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EP12 of #HospitalPlaylist has to be one of the most stressful EP in the series. Though I loved each and every second of it. Waited a whole week for just 1EP, it was worth it. Each and every moment was beautiful. The beautiful friendship among the 5 is what I live for. Their amazing friendship, their band practices, the relationship among each & every character, be it- couples, families or b/w hospital staff. Loved how casual they were with senior doctors & director o the hospital. The interactions with patients was beautiful.
The last EPs did start many relationships, we will definitely see further development among these. I'm so happy Jung-won isn't going to be a priest, Song-hwa would be gone for a year, please return after full recovery. And last I want to thank all the production staff, writer-nim & all the actors for delivering this beautiful and heartfelt drama that everyone could enjoy and relief all their stress.
Cannot wait for next season. What will I do till then?
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THE BEST MEDICAL DRAMA
I don't usually write reviews, but this drama deserves it. I finished it a few months ago but hadn't thought about writing a review until now.I have a lot to say about this series, but I want to start by saying that it's not for everyone. Considering that Shin Won Ho and Lee Woo Jung (director and writer of series like Prison Playbook and Reply) are behind this series, it's not surprising that it may not be for everyone, as it has its characteristic style that may not appeal to the general audience.
The series has a somewhat slow start as it needs to introduce many characters, and you might find yourself confused during the first two or three episodes. However, after a few more episodes, you'll be completely immersed in this great story. Personally, I love it because it's not the typical medical series we're accustomed to. There are no doctors with superhuman and unreal abilities, and they're not always rushing around the emergency room or in life-or-death surgeries. This series is more than that; it avoids falling into the typical clichés found in other dramas. It focuses more on the friendship of the five protagonists and their daily lives within the same hospital.
The relationship between the protagonists is incredible; their chemistry goes beyond the screen, and at times, you can feel that they're not acting but displaying their real personalities. Each of them has their problems and insecurities, but they support each other in difficult times, and in good times, they are always there to have fun together.
Another thing I want to mention is that the OST of this series is wonderful. I finished the series months ago, but I'm still listening to the songs because they are really good.
This series may not be for everyone, but if it manages to captivate you, you'll find it hard to let go, and you'll miss all the characters when it's over. It's a slow series that takes its time to tell its story. The romance is so well-written that it doesn't overshadow what is truly important in this narrative: friendship and the patients they have to help day by day.
If you've made it this far, thank you very much for reading, and I hope that if you decide to watch it, you enjoy it as much as I did.
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Best Ever ...
By far the most charismatic Korean series I’ve ever watched.The story revolves on 5 doctors in their 40s who met during their medical school years — where they eventually ended up becoming best friends. This is not your typical Korean series, as it is unique and different from the usual Korean shows you’re used to watching — it’s fresh, a new concept with no heavy dramas, no complicated plots — its like a slice of life, a realistic life of medical practitioners, their daily struggles inside the hospital walls, and their personal lives.
This’ll make you laugh, cry, laugh, and cry. Over and over again. I recommend it if you want light-hearted entertainment. This might not be as flashy as other kdramas may be, however you’ll be touched watching the doctors go about on their lifestyles.
5/5
Best ever!!!
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Good Quality Kdrama
I really enjoyed watching this Kdrama. Even though the first episodes were kinda confusing (I shold mention: this was my first medical drama) since I didn't understand how the whole hospital staff hierarchy works, the story really grew into me. The characters are all very different and unique, and you can surely find someone you can relate to. Overall this kdrama is enjoyable, funny at times, full of friendships moments that will make you desire to have that kind of relationship with someone. Would surely recommend.Was this review helpful to you?
Healing the World with Music (and also, like, actual doctor stuff)
First things first: learn from my mistake, and DO NOT binge watch Hospital Playlist. I know you, binge-watchers. I am you. As soon as you've got a grip on the plot and you've figured out your favourite storylines, you've got one finger hovering over the 10-second-skip button. Because who has the time to spend a full day watching doctors going about their daily lives, occasionally stopping to sing in their wee garage band? Not me. You watch the friends-to-lovers, the highly competent doctors goofing around with each other, the occasional patient success story, skippity skip through the 'boring' bits. You finish the final episode and it's okay, great, maybe, but isn't there something missing? Why?Because Hospital Playlist is not the show for that. Hospital Playlist is a show that washes over you, slowly, until you feel completely assimilated into the environment, until the characters are your old med school buddies (yes, even though you studied English Lit). It is a show whose magic lies in the littlest interactions, the characters built up through seemingly irrelevant dialogues with patients and colleagues. It is a show that reminds you there is good in the world, despite everything. That people are still kind, despite everything. Not because of any thrilling plot or grand love story, but through the genuine love and kindness expressed by just about every character in the show.
Hospital Playlist is a rare show which leaves you wanting to be a better person. To hold your loved ones a little tighter, not out of fear but out of gratitude; gratitude that you get to be alive as you are, just laughing and eating and breathing by their side. Hospital Playlist reminds us that life's not about the big things. It's about love. About giving and receiving and giving some more. No matter how bad things can sometimes seem, Hospital Playlist tells us that as long as you have your people, your kindness for others, your love for the world, well, that's a pretty good life indeed.
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Pleasantly nice drama
Since it's a hospital drama, I expected it to have hospital politics and lots of surgeries. But this drama had very few hospital politics, and instead of the surgeries, it depended mostly on the conversation of the information to the guardians about the patients. This is where it differs from the other hospital dramas. Moreover, this drama focuses more on the 5 long-time friends and the rest of the time, it's just about the other doctors and doctors-to-be, along with their romantic life. Overall, it was a nice watch, considering all the funny moments to the tone-deaf singer to all those munching moments.Was this review helpful to you?
Hospital Playlist Is Like a Warm Blanket On a Cold Night!
There have been a number of "hospital shows" over the years. And yet, with so many, Hospital Playlist is unique. Why? Because it sticks with its strengths: chemistry between the five leads and staying away from the typical hospital politics.Instead, Hospital Playlist is about people. It's about how we, as people, can endeavor to treat others just a little bit better; to put ourselves in the other person's shoes rather than resort to snap judgments. If you remember Patch Adams, you'll find that--for these five doctors at Yuji Medical Center--the people matter more than the disease or injury. In other words, it no longer pays to be indifferent and to block out natural emotions.
Hospital Playlist is actually a fairly light show. Yes, it has some tense moments, but overall, it never gets bogged down in melodrama. Instead, it relies upon the unique chemistry of the five doctors who've known each other since medical school. And once a month, they get together and sing a song. Hence, the Hospital Playlist.
Each doctor specializes in a certain field. First we have Ik-Jun, who is a general surgeon but specializes in the liver and liver transplants. He's the lead singer of the group, and in many ways, he's the glue of the group. He's the first to crack a joke or do something humorous to lighten the tension. And Jung-Suk Jo is masterful at this! He's got as much talent for comedy as he does for singing. He never takes things too seriously. His job is important, but treating his staff and his patients with respect is always of utmost importance to him.
Next we have. Song Hwa who is a neurosurgeon. She's kind, dedicated, and a bit of a workaholic. HIlariously enough, she's someone who THINKS she can sing, but she can't. Actress Jeon Mi Do is actually a professional singer, so to see her purposely sing out of tune is impressive.
Seok Hung is the somewhat aloof but dedicated gynecologist in obstetrics. He's every bit as caring about his patients and staff even though it's not always obvious.
Jun Wan is the brilliant cardiologist who can appear cold but to characterize him this way would be a disservice. Underneath the tough exterior is a man with a heart who believes that hard work and dedication is a key to success.
Last, but certainly not least, we have Jeon Wong Ahn, the professor of pediatrics. Nurses and parents alike adore him for his unique way of handling children. He relates with them. He talks with them, and he never sees them as just another patient.
There are many touching and heartfelt moments throughout the series as we journey along with them through the days, weeks, months, and even years. Don't be surprised if you find yourself shedding a few tears one moment and then roaring out loud with laughter in the next. That's the Hospital Playlist. In the end, it provides comfort. It provides hope that people can still treat each other with respect, with compassion, and with empathy.
If you're a music lover, you'll find a cache of great songs, all sung and performed by the characters. At the end of each episode of Hospital Playlist, we are reminded not to take life so seriously. We're reminded that life is supposed to be joyous and fun.
At some point, I will definitely want to re-watch this great series. So, if you're looking for something that is light, with many feel-good moments, as well as many hilarious ones, I'm sure you love Hospital Playlist!
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If you love friendship then you'll find it hard to not love this kdrama, Bet you 100 MDL coins!
I originally wrote the below as a message to my friend Seori. Then I thought it could be a review too.Jeon Mi Do's Hospital Playlist 1 & 2 are very close to my heart, it was the setting in which I fell in love with her as an artist. I love the entire cast and their characters, especially the five leads, their friendship, everyday problems, laughs, normalness, weirdness! Takes me back to the good old college days when I had multiple friends who I enjoyed spending my youth with! It reminds me of the heartfelt moments we share with friends, some moments that we would perhaps take to our graves, I mean not in a grim or sad skeleton, imagine a happy skeleton that reminisces the bright and warm moments he/she shared before getting on the coffin (the skeleton dude must however get lonely once he goes to the coffin ^^).
Now coming to the actual review below.
Note that each of the stars here is more than capable of leading a powerful kdrama. But what happens when thy get together and live as the Hospital playlist characters is pure magic! The chemistry and the vibes are impeccable! I'd say this is like the korean version of the iconic English TV series 'FRIENDS' for me. Perhaps I love Jeon Mi Do more than I love Monica from FRIENDS. Don't take it wrong, this is not a comedy genre kdrama. It has a mix, MDL genres & tags would do justice in better capturing that! Moving on, I think the way the everyday normal lives of a Hospital bunch of staff, their hobby to sing together is screen played & directed here, is pure gold! Don't expect to get a peak of what it feels to be a doctor or a Hospital staff. This kdrama is one to be cherished, non judgmentally. Go with not expecting anything and just take it in. Trust me there's only good vibes here!
-Surya
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perfeito
Simplesmente Incrível todo mundo deve assistir esse um dia, muito gostosinho merecia ter mais hype e tanto a primeira quanto a segunda temporada são boas, o drama tem um ótimo desenvolvimento, quanto mais você assiste mais você se apaixona pelos personagens e pelos casais que vão se formando, todas as ots são simplesmente PERFEITAS e amo o laço de união que eles tem, esse drama sem dúvidas tá no meu top de favoritos. Só gostaria de ter visto mais interações românticas entre o casal principalWas this review helpful to you?
The Best
This is the most wholesome drama I have ever watched.I cried, laughed and smiled. I felt all kind of emotions and it was totally heart warming drama.
I wish I could have such group of friends🥲 For the rest of my life.
I also gained some medical knowledge , patience and got to know many kinds of challenges that outside world is facing everyday.
The actors are fit for the roles and their singing is top notch.
Kudos to Whole team for this masterpiece.
I always comeback and re-watch this.
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Comforting slice-of-life
I thought I would find this boring (I have 0 interest in medical dramas AND the episodes are so goddamn long) but wow, it ended up being a really comforting and well-paced watch. The number one thing that works here is, of course, the vibes. It's really down-to-earth — nothing is overblown or overly melodramatic, and the conflicts make sense and flow well. It really feels like you start knowing this group of friends; we watch how they deal with conflicts — both together and apart — and it really just feels like life. The 1.5 hour runtime never feels too long, and it's actually very needed. I started out feeling unable to keep up with all the side characters but by the end they all feel like old friends.I'm honestly super impressed with the characters too. I very rarely find myself liking every single character and every couple, but that was definitely the case here. I found myself rooting for every single ship and seeing the different forms that love comes in, whether it creeps up on you slowly or hits you like a truck.
Onto season 2!
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