Reports indicate that Ahn Eun Jin, known for her role in Hospital Playlist, might make a special appearance in the spin-off drama Resident Playbook. This news follows earlier confirmations of cameo appearances by Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho, also from the original Hospital Playlist series. South Korean media outlet Joy News 24 reported on March 4, 2025, that Ahn Eun Jin, who played Doctor Chu Min Ha in Hospital Playlist, is being considered for a brief cameo in Resident Playbook, which stars Go Yoon Jung.
Production Response
The production company for Resident Playbook addressed the cameo reports on the same day. Their response neither confirmed nor denied Ahn Eun Jin’s appearance. They stated, “Please confirm through the broadcast,” leaving fans in suspense and increasing anticipation for the drama’s premiere. If Ahn Eun Jin does appear, it is expected she will reprise her role as Doctor Chu Min Ha from Hospital Playlist (2020-21).
“Please confirm through the broadcast.”
This ambiguous response from the production team has further fueled excitement among viewers eager to see familiar faces from Hospital Playlist in the new series.
Original Cast Returns
The possibility of Ahn Eun Jin’s cameo is strengthened by the confirmed returns of Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho. These actors are set to reappear as their original Hospital Playlist characters in Resident Playbook. This pattern of original cast cameos is a significant draw for fans of the beloved medical drama.
Drama Details
Resident Playbook is scheduled to have 12 episodes and will begin airing on April 12, 2025. South Korean audiences can watch the drama on tvN. International viewers, including those in India, can stream it on Netflix, with new episodes released every Saturday and Sunday. The final episode is scheduled for March 18, 2025. The premiere was initially planned for May 2024 but was delayed due to nationwide doctor resignations.
Spin-off Storyline
The new series will focus on the lives and friendships of obstetrics and gynecology residents at the Jongno branch of Yulje Medical Center. Hospital Playlist was set in the main branch of the same medical center. Similar to its predecessor, Resident Playbook will center on the personal and professional journeys of five dedicated doctors committed to their patients. Go Yoon Jung stars as the lead, O Yo Jeong, alongside rising actors Shin Shi Ah, Kang Yoo Seok, Jung Joon Won, and Han Ye Ji.
New and Familiar Faces
Resident Playbook aims to capture the heartwarming and realistic hospital environment that made Hospital Playlist popular, while introducing a new generation of doctors. The potential cameos from original cast members like Ahn Eun Jin, Yoo Yeon Seok, and Jung Kyung Ho bridge the two series, offering a blend of new stories and beloved characters. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how these appearances will enrich the spin-off narrative.
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