Resident Playbook includes a cast of new and seasoned actors. A spinoff of anticipated K-dramas of 2025. The K-drama has become one of the most popular shows on Netflix, making its way to the streamer's Global Top 10 non-English TV shows.

Most of the actors in Resident Playbook will be familiar to audiences as they’ve had roles in K-dramas such as Alchemy of Souls, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, and Sweet Home. The K-drama’s main cast is relatively small, but it also features several ing actors. Other than the five primary protagonists, some of the characters from Hospital Playlist have also appeared in Resident Playbook.

Go Youn-Jung As Oh Yi-Young

Date Of Birth: April 22, 1996

• Active Since: 2019

Actor: Born in Seoul, South Korea, Go Youn-jung began her acting career in 2019. She got her big break after starring in Disney+’s Moving. The actor and model has had roles in several popular K-dramas, such as Alchemy of Souls, Sweet Home, and Law School. While Go Youn-jung has a number of K-dramas under her belt, she’s also been in the 2022 Korean film, Hunt.

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Character: Unlike the other three residents in her department, Oh Yi-young is repeating her first year after quitting. She’s forced to return to work due to the debt she’s accumulated. Oh Yi-young often makes mistakes and is usually scolded by her superiors. She doesn’t seem to care as much as the other residents and oscillates between quitting and staying.

Shin Si-A As Pyo Nam-Kyung

Date Of Birth: May 12, 1998

• Active Since: 2018

Actor: Shin Si-a was born on May 12, 1998, in South Korea. Her acting career is relatively new, so she doesn’t have many credits yet. The actor made her acting debut in My Darling Boyfriend. She has since starred in The Witch: Part 2- The Other One, Prasad, and Pagwa.

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Character: Pyo Nam-kyung is Oh Yi-young’s former classmate. The stylish resident loves her job but also has to grapple with the long hours and sometimes demanding patients. Despite the harsh realities of being a resident, Nam-kyung decided to tough it out after she was on the verge of quitting.

Kang You-Seok As Um Jae-Il

Date Of Birth: June 10, 1994

• Active Since: 2018

Actor: Born Kang Shin-cheol on June 10, 1994, the South Korean actor later changed his name to Kang You-seok. Payback: Money and Power was Kang You-seok’s breakout role, and he has since gone on to star in incredible K-dramas. The actor is best known for his roles in When Life Gives You Tangerines, Black Night, and Melting Me Softly.

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Character: Um Jae-il, a former member of a K-pop idol group no one can , left his singing career behind to pursue medicine. Jae-il is overzealous, asks a lot of questions, and sometimes gets on his workmates’ nerves. But the patients love him.

Han Ye-Ji As Kim Sa-Bi

Date Of Birth: June 17, 2000

• Active Since: 2021

Actor: Han Ye-ji ed the cast of Resident Playbook as Kim Sa-bi. Han Ye-ji made her acting debut as Yoo Min-jae in Not Found. She’s had roles in Beauty and Mr. Romantic, Walk to Kwangya, and Death’s Game. Resident Playbook is her first leading role.

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Character: Kim Sa-bi is extremely smart. She was number one in medical school and excelled in the academic part of her residency. However, she isn’t particularly good at expressing empathy, an issue that her superiors and patients have with her. While she has some shortcomings, Sa-bi is determined to make it as a doctor and works extremely hard to achieve her goal.

Jung Jun-Won As Ku Do-Won

Date Of Birth: January 13, 1988

• Active Since: 2014

Actor: Jung Jun-won has a few credits to his name. The actor gained recognition after playing Kook Jong-bok in Mr. Lawyer, Mr. Jo 2: Crime and Punishment. Jung Jun-won has also starred in VIP, Little Forest, Believer, and Hush.

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Character: Jung Jun-won’s Ku Do-won is the chief resident in Resident Playbook. He deeply cares about the first years who are under his care and tries his best to protect, teach, and correct them when they are wrong. Do-won is dedicated to his job and doesn’t have a life outside the hospital.

Resident Playbook ing Cast & Characters

Lee Bong-ryun as Seo Jeong-min: Born on February 7, 1981, Lee Bong-ryun has had roles in some great K-dramas, including When Life Gives You Tangerines, Sweet Home, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, and Destined With You. She's mostly recognized for starring in Okja, Burning, and When the Weather Is Fine.

Lee Hyun-kyun as Jo Jun-mo: Lee Hyun-kyun has over 23 credits to his name. The South Korean actor is mostly recognized for his roles in Parasyte: The Grey, Emergency Declaration, and Dark Hole.

Jung Woon-sun as Oh Joo-young: Jung Woon-sun takes on the role of Oh Joo-young in Resident Playbook. She’s starred in Forecasting Love and Weather, Daily Dose of Sunshine, and Happiness.

Hong Na-hyun as Cha Da-hye: Born on April 29, 1996, Hong Na-hyun’s acting career is fairly new. Other than Resident Playbook, the actor has had a role in My Perfect Stranger.

Kim Hye-in as Myung Eun-won: Kim Hye-min, who had a role in Hospital Playlist, plays Myung Eun-won in Resident Playbook. The actor is known for She Would Never Know, The Chase, and Entourage.