Go Youn-jung, Shin Si A, Kang Yoo-seok, and Han Ye-ji made a strong impression right from their first day at Jongno Yulje Hospital.
On Nov. 12, the tvN weekend drama "Resident Playbook" (creator Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung; director Lee Min-soo; scriptwriter Kim Song-hee; planned by CJ ENM Studios; produced by Egg is Coming) aired its first episode, depicting the tumultuous social life of first-year residents Oh Yi-young (played by Go Youn-jung), Pyo Nam-gyeong (played by Shin Si A), Um Jae-il (played by Kang Yoo-seok), and Kim Sa-bi (played by Han Ye-ji), evoking a delightful empathy.
"Resident Playbook" achieved an average rating of 4.4% in the metropolitan area and a high of 6.2%, while the nationwide average was 3.7% with a peak of 5.2%, placing it first among cable and general programming channels during its timeslot. In the target demographic of ages 20 to 49, it recorded an average of 2.8% and a high of 4.1% in the metropolitan area, with a national average of 2.6% and a top rating of 3.4%, making it number one overall in its timeslot across all channels. (Based on cable, IPTV, and satellite integrated paid platform; provided by Nielsen Korea)
The first episode of "Resident Playbook" began with Oh Yi-young experiencing a horrific nightmare after quitting her job as a doctor, leading into the daily lives of the residents who entered the obstetrics and gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital for various reasons. This included Oh Yi-young, who needed to work to pay off debts, and Kim Sa-bi, who excelled from her medical school days to the national exam. Although they met as fellow residents, the distinct personalities of the four youths added interest.
Particularly, the struggles of newly-entered residents provoked a bittersweet empathy. Entering the operating room for the first time, they repeatedly made mistakes due to extreme nervousness and asked so many questions that they drew the ire of their seniors. Their hardworking yet somewhat lacking attempts sparked viewers' desire to cheer for them.
Amid the continuous scolding from professors and seniors, the residents started to grow in small ways, enhancing anticipation for future developments. Um Jae-il, who previously only provided incorrect answers while checking patients' conditions, managed to give the correct answer for the first time, bringing a sense of joy.
Most notably, Oh Yi-young became a celebrity within Jongno Yulje Hospital after experiencing the rare event of delivering a baby in the hospital corridors. The unexpected moment of birth greatly affected Oh Yi-young's heart. Her sincere apology, recognizing her mistakes, calmed the anger of Professor Seo Jeong-min (played by Lee Bong-ryeon), who had a reputation among the residents as a difficult figure.
Meanwhile, an unexpected villain appeared in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital, shocking everyone. Myung Eun-won (played by Kim Hye-in), who had conflicts with Choo Min-ha (played by Ahn Eun-jin) due to her fox-like personality at the main Yulje branch, came to Jongno Yulje Hospital as a fellow. Moreover, Myung Eun-won had a strange expression as she recalled Oh Yi-young's name, foreshadowing the hard days ahead for the first-year residents.
Additionally, it was revealed that first-year resident Oh Yi-young and fourth-year resident Gu Do-won are related and live together, sparking interest. Thanks to information provided by Gu Do-won, Oh Yi-young was able to become a resident in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital, highlighting their relationship both at home and work.
"Resident Playbook" captures the eventful days of first-year residents who entered the obstetrics and gynecology department with various dreams, captivating attention from the very first broadcast. The everyday stories set in the new environment of Jongno Yulje Hospital maintained the essence of the "Hospital Playlist" series while offering fresh entertainment.
Furthermore, the performances of the young actors who came together as first-year residents, along with the background music that enhances the mood of the scenes and the detailed portrayal reminiscent of real surgical settings, heightened immersion. This fuels anticipation for the growth journey of these early-career professionals as they charge forward with limitless potential.
The passionate adaptation journey of early-career professionals Go Youn-jung, Shin Si A, Kang Yoo-seok, and Han Ye-ji continues in the second episode of the tvN weekend drama "Resident Playbook," airing tonight (13th) at 9:20 p.m.
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