Hospital Playlist

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Hospital Playlist
Official promotional poster for season 2
Hangul
슬기로운 의사생활
Hanja
슬기로운 醫師生活
Literal meaningWise Doctor Life
Revised RomanizationSeulgiroun Uisasaenghwal
Genre
  • Single-camera
Running time72–121 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseMarch 12, 2020 (2020-03-12) –
September 16, 2021 (2021-09-16)
Related
Wise Resident Life

Hospital Playlist (Korean: 슬기로운 의사생활) is a South Korean television series written by Lee Woo-jung and directed by Shin Won-ho.[1][2] It is the second installment of the Wise Life series, following Prison Playbook (2017–18).[3] It stars Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Kim Dae-myung, and Jeon Mi-do.[4]

The first season aired on

Asia-Pacific, Latin America and English-speaking countries after their television broadcast.[b][6] By the conclusion of the first season, the series became the ninth highest-rated Korean drama in cable television history
at the time.

The second season aired between June 17 and September 16, 2021.[7] According to Nielsen Korea, the first episode recorded 10.007% viewership, setting the record for the highest premiere ratings in the network's history.[8][9]

Premise

Hospital Playlist follows the lives of five doctors in their forties, Lee Ik-jun (Jo Jung-suk), Ahn Jeong-won (Yoo Yeon-seok), Kim Jun-wan (Jung Kyung-ho), Yang Seok-hyeong (Kim Dae-myung) and Chae Song-hwa (Jeon Mi-do), working at the Yulje Medical Centre, who first became friends during medical school.

Lee Ik-jun is an assistant professor of general surgery specializing in liver transplants and a single father to his only son Woo-joo (Kim Joon) after getting divorced from his absent wife. His cheerful charisma allows him to connect with both patients and doctors, making him a popular figure in the hospital.

A devout Catholic, Ahn Jeong-won is the son of the founder of the hospital and an assistant professor of pediatric surgery, cherished by his patients for his caring and sensible personality. However, seeing his patients suffer causes him distress, so he is secretly planning to become a priest against the wishes of his mother, Jung Ro-sa (Kim Hae-sook).

Kim Jun-wan is an associate professor and later head of the cardiothoracic surgery department at Yulje, admired and feared by his subordinates due to his exceptional surgical skills and his cold demeanor. He has known Ik-jun and his family, including his lively sister Ik-sun (Kwak Sun-young), since childhood.

Yang Seok-hyeong is an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynaecology perceived as aloof and sometimes detached due to his introverted personality, but he is in reality attentive and understanding toward his patients. He is divorced and has a complicated family history, but deeply cares about his mother.

The only woman in the group of friends, Chae Song-hwa, is an associate professor of neurosurgery, considered as the perfect doctor by her colleagues and patients alike thanks to her brilliant career, accommodating disposition and bright personality.

Cast

Main

  • Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik-jun, an assistant professor of general surgery. He is recently divorced after his wife decided that a long distance marriage like theirs was not an ideal situation. He is currently raising his son on his own.
  • Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong-won/Andrea, an assistant professor of pediatric surgery. He is the son of the founder of the hospital. His older brothers are priests and his older sisters are nuns. He has been applying to enter a seminary to become a priest.
  • Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun-wan, an associate professor of cardiothoracic surgery, became chief of the CS department later on.
  • obstetrics and gynecology
    .
  • Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song-hwa, an associate professor of neurosurgery.[10]

Supporting

Doctors

  • Shin Hyun-been as Jang Gyeo-ul, third-year resident, later fellow in general surgery. As the only resident for general surgery, specialist doctors typically rely on her assistance for cases outside their scope.
  • Jung Moon-sung as Do Jae-hak, chief resident, later fellow in cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Ahn Eun-jin as Chu Min-ha, second-year, later chief resident in obstetrics and gynecology.[11]
  • Kim Jun-han as Ahn Chi-hong, third-year resident in neurosurgery.
  • Moon Tae-yoo as Yong Seok-min, chief resident, later fellow in neurosurgery.
  • Ha Yoon-kyung as Heo Sun-bin, third-year, later fellow in neurosurgery.
  • Choi Young-joon as Bong Gwang-hyun, assistant professor of emergency medicine.
  • Seo Jin-won as Min Gi-joon, professor of neurosurgery.
  • Kim Hye-in as Myung Eun-won, second-year, later chief resident in obstetrics and gynecology resident.[12]
  • Choi Young-woo as Cheon Myung-tae, professor of cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Shin Do-hyun as Bae Joon-hee, fellow in emergency medicine.
  • Jeon Kwang-jin as Jong Se-hyuk, fellow in orthopedic surgery.
  • Lee Se-hee as Kang So-ye, fellow in emergency medicine.[13]
  • Woo Jung-won as Yeom Se-hee, professor of obstetrics and gynecology.[14]
  • Lee Do-hye as Ki Eun-mi, first-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology.

Nurses and medical students

  • Kim Soo-jin as Song Soo-bin, surgical ward nurse.
  • Yoon Hye-ri as So Yi-hyun, cardiothoracic surgery medical assistant.
  • Yang Jo-ah as Hwang Jae-shin, neurosurgery medical assistant.
  • Lee Noh-ah as Lee Young-ha, surgical ward nurse.
  • Lee Dal as Kim Jae-hwan, surgical ward nurse.
  • Lee Hye-eun as Kook Hye-sung, general surgery medical assistant.
  • Lee Ji-won as Han Hyun-hee, pediatric surgery medical assistant.
  • Lee Soo-hyun as Nam Ji-min, pediatric intensive care unit nurse.
  • Lee Jong-won as Kim Geon-eun, second-year medical student.[15]
  • Lee Jung-won as Hwang Ji-woo, second-year medical student.[16]
  • Kim Ji-sung as Han Seung-joo, obstetrics and gynecology delivery room nurse.
  • Seol Yu-jin as Eun Sun-jin, obstetrics and gynecology medical assistant.
  • Kim Bi-bi as Ham Deok-joo, transplant coordinator.
  • Park Han-sol as Sunwoo Hee-soo, emergency room nurse.
  • Cho Yi-hyun as Jang Yun-bok, third-year medical student, later intern and Hong-do's twin sister.[17]
  • Bae Hyun-sung as Jang Hong-do, third-year medical student, later intern and Yun-bok's twin brother.
  • Kim Kang-min as Im Chang-min, intern.
  • Lee Chan-hyung as Choi Seon-young, intern.
  • Chae Min-hee as So-yeon.[18]

Family members of the main characters

  • Kwak Sun-young as Lee Ik-sun, Ik-jun's younger sister.
  • Kim Joon as Lee Woo-joo, Ik-jun's son.
  • Lee Soo-mi as Aunty Wang, Woo-joo's nanny.
  • Ki Eun-se as Yuk Hye-jeong, Ik-jun's ex-wife.
  • Kim Hae-sook as Jung Ro-sa, Jeong-won's mother.
  • Sung Dong-il as Ahn Dong-il/Peter, Jeong-won's eldest brother.
  • Kim Kap-soo as Joo Jong-soo, Chairman of the Yulje Foundation and Ro-sa's childhood friend.
  • Cho Seung-yeon as Joo Jun, Director of Yulje Medical Center.
  • Moon Hee-kyung as Jo Young-hye, Seok-hyeong's mother.
  • Park Ji-yeon as Yoon Shin-hye, Seok-hyeong's ex-wife.
  • Shin Hye-kyung as Seok-hyeong's former mother-in-law.
  • Nam Myung-ryeol as Yang Tae-yang, Seok-hyeong's father.
  • Lee So-yoon as Kim Tae-yeon, Yang Tae-yang's mistress.

Special appearances

Season 1
Season 2

Production

Development

In January 2019, it was reported that Shin Won-ho would direct a medical television series and that the production team was in the early stages of casting actors.[51] Screenwriter Lee Woo-jung and director Shin Won-ho previously worked together on the critically acclaimed Reply (2012–16) anthology series as well as the hit black comedy series Prison Playbook (2017–18).[52] Actors Jung Kyung-ho and Yoo Yeon-seok also previously worked with the duo.[53][54] It took four years for the script to be completed.[55] In order to comply to the 52-hour week system and to avoid overnight filming with regard to the cast and crew's health, the production team decided to air one episode a week for a total of twelve weeks instead of broadcasting two episodes a week for eight weeks as it is usually the case for South Korean television series.[56]

Filming

Principal photography for the first season started in early October 2019.[57] Some scenes taking place in Gangwoon University Hospital and Yulje Medical Center were respectively filmed in Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital (in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi) and Ewha Womans University Medical Center (in Gangseo District, Seoul), though the latter scenes of the season were filmed on set due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[58] Filming for the first season was completed in late April 2020.[59]

Originally scheduled to begin in early December 2020, filming for the second season was postponed to late January 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[60] Filming ended on September 6, 2021.[61]

Future

Shin initially developed Hospital Playlist with three seasons in mind, which should've been released across three years, but at the end of season two he expressed uncertainty toward the future of the series, citing exhaustion and other problems as reasons.[62] Both the cast members and the production team stated they would be willing to work on a future season.[63] Jeon Mi-do said that she often talks about an eventual third season with her four other co-stars and they take "turns to nag the director" about it.[64]

Music

Albums

Season 1

Hospital Playlist
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedJune 4, 2020
Length86:59
Language
  • Korean
  • English
Label
ProducerMa Joo-hee

The Hospital Playlist

Gaon Digital Chart and twelve on the K-pop Hot 100, with some receiving several nominations and awards. Doyeon Lee of Billboard noted that the soundtrack "was well received by listeners of all ages for its remakes of popular 90s hits."[69]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Lonely Night"
Red Velvet)[d]
3:03
3."Aloha" (아로하)Kim Tae-hoonWi Jong-sooJo Jung-suk[e]4:04
4."Confession Is Not Flashy" (화려하지 않은 고백)Oh Tae-hoOh Tae-hoKyuhyun (Super Junior)[f]3:48
5."Beautiful My Love" (그대 고운 내 사랑)Yoon Min-seokYoon Min-seokUrban Zakapa[g]3:50
6."In Front of City Hall at the Subway Station" (시청 앞 지하철 역에서)Kim Chang-giKim Chang-giKwak Jin-eon[h]4:59
7."You Always" (넌 언제나)Jang Kyung-ahPark Jung-wonJ Rabbit[i]4:16
8."With My Tears" (내 눈물 모아)Kim Hee-tamJung Jae-hyungWheein (Mamamoo)[j]4:13
9."The Wind Is Blowing" (바람이 부네요)Im In-geonIm In-geonLee So-ra[k]4:31
10."Oh! What a Shiny Night (Drama Version)" (밤이 깊었네)Han Kyung-rokHan Kyung-rokMido and Falasol[l]2:38
11."Canon (Drama Version)" (캐논) Johann PachelbelMido and Falasol2:49
12."Beyond the Rainbow Forest" (넌 따뜻해)Kim Jin-hakKim Jin-hakPark Hyuk-jin4:30
13."While Living Life" (사노라면)Kim Moon-eungGil Ok-yoonOohyo[m]4:05
14."I Knew I Love" (사랑하게 될 줄 알았어)Lee Sang-gyuLee Sang-gyuJeon Mi-do[n]4:21
15."Me to You, You to Me" (너에게 난, 나에게 넌)Song Bong-jooSong Bong-jooMido and Falasol[o]3:52
16."Sorrowful (Piano Ver. 1)"  Kim Jin-hak4:38
17."Affect"  Song Ha-min2:01
18."Moving Forward (Full Version)"  Kim Jin-hak2:27
19."Frozen Dream"  Song Ha-min1:46
20."Monday"  Song Ha-min1:32
21."Oh! What a Shiny Night (Drama Version)" (Inst.)   2:38
22."Beyond the Rainbow Forest" (Inst.)   4:30
23."While Living Life" (Inst.)   4:05
24."I Knew I Love" (Inst.)   4:21
Total length:86:59
OST Special[p]
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Introduce Me a Good Person (Drama Ver.)" (좋은 사람 있으면 소개시켜줘)Kim Hee-tamJung Jae-hyungMido and Falasol[d]2:05
2."With My Tears (Drama Ver.)" (내 눈물 모아)Kim Hee-tamJung Jae-hyungMido and Falasol[j]3:52
3."Confession Is Not Flashy (Drama Ver.)" (화려하지 않은 고백)Oh Tae-hoOh Tae-hoMido and Falasol[f]3:55

Season 2

Hospital Playlist Season 2
Soundtrack album by
Various Artists
Released2021
Length156:39
Language
Label
Singles from Hospital Playlist Season2
  1. "Rain and You"
    Released: June 18, 2021 (2021-06-18)[70]
  2. "In Front of the Post Office in Autumn"
    Released: June 25, 2021 (2021-06-25)[71]
  3. "I Like You"
    Released: July 2, 2021 (2021-07-02)[72]
  4. "I Love You More Than Anyone"
    Released: July 9, 2021 (2021-07-09)[73]
  5. "I Like You"
    Released: July 16, 2021 (2021-07-16)[74]
  6. "Superstar"
    Released: July 23, 2021 (2021-07-23)[75]
  7. "Let's Forget It (Drama Version)"
    Released: July 30, 2021 (2021-07-30)[76]
  8. "Already One Year (Drama Version)"
    Released: July 30, 2021 (2021-07-30)[76]
  9. "To You"
    Released: August 6, 2021 (2021-08-06)[77]
  10. "Is It Still Beautiful"
    Released: August 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)[78]
  11. "Reminiscence"
    Released: August 20, 2021 (2021-08-20)[79]
  12. "It's My Life"
    Released: August 27, 2021 (2021-08-27)[80]
  13. "You Have a Crush on Me (Drama Version)"
    Released: September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)[81]
  14. "Rain and You (Drama Version)"
    Released: September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)[81]
  15. "I Like You (Drama Version)"
    Released: September 3, 2021 (2021-09-03)[81]
  16. "Running in the Sky"
    Released: September 10, 2021 (2021-09-10)[82]
  17. "Butterfly"
    Released: September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)[83]
  18. "Someday"
    Released: September 17, 2021 (2021-09-17)[83]

The soundtrack album peaked on number 8 on weekly

Gaon Album Chart and as of October 2021, 31,468 copies have been sold.[84][85]

Tracklist
CD 1
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Rain and You" (비와 당신)Bang Joon-seokBang Joon-seokLee Mu-jin[q]4:21
2."In Front of the Post Office in Autumn" (가을 우체국 앞에서)Kim Hyun-sungKim Hyun-sungKim Dae-myung[r]4:28
3."I Like You" (나는 너 좋아)Kim Soon-gonCho Yong-pilJang Beom-june[s]3:07
4."I Love You More Than Anyone" (누구보다 널 사랑해)JoominDabiTwice[t]3:37
5."I Like You" (좋아좋아)NadeulNadeulJo Jung-suk[u]3:35
6."Superstar" (슈퍼스타)Lee Han-chulLee Han-chulMido and Falasol[v]3:36
7."To You" (너에게)Kim Hyung-seokKim Hyung-seokYoo Yeon-seok[w]3:46
8."Is It Still Beautiful" (여전히 아름다운지)You Hee-yeolYou Hee-yeolSeventeen[x][y]4:35
9."Reminiscence" (회상)Kim Chang-hoonKim Chang-hoonJung Kyung-ho[z]3:56
10."It's My Life"
  • Richie Sambora
  • Jon Bon Jovi
  • Max Martin
Yoon Mi-rae[aa]4:16
11."Running in the Sky" (하늘을 달리다)Lee JuckLee JuckHynn[ab]4:22
12."Butterfly"
  • Kang Hyun-min
  • Lee Jae-hak
Lee Jae-hakJeon Mi-do[ac]3:28
13."Someday" (언젠가는)Lee Sang-eun
  • Lee Sang-eun
  • Ahn Jin-woo
Mido and Falasol[ad]3:52
14."Hospital Playlist Season2 Title" 
  • Lee Sang-hoon
  • Lee Sang-hyuk
 0:16
15."An Ordinary Story" Ahn Eun-jung 2:11
16."Anxious Thing" Lee Sang-hoon 1:07
17."Emergency" 
  • Jbie
  • Key
 1:56
18."Praying" Ahn Eun-jung 2:57
19."The Sun Is Up Again" Lee Sang-hyuk 1:52
20."Everyone Has Pain" Lee Sang-hoon 2:36
21."Cutie" 
  • Jbie
  • key
 1:19
22."What" Lee Jeong-min 1:33
23."Funny Joke" Lee Sang-hyuk 1:24
24."Bad Thing" Lee Sang-hoon 1:19
25."Urgent Patient" Lee Sang-hoon 1:32
CD 2
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Is It Still Beautiful" (Drama Version)You Hee-yeolYou Hee-yeolMido and Falasol4:19
2."It's My Life" (Drama Version)
  • Richie Sambora
  • Jon Bon Jovi
  • Max Martin
  • Richie Sambora
  • Jon Bon Jovi
  • Max Martin
Mido and Falasol3:48
3."Running in the Sky" (Drama Version)Lee JuckLee JuckMido and Falasol4:29
4."Butterfly" (Drama Version)
  • Kang Hyun-min
  • Lee Jae-hak
Lee Jae-hakMido and Falasol4:10
5."Let's Forget It" (이젠 잊기로 해요; Drama Version)Lee Jang-hee [ko]Lee Jang-heeMido and Falasol[ae]4:35
6."Already One Year" (벌써 일 년; Drama Version)Han Kyung-hyeYoon GunMido and Falasol[af]3:51
7."You Have a Crush on Me" (넌 내게 반했어; Drama Version)Lee Sang-woo
  • Lee Sang-woo
  • Jung Woo-yong
  • Jung Min-joon
  • Hwang Hyun-sung
Mido and Falasol[ag]3:46
8."Rain and You" (비와 당신; Drama Version)Bang Joon-seokBang Joon-seokMido and Falasol[ah]4:05
9."I Like You" (나는 너 좋아; Drama Version)Kim Soon-gonCho Yong-pilMido and Falasol[ai]3:32
10."White-robed Angel" 
  • Jbie
  • Key
 2:16
11."Choding" Ahn Eun-jung 1:21
12."No Word" 
  • Ahn Eun-jung
  • Lee Sang-hyuk
 1:27
13."Chu Chu Love" Moon Jung-wook 1:20
14."99's Swing" Ahn Eun-jung 1:46
15."Anxious Thoughts" Lee Sang-hoon 1:56
16."Long Surgery" Lee Sang-hoon 1:31
17."Promise" Jang Hanna 1:09
18."Sick Story" Lee Sang-hoon 1:08
19."Saving People" 
  • Jbie
  • Key
 2:30
20."OMG" Lee Jeong-min 1:43
21."Solution" Ahn Eun-jung 2:43
22."Hold Hands" Lee Sang-hoon 1:14
23."Winter Flower" Ahn Eun-jung 1:46
24."Yawn" 
  • Jbie
  • Key
 1:11
25."Small Hope" Jang Hanna 1:45
26."Sunset" Lee Sang-hyuk 2:33
27."White Jacket" Lee Sang-hoon 1:18
28."Green Cross" Lee Sang-hyuk 1:03
Physical CD only
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Like You" (나는 너 좋아;Acoustic Version)Kim Soon-gonCho Yong-pilJang Beom-june3:07
2."It's My Life" (Acoustic Version)
  • Richie Sambora
  • Jon Bon Jovi
  • Max Martin
  • Richie Sambora
  • Jon Bon Jovi
  • Max Martin
Yoon Mi-rae4:16

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Remarks Certifications
KOR
Gaon
[86]
 KOR
Hot
[87]
Season 1
"Lonely Night" (Kwon Jin-ah) 2020 35 30 Part 1
"Introduce Me a Good Person" (Joy) 6 5 Part 2
"Aloha" (Jo Jung-suk) 1 1 Part 3
KMCA: Platinum[A]
"Confession Is Not Flashy" (Kyuhyun) 8 8 Part 4
"Beautiful My Love" (Urban Zakapa) 12 12 Part 5
"In Front of City Hall at the Subway Station" (Kwak Jin-eon) 55 27 Part 6
"You Always" (J Rabbit) 64 54 Part 7
"With My Tears" (Wheein) 18 13 Part 8
"The Wind Is Blowing" (Lee So-ra) 108 96 Part 9
"Beyond the Rainbow Forest" (Park Hyuk-jin) 116 82 Part 10
"Oh! What a Shiny Night (Drama. Ver)" (Mido and Falasol) 37 24
"Canon (Drama. Ver)" (Mido and Falasol) 194 –
"While Living Life" (Oohyo) 185 – Part 11
"I Knew I Love" (Jeon Mi-do) 1 2
"Me to You, You to Me" (Mido and Falasol) 6 5 Part 12
Season 2
"Rain and You" (Lee Mu-jin) 2021 11 18 Part 1
"In Front of the Post Office in Autumn" (Kim Dae-myung) 27 35 Part 2
"I Like You" (Jang Beom-june) 36 36 Part 3
"I Love You More Than Anyone" (Twice) 105 75 Part 4
"I Like You" (Jo Jung-suk) 8 10 Part 5
"Superstar" (Mido and Falasol) 33 23 Part 6
"Let's Forget It" (Mido and Falasol) 47 36 OST Special
"Already One Year" (Mido and Falasol) 74 37
"To You" (Yoo Yeon-seok) 73 54 Part 7
"Is It Still Beautiful" (Seventeen) 25 22 Part 8
"Reminiscence" (Jung Kyung-ho) 36 31 Part 9
"It's My Life" (Yoon Mi-rae) 94 — Part 10
"You Have A Crush On Me (Drama Ver.)" (Mido and Falasol) 136 — OST Special 2
"Rain and You (Drama Ver.)" (Mido and Falasol) — —
"I Like You (Drama Ver.)" (Mido and Falasol) — —
"Running In The Sky" (Hynn) 94 — Part 11
"Butterfly" (Jeon Mi-do) 32 — Part 12
"Someday" (Mido and Falasol) 85 —

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally airedTime slotAvg. viewership
(millions)
First airedLast aired
112March 12, 2020 (2020-03-12)May 28, 2020 (2020-05-28)Thursday at 21:00 (
KST
)		3.203

Reception

Critical response

Hospital Playlist received positive critical feedback. Comparing the series to Grey's Anatomy and Friends, Ariana Yaptangco of Elle featured it on the list of "The 10 Best K-Dramas To Binge-Watch On Netflix".[89]

During an interview with The Korea Herald, film critic Yun Suk-jin praised Hospital Playlist for emphasizing the human aspect of the profession rather than the life-and-death situations, noting that the series "did away with the cliched power conflict, and focused on the doctors' sincerity in their work and their relationship with the patients."[90] Pierce Conran of South China Morning Post named Hospital Playlist one of the best South Korean series of 2020, mentioning that "emotional tales of illness and grief play out against the gentle camaraderie of a group that finds solace from the hardships of their job in each other, and their delightfully lousy five-piece garage band."[91] Jessicha Valentina of The Jakarta Post named Jeon Mi-do's character Chae Song-hwa "one of the series' highlights," praising Hospital Playlist for its portrayal of strong female characters.[92]

Joel Keller of

Decider gave a mixed review, saying that the series "is a bit of a strange amalgamation of different genres, but the cast makes it work. Just be ready for a slightly confusing first episode."[93]

Cultural impact

Hospital Playlist has positive impact in bringing awareness of the importance of organ donation. The number of hopeful registrants for organ donation, which decreased significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) in 2020, increased significantly last year due to the effect of the 2021 drama, which warmly depicts various donation cases with various stories. According to the National Long-Term Tissue Haematological Management Centre on September 14, 2022, the number of registered applicants who wanted to donate organs, human tissues, and haematopoietic stem cells, which was 147,761 in 2019, decreased by 17,417 (11.8%) to a large number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Korea in 2020, but increase 35.7% to 178,871 in 2022.[94]

Viewership

Season 1

Hospital Playlist aired on tvN, which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS). Its first season ended within the top 10 of the highest-rated Korean dramas in cable television history.[95][96]

Season 2

A 10.0% viewership rating was recorded nationwide for the first episode of the second season, making it the highest premiere rating of the network.[97] The last episode, aired on September 16, recorded an average national viewership of 14.080%, which is the highest ratings of the season.[98]


Hospital Playlist : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)