Hospital Playlist 2 (2021)

A wonderful balm for the soul

During these rough times, what a joy it is to have a sweet, wholesome show like Hospital Playlist. Where Season 1 introduced us to the lovable main cast and their charming sidekicks, Season 2 builds on those relationships to complete a thoughtful and engaging portrayal of hospital daily life. While the main cast's group chemistry and antics continue to anchor the show, some of the more episodic subplots also captured my attention this time around. I liked how this season featured more multi-episode patient arcs, as opposed to one-offs. And I loved getting to know more of the key supporting players, especially Chu Min-ha, Do Jae-hak, Jang Gyeo-ul, and Rosa.

As a slice-of-life drama, HP does have its fair share of slow-burn romances and plotlines, but they never feel dragged-out thanks to the captivating on-screen action and chemistry. Additionally, Season 2 adds many first-rate tunes to its "playlist" by effectively showing off its main cast's impressive vocal talents.

My only main criticism is that the season (and I'm assuming series) finale felt a little unsatisfying. While the main couples had all more or less gotten together, I would've liked to see a more concrete send-off to some of their stories. For instance, there were hints of a showdown between Seok-Hyung's mom and Chu Min-ha that never materialized (possibly for the better--goodness knows the disapproving mother-in-law is a tired K-drama trope) But seeing Seok-Hyung confront his mom in-person would've been nice. And after Jeong-won's incomplete first proposal attempt, I kept waiting for him to propose again, but it never happened; instead the show abruptly sent him and Gyeo-ul to America. (Well, at least they stayed together). Like many lesser shows, when it came to the newer pairings, even HP fell prey to the old pattern of killing a couple's screentime once they get together and hardly showing them actually be a couple.

Oh and this season had entirely too little screentime for U-ju. Where did he go? What a missed opportunity for cuteness.

Nevertheless, overall, Hospital Playlist is excellently executed by the actors, screenwriters, and directors. Not only is HP one of the best K-dramas out there, but watching it is definitely a form of self-care.

Lire davantage

As warm, witty and moving as S1

I'll be honest, S1 seemed brighter and had more impact, but S2 is excellent in its own right.
The same great wealth of characters, excellent relationships between the main cast friends, lovers, families and the hospital's patients' too, with their individual stories.
As with S1, I didn't feel it got too overly melancholic, or ridiculous. When people grieved it felt real, not over acted.
The ongoing plot lines of S1 were picked up well and concluded, so I can't imagine there'll be a S3. I shall miss them and the weekly band meets. I will definitely watch both again one day.

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you should watch it

that's the best. it's awesome.
I know friendship, love and everything by this drama.
I understand how doctors works hard.
thank you for this amazing drama ❤️ .
I don't think that ever can be a drama better than this.
thank you for a thousand years ❣️😌.
I laugh, I cry, I fell in love with this drama.
you don't know how many good time that you make for us.
I can just wish you all the best and all the happiness and all your wish instead of this amazing drama.
I hope and I wish and probably I pray for season 3.
please make it. it's make fantastic 🧡.

Lire davantage

This has been a wonderful journey...

I don't really write reviews here, but hosplay is something else, it made me want to put my thoughts out for everyone.
This drama s1 and s2 will always hold a special place in my heart, it is a great drama and I really like this kind of drama where there is no evil character with a genuine wholesome story and realistic characters which warm your heart.
This duo of the director and the writer never disappoints, they always deliver quality content, I have watched all their dramas and I love them all, will always keep an eye whenever they collaborate again. They always make us feel close to the characters and tug at our heartstrings through their story, in all the episodes I think I teared up a little, had butterflies in my stomach, laughed like a maniac, felt nervous, etc. It really takes me on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Every single episode is like a movie (even in length) and I love that, it's like I watched a movie with a lot of parts, I saw character growth, story growth, learned a lot of stuff.
Idk what more I can say, I have a lot on my mind but I can't seem to organize them properly to write lol.
All in all, this was a great ride and I enjoyed every bit of it, wouldn't mind getting more from them (s3) but that seems unnecessary as most of the story is tied up and I would not want the story quality to go downhill, but still, if they do make s3 after few years continuing the story, I would definitely love to watch that.

Lire davantage

WONDERFUL!!!! It's the TV version of a hug!

Just finished the series and I want to watch it all over again! Truly brilliant show. It took me a while to get into HP1 as I'd just finished Vincenzo (which ruined Kdrama's for me due to it's brilliance), however with the second season of Hospital playlist impending, I binged the first season.

WOW! What a show.

Season two doesn't disappoint - in fact, it does that rare thing where it's on par, and sometimes better than the original. We see plot lines continue to develop, as do the wonderful friendships and relationships.

That's even before we talk about the OST - wonderful.

Can you tell I love this show? Haha! It's relatable, brilliantly acted, excellent hospital scenes, and all wrapped in this beautiful friendship that would make anyone long for but also feel like we're part of the pack!.

Give your heart a treat and watch this wonderful drama! It really is TV perfection!

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MARAVILLOSA HISTORIA QUE LLEGA AL CORAZÓN

Hospital playlist 2 es una flecha directa al corazón!!! Si no la has visto debes empezar ya! Si no has visto la primera parte debes esperar a ver la 2a temporada y acabar la primera ya que en realidad es una misma historia dividida en dos partes. Todo en esta serie está bien hecho, las historias médicas, el slice of life , la música, la ambientación, el ritmo de cada capítulo, la música, la escenografía, la fotografía, no hay ningún momento que quieras saltar, ningún detalle que no sea por alguna razón, que no tenga un sentido. Hay tantos momentos emocionantes en los que las lágrimas salen a raudales, es impresionante!!! Pero estos momentos se unen a los momentos divertidos en los que te desternillas de la risa! Impresiona el realismo de las historias, la construcción de los personajes, o sea... es que mientras estás mirando la serie te crees literalmente que sus 5 maravillosos protagonistas son médicos cirujanos y que además son amigos desde hace 20 años, y eso te lo crees a pies juntillas aunque sabes que son actores que están interpretando un papel. Es una maravilla lo que han conseguido! Hablemos también de los valores humanos de este drama: AMISTAD, amor, sacrificio, diálogo, esfuerzo, devoción, vocación, cuántas buenas lecciones nos enseña esta serie!!! Cuántos buenos ejemplos podemos extraer de estos personajes que no son perfectos pero sí, muy humanos y definitivamente luminosos !!! Es una serie para ver y repasar una y otra vez!!! Una completa bendición!

Lire davantage

The Best

This is the most wholesome drama I have ever watched.

I cried, laughed and smiled. I felt all kind of emotions and it was totally heart warming drama.


I wish I could have such group of friends? For the rest of my life.

I also gained some medical knowledge , patience and got to know many kinds of challenges that outside world is facing everyday.


The actors are fit for the roles and their singing is top notch.

I hope for season 3 with more scenes from main couple but I have not heard about it..

Kudos to Whole team for this masterpiece.

I always comeback and re-watch this

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A complete package of perfect production, good acting and good story.

HP2 again never fails me.
The story continues with the lives of five friends from college to their workplacr and the people surrounding them.
All five characters Ik Jun, Jun Wan, Song Hwa, Jeong-won, Seok-Hyeong give me vibes of positive, fun and warm energy that I feel when I’m tired or sad, by just watching them, you just feel so much hopes and happiness.
What special about HP is they emphasize the humanity of profession rather than the life and death situation.
They treat their patient with sincerity and at the same time respect and understand the family member’s point of view which is very rare in medical dramas.
Music: I have nothing more to say, each episode is rewarded with true, authentic performance from the main leads that make you feel like you are watching their lives performances
It is proven that this drama is made with high quality production.

Acting wise: they make you feel like you are enjoying and witnessing their daily personal life instead of watching them acting. Everything blends naturally.

I would totally recommend this and this forever will be on my rewatch list.

Lire davantage

Shin PD, you're indeed a genius!

OH MY GOD! Hospital Playlist, both the first and second season, will be my all time favorite K-drama!

I think I don't have to complain about this piece because everything is perfect! The casts are superb, the story line is wonderful, the production is perfect!

I love seeing the fact that Hospital Playlist ended its final season serving happiness to all main leads. Like, everything I needed and asked from the first season had been answered in this final season.

It feels hard to let this drama go, but I believe in Shin PD that another best dramas will be born from him.

Lire davantage

Uma das melhores séries médicas que já vi.

As duas temporadas me surpreenderam, pois eu realmente não pensei que essa série era tão boa.
A história seguiu a narrativa da primeira temporada e, apesar de alguns episódios serem grandes, a série continuou tão boa quanto a primeira temporada. O elenco principal seguiu, assim como o elenco secundário, e isso foi muito positivo. Assim como na primeira temporada, os casos dos pacientes foram emocionantes.
Além das histórias dos pacientes, ver como os médicos e residentes lidavam com os conflitos que surgiam foi ótimo.
Na minha opinião, é aquele tipo de série divertida e que, ao mesmo tempo, te emociona muito. Por fim, a evolução dos personagens, a história relacionada aos pacientes e a trilha sonora encaixaram perfeitamente. Meu único arrependimento é não ter assistido antes.

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Most Wholesome Slice-of-Life Ever

The first season of Hospital Playlist was a hit, and I'm glad to say that so is the second season.

The second season is a continuation of the first season, and I waited for it every single week, and every single week it was absolutely worth it. Nothing much changed this season except for some of the secondary characters, and in the middle, there is an essential time skip.

It started off with my all-time favorite couple Wintergraden getting together and let me tell you, THEY ARE SO CUTEEEE. I LEVITATED AND THEIR MOMENTS. There were no misunderstandings, dramatics, or anything. They had amazing communication, cute moments, and the best song ever called To You. To You has both their names in the song (Jeongwon and Gyeoul) and it's sung so emotionally. I can really feel the love. IF YOU CAN'T TELL ALREADY, I LOVEEEEEEEEE THIS COUPLE.

We also got other couples like the GOMGOM couple, that is Chu Minha and Seokhyung. Then the Bidulgi couple (Iksun and Junwan) and Iksong couple (Ikjun and Songhwa). I'm not gonna tell y'all whether they get together or not or if they break up or not cus those are MAJOR spoilers but I guarantee you, you will enjoy watching their ups and down,

Like last season, you will see day to day life of doctors and different patients. As much as I loved this season, I felt a little disconnected from some of the patients, unlike last season. But there were some patients (like the mother who waited for a heart for her child) that I very vividly remember and cried for.

Also unpopular opinion: the music this season was better. The band practices were sort of random but the songs were absolute *chefs kiss* ALSO SEVENTEEN COVERS A SONG HERE. It's called "Is it still beautiful" and it's a masterpiece.

Overall the vibes were very chill and relaxing. I was anxious at every trailer but nothing bad ever happened. When life was too hectic, this was still humane and calming. It's in touch with the people, and I'm so glad I watched it. The only reason I deducted 0.5 is for the finale. I am underwhelmed and slightly disappointed by it. But other than that. It's still amazing.

I would 100% recommend it to you.

Happy watching!

PS: Some episodes are nearly 2 hours long. It's really a treat,

Lire davantage

Even though I liked this much, I think 2 seasons will be enough

I appreciate many things in Hospital playlist overall:

- Slightly new approach to the hospital world

- No overdramatic but realistic, facts and acts are performed right and terms have been explained to the wiewers

- Great character development

- No same background songs playing in every moment, songs has thought well and introduces also retro music (i.e. Songolmae's Met you by chance; also reminds me about Reply 1988♥️).

- No fighting for power in high-hierarcy or business section, more concentrated to real everyday hospital world.

- We heard also other than Ik-Jun singing which also brought variability to the music

- Even there were couple familiar actors casted, I also found many new great actors; thus, my "plan to watch" -list just goes on 😂

I've already started to rewatch from season 1, and me rewatching is _rare_ ! However, story started repeat itself little bit, so I think 2 seasons will be enough. Overall, it's good skill that producers know when to end. But I have no bad words for this series! 고마ㅝ요 TvN드라마 !!

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