'Resident Playbook' is capturing both global popularity and sensationalism.
The tvN weekend drama 'Resident Playbook' (creator Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung / director Lee Min-soo / screenplay Kim Song-hee / planning CJ ENM Studios / production Egg is Coming), which premiered last week, is experiencing an upward trend in the Netflix global rankings as well as in its sensationalism rankings and video views.
Earlier, in episodes 1 and 2 of 'Resident Playbook', the chaotic social life of first-year resident Oh Youn-young (Go Youn-jung), Pyo Nam-kyung (Shin Si A), Eom Jae-il (Kang Yoo-seok), and Kim Sa-bi (Han Ye-ji) was showcased at Jongno Yulje Hospital's OB/GYN department, alongside the fourth-year resident Ku Do-won (Jeong Jun-won). Although they work hard, the clumsy struggles of the residents resonate with anyone who has experienced the challenges of being a newcomer in the workplace, providing delightful laughs and heartfelt empathy. In particular, Go Youn-jung, who plays Oh Youn-young, is expected to shine as the central figure of the drama following her impressive performance in the previous project 'Moving.'
As a result, 'Resident Playbook' made a successful debut by entering the Netflix global top 10 chart for non-English TV shows for the week of April 2 (April 7-13). Furthermore, according to the global OTT content ranking service FlixPatrol, 'Resident Playbook' has recorded first place in Asian countries including Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam since its premiere, entering the top 10 rankings in a total of 44 countries and gaining immense popularity. (As of April 16, 2025)
Additionally, 'Resident Playbook' ranked high in the integrated sensationalism rankings of TV and OTT surveys conducted by the Good Data Corporation's FUNdex. It also confirmed its popularity by securing a top position in the daily trend ranking of the OTT content integrated search platform KinoLytics. (As of April 15, 2025)
Moreover, videos related to 'Resident Playbook' have ranked in trending videos on YouTube, surpassing a cumulative view count of 65 million views on YouTube and SNS, indicating a high level of interest. (As of April 16, 2025)
In particular, the upcoming episodes 3 and 4 are expected to feature the significant growth journey of the first-year residents, raising anticipation. 'Resident Playbook' is expected to create a solid synergy with the expanded universe of the 'Hospital Playlist' series, the performance of new actors, and a storyline that offers both enjoyment and resonance.
The tvN weekend drama 'Resident Playbook,' which depicts the tumultuous daily lives of newcomers in the workplace, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:20 p.m.
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