Actor Jung Joon-won is drawing attention for his issues and popularity in 'Resident Playbook', establishing himself as the 'perfect trendsetter'.
Jung Joon-won is currently appearing in the tvN weekend drama 'Resident Playbook', where he plays the role of the 4-year-resident Gudo-won in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Jongno Yulje Hospital, showcasing a variety of charms in each episode and receiving much love from viewers.
In particular, the strong presence of a senior who genuinely cares for and looks after his juniors, along with his warm and sweet charms that stir the hearts of women, are portrayed three-dimensionally through Jung Joon-won's solid acting, driving the hot popularity of the work.
Jung Joon-won's popularity has been proven by online trending and issue rankings. Jung Joon-won achieved the remarkable feat of reaching 2nd place in the issue rankings of the integrated TV-OTT appearance participants, as released by FUNdex, a specialized institute for analyzing K-content competitiveness, for the 3rd week of April (from Apr. 14 to Apr. 21, 2025), announcing the birth of a next-generation 'trend male lead'.
Also, in the TV-OTT drama appearance keyword search issues, he recorded 2nd place last week and achieved 1st place this week, taking the top spot within a week, proving the so-called 'Gudo-won magic' that captures both acting skill and popularity.
Viewers who have seen Jung Joon-won's acting have praised his performance after each broadcast, stating, "I am immersed in Gudo-won's charm," "The sweet male lead is so good," "A proxy thrill for Oguz romance," "Whenever he appears, it's mesmerizing 'Bitdo-won,'" and "Gudo-won supply is urgent," expressing their enthusiastic support for his work.
With this rise in popularity, 'Resident Playbook' also achieved 1st place in the TV-OTT drama section for the 3rd week of April, and it has been drawing much attention in the global market by ranking 3rd in the global TV show non-English category TOP 10 chart on Netflix. The ratings have been steadily rising, breaking its own record with each episode, and expectations for Gudo-won's narrative in 'Resident Playbook' are further heightening.
Meanwhile, 'Resident Playbook,' which continues to add expectations for Jung Joon-won's new performances each episode, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m.
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