Go Youn-jung, Shin Si A, Kang Yoo-seok, Han Ye-ji, and Jung Jun-won reunite at Cafe 'Gureungdowon'.
The tvN weekend drama 'Resident Playbook' (creator Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung / directed by Lee Min-soo / written by Kim Song-hee / planned by CJ ENM Studios / produced by Egg is Coming) continues to enjoy popularity even after its conclusion, sweeping both video views and buzz indicators. Moreover, a preview photo released ahead of the special broadcast tomorrow (24th) is raising expectations.
The 'Resident Playbook', which concluded on the 18th (Sunday), depicted the heartwarming growth of young professionals set against the backdrop of the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at Yulje Hospital, where life and death coexist, offering empathy, emotion, and laughter. In particular, it provided rich enjoyment through various episodes that expanded the universe of 'Hospital Playlist'.
Empowered by this, the final episode achieved a peak viewership rating of 10% in the metropolitan area, and recorded a peak rating of 5.2% among its target demographic of males and females aged 20-49, claiming the top spot across all channels during the same time slot. (Based on paid platform data including cable, IPTV, and satellite / provided by Nielsen Korea) Also, the K-content competitiveness analysis company Good Day's FUNdex ranked it first in the TV-OTT integrated buzz rankings published on May 20th (Tuesday), achieving an impressive feat of being ranked number one for five consecutive weeks.
In the integrated popularity rankings of cast members, Go Youn-jung (as Oh Yi-young) and Jung Jun-won (as Koo Do-won) maintained the 1st and 2nd positions for five consecutive weeks, while Kang Yoo-seok (as Um Jae-il) and Han Ye-ji (as Kim Sa-bi) also entered the rankings, proving their immense popularity. The total video views for 'Resident Playbook' surpassed an astounding 1 billion views, while the official website of Yulje Hospital recorded a remarkable total of 9.76 million views, placing it at the center of attention.
Thanks to the viewers' passionate love, a special titled 'Resident Playbook Special - I Will Try Going Home' featuring the main characters is scheduled to air on the 24th (Saturday), where they will share untold behind-the-scenes stories. It's exciting to wonder what stories Go Youn-jung, Shin Si A (as Pyo Nam-gyeong), Kang Yoo-seok, Han Ye-ji, and Jung Jun-won will share upon their reunion as the 'Pungnyeon Crew'.
In the preview photos that were released, Jung Jun-won, transformed into the café owner, and the first-year residents meeting at Café 'Gureungdowon' caught attention. The props placed throughout the café and the bright faces of the residents blooming with laughter heightened curiosity about the special broadcast.
The tvN weekend drama 'Resident Playbook Special - I Will Try Going Home', where you can hear untold behind-the-scenes stories from the 'Pungnyeon Crew' of five, will air tomorrow (24th) at 10:50 p.m., following the ending of 'Our Unwritten Seoul'.
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