Resident Playbook Cast Delivers Heart-Pounding Episode of Camaraderie and Romance

The latest episode of Resident Playbook, tvN’s Saturday-Sunday medical drama, brought both emotional intensity and comedic charm as beloved characters faced high-stakes surgery and budding romances. Episode 10, which aired on May 11, broke viewership records with an 8.5% average rating in the Seoul metropolitan area and a peak of 9.2%, ranking first among all channels in its time slot.

The episode spotlighted the growing bond—and rivalry—among OB-GYN residents Oh Yi-young (Go Youn-jung), Pyo Nam-kyung (Shin Si-a), and professors Seo Jeong-min (Lee Bong-ryun) and Gong Ki-sun (Son Ji-yoon). While frequently bickering over medical procedures and teaching methods, they united to perform an urgent life-saving surgery on a patient suffering postpartum hemorrhage.

Despite initial tension and rivalry between Seo and Gong, the duo demonstrated impeccable teamwork under pressure in the OR, calming residents Oh and Pyo and leading the procedure. Together, they saved the patient, strengthening their professional bond and showing the essence of true collaboration.

Meanwhile, former idol Eom Jae-il (Kang Yoo-seok) continued to show affection for fan-turned-resident Kim Sa-bi (Han Ye-ji). From comforting her after a run-in with strict professor Jo Joon-mo (Lee Hyun-gyun) to sharing snacks in a quiet ward, their moments hinted at a blossoming romance.

The hospital corridors also welcomed a special cameo from Hospital Playlist’s iconic couple Lee Ik-jun (Jo Jung-suk) and Chae Song-hwa (Jeon Mi-do), bringing nostalgic joy to fans of the predecessor series. Their presence triggered humorous investigations into the secret romance of fellow residents, especially when Eom caught a glimpse of Oh Yi-young and Koo Do-won (Koo Do-won) walking hand-in-hand—a sign that their private relationship might soon be exposed.

As Resident Playbook builds momentum with dynamic character arcs and cross-series cameos, anticipation grows for Episode 11, set to air on May 17 at 9:20 PM KST on tvN.