Bad news, Korean drama lovers! The “Hospital Playlist” spin-off drama starring Go Yoon Jung has reportedly postponed its release date. There have been massive issues in South Korea today that affect this new Korean drama. So, what really happened behind the “Resident Playbook” postponement, and when will they announce the final release date? Let’s find out in the following discussion.
“Hospital Playlist” Spin-Off Starring Go Yoon Jung Postponed Its Release Date
You may have all been excited about the “Hospital Playlist” spin-off drama starring Go Yoon Jung, but please hold your horses because its release date may be under postponement for now.
On March 6, Korean media outlet Hankyung reported that the release date of the “Hospital Playlist” spin-off, the “Resident Playbook” drama starring Go Yoon Jung, has been postponed. Initially, the internal management planned that this new Korean drama would be released after “Queen of Tears.” However, South Korea is currently experiencing massive issues with medical practitioners. These issues have reportedly affected this project, and it is suffering from inevitable delays.
Many industry insiders have been speculated whether “Resident Playbook” will be able to withstand the issues and proceed with its original release date as planned. Yet, nothing is certain as of today. After all, there has been no signs of a peaceful conclusion for now.
What REALLY Happened to “Resident Playbook”?
Recently, the government unveiled plans to increase the number of seats in medical schools, sparking significant unrest within the medical community. This decision led to a wave of resignations and requests for leaves of absence from both residents and medical students.
On February 19, the situation escalated as residents, including interns, stepped away from their roles, particularly in the major hospitals of the metropolitan area, famously known as the “Big 5”—which includes prestigious institutions like Seoul National University Hospital and Severance Hospital. In response, the Ministry of Health and Welfare enforced orders to ensure continued patient care, adhering strictly to legal requirements.
As the mass exit of resident doctors extended into its 15th day, the burden on the remaining medical staff significantly increased. They faced mounting workloads and growing fatigue. This then resulted in a widening gap in medical services and increasing inconvenience for patients. With approximately 13,000 resident doctors across the nation, their sudden departure has caused substantial disruptions, particularly in emergency care.
Therefore, critics argue that the opposition to the increase in medical school seats is a protective measure by the doctors to safeguard their own interests. They accuse these professionals of neglecting their responsibilities and violating the Hippocratic Oath.
Consequently, Go Yoon Jung “Hospital Playlist” spin-off, “Resident Playbook,” is encountering skepticism and negative perceptions even before its launch. This also highlights the tensions within the healthcare community over this policy.
When is the “Resident Playbook” Final Release Date?
If that’s the case, then when will they announce the final release date for Go Yoon Jung “Hospital Playlist” spin-off, “Resident Playbook”?
Both “Hospital Playlist” and its mysterious spin-off, “Resident Playbook,” are projects that portray the calling and will of doctors who do not lose their humanity even in their busy daily lives. However, with the above issues happening recently, some people labeled the series as a ‘glorification of doctors.’
Worse, there are sarcastic remarks questioning whether the spin-off will also feature episodes of residents resigning.
Still, changing the release date for “Resident Playbook” is not an easy task. That is because, with TV and worldwide streaming services all in the mix nowadays, the situation gets pretty tangled because of contracts.
tvN has been ready to roll out various new shows this year, including the “Hospital Playlist” spin-off. But changing the release date could cause a bit of a headache with the deals they’ve made with other platforms.
Finally, an industry insider pointed out that if a show is set to air all over the globe at the same time, they need to get the final version out early for things like adding subtitles. Trying to move the release date of this “Hospital Playlist” spin-off out of the blue is quite challenging. And yet, dealing with the current state of issues in South Korea is definitely not a piece of cake.
So, for now, please be patient and stay with us for more updates. In the meantime, let’s reminisce about these stunning scenes from “Hospital Playlist.”
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Source: Hankyung.
