The opening of the gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital is just a day away, raising expectations.
tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama "Resident Playbook" (creator Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung/director Lee Min-soo/screenwriter Kim Song-hee/planning CJ ENM Studios/production Egg is Coming) is set to premiere tomorrow (12th) night, highlighting exciting watching points to enjoy the chaotic daily lives of residents.
POINT. 1 The first spin-off of the "Hospital Playlist" series, predicting an expansive world view for Yulje.
"Resident Playbook" is drawing attention as the first spin-off of the beloved "Hospital Playlist" series, which tells diverse stories of people in a hospital. Based at Yulje Hospital, it shifts the stage to the gynecology department, developing a story in a slightly different direction and expanding its world view.
Along with the background, the relationships between characters add a unique fun. The medical staff at Jongno Yulje Hospital, as well as mothers, patients, and guardians, will each share their stories, offering life's joys and sorrows. Moreover, the appearance of the 99z members, who are the main characters of the "Hospital Playlist" series, is also announced, promising to provide rich enjoyment with warm emotions in "Resident Playbook."
POINT. 2 Go Youn-jung, Shin Si A, Kang Yoo-seok, Han Ye-ji, and Jung Jun-won are expected to create synergy with their acting talent.
Creator Shin Won-ho has discovered numerous new gems through various works, and the performances of the actors in "Resident Playbook" are also attracting attention. Among them is Go Youn-jung (playing Oh Yi-young), who has established herself as a trendsetter, Shin Si A (playing Pyo Nam-gyeong), who earned the title of "the girl with a 1408 to 1 chance," Kang Yoo-seok (playing Eom Jae-il), who has been in hit projects like "When Life Gives You Tangerines," and newcomer Han Ye-ji (playing Kim Sa-bi), who confidently passed her first audition, along with Jung Jun-won (playing Gu Do-won), who has a broad spectrum of talent. The synergy of these hidden pearls is highly anticipated.
Attention is also focused on the diverse characters that will be portrayed by actors, from professors to nurses, patients, and guardians in the gynecology department. Creator Shin Won-ho expressed high satisfaction, saying, "I hope their charm and acting skills shine through," increasing curiosity.
POINT. 3 The unpredictable 24 hours of life and death at Jongno Yulje Hospital's gynecology department.
"Resident Playbook" depicts the daily lives of first-year residents who have just begun their careers, set against the backdrop of the gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital. Their journey of continually making mistakes while receiving reprimands and growing reminds everyone of their own beginnings as novices in society, evoking deep empathy.
Especially, the gynecology department is the only place in the hospital where births take place, creating heartwarming moments as it brings together newborns who have just cried for the first time, first-year residents, and mothers starting their second chapters in life. Additionally, it hints at touching stories of individuals who carry hopes for a new life after overcoming illness.
The daily life of the gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital can also be seen in the released highlight video. Viewers of the chaotic lives of the residents, who hardly have a calm day, reacted passionately, with comments like "It feels like when I was a newbie," "I get emotional just watching the highlight video," and "A life drama is coming," further anticipating the premiere.
The new tvN Saturday-Sunday drama "Resident Playbook," showcasing the chaotic 24 hours of Jongno Yulje Hospital's gynecology department, will premiere tomorrow (12th) at 9:10 p.m.
[Photo] OSEN DB, capture from the highlight video of "Resident Playbook."
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