Fans are all glued on "Hospital Playlist 2" episode 2, featuring the extraordinary characters of Yoo Yeon Seok, Jo Jung Suk, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Dae Myung, Jeon Mi Do, and the rest of Yulje Medical Center staff.
After setting a record-breaking achievement during the much-awaited premiere, the popular medical K-drama hit another success in terms of ratings.
"Hospital Playlist 2" Viewership Rating
According to Nielsen Korea, Hospital Playlist 2 episode 2 stayed consistent with soaring ratings after garnering an average nationwide rating of 10.1 percent, this is a slight increase on the drama's second season debut with 10 percent.
To recall, the newest Thursday series tvN's record as the highest drama with premiere ratings.
It is safe to say that the figures would continue to climb up as the drama reached its finale.
Hospital Playlist 2 Episode 2: The "Winter Garden Couple" Gets a Nod from Ahn Jung Won's Best Friends
Hospital Playlist 2 episode 2 gave fans mixed emotions from the main characters and supporting casts. As always, the season 2 made viewers feel a certain excitement, especially with Ahn Jung Won (Yoo Yeon Seok) and Jang Gyeo Wool (Shin Hyun Bin), also known as the "winter garden couple."
Hospital Playlist 2 episode 2 began with Dr. Ahn's plans to confess his secret relationship with Jang Gyeo Woo to his best friends.
With this, he set up a mini get-together over a bowl of ramen and a basket of strawberries. Despite multiple interruptions from Lee Ik Jun (Jo Jung Suk), Chae Song Hwa (Jeon Mi Do), Kim Jun Wan (Jung Kyung Ho), and Yang Seok Hyung (Kim Dae Myung), he managed to confess his relationship status.
"I'm seeing Gyeo Wool," he announced, adding that they have been dating for over a month.
After a moment of silence, Kim Jun Wan realized that Jung Won stayed at the hospital because of Dr. Jang.
Yang Seok Hyung Deals with a Difficult Surgery
Hospital Playlist 2 episode 2 also featured how the five doctors faced different kinds of medical conditions.
As seen in the previous episode, Yang Seok Hyung and his resident Chu Min Ha had a complicated case of pregnancy. After the patient complained about her stomach feeling tight, Min Ha immediately called Seok Hyung and an emergency operation had to be done.
With both feet and cord out and due to the baby's premature status, Dr. Yang was devastated that he failed to save the baby but luckily the mother survived.
After the complicated surgery, he felt miserable and had no idea how to comfort the mother.
Despite the pain, the grieving mother left a basket of flowers to Dr. Yang with a message thanking the doctor.
She shared that hearing her child's heartbeat even just for a moment means a lot to them and tells him that he should not feel sorry.
Chae Song Hwa, Korea's Best Neurosurgeon
On the contrary, Chae Song Hwa is set to be recognized for her impeccable skill after saving a famous violinist from a dreadful tumor.
However, she declined the TV guesting and explained to her resident, Heo Sun Bin (Ha Yoon Kyung,) that she wanted her team to join her because its a victory for the whole team.
Yang Seok Hyung Gets Honest with His Ex-wife
Hospital Playlist 2 episode 2 also covered the complex relationship of Yang Seok Hyung and his ex-wife.
After a series of dinner and coffee dates, Dr. Yang tells his ex-wife that they should put their relationship behind them and move on.
He then admits that seeing her makes him uncomfortable.
With Yang Seok Hyung setting things clear with his ex-wife, this raises the question of whether he would warm up to Min Ah after she bravely confessed her feelings for him.
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Written by Geca Wills