The latest tvN weekend drama, 'Resident Playbook', has attracted a large audience globally since its debut last week. The show has climbed the ranks on Netflix worldwide as well as in video viewership lists in Korea, generating significant attention.

The initial two episodes introduced the audience to five OB-GYN residents at Yulje Medical Center in Jongno: first-year interns Oh Yi Young (played by Go Youn Jung), Pyo Nam Kyung (portrayed by Shin Si Ah), Eom Jae Il (played by Kang Yoo Seok), Kim Sa Bi (Han Ye Ji), and fourth-year resident Koo Do Won (Jung Joon Won). Their sincere yet often awkward efforts to adapt to hospital life have struck a chord with viewers, evoking both heartfelt laughter and relatable moments reminiscent of everyone's early professional challenges.

By April 16, 2025, Resident Playbook had secured a spot in Netflix's Global Top 10 for non-English TV series (April 7-13), marking a successful premiere. According to FlixPatrol, the show claimed the top spot in various Asian countries such as South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and entered the Top 10 in 44 countries globally.

The drama also achieved favorable rankings in the FUNdex by Good Data Corporation (April 15) and on the daily trending list of the OTT search platform KinoLights (April 14), indicating its significant buzz. Relevant content has dominated YouTube's trending video chart, accumulating over 65 million views across YouTube and social media platforms as of April 16.

Viewers are eagerly anticipating episodes 3 and 4, which will explore further the growth of the first-year residents. With its relatable narrative, the expanding world from the Hospital Playlist series, and the breakout performances by its novice cast, Resident Playbook is poised to set new benchmarks.

'Resident Playbook' airs Saturdays and Sundays at 9:20 p.m. KST on tvN.