Resident Playbook Cast Reunites for a Special Episode After Record-Breaking Finale

After wrapping its season on June 18 with acclaim and soaring viewership, Resident Playbook is once again grabbing headlines. The Saturday-Sunday drama by tvN, a beloved spin-off of Hospital Playlist, is set to return briefly with a behind-the-scenes special titled Resident Playbook Special – Leaving Work, airing on June 24 at 10:50 PM KST after the broadcast of Unknown Seoul.

The series captured hearts with its emotionally resonant portrayal of first-year OB/GYN residents at Yulje Medical Center’s branch in Jongno. Featuring Go Youn-jung (as Oh Yi-young), Shin Si-ah (Pyo Nam-kyeong), Kang Yoo-seok (Eom Jae-il), Han Ye-ji (Kim Sa-bi), and Jung Joon-won (Koo Do-won), the show blended humor, heartfelt emotion, and poignant reflection on life and death.

Resident Playbook dominated viewer stats, peaking at 10% in Seoul and achieving a 5.2% rating among tvN’s key demographic of men and women aged 20-49, ranking #1 across all channels during its timeslot. Its popularity is further validated by topping the TV-OTT buzz index (published by analytics firm Fundex) for five consecutive weeks.

The combined video views surpassed 1 billion, while the official Yulje Hospital website recorded a staggering 9.76 million views. Amid this success, tvN surprised fans by unveiling preview photos for the upcoming special episode. The images show the cast reunited at “Gureung Dowon,” a cozy café run by Jung Joon-won’s character, sparking curiosity over new interactions and unshared stories.

Smiling faces, nostalgic props, and the warmth shared between the ‘Pungnyeon-jeus’—as fans affectionately call the five leads—promise viewers laughter, memories, and untold behind-the-scenes moments. Don’t miss this special broadcast that wraps up the Resident Playbook journey while setting the mood for future possibilities in the Yulje universe.