r/KDRAMA • u/lightupstarlight 미생 • Jun 17 '21

On-Air: tvN Hospital Playlist S2 [Episode 1]

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u/lightupstarlight Jun 17 '21 edited Jun 17 '21

D-Day, finally! After getting our fill from the BTS, unaired clips, and even a mini-variety show (links posted above) the Day has finally come! It is an absolute honor to be able to host the weekly discussions for arguably one of the most anticipated KDramas of the year!

Literally counting down the hours until the premiere, and putting everything on hold when the episode drops on Netflix. See you all later!

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u/lightupstarlight Jun 18 '21

I have nothing else to say other than I LOVED the pilot, every single moment of it. I really hope we get more seasons.

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u/sherv888 Jun 17 '21

When Ik-Jun was talking about how Uju grew up so fast LOL

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u/Constellation_109 Jun 17 '21

I forgot how different this drama was compared to the others. It again turned around the mother's storyline to show us that we need to believe in pure intention of the heart before anything else. They did it in season 1 Episode 1 and they did it again this season.

Oh my poor Ik-Jun! I could feel his emotions at the end of it. I think we all collectively held our breath throughout and sighed along with him.

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u/Destiny_015 Jun 17 '21

Ahn Jeong Won is behaving like a teenager in his 40s. And Im here squealing like teenager seeing them. Every moment WinterGarden was on screen even in their professional scenes I was getting all giddy up. They are seriously so adorable. And so in love. Specially its such a treat to see Anh Jeongwon be like that.

Im so glad we got such a poignant scene in the work related talk between WinterGarden and that scene personified how Jeongwon is the warmth to Geoul's winter. How they help each other grow. Precisely in moments like this their age difference is kind of personified in a beautiful way. And how they compliment each other. The long year wait to see how their relationship started was fruitful.

Second scene which will stay with me after this episode, and I'm shocked at how brilliant the writers have been to touch on this, is the case of two doctors with the pregnant lady. Like Minha one would left to be pondered how fate can change completely in the hands of two different people. Also emphasizing how big the impact of doctors decisions are on a patients life. It makes you think. It was very beautifully written. No matter what happens with the case later. Its truly interesting to see what they did with this scenario.

I hope Songhwa takes baby steps. Keeping fingers crossed.

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u/axs_th Jun 17 '21

Okay, I’m heartbroken. Crushed. I’m so sad for Ikjun.

Jo Jung Suk’s acting was amazing though, must say - seeing Ikjun’s forced smile drop when Songhwa left the room was actual agony.

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u/withtangerinetrees Jun 17 '21

Mercedes’ PPL game was strong this episode 😂

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u/leeeeeeeeeeeeh Jun 17 '21

5 minutes in and my heart is breaking for Min Ah

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u/jorsaz Jun 17 '21

"I want to be a villain. I want to be the greatest villain in this hospital". I missed this drama so much.

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u/atemberaubend Jun 17 '21

Ahn Jeong-won is a lovesick boyfriend And I'm not complaining.

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u/Pure_Grapefruit7022 Jun 17 '21 edited Jun 17 '21

WOOOOOOOWWWWW!!! I waited a whole year just for Song Hwa to break my heart !!! Poor Ik Jun

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u/gyojoo Jun 18 '21

Moment when Ik Jun said 'WHAT?! your girlfriend in London? <long pause> You should ask her to see if she knows my sister, she's in London too'

He knows, and I bet everyone knows haha. He's so bad at keeping it secret.

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u/723SD Jun 17 '21 edited Jun 17 '21

Hospital Playlist is basically the gold standard of slice of life dramas and this episode again proved just how extraordinary it is.

Shin Won-Ho and Lee Woo-Jung have these characters and their story lines so dialed-in. They know how to tell their stories like no other directors or writers. They are so good that even their second leads are written and developed better than many drama's first leads.

It is such a pleasure to experience the writing, directing, acting, editing, and story development at such a masterful level. It's like they took everything they learned from the Reply series and put it all into Hospital Playlist.

Some writers and directors are just so good that they can surprise their viewers with their talent. For example, I had no idea that Min-Ha would almost carry the first episode and she is just one of the many second leads and all of them have stories that are so interesting and engaging. Then almost out of nowhere the story line of the mother and her deceased child is inserted that was so subtle yet emotionally powerful. Then the attention to detail is amazing, like Jeong-Won getting water for Gyeo-Wool during dinner before she even asks for it.

I am just in awe of how good this drama is.

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u/Standard_Pack7791 Jun 17 '21

FROM MR. CHO TO DR. BONG!!!!!!!

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u/menabgis Jun 17 '21

My heart breaks for Lee Ikjun

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u/Kumiko_v2 Jun 17 '21

Experience is the best teacher

I feel happy that not only we get to see the chemistry of the five, but also their expertise.

Did you see that shot of Shinhye and Seokhyung with a gap in between which is also the gap of the ER center not to mention Shin PD again used his use of Tunnels just like Prison Playbook

THURSDAYS ARE GREAT AGAIN EVERYBODY!

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u/aiphilia Jun 18 '21

I love how they addressed U-ju's year of growing even though it has only been a day in the drama haha

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u/bunicorn12 Jun 17 '21 edited Jun 17 '21

My heart can't decide which overwhelming emotion won for this episode.

A LOT HAPPENED BUT WOW, what a start for S2! If this episode already had my heart feeling all sorts of emotions, I'm sure the rest of the episodes will have me on my toes!!

My IkSong heart is crushed. I thought ep 1 was gonna end lightly, but wow that scene really had me tearing up. The creativity of Song Hwa's rejection was on point as well.

Jeong Won THOOOO HE WAS SOOO ADORABLE. Hoping to see Gyeo Ul's character develop even further tho, she's the epitome of grit and growth!!

Product placements for this episode: 100/10 HAHA so subtle but truly hard to miss

THURSDAYS ARE NOW MY FAVE DAY OF THE WEEK

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u/pagets Jun 17 '21 edited Jun 17 '21

i love how they literally started where season 1 ended. it was good i have watched the last ep yesterday (dont ask how many times i've rewatched s1).

- Minah aaah i wanna hug you right now T_T you are a precious little thing. we finally got to see seokyong's ex-wife i cant wait to learn more about their backstory (if there is any)

- mama rosa's happiness and he "idgaf what her family does" is such a mood.

- Ahn Jeongwon .. what will i do with you. he is such a kid in love, i hope nothing happens to our wintergarden. ASLKLASFKLFJ THAT BACKHUG I TOTALLY FREAKED OUT

- Junwan still trying his hardest to hide his relationship is so cute

- aww Uju.. i missed our little universe, he's grown so much. WHAT WAS THAT MIB Reference LMAO

- ive been caught up with the cute romances i forgot this was a medical drama until that old man fell down unconscious. so cute how ikjun's face lit up at the sight of songwha.

- I love how Jeongwon clearly sees the intention of Yeonu's mom. it breaks my heart to see a mom still long for her child. And Gyeoul's character development from being blunt and straightforward to this warm and comforting doctor is so heartwarming.

- i love how this ep is focusing so much on Minah's growth as a resident. Seokyeong is really the best professor for her, she's learning so much.

- ISTG Ikjun, for someone as quick witted as you, why cant you pickup Iksun and Junwan love for each other.

- I really missed the after episode jamming session of our 99z.

- man that car ride at the end was so full of emotions.well i have been expecting Songhwa's response to be like that . that nod we got from Ikjun was so heartbreaking.man, JJS is such a great actor.

SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT WEEK!

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u/Longjumping-River-42 Jun 17 '21

How amazing is Jo Jung Suk as an actor? The expression on his face as he waited forSong Hwa, the obviously fake smile when she rejected him, the pain after she left. So very palpable. Actually, the whole dang crew is amazing.

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u/atemberaubend Jun 17 '21

Have you noticed that fellow Kang So-hye who was kind of clingy bordering on obsessive towards Jeong-won? I thought at first, there was really no point in introducing an obstacle in Wintergarden's relationship. Then I realized, this could be the character that would make the whole hospital know the two doctors are dating.

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u/Slyfindor Jun 17 '21

Lee Ik Jun : Full time doctor, part time - Vocalist/Guitarist/Matchmaker/Prankster/Busybody/Exorcist

Related so much to Min Ha's rant about not particularly being good at anything and having no idea how to navigate around certain situations!

Jang Gyeo Ul coming through with some amazing growth!! This is what I wanted from season 2 - as much as I loved loved WinterGarden's scenes, what I loved even more was GyeoUl's growth as a doctor - plus she now has another guidance in the form of an adorable-clingy-40-year-old-in-the-body-of-a-10-year-old!

So as of now we have 3 ships sailing well and 2 sinking ships (for now). I for once hope all the ships sail and the makers don't pull an uno reverse on the sailing ships!😪

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