From 1-in-1,408 to Scene-Stealer in ‘Resident Playbook’—Even Her Phone Case Is Trending!

Rising actress Shin Si-a is turning heads with her role in the new drama Resident Playbook, the highly anticipated spinoff of Hospital Playlist.

The series follows a group of medical residents as they struggle, grow, and navigate the intense realities of hospital life—all while chasing their dream of becoming doctors. Shin Si-a plays Pyo Nam-kyung, a first-year resident who, despite her inexperience, approaches each patient with sincerity, gradually earning warm empathy and support from viewers.

From Mysterious Debut to Warm-Hearted Doctor

Shin Si-a’s past is also drawing renewed attention. She made her acting debut in the 2022 film The Witch: Part 2. The Other One, playing the lead role of a mysterious girl. She was selected for the part out of 1,408 auditionees, and despite it being her first-ever role, her performance was praised for its emotional depth and stability.

Now in Resident Playbook, Shin showcases an entirely different persona. As Pyo Nam-kyung , she captures the emotional turbulence of a young doctor growing through real-life trial and error. From dealing with patients to processing a painful breakup after seven years, Shin masterfully conveys complex emotions—anger, regret, lingering attachment—earning deep resonance from audiences.

Her on-screen dynamic with fellow resident Kim Sa-bi (played by Han Ye-ji), who is strict and rule-abiding, also adds realistic tension and chemistry. Their personality clashes over even the smallest issues make for relatable “real-world coworker” moments. In episode 6, Pyo Nam-kyung also shares a subtle yet intense rivalry with nurse Yeo Joo-yeon, adding further intrigue to her character arc.

Everything She Wears Goes Viral

From her phone case to necklace, hairstyle, watch, and outfits, everything Shin wears on screen as Pyo Nam-kyung has been trending on Korean search portals. Her portrayal doesn’t just bring emotional impact—it’s setting style trends, too.

This striking contrast between her haunting debut in The Witch 2 and her warm, vulnerable role in Resident Playbook is what’s turning Shin Si-a into one of the most talked-about rising stars in Korean drama today. Fans are eager to see what roles she takes on next.

Meanwhile, the official website offers detailed character maps and storylines for Resident Playbook. The drama's OST has also drawn attention for its star-studded lineup, featuring Lee Know, Seungmin, and I.N of Stray Kids, Ahn Yu-jin of IVE, D.O. (Do Kyung-soo), Winter, TXT, DK (SEVENTEEN), and Minnie.

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