The long wait is over for the fans of "Hospital Playlist 2" as lead stars Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Kim Dae Myung, Jung Kyung Ho, and Jeon Mi Do are set to make the viewers laugh and cry at the same time with the highly anticipated premiere.

After one year, the smash-hit K-medical drama is making a comeback featuring five skilled doctors from Yulje Medical Center.

With the drama's most awaited debut, here are the things you need to know about "Hospital Playlist 2."

"Hospital Playlist 2" Release Date

Following the first season's success, tvN officially confirmed back in April 2021 that the top rating medical drama has been renewed for a brand new season.

Still helmed by director Shin Won Ho and written by Lee Woo Jung, "Hospital Playlist 2" is set to air on June 17 and will be the newest Thursday drama.

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"Hospital Playlist 2" will Focus on Relatability, Emotions, and Rhythm

In an interview with "Hospital Playlist 2," director Shin Won Ho revealed that the upcoming season would continue to show the unique and heartwarming friendship, music, and love between the five doctors and the people around them.

Interestingly, he gave three keywords that would describe the second season and first mentioned "relatability."

"The thing that people who make stories want is relatability. As long as people relate to the story, I'll have achieved my goal," he explained.

Moreover, he pointed out that he'll be satisfied if the viewers recall a particular scenario in their lives while watching the drama.

PD Shin Won Ho also revealed that "Hospital Playlist 2" is set to portray a lot of emotions through heartwarming and humorous scenes.

"Season 2 retains the warm emotions of 'Hospital Playlist,' but it will portray stories and relationships with more depth."

Lastly, he mentioned that the upcoming season would cover the drama's rhythm through deeper stories from various characters.

"We're making it with the desire to make the story deeper rather than newer overall, so please look forward to it."

Will "Hospital Playlist 2" Illustrate Possible Romance?

The first season ended with a cliffhanger between the possible relationship with Lee Ik Jun (Jo Jung Suk) and his longtime best friend Chae Song Hwa (Jeon Mi Do.)

Several fans are rooting that the two should be each other's end game after Ik Jun confessed his feelings for the neurosurgeon right before he left Korea.

Interestingly, Jo Jung Suk hints at the possible budding romance after the actor shared that he is also thrilled for his character's chemistry with Chae Song Hwa.

"The most anticipated relationship is the fun chemistry. I'm also very curious and looking forward to how the relationship between the two will be portrayed following season 1."

The same goes for Yang Seok Hyung and his resident Chu Min Ha, played by Kim Dae Myung and Ahn Eun Jin.

In an interview, he mentioned that he is "looking forward" to the duo's chemistry.

To recall, the "Hospital Playlist" finale featured Yang Seok Hyung declining Chu Min Ha's invite to spend Christmas eve together after he received a phone call from his ex-wife.