"Hospital Playlist" may have ended, but the good times and the stories of each character linger in the heart of the viewers. It's a story to watch to set you aflutter and reminisce with your friends.
"Hospital Playlist" gained high popularity throughout season 1 and ended with a high reached average of 14% for viewership. The director-writer team and the outstanding cast sums up a good production. Season 1 has 12 episodes, and each episode gives out the best story each week.
Let's check out the reasons why you should start binge-watching "Hospital Playlist."
Five Friends in Perfect Characters
The mixed characters are the best that completes the five friends in one drama. They are doctors, and having a rich background never changes their behaviors to be kind to others. They are all bright and talented, and they portray a happy disposition despite the trials they undergo.
The life of the party, he hung out with all departments when he likes, such as Lee Ik Jun, played by Jo Jung Suk. Chae Song Hwa, played by Jeon Mi-do, is kind, pretty, and level-headed. Ahn Jeong-won, played by Yoo Yeon-Seok, is quiet but sweet and gives all his salary to the less fortunate. Kim Jun-wan, played by Jung Kyung-ho, is direct and strong, but he is sweet and funny. Yang Seok-hyeong, played by Kim Dae-myeung, prefers to be alone when he is not with the group, he is considerate and caring.
Along with their fast-paced environment in the hospital, we have other characters who play a vital role that makes their life exciting and fun.
Beautiful Memories of Friendship
In 20 years of being together, they remained the best of friends. Ik Jun liked Song Hwa since they started in college, but he did not pursue it since Seok-hyeong admitted his feelings to him. They value their friendship more than being romantically involved. Jeong-won always seeks moral support from Song Hwa. He doesn't need to say more words since Song Hwa understands him like a brother. Jun-wan is ready to get engaged with Ik-jun's sister. They already knew each person what they love to eat, how big they can finish every meal, and when someone needs help, they are there to bond with.
Love For Music
The five friends love to play in the band and expect to meet up every week. The songs are relaxing and give a happy vibe after each episode. It complements the plot and the experiences they all undergo.
The actors learned and played the instruments themselves. During season 1 filming days, they meet and practice the band to help them during the shooting. It gives them time to bond and become good friends in real life.
Jeon Mi-do's song "I Knew I Love" hits OST major realtime charts. The cast track "Me To You, You To Me" hits no. 1 the charts of 3 major music sites - Genie, Bugs, and Soribada.
Educational Yet Light To The Heart
The show gives the viewers the medical overview of illness that is most common, but it is not all bloody stuff. Each episode a patient is being treated then provides a background on what to do when such diseases can happen.
The plot tackles family issues and how tragic events change the behavior of a family member. It also gives the viewers the experience that people in the medical field are also affected and get attached to their patients.
To the students, it shows the importance of patience and determination. Getting a medical license is never easy, and the life of the person is at stake. The important part is that the show gives each character ordinary stories and unravels them with delicate emotions, placing people above events.
Laughter, The Best Treatment
Each episode never gives a dull moment whenever the five friends are around. They make each scene fun though there is downtime you get to smile as they try to solve the issue. Each character gives natural ad-lib kicks as they talk and act in every scene.
It is never normal that a doctor continues to operate to save a patient from death wearing a Darth Vader helmet. Song Hwa and Jung-wan are meat-eaters, and they look normal doing it every time they go out. Even if there are serious moments, the eyes and a scowl will make anyone smile for a bit. The drama series is a happy melodrama-toned that gives a positive vibe to everyone.