The tvN weekend drama 'Resident Playbook' continues to generate buzz as it shows a steady upward trend across all platforms, including TV, Tving, and Netflix.
'Resident Playbook' (creators Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung / director Lee Min-soo / writer Kim Song-hee / planning CJ ENM Studios / production Egg is Coming) depicts the journey of year-one residents Oi-young (Go Youn-jung), Pyo Nam-gyeong (Shin Si A), Eom Jae-il (Kang Yu-seok), and Kim Sa-bi (Han Ye-ji) as they navigate the ups and downs of their social lives, learning camaraderie and friendship. The portrayal of these young professionals growing closer from colleagues to friends, alongside Oi-young's direct pursuit of senior resident Gu Do-won (Jung Jun-won), warms viewers' hearts.
As a result, the viewership ratings continue to rise, recording 5.8% based on households in the metropolitan area and achieving a peak of 6.5%, breaking its own record with every episode. Notably, the viewership for the target demographic of 2049, male and female, ranked first among all channels, including terrestrial broadcasting during the 3rd and 4th episodes. (Based on paid platforms including cable, IPTV, satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea)
The show's buzz is also strong. The K-content competitiveness analysis organization Good Data Corporation announced that in the third week of April (April 14-21, 2025), 'Resident Playbook' took the first place in the integrated popularity ranking for TV-OTT. Go Youn-jung (in the role of Oi-young) and Jung Jun-won (in the role of Gu Do-won) ranked first and second, respectively, in the integrated popularity ranking for cast members, while Shin Si A (in the role of Pyo Nam-gyeong) achieved a milestone by entering the drama cast's popularity ranking. Additionally, 'Resident Playbook' has been named in the Korea Gallup's ranking of 'April's Favorite Broadcast and Video Programs.' The view count for related videos uploaded to YouTube and social media also approached 200 million views, proving its high engagement.
'Resident Playbook' has also achieved notable success on OTT. As of 2025, it achieved the highest number of live viewing unique visitors on Tving among tvN dramas. On Netflix, it ranked third on the global TV shows non-English category chart, moving up seven spots, and is ranked first in South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Vietnam. (As of April 23, 2025)
'Resident Playbook' captured interest even before its premiere by selling out advertising spots. After the broadcast, it continues to maintain its upward trend while captivating TV, OTT, and popularity. A new poster featuring the residents' hideout, filled with various boxes and documents, has drawn attention. Sitting on a sofa amidst the clutter, the residents are portrayed enjoying their rest in their own ways, with signs of exhaustion on their faces, highlighting the challenging lives of these professionals in the hospital.
The stories of the residents, who are steadily growing while setting new records every day, continue in the tvN weekend drama 'Resident Playbook,' airing every Saturday and Sunday night at 9:20 p.m.
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