKyungho will make cameo in upcoming tvN #ResidentPlaybook. The #HospitalPlaylist spin-off to start airing in April and it stars #GoYounjung #ShinSia #HanYeji #KangYouseok https://t.co/lMUoWo9a1d #KoreanUpdates RZ pic.twitter.com/ufF2JqQOyI

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Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho in Hospital Playlist

Yoo Yeon Seok played the role of Ahn Jung Won, an assistant professor of pediatric surgery, while Jeong Kyung Ho played the role of Kim Jun Wan, an associate professor of thoracic surgery, in Hospital Playlist. They were part of a tight-knit group of friends, known as the '99s, who received great love from fans. It's unclear if other main leads, including Ik Jun, Chae Song Hwa, and Yang Seok Hyung, will also appear in Resident Playbook.

More about Resident Playbook

Netflix recently announced its full lineup of upcoming Korean dramas, and Resident Playbook is one of the most anticipated titles. The medical drama is set to premiere from April 12-May 18, 2025, on Saturdays and Sundays, and new stills from the drama already has fans super hyped.

The upcoming drama will follow the lives of doctors and patients at Jongno Yulje Hospital. The show will not only portray the challenges and triumphs of medical professionals but also explore the complex and evolving relationships among co-workers.

?kdm? ¡°RESIDENT PLAYBOOK¡± Spinoff dari drama Hospital playlist. Akan tayang April 2025 !! Who's excited !!! pic.twitter.com/l3khvOtTHL

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The initial plan was for the show to premiere immediately following the finale of Queen of Tears, which stars Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won. However, due to the public backlash surrounding the doctor's strike, the production team was forced to suspend all promotional activities, putting the original premiere schedule on hold.

Boasting a talented cast, including Go Yoon Jung, Shin Si Ah, Han Ye Ji, Kang You Seok, and Jung Joon Won, the K-drama has been written and directed by Lee Min Soo.

More about Hospital Playlist

Hospital Playlist (2020-2021) follows the lives of five doctors who have been close friends since their medical school days, exploring their personal and professional journeys as they navigate the challenges of working in a hospital.

The drama received much love and appreciation for its heartwarming portrayal of the challenging lives of medical professionals and adult friendships.

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