Brimming with various heartfelt emotions and lasting inspiring talks, director Shin Won Ho and writer Lee Woo Jung give another breathtaking story full of comfort in Hospital Playlist 2.
An eloquent narrative about five doctors who have been friends since their 20’s and have journeyed through friendship memories, career experiences and love situations.
By infusing viewers’ hearts with resonating messages, Hospital Playlist 2 serves lingering doses of laughter, admiration, tears, and beaming moments as our favorite doctor squad wraps up their heartening stories together.
- Main Cast: Jo Jung Suk | Yoo Yeon Seok | Jung Kyung Ho | Jeon Mi Do | Kim Dae Myung
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- K-Dramas of Similar Vibe: Hospital Playlist | Prison Playbook | Welcome To Waikiki | It’s Okay That’s Love | Reply 1988 |
Hospital Playlist 2 Quick Plot Recap
Hospital Playlist 2 highlights a healthy balance of career and relationships in the lives of Lee Ik Joon, Chae Song Hwa, Ahn Jung Won, Yang Seok Hyung, and Kim Jun Wan within and outside Yulje Hospital.
These five friends also provide professional guidance to their co-workers such as Do Jae Hak, Jang Gyeo Ul and Choo Min Ha. After which they assisted them as they overcame hurdles in their career and family affairs.
Likewise, the words of solace they give to interns and fellows despite their shortcomings demonstrate a close bond among them.
In addition, they have encounters with various patients who come and go through their lives.
Hospital Playlist 2 Peak Points
At the Press Conference of Hospital Playlist 2, Director Shin Won Ho outlines how this season would differ from other recent dramas.
The real-life struggle of patients and doctors at Yulje and its eventual resolution adds a light and heartwarming touch to the story.
Never forget the special appearances of Reply 1988‘s Ssangmundong couple, Choi Moo Sung and Kim Sun Young, as well as Go Ara flaunting her youthful charms in the cafeteria in Episode 6.
Band Session & Uplifting Music
The band once again evoked infectious mood-making moments with some of their rehearsals, such as “Rain and You”, which inspired a rainy day feeling. In these struggling times, the song “Cheer Up” also reassures us that everything will be fine.
Then, with a song of hope and love, “Run Across The Sky” warms our hearts. Meanwhile, “It’s My Life” sees the band channel their inner rockstars. With their final song, “Spread Your Wings”, they persuaded us to listen to our hearts.
Foodie Moments
This bond among these five friends was built not just on music, but also on food. They always made time for meals, speaking, expressing their concerns, and of course, Song-hwa and Joon Hwan’s chow hounds moments.
Wherever they gather for a meal, Ik Joon and Jung Won would set out some time for them before they dive in. Because if they do not, the delicious food will be devoured in an instant.
Despite having a relatively busy career, they make sure that their “us together special time”, no matter how quick and trivial like having food together, is on their priority list. That reminds us that having a functional circle of friends is just as important as having our family.
The ships have finally sailed!
You read it right, the long-awaited couples have been paired up.
Following Ik Joon’s unexpected incident, Song-hwa got the courage to reveal her long-held feelings to him, which were reciprocated.
Min Ha’s numerous attempts to win Seok Hyung’s heart have also culminated.
Meanwhile, Ik Soon, who had broken up with Joon Hwan in the previous initial episodes, asked him whether he wanted to reconcile. At last, the love pair reignited their affair when Jooh Hwan paid a visit to the base camp, hugging Ik Soon.
Resolving the Conflicts of the Supporting Leads
Do Jae Hak, who had lost nearly all of his savings, received a call from an Inspector from Gangnam Police Station. The man was apprehended, and Jae Hak settled the rental scam charges. And he got all of it in full.
Then, Professor Yang’s patient, who had previously failed to proceed with her pregnancy, brought him some good news with another baby coming up for her.
Hospital Playlist 2 Series Musings
Continuing its healing vibe, Hospital Playlist 2 deserves the hype and the appreciation for ensuring its vow to console the viewers’ hearts. It prescribed us heartening life and love messages that remind us to be grateful to the gift of friendship – and the blessing of having them like our very own family.
Labeled as the best squad of surgeons, Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, Jeon Mi Do and Kim Dae Myung provide undoubtedly outstanding performances. Their portrayals felt so genuine that it is hard not to associate them anymore with their Hospital Playlist roles.
Moreover, the small moments, such as the bodyguard who appears cold on the outside but has a warm and soft personality on the inside; the mother who left a note and gimbap to express her gratitude to the nurses who cared for her baby; Seok Hyung finally joining the crowded elevator; and Kim Jun Wan offering the two interns a ride home.
The reasons why the series receives so much love do not need much elaboration. Best served if you have a weary heart or if you need a break, let the soothing and happy mood of Hospital Playlist 2 accompany you.
Relive the best moments of Hospital Playlist 2 through the soundtracks below.
All episodes of Hospital Playlist 2 are now available to stream on Netflix.
Photos: tvN
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