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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PERFECT
Everything is so perfect for me! Thank you to all the cast and crew for working so hard to make this beautiful drama!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️I pray that this drama will receive many awards in the future! For screenwriters and directors, stay healthy so you can produce more good drama. Can't wait for season 2!! ......................................................................................................................................................
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Nothing to say about the band music tbh. Really excellent concept of finding all the catchy past hits and bringing them back to life. I also liked how the screenplay adapted with the flashback scenes giving us some Reply series feels.
Overall, really good series that you can enjoy comfortably. Looking forward to the cast's chemistry again in Season 2!
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A gem of a show. There's nothing like it.
I've rewatched it FOUR times, thats how much I love it. The story is simple but captivating. The acting is superb. The characters are endearing. It leaves you pining for the past but hoping for the future. And the music!!! Where else can you see a drama where the actors are really singing and playing musical instruments, and actually being great at it?!I am touched the most by IKJun and SongHwa's story. I cant wait for Season 2!
Please do yourself a favor and watch it. 😊❤️
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Outstanding, but infuriatingly unfinished
It's a brilliant, incredible yada yada show. The perfect casting meets with with the best creative talents the kdrama genre has to offer. There are plenty of 10/10 reviews very accurately depicting the awesomeness of the show, so I'll keep it short.The reason why it's not 10/10 for me is because I have gotten into kdramas specifically due to the fact that kdramas tell a somewhat coherent story in 16-20 episodes & usually they are light on the filler and the good ones give the audience closure. This show has been written with a second season in mind & it ends with a cliffhanger. The cliffhanger itself is not that offensive, but two of the three most important storylines are hanging in the air, unfinished. So yeah, the last episode was quite the maddening experience.
I really wish Netflix stopped trying to influence how kdramas are made..
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eh
I mean it was ok i guess, just not what i wanted , for me it was boring as hell and i dragged myself to end see 5 episodes.Boring , i cant understand how people can watch this and be like " my comfort drama, its so underrated' actually its so OVERRATED and for nothing......................................This is shit.................................... idk what to type so imma just use ............................................................if you like action kdramas or tension,like me , i dont recommend you this boring shit
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Overrated - Not worth the hype, time
Still wondering why both seasons of Hospital Playlist are so highly rated. I tried so hard to understand the hype, and eventually dropped Season 1 after 4 episodes, 9 months later. Heard from others that Season 2 was worse, so Season 2 is a no go for me.I have enjoyed medical dramas, and was looking earnestly to this much hyped Hospital Playlist. Alas, it was such a let down from get go at episode 1 with repairing the flickering light in someone's house (p/s: 4 episodes on, i still don't register who appeared at the start of episode 1), and it didn't get much better from episode to episode, that i simply have to drop it.
This drama is both a drag and a struggle - at a 90min run per episode, there is zero plot, and perhaps just 1-2 sprinkles of slice of life moments per episode.
For endearing slice of life moments, watch Move to Heaven and Racket Boys - there are plenty of slice of moments in much compact, compelling run.
For good chemistry among the cast, the coaches and racket teams in Racket Boys sizzle with good camaraderie and positive vibes. The cdrama The Untamed (陈情令) is also a standout with a bunch of passionate cast and crew bringing each and every character to life, and the viewers on an emotional roller coaster ride.
For medical genre, watch HK drama The Last Breakthrough (天涯侠医) from 2004 on doctors without borders, or the more recent 2019 Big White Duel (白色强人) peppered with life at the emergency dept and medical politics.
Even Singapore medical dramas The Oath (行医) on western medicine and TCM, and You Can Be an Angel Too (你也可以是天使) and The Caregivers (Missy 先生) on nurses are much more watchable and enjoyable. (p/s: why aren't Singapore dramas included in MDL?)
The only takeaway from me is the two OSTs: Aloha and Canon. Yet, i had actually singled those two OSTs just from sampling (read: listening only about a minute per song) the OST album a friend bought, even before i started on the drama.
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