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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 12, the finale of Season 1 of Hospital Playlist, starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik Joon, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong Won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun Wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok Hyeong, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song Hwa. We discuss:
The songs we featured during the recap:“Me to You, You to Me” by Mido and Falasol, originally recorded by Jatanpung and featured in the 2003 Korean movie The Classic.
“Lonely Night” by Kwon Jin Ah, a softer, more intimate remake of the 1997 rock ballad by Boohwal.

Ahn Jeong Won's extraordinary care for a young girl who suffers a serious abdominal injury in a scooter accident, and the touching Christmas Eve visit from her grateful family.
How our five doctors have very different ways of relating to their patients, from Ahn Jeong Won's emotional investment to Kim Jun Wan's businesslike approach, Yang Seok Hyeong's quiet compassion, and Lee Ik Jun's easygoing warmth.
The two liver transplant cases, including a young wife who cannot donate to her husband because their marriage was never registered, and a critically ill patient who receives a lifesaving liver when another transplant falls through.
Kim Jun Wan's extraordinarily difficult surgery on a patient with an infected aortic stent, and how Do Jae Hak's persistence and willingness to suggest a different approach help save the patient's life.
The heartbreaking scene in which Yang Seok Hyeong tells a pregnant woman that her baby has died, the causes of stillbirth, and how the other expectant mothers in the waiting room silently share her grief.
The patient who suffers a catastrophic brain bleed, what brain death means, and the emotional revelation that Chae Song Hwa was the young doctor who cared for medical student Yun Bok's dying mother many years earlier.
Yang Seok Hyeong's inheritance of his father's textile company, his refusal to abandon medicine, and his determination to spend his precious time doing what he loves. We also discuss his rejection of Chu Min Ha's Christmas dinner invitation and the unexpected phone call from his ex-wife.
Jang Gyeo Ul's tearful confession to Ahn Jeong Won, his decision not to enter the priesthood, and their long-awaited first kiss!
Lee Ik Jun's carefully worded confession to Chae Song Hwa before leaving for Spain.
Kim Jun Wan's heartbreak when an emergency surgery prevents him from saying goodbye to Lee Ik Sun before she leaves for England.
Our final thoughts on Season 1 of Hospital Playlist, why the show is such an authentic portrayal of medicine and the emotional lives of doctors, and why its storytelling, acting, music, and friendships make it so memorable.
We also look ahead to Season 16 of K Drama Chat, when we'll recap and analyze Scandal, starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana.
We also celebrate Joanna's successful book launch party for When It Mattered Most, congratulate our friend Ernabel Demillo on winning a New York Emmy Award for her work on CUNY TV's Asian American Life, and thank Ellen Sullivan for her contributions to our podcast discussions.
References
When It Mattered Most by Joanna Pineda
Asian American Life from CUNY-TV on YouTube
Me To You, You to Me by Jatanpung
Me to You, You to be by Mido and Falasol
Lonely Night by Boohwal
Lonely Night by Kwon Jin Ah
Coarctation of the aorta - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Coarctation of the Aorta | Congenital Heart Defects (CHDs) | CDC
Stillbirth: How Common, Causes, Symptoms & Support
Brain Death: What It Is, Stages & Criteria

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 11 of Hospital Playlist, starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik Joon, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong Won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun Wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok Hyeong, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song Hwa.
The songs we featured during the recap: "I Knew I Love" by Jeon Mi-do and "Moving Forward" by Kim Jin Hak.
Nurse Song's daughter, whose pituitary tumor causes vision problems and delayed menstruation, and the touching discovery that her daughter's social media videos are actually tributes to her hardworking mother.
The heartbreaking case of a patient recovering from a brain hemorrhage who has regained movement in his legs but not his right arm, and the emotional challenges of losing physical abilities and independence.
The woman pressured by her mother-in-law to donate part of her liver to her dying husband, and how Lee Ik Jun compassionately protects her right to refuse without exposing her decision to the family.
The baby with hypoplastic left heart syndrome who receives a heart transplant from a four-year-old accident victim, and how Kim Jun Wan's growing emotional sensitivity changes the way he cares for patients and their families.
Yang Seok Hyeong's complicated feelings as his estranged father suffers a fatal aortic dissection, his surprising compassion toward his father's pregnant mistress, and the mystery surrounding his father's will.
Ahn Jeong Won's plans to leave medicine for the priesthood, and Jung Rosa's desperate request that Jang Gyeo Ul convince him to stay.
Kim Jun Wan and Lee Ik Sun's adorable attempts to hide their relationship from Lee Ik Jun, followed by their painful conversations about her upcoming doctoral program abroad, marriage, commitment, and the couple's rings that Jun Wan never gives her.
Ahn Chi Hong's unrequited love for Chae Song Hwa, his request to speak informally to her.
Lee Ik Jun's long-suppressed feelings for Chae Song Hwa, his confession during a drinking game, and his emotional performance of "I Knew I Love" at the noraebang.
Chae Song Hwa's surprising decision to transfer to the Sokcho hospital for a year. Is she really leaving to treat her neck, or does she need distance from the two men who have confessed their feelings for her?
The careers of Kwak Sun-young, who plays Lee Ik Sun, and Ha Yoon-kyung, who plays Heo Seon Bin and also starred in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, See You in My 19th Life, and Undercover Miss Hong.
References
‘We Are All Trying Here’ Wins Best Drama at Seoul International Drama Awards
Prolactinoma - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Basal Ganglia: What It Is, Function & Anatomy
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment at Johns Hopkins All Children's
Ha Yoon-kyung - Wikipedia

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 10 of Hospital Playlist, starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik Joon, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong Won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun Wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok Hyung, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song Hwa. We discuss:
The songs we featured during the recap: “The Wind is Blowing” by Lee So-ra and “Monday” by Song Ha-min/
Do Jae Hak’s extraordinary decision to kneel and beg the patient to accept treatment, and how an act he worries makes him look pathetic actually shows how much he has grown as a doctor.
Kim Jun Wan’s powerful lesson to Do Jae Hak: “If the doctor gives up on the patient, he isn't a doctor anymore,” and the touching thank-you note from the patient who realizes Jae Hak refused to give up on him.
Why Lee Ik Jun agrees to perform a risky liver transplant on the wife of the Minister of Education when other doctors and hospitals are worried about the consequences if the surgery fails.
Lee Ik Jun discovering that Ahn Jeong Won is Daddy Long Legs, and finally understanding why his supposedly cheap friend is always broke.
Jang Gyeo Ul’s mysterious “boyfriend,” and Lee Ik Jun’s scheme involving a bouquet of red roses.
Chu Min Ha’s awkward confession to Yang Seok Hyeong and our discussion over whether these two actually have romantic chemistry.
Chae Song Hwa rushing over to care for a feverish Uju, and Lee Ik Jun’s quiet confession the next morning that what he does for himself and what makes him happy are eating and drinking coffee with Song Hwa.
Kim Jun Wan’s shock when he learns from Ahn Chi Hong that Ik Sun has been accepted into a three-year doctoral program in the UK, and what the news could mean for their relationship.
Yang Seok Hyeong’s father suffering a life-threatening aortic dissection, his mother suddenly deciding not to divorce him, and the clever Prison Playbook reference.
Our profiles of Kim Jun-han, Jung Moon-sung, and Moon Tae-yoo, the actors who play Ahn Chi Hong, Do Jae Hak, and Yong Seok Min.
References
When It Mattered Most by Joanna Pineda
Lee So Ra - The wind is blowing Lyrics | Musixmatch
Emergency Room by Izi
Kim Jun Han singing with Ji Chang Wook
Kim Jun Han on Drums
3 Comfort Shows to Fall Into (video clip of the subway recording)
Cervical Cerclage: Purpose, Procedure, Risks & Results
Dilated cardiomyopathy - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
The Cavitron ultrasonic aspirator in tumor surgery - PubMed
Aortic dissection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 9 of Hospital Playlist, starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik Joon, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong Won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun Wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok Hyung, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song Hwa. We discuss:
The songs we featured during the recap: “Met You By Chance,” performed by Mido and Falasol and originally recorded by Songolmae, and “Affect” by Song Ha-min.
The Korean concept of jeong: a deep emotional connection that develops over time, and why Yang Seok Hyeong can still feel it toward his ex-wife.
The father determined to donate part of his liver to his daughter, and how his unexpected return forces Lee Ik Jun to question his judgment of other people.
Yang Seok Hyeong’s mother’s recovery, the friends taking turns keeping her company, and her decision to finally divorce her husband.
Jang Gyeo Ul learning to explain a baby’s bile duct surgery in plain language, and why helping patients understand is an essential part of their care.
Chae Song Hwa’s care for the teenager with a brain bleed and her mother, including encouragement to proceed with her yoga studio opening and the Korean custom of giving plants to a new business.
Why operating rooms have different temperatures, and how the doctors and nurses handle medical students who faint during surgery.
Lee Ik Jun learning about his sister’s painful breakup and visiting her military base with food, spending money, and quiet reassurance that he cares.
Cheon Myeong Tae’s dismissive treatment of a patient and her granddaughter, and the uncomfortable surprise awaiting him when he meets his
References
A Chance Encounter by Songolmae
I Met You By Chance by Mido and Falasol
MELD (model for end-stage liver disease) score - Mayo Clinic
CPR Facts & Statistics | Red Cross
What Is ‘jeong’? Why This One Korean Word Can Make You Cry? #LearnKorean #CookieKorea
'Jessica Jingle’ of S. Korean dark comedy-thriller film ‘Parasite’ captivated fans in North America!
The Original Song of Jessica Jingle "Dokdo is our land" (with English CC)
Dokdo Is Our Land - Wikipedia
Arteriovenous malformation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Endovascular Coiling | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Flowers in Korea: Meanings, Traditions, and the Unspoken Rules of Giving Flowers

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Today, we’ll be discussing Episode 8 of Hospital Playlist, starring Jo Jung-suk as Lee Ik Joon, Yoo Yeon-seok as Ahn Jeong Won, Jung Kyung-ho as Kim Jun Wan, Kim Dae-myung as Yang Seok Hyung, and Jeon Mi-do as Chae Song Hwa. We discuss:
The songs we featured during the recap:“With My Tears” by Whee In
“Sorrowful, Piano Version” by Kim Jin Hak

The heartbreaking case of the baby whose failing heart valves cannot be repaired.
The patient with liver cancer, the importance of determining whether his cancer has metastasized, and how moving him into a shared hospital room gives him.
Chu Min Ha’s terrifying discovery that her difficult pregnant patient is suffering from placental abruption, and how she has to act on her own to save the mother and her premature baby.
How Jang Gyeo Ul and Do Jae Hak both get into trouble after interactions with patients, including the challenges of managing postoperative pain in patients with opioid use disorder.
Kim Jun Wan’s quiet support of Do Jae Hak: he accepts the job of Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery and then rejects the proposed three-month pay cut that would have devastated his struggling resident.
Chu Min Ha’s exhaustion and frustration after Myung Eun Won stops showing up for work.
Why Ahn Jeong Won’s mother and close family friends call him Andrea.
The Korean family registry system and the joke behind Lee Ik Jun asking the wealthy Yang Seok Hyeong to add him and U-ju to his family register.
The dramatic cliffhanger involving Yang Seok Hyeong’s mother, who is rushed to the emergency room in cardiac arrest while her terrified son watches doctors perform CPR.
How the five lead actors really learned and practiced their instruments for Hospital Playlist..
References
With My Tears by our doctor band in Hospital Playlist
With My Tears by Wheein
With My Tears or Gather My Tears by Seo Ji Won