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You just want more and more of not only these 5 but the side cast too , they were awesome the acting was fabulous and idk what to say but just please leave everything and watch this drama already if you already haven't
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Hospital Playlist reimagined medical dramas by viewing it through a different lens--and it's great!
Hospital Playlist is a captivating medical slice-of-life piece that devoids itself from the usual medical drama tropes. Lesser blood, lesser operation scenes, and no politics, yet I can confidently say that this is one of the greatest dramas of its kind with how it maximized its setting to create a profound drama that explores matters that revolves around the hospital and its people-- doctors, nurses, as well as the patients.One of the common worries by viewers of this drama as it started is its seemingly "plotless" nature. However, I think this is the genius of the writers and the director that is working. They introduce these characters to the viewers and they focus on their unraveled stories and their improvements are given focused, being loyal to its slice-of-life nature. To further it, they tell various stories of the patients that the medical staff characters tend to. These characters add another layer which enrich the characters as well as reveal more to who they are and their personalities. From this point, the plot is getting developed. However, one of the greatest plot devices that this drama used is music. The well curated music that is showed every week is a way to make the viewers understand the motif and themes that are present in each episode. It also is a way to show and tell more about the characters in the drama as the lyrics of the songs can be related to the experiences that they encounter.
As a sucker to slice-of-life dramas, I love how the team made this drama very human and relatable. Every character in the drama explore varying facets of humanity by exploring human experiences, emotions, and relationships. At some point, viewers can see themselves with the material that they are consuming-- and that is a feat. I also loved how this drama humanizes doctors and medical practitioners. This layer is very important especially during these times when we are facing a pandemic. It gives us a huge room in order to understand and celebrate these frontliners who always aim to try their best with whatever case they are facing.
This story wouldn't be magnificent without the great characters and its actors. From the main characters played by Jo Jung Seok, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jeon Mido, Jung Kyungho, and Kim Daemyung (WHAT A STELLAR CAST), to the actors that played every supporting characters and the patients, everyone played a role to make this drama magnificent.
Can I just say how great the OST this drama has? It is a perfectly curated list of great Korean classics that are reinterpreted magnificently (my personal favorite being Confession is Not Flashy because yES WINTER-GARDEN).
The drama has only 12 episodes for this season. I give it a high rewatch value as I see this drama as a possible refuge whenever we are lost. This drama has a lot of lessons in life that we can take note for ourselves.
Overall, Hospital Playlist is a great drama that will take you into a wild ride of emotions. It will make you cry, laugh, and empathize with the characters. It's a healing drama not only for its humor but also with its capacity to enable its viewers to relate to it.
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And don't forget the soundtracks are also amazing. The band thing was awesome! It was great because they can even play it live. How they also put some reply scenes related was hilarious, that was so creative!
I can’t even choose my favorite character out of the 5 people. I love all of them. I fell in love with Jeongwon’s kindness and his big heart. I admired Seonghwa’s time management. I found Ikjun’s cheerful character is so sweet. I liked how Junwan always say something directly and he really meant it. I adored how patient and kind Seokhyeong is.
Definitely can't wait to watch the second season!
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I liked the emotional balance - there were funny and emotional scenes. I must admit that at times I kept my fingers crossed for residents. There are some common patterns in this drama, like the presence of a cardiac surgeon or neurosurgeon (can any series exist without these doctors?) or embarrassing romantic themes. I always feel bad when I look at people who confess their love to a person who feels nothing for that person. I liked the theme of Jang Gyeo Wool who was falls in love with a pediatrician. I kept my fingers crossed for her.
What matters most to me in this drama is this emotional balance. In such dramas there are often too many strong emotions, which makes watching the series difficult. I'm glad that the perspective of the characters themselves - their private dramas, arguments with their families or boys - wasn't stressed too often. I think it's too much. It already was!
I really liked the music in this drama. I love George Winston "Canon". By the way, I heard this song in a different version, this time in the Japanese drama "The Forest of Love". I recommend the violin version, it's really beautiful.
I have so many responsibilities, but this drama made me unable to stop watching it. It's really worth recommending. The frames are beautiful, I really liked the way the show was framed. The cast is excellent, no artificiality, just naturalness.
I can't wait for the next season!
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So I started watching this drama a few days ago after 11 of the total 12 episodes of season 1 had already been released. BIG MISTAKE. Each episode of this drama is almost 1 and a half hour long. And it's worth every second so I couldn't help but binge watch. I was sleep deprived and exhilarated at the same time.Hospital Playlist has a little of everything. It will literally cheer you up. The inter-relationship shown between different characters is perfect. Every actor no matter how minor their role was, portrayed their characters perfectly. Even though I didn't understand half the medical talk in the series I still enjoyed it.
The chemistry between the 5 main characters was off the charts.
Song-Hwa was like the fairy god-mother of the group. All the others seem to come to her for advice. She could do everything perfectly. All the mothers also loved her (Seok Hyeong and Jeong won's mothers trying to set them up with her was very funny). She was described as the emotional pillar of the group which was spot on but she herself, at times, seemed to require some emotional support. (which is why I shipped her with Ik-jun rather than with Chi-hong. While she took care and guided Chi-hong like she did with others, Ik-jun seemed to take care of her instead. He was just as much her support as she was his)
Ik-Jun was the comedian of the group. When things got too serious he would break the tension with some humor. He also had a sociable and likable personality and got along well with everybody. He could also be responsible and serious at times which showed mainly during his interactions with U-ju, Ik-sun and the other 4. He poked his nose in everyone's business and would help them out.
Jun-Wan was the moody and silent helper type of the group. He was a great doctor although with a prickly personality. He also didn't explain his actions to others. He would do good and endearing things but never take credit. He and Song-hwa had a sibling type relationship (If the writers would have suddenly said that they were siblings I would have totally believed it). His and Ik-jun's friendship was the most entertaining to watch (since one was secretive and the other nosy). His relationship with Ik-sun was surprising but turned out good. His character had the most development in the series (from playboy to committed man and from insensitive to understanding) .
Seok-Hyeong was the anti-social/introvert of the group (The ones who don't make friends but are adopted into the group). Despite his problems with inter-personal relationships, he was a great doctor, responsible, thoughful and generally nice. I had really wish that he had atleast given Min-ah a chance instead of flat out rejecting her (I was rooting for her since her feelings for him went from dislike to respect to resentment to finally liking him which was great development).
Jeong-Won was the adorable baby of the group. He was empathetic, sensitive and friendly. His character also developed so much. I feel like every person that watched this series was rooting for him and Gyeo-wool to get together. ( I literally hid behind a pillow when she confessed her feelings and then pumped my fists in the air when they kissed. Most.Satisfying.Kiss.Ever.)
Gyeo-wool's character also went from robot doctor to become more understanding towards others feelings.
Rosa and Jong-su's friendship and banter was hilarious and just perfect.
Seok-min and Sun-bin's pairing was also very sweet.
Jae-hak's growth from fumbling amateur to a responsible doctor was good to see. His and Jun-wan's relationship as mentor-mentee helped .oth of them grow.
The twins Hong-doo and Yun-bok as well as U-ju added so much cuteness and fun to the show.
The music was great. It didn't really hit the same for me since I am not korean but it was still fun (since most of the songs were old I feel like they were supposed to induce the feeling of nostalgia). The concept of the band was also good and unique.
In conclusion I would recommend this drama to everybody whether you like the genre or not .
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The Good in People
This show focuses on how to bring out or see the good in a person. That's the central theme. It's carried by the friendship of the 5 99'ers, who support, challenge and correct each other. This makes the show different, cause there is no villain, not a whole lot of standard plots and plot devices and as a result will have some haters who want more of this or that.But if you look at the craft put into each episode to show us how to improve on a bad situation or to limit the ripples on its environment, you can't help but gaze in awe. It provides perspective via hindsight. It shows the struggle of parents trying to prevent their children from making a mistake, knowing very well they are as stubborn as themselves. Learning how to communicate, what they would not have believed if an older person would tell them, at the age of their child.
It's also very refreshing to see Kim Kap-su in a roll as a lovable considerate teddy bear with a heart of gold. So many drama's he's been a despicable, scheming person - it must have been a joy for him to play this part and it shows. He does an awesome job and the banter between him and Kim Hae-Sook is one of mutual respect and admiration with a lifetime of experience.
Another very good point of the series is that you can see the couples forming long before they do, but you also understand that it will take time for them to clear the fog between them that prevents them from noticing the inevitable. That is where the true romance lies and for once, we don't have an abundance of 30 second shots full of repeats and slow motions presenting us the first kiss that so many Kdramas are overusing.
Ironically, I skipped over the musical bits - not my cup of tea. And while it's the glue of the series and surely gives an extra dimension for those who can appreciate the music, the series is still very much a pleasure to watch if you can't.
Looking forward to season 2.
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Be it the storyline, the casts, the emotional ride, the OST, the filming angle, everything is just perfect. Each episode gives you both happiness and sadness and eventually a feeling of be grateful of your situation right now.
Their friendship of them 5 is just the beautiful thing ever happened. You may not have the same interest, the same vision but you're all still best friends who will always there in any situation, and it's the best thing ever.
No need to mention the casts are more than just awesome, starting from Yoo YeonSeok, Jung KyungHo, Jo JungSuk, Jeon MiDo and Kim DaeMyung. Each portrays their character perfectly and beautifully like no one else can.
each episode of 80 minutes is super exciting and kept me glued to screen like nothing else can, and made me curious about the next episodes. It is so beautifully made.
OST and how they are in a real band is adding a plus point to this drama, their voices is just beautiful and gives us 90s feel so much.
SEASON 2 WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU WITH THE EXACT SAME CASTS :))
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Friendship is the best ship.
I started watching this during lockdown on Netflix. Honestly did not know what to expect. Was it going to be too medical? Was it going to be too much about the personal lives of the doctors? Too dramatic?The reason I loved this show was because it’s a slice-of-life. It is just a simple encounter of the daily life of these five doctors, close friends and the lives of the other hospital staff around them.
I felt calm, happiness, so much laughter, little moments of love and most of all I felt as if I could relate. All the characters are simple human beings working hard and doing their best which is something I think all for us can relate to. The characters have also faced various ups and downs. They aren’t just born perfect doctors but they are individuals who became doctors by workIn their butt off to become the best so they can do their job properly. Looking at them working hard and all the other hospital staff supporting each other is definitely very comforting to watch.
Don’t worry though, it is not just a calm happy go lucky show. There are definitely moments of surprise plot twists that will leave you clicking for the next episode. If not, the cute little boy Woo-joo will definitely make you want to watch more. He is probably the cutest little kid I have seen on kdrama in a long time!
The friendship between the five characters is very dreamy. I don’t quite know how to explain it but the five leads are very much their own people, they are different to each other however, they always have each other’s backs, support each other, help each other, take care of each other and it is really nice to see that. My brother who is a med student loved this part of the show a lot and really hopes he will be able to forge great friends like these guys.
The medicine in this show is not a lot but i think this is good because the show shows you more than just individuals cutting people open and acting like a cool surgeon (I’m sure we have all seen those types of shows). Instead, you will see the doctors really understanding their patients, the difficulties they face when dealing with patients which feels very realistic, the difficulties different department doctors go through and you will witness the various emotions these doctors face may it be happiness, sad or excitement while working in this profession. The emotions in this show are very realistic that it really does get to you at times.
If you want to watch a show about five individuals who met in med school, became good friends, had each other’s backs through various personal and professional problems and then in their spare time to ease their stress, they started a music band that plays some really chill fun tunes then this is the show for you. I really hope this convinces you to watch the show!
I’m looking forward to the season 2 which I’m sure you will be too!
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it is a slice of life style show with amazing cast and down to earth little stories.
5 friends deal with their life issues and hospital typical lifestyle in a most tangible way for the viewers.
It is one of the warmest drama I have ever seen, the cast is amazing and each perfectly portraits the character they are playing. the soundtracks are on spot and their band practices are one to look forward to.
In overall, it is a show you watch and enjoy every second of it. Second season was a must and really looking for it.
I would give 10/10 without thinking. if you enjoy something light, with feelings and connected to medical world this is for you.
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I laughed, I cried, I ugly cried and snort laughed, I got really emotional at times... It's been a bittersweet rollercoaster but I loved it, I would definitely see it again and I can't wait for next season!
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I think it was quite amazing concept to see all 5 doctors being friends and relying each others without love interest in this friend circle. Of course there were some crushes and so on but the drama doesnt concentrate on that. We got to see their true friendship and it is such a goal. It is also new for me in a doctor drama is that all of them were in different department and we got to see different aspects and stories of the individuals. There were no actual evil/bad character in the drama and even the characters who were rich were humble and fun to watch.
I watched on Netflix and sadly some of the medicine words were not translated as korean TV did and I had to google but still it was enjoyable to watch.
Lead Actor/Actress:
Jung Kyung Ho is one my fav actor and I watched almost all of his drama and this time too he didnt disappoint me. He played his character pretty well and loved it.
Jo Jung Suk is also a great actor and is there anything he cant do?He can act, he is funny, can sing and also dance. He is also married to one of my fav singer. He is so funny in this drama and it suited him so well.
This is the third drama I watch from Yoo Yeon Seok and I totally liked him since 1994. His character in the drama is one of my fav and I totally enjoyed it. He looks extra handsome too.
I watched many kdramas and know many actors and actresses but this is my first time seeing Jeun Mi do in a drama. Later i learned she is a musical actress but it was funny to see how she played tone deaf person in the drama. Overall she was amazing even though it was i think her first drama to act. Her character was funny and also charming.
I actually didnt recognize Kim Dae Myung was in Misaeng and was whole time thinking about how he looks familiar to me. My mother commented that he wasnt that good looking compared to others but I found him handsome and charming as the story goes on. I was charmed by him the more I watch. He acts slow and introvert in the drama but I totally liked his character.
They all did amazing job and their character were well written. The story was great too. We can enjoy songs as well as watch drama about medical field. I dont have any characters I hated or disliked. The drama is not fast paced drama but everything is paced well.
OST:
There were many songs played and sung by lead actors & actresses. Great songs.
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As a medical student in her final term exams I just want to say that this series saved me and gave me strength to keep studying and want to grow in these hard times.
I didn't have much motivation these days but it gave me what I needed.
Apart from the fact that the plot and the OST are a masterpiece, the medical stuff have been studied in depth, I can relate, they are so accurate almost in everything. I was really surprised.
In short, it was one of the best Kdramas I have seen over the years, and it is definitely a soul-healing series
I just want it to write it here and give a bit of strength to everyone who needs it, especially at this time. Take care everyone :) see you in season 2
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