5 Reasons Why You Must Watch 'HOSPITAL PLAYLIST', a Story of Friendship - Medical

Kapanlagi.com - Currently, the Korean drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is becoming a hot topic in Korea and internationally. This drama is reported to be one of the most successful dramas in early 2020, where even its initial airing has already garnered a viewership rating of 6.3% nationwide and 7.1% in Seoul. Of course, this drama has become one of the popular dramas that is no less than THE WORLD OF MARRIED.

The drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST tells the story of 5 friends who have been close for 20 years, from 1999 to 2020. This drama depicts how the five of them live their lives as doctors in the same hospital, providing humor and epic friendship stories.

That is why HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is a must-watch drama for drama lovers. And according to various sources, here are the reasons why the drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is a must-watch.

1. Great Collaboration between Director and Writer

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The first reason why you must watch the drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is because it is a result of a collaboration between renowned director Shin Won Ho and writer Lee Woo Jung. Their collaboration has produced several great works such as the REPLY series, namely REPLY 1997 (2012), REPLY 1994 (2013), and REPLY 1988 (2015) which have always been watched by South Korean viewers and fans, earning high ratings.

That's why after knowing that HOSPITAL PLAYLIST is a drama project by director Shin Won Ho and writer Lee Woo Jung, drama lovers are eagerly waiting for HOSPITAL PLAYLIST. This is proven by the fact that even at the beginning of its airing, this drama received high ratings, namely 6.3% for national rating and 7.1% for Seoul rating. And currently, HOSPITAL PLAYLIST has reached episode 9 on May 7, 2020, with ratings of 14.4% for Seoul and 12.1% for National.

Of course, this is a great achievement for HOSPITAL PLAYLIST. Not only that, even before the drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST finishes airing, it has already been nominated for awards at the 56th Baeksang Arts Awards in the categories of Best New Actress (TV) for Jeon Mi Do and Best Screenplay for Lee Woo-jung.

2. There are Musical Elements in the Drama

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Although this is a medical-themed drama, it won't make the viewers bored because there are musical elements presented in this drama. There are many scenes showing the main actors Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, Kim Dae Myung, and Jeon Mi Do playing musical instruments and forming a band for a hobby. It is told that, even though they are medical staff, they spend time together doing activities like eating, karaoke, and playing music to relieve the problems that occur in the hospital.

Of course, the musical performances in this drama have received very positive responses from the viewers. And it makes the drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST unique and interesting for the audience.

3. Detailing Medical Aspects

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It is told that these 5 friends have been friends since they were still students at one of the medical universities in South Korea. What makes HOSPITAL PLAYLIST drama unique is the characters played by the actors. Like Song Hwa played by beautiful actress Jeon Mi Do who is the only woman in the drama, it is told that Song Hwa is a neurosurgery professor who becomes an anchor in that friendship. She can be a mediator if there is something in that friendship.

Then there is Seok Hyung played by actor Kim Dae Myung who is an obstetrics and gynecology professor who loves his mother very much and always contacts her wherever he is. Then there is Lee Ik Joo played by handsome actor Jo Jung Suk, Lee Ik Joo is a hepato-biliary-pancreas surgery professor who likes women and nightclubs but always gets the best grades when he is a student. And of course, women and nightclubs never disappear until he becomes a great doctor.

After that, there is Kim Joon Wan played by actor Jung Kyung Ho, it is told that Kim Joon Wan is a cardiothoracic surgery professor and very skilled in performing surgery, but he has a funny arrogant attitude and makes his friends have to be patient with him. And finally, there is Ahn Jung Won played by actor Yoo Yeon-seok, in this story Ahn Jung Won is a pediatric surgery professor and also the owner's son of the hospital where he and his four friends work.

From the professions given, this is what makes HOSPITAL PLAYLIST drama able to present a story by providing detailed explanations in every part of the hospital profession. Certainly this is a very educational drama and provides motivation for those who watch it.

4. Comedy and Friendship

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In addition to presenting musical drama, HOSPITAL PLAYLIST also presents many comedy scenes and friendship goals. In the story, even though they are busy with activities in the hospital and the problems that occur, these 5 friends always make time to gather together. They will have meals together, karaoke, and also enjoy playing music together.

Not only that, we can see how they are like siblings, where they communicate with each other's parents. We can also see how their friendship story has been established from 1999 until now. That is certainly a plus point for the drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST.

5. Cinematography

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And the last reason is how this drama looks very professional and also very good to watch. Because not only the story is interesting but also the cinematography provided supports this drama. It can be seen how the modern medical room setting and how the setting of the place in 1999 when they first met. This certainly makes HOSPITAL PLAYLIST drama worthy of being the best drama and also a pity if not watched.

Those are 6 mandatory reasons why you should watch the drama HOSPITAL PLAYLIST, because this drama can provide education, friendship, humanity, and also comedy. And make the drama as a drama that inspires the audience.

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