Resident Playbook, the much-awaited spin-off of the beloved K-drama Hospital Playlist, premiered on tvN on April 12, 2025, and its second episode delivered a heartwarming surprise for fans. Ahn Eun Jin, who played OB-GYN resident Chu Min Ha in Hospital Playlist, made a special cameo in episode 2, confirming a major cliffhanger from Hospital Playlist Season 2: Chu Min Ha and Yang Seok Hyung (Kim Dae Myung) are now married. This revelation, paired with a sweet “newlyweds” moment, has sparked excitement and speculation about future cameos and a possible Hospital Playlist Season 3. Here’s everything you need to know about this pivotal moment and its impact.
A Long-Awaited Confirmation for the Bear Couple
Hospital Playlist, which aired from 2020 to 2021, followed the lives of five doctors and friends at Yulje Medical Center. One of its most beloved storylines was the slow-burn romance between Chu Min Ha, a determined OB-GYN resident, and Yang Seok Hyung, a reserved assistant professor. Their relationship faced challenges, including Yang Seok Hyung’s hesitation after a failed marriage and his mother’s disapproval of Chu Min Ha. By the end of Season 2, the couple confessed their feelings and began dating, but fans were left wondering if they would overcome these obstacles to build a future together.
Resident Playbook answers this question definitively. In episode 2, aired on April 13, 2025, Ahn Eun Jin reprises her role as Chu Min Ha at Songdo Yulje Hospital, the setting of Hospital Playlist. During a scene, she is seen having a sweet, aegyo-filled phone conversation with her husband, whom she calls “yeobo” (honey), a term used by married couples in Korean.
“They’re newlyweds, so they’re like that,” Chu Min Ha explains to Oh Yi Young (Go Yoon Jung) with a smile, noticing her surprised reaction to the affectionate call.
This moment confirms that Chu Min Ha and Yang Seok Hyung, affectionately known as the “Bear Couple” by fans, are now happily married. The revelation ties up a major cliffhanger from Hospital Playlist Season 2, bringing joy to viewers who rooted for their love story.
The Cameo’s Heartwarming Context
Resident Playbook is set at the Jongno branch of Yulje Medical Center and focuses on a new group of OB-GYN residents navigating their professional and personal lives. The series, starring Go Yoon Jung, Shin Si Ah, Han Ye Ji, Kang You Seok, and Jung Joon Won, explores the challenges of working in an OB-GYN department during South Korea’s low birth rate era. To connect the spin-off with its parent drama, the production team promised cameos from Hospital Playlist characters, and Ahn Eun Jin’s appearance is the first major one.
In the episode, Oh Yi Young, a first-year OB-GYN resident, travels to Songdo Yulje Hospital to transfer a pregnant patient. There, she meets Chu Min Ha, who is now a seasoned doctor. Impressed by Oh Yi Young’s empathy and dedication, Chu Min Ha invites her for coffee and shares her own struggles as a first-year resident.
“My first year was tough too, but you’re doing great. Keep it up, and let’s meet again,” Chu Min Ha tells Oh Yi Young.
This interaction feels like a passing of the torch, as Chu Min Ha, who once faced self-doubt in Hospital Playlist, now mentors a new resident. Later in the episode, Chu Min Ha calls Oh Yi Young’s mentor, Koo Do Won (Jung Joon Won), to praise his mentee and ask him to support her.
“Your mentee, Oh Yi Young, is really dedicated. Please treat her well,” Chu Min Ha says over the phone.
These moments highlight Chu Min Ha’s growth and add a layer of continuity between the two dramas, making the cameo meaningful beyond fan service.
Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz
The cameo sent fans into a frenzy, with posts on X expressing joy and surprise. Viewers celebrated the confirmation of the Bear Couple’s marriage and praised Ahn Eun Jin’s natural performance.
“AND THE WAY SHE WAS ON CALL WITH HIS YEOBO SKSKKSKSKSK SEOKHYUNG AND THEY ARE NEWLY MARRIED AHHHHHHHHHZNSKXMKSKXKSK,” wrote one fan on X.
“This actually feels unreal because literally in first season I was like no they won’t make them a couple I don’t think so even though they had the potential and now fast forward to this THEY ARE MARRIED 💘,” shared another.
“di Eps 2 ada Dr. Chu 😍😍 cantik sekali, selamat jadi pasutri baru ~~,” commented a fan, noting Chu Min Ha’s beauty and newlywed status.
Fans also appreciated how the cameo tied the two drama universes together, with one user noting on X:
“our dr chu is here 🥹🫶🏻 she saw yiyoung and instantly got what she was going through that’s experience talking!!!”
The excitement was amplified by the official Yulje Hospital website, launched by the production team before the premiere. The site’s “Alumni News” section announced the Bear Couple’s marriage, stating:
“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!”
This announcement, combined with the cameo, fueled speculation about whether Kim Dae Myung will appear as Yang Seok Hyung in future episodes to showcase their married life.
Production Challenges and Cameo Significance
Resident Playbook faced significant hurdles before its premiere. Originally scheduled for March 2024, the series was delayed due to a medical strike in South Korea, where doctors protested a government proposal to increase medical school enrollment by 2,000 annually starting in 2025. The strike, which began in February 2024, led to resignations and disrupted filming, as scenes had to be reshot and scripts revised. tvN postponed the drama multiple times, finally confirming its April 12, 2025, premiere as part of its 2025 lineup.
Despite these challenges, the production team delivered a polished series, and Ahn Eun Jin’s cameo added a nostalgic touch. Reports from March 2025 indicated that Ahn Eun Jin, along with Hospital Playlist stars Yoo Yeon Seok and Jung Kyung Ho, were likely to make cameos, though the team remained coy, stating:
“Please confirm through the broadcast.”
Ahn Eun Jin’s appearance, confirmed on April 13, 2025, lived up to the hype, and fans now eagerly await potential cameos from other Hospital Playlist cast members.
What This Means for Hospital Playlist Fans
The cameo does more than resolve the Bear Couple’s storyline; it hints at the possibility of further connections between Resident Playbook and Hospital Playlist. The mention of Songdo Yulje Hospital and Chu Min Ha’s thriving career suggests that the parent drama’s universe is still active, prompting fans to hope for a Hospital Playlist Season 3. Comments on X reflect this sentiment:
“Does this mean season 3 is coming?” asked one viewer, reacting to the marriage reveal.
Additionally, the cameo addresses a key question from Hospital Playlist: how did Yang Seok Hyung’s mother, who disapproved of Chu Min Ha, come to accept their relationship? While the episode doesn’t explicitly answer this, the confirmation of their marriage implies a resolution, leaving fans curious for more details.
Resident Playbook’s focus on OB-GYN residents also makes Chu Min Ha’s cameo thematically fitting. As an OB-GYN herself, her presence underscores the department’s challenges, especially in an era of low birth rates, a central theme of the spin-off.
Looking Ahead in Resident Playbook
Resident Playbook consists of 12 episodes, airing every Saturday and Sunday at 21:10 KST on tvN, with streaming available on Netflix in select regions, including India. The drama has received mixed reactions, with some praising its realistic portrayal of residents’ struggles and others finding the new characters less engaging than Hospital Playlist’s cast. However, Ahn Eun Jin’s cameo in episode 2, along with a brief appearance by Ra Mi Ran as a banker in episode 1, has boosted interest.
Fans are now speculating about future cameos, particularly from Kim Dae Myung, whose character was referenced but not shown. The production team’s cryptic responses and the promise of more Hospital Playlist appearances keep anticipation high. The series’ narrative, which blends emotional turmoil with professional growth, is expected to deepen as the residents, led by Oh Yi Young, find reasons to persevere.
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