Resident Playbook, the highly anticipated Hospital Playlist spin-off, finally gets official release date.
Set to premiere on April 12, 2025, this Hospital Playlist spin-off dives deep into the lives of obstetrics and gynecology residents at Jongno Yulje Medical Center. With a blend of heartfelt storytelling and intense medical cases, Resident Playbook is expected to be good Kdrama of 2025.
Unlike its predecessor, Hospital Playlist, which followed a group of seasoned doctors, Resident Playbook shifts focus to young medical professionals who are just beginning their careers. It offers an inside look at the demanding yet rewarding world of medical residency. Through their struggles and triumphs, viewers will get to experience the life in a hospital.
Go Youn-jung, known for Alchemy of Souls, will be leading the cast. Joining her is Shin Si-ah, making her television return after her notable performance in The Witch: Part 2. The Other One.
Kang Yoo-seok, who recently gained attention in Black Knight, also plays a key role, adding more star power to the ensemble. Alongside them, Jung Joon-won and Han Ye-ji round out the cast, bringing a mix of experience and fresh energy to the series.
The drama is helmed by director Lee Min-soo, whose previous work was Heartbeat. The script is penned by Kim Song-hee, a writer with an impressive portfolio that includes contributions to beloved dramas like Reply 1988 and Hospital Playlist.
Originally slated for a 2024 release, the drama was pushed to 2025 to ensure the highest quality production. Filming took place between November 2023 and May 2024, allowing the team ample time to perfect the details. The wait, however, only seems to have increased excitement among Kdrama fans, who are eager to see how this spin-off builds upon the beloved Hospital Playlist universe.
With its premiere on tvN and global streaming availability on Netflix, Resident Playbook is set to reach a wide audience. The first season will feature 16 episodes, each unveiling the emotional highs and lows of young doctors trying to find their place in the medical world.
As the countdown to its release begins, Resident Playbook is already generating buzz, with many hoping it will live up to the legacy of its predecessor. If the teasers and casting choices are anything to go by, this drama is poised to be a compelling and heartfelt addition to the K-drama landscape.