Fans of the hit medical drama Hospital Playlist were surprised and delighted after it was revealed that the beloved couple Yang Seok Hyung and Chu Min Ha are now married in the series universe. The update comes as part of the promotional rollout for the new spin-off Resident Playbook.
A Surprise from the “Alumni News”
On April 7 KST, the production team behind the Hospital Playlist series launched a fictional Yulje Medical Center website to tease Resident Playbook, which premieres April 12. The website mimics a real hospital’s internal page, offering updates on various doctors and staff, both new and returning.
In the Alumni News section, fans discovered a post titled “[Workplace Announcement] OB-GYN’s ‘Bear Couple’ finally getting married?!”. The post celebrated the marriage of OB-GYN doctors Yang Seok Hyung (played by Kim Dae Myung) and Chu Min Ha (played by Ahn Eun Jin), reading:
“We’ve got such wonderful news! Yulje OB-GYN’s iconic couple Yang Seok Hyung and Chu Min Ha are finally tying the knot! Huge congratulations to the couple. Wishing you a happy and fulfilling married life!”
From Complications to Celebration
The relationship between Seok Hyung and Min Ha was a key storyline in seasons 1 and 2 of Hospital Playlist. While season 2 ended on a positive note for the couple, fans remained unsure whether marriage was in their future, especially due to Seok Hyung’s complicated relationship with his mother, who disapproved of his previous romantic choices.
Now, nearly four years after the second season ended in 2021, the fictional marriage announcement has reignited interest in their love story.
Fans React with Joy and Curiosity
Reactions to the update were immediate and enthusiastic. Comments flooded social media, with fans posting:
“How did he get his mom’s approval?!”
“Does this mean season 3 is coming?”
“This has to be more than a website gag—maybe they’re making a cameo in the spin-off?”
While it is still unclear if the couple’s wedding will be shown on screen, fans are hopeful for an appearance. Ahn Eun Jin has already been confirmed for a special cameo in Resident Playbook, and many are speculating that Kim Dae Myung may also return for a brief reunion.
What We Know About ‘Resident Playbook’
Resident Playbook is the official spinoff of Hospital Playlist, centering on a new group of medical residents at Yulje Hospital. The story will follow the daily challenges, growth, and friendships of the next generation of doctors. While most of the original “99s” professors are not expected to return in full roles, the appearance of familiar faces—even briefly—has become a major talking point among fans.
The spinoff is expected to carry the same slice-of-life tone and character-driven storytelling that made Hospital Playlist a major success both in South Korea and internationally.
Continuity and Franchise Growth
The inclusion of character updates from the original Hospital Playlist cast demonstrates the creators’ intention to maintain continuity across the Yulje Hospital Universe. By blending new characters with legacy updates, the spinoff seeks to satisfy loyal fans while attracting a fresh audience.
This storytelling method mirrors other popular franchise expansions in Korean dramas, where spinoffs and special appearances help enrich a shared world without requiring full-scale revivals.
What’s Next?
With the premiere of Resident Playbook set for April 12, fans will soon find out whether Seok Hyung and Min Ha’s marriage is purely a narrative detail or something that will be depicted on screen. Given the buzz around the alumni announcement, producers may be encouraged to expand on the couple’s story.
Until then, fans continue to celebrate the news on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, sharing clips from past seasons and hoping for more from the OB-GYN “Bear Couple.”
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