Resident Playbook

Resident Playbook (Korean: 언젠가는 슬기로울 전공의생활) is a South Korean medical drama series that premiered on tvN in 2025. The series serves as a spin-off to the popular Hospital Playlist franchise, shifting the focus to a different branch of the Yulje Medical Center.

Background and Production

The series is set at the Jongno Yulje Medical Center, exploring the professional and personal lives of medical staff, with a specific focus on the experiences of obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) residents. It follows the narrative established in the first two seasons of Hospital Playlist (2020–2021), maintaining the thematic focus on the daily challenges and camaraderie within a hospital environment.

Cast and Characters

The series features an ensemble cast portraying various medical professionals at Jongno Yulje Medical Center. Key cast members include Ko Yoon-Jung, who stars as the first-year OB-GYN resident Oh Yi-Young, alongside Shin Shi-A, Kang You-Seok, and Han Ye-Ji.

Broadcast Information

Resident Playbook aired on tvN from April 12 to May 18, 2025, occupying the Saturday and Sunday 21:20 time slot. The series consisted of 12 episodes.