Two songs from the episode:
“Oh? What a Shiny Night” by Mido and Falasol
“Beautiful My Love” by Urban Zakapa
The meaning behind the name Mido and Falasol, the group credited with the Hospital Playlist OST songs, and why so many of their songs became huge hits in Korea.
How this episode shows that medicine can’t be separated from people and emotions—the patients, their families, and the doctors and nurses caring for them.
The heartbreaking child abuse case, how Ahn Jeong Won recognizes the warning signs, and why doctors are responsible for reporting suspected abuse rather than proving it.
The congressman’s elaborate scheme to disguise the identity of his liver donor, and why modern hospital identification and transplant procedures would make such a switch extremely difficult.
The baby with moyamoya disease, why Chae Song Hwa orders that the baby not be allowed to cry, and how hyperventilation could further reduce blood flow to the brain.
The complicated ways families respond to illness: a daughter willingly donating part of her liver to her father, a wealthy son refusing to donate to his father, and a father insisting that Kim Jun Wan give his son the most expensive heart valve available.
Do Jae Hak’s excitement over his matured jeokgeum, or installment savings account, and his plans to use the money for a jeonse lease—and the ominous warning that he should read his lease very carefully.
Divorce in Korea and the very different experiences of Lee Ik Jun, Yang Seok Hyeong, and Seok Hyeong’s mother, who refuses to divorce her unfaithful husband even after his mistress announces that she is pregnant.
All the developing romances: Jang Gyeo Ul pining for Ahn Jeong Won, Chu Min Ha beginning to see Yang Seok Hyeong differently, Ahn Chi Hong confessing to Chae Song Hwa, and Kim Jun Wan finally confessing to Lee Ik Sun.
The alarming ending in which Chae Song Hwa becomes the patient after discovering a suspicious mass and is told she needs a biopsy.
Jung Kyung Ho, the actor who plays Kim Jun Wan.
References
Moyamoya Disease | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Evaluating Young Children With Fractures for Child Abuse: Clinical Report | Pediatrics
'Divorce is not good in Korean culture': Why mum and I never talked about dad leaving - ABC News
K Drama Chat is a weekly podcast where we take one Korean (K) Drama each season and and recap and analyze each episode. K Drama Chat is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pandora.
Despite not watching, I enjoyed the podcast. I went and watched few scenes to jog my memory about characters.
ReplyDelete*Lettuce as a fan was very funny. It caught me by surprise.
*I am sorry, but that kick looked really fake, lol. I felt sorry for him though. He got kicked, his glasses were broken, and he had to sleep on the couch. I wonder if he took it so lightly if he didn't like her.
*So, I lost my prediction on him being the favourite for our female doctor.
*If anyone interested in a series that has organ donation as key plot then you can check out "Marriage Contract". It was an Ok series. It had some good qualities, but personally I wouldn't recommend it.
I was very busy, so I haven't been watching any series, but today I started "Until the T-Shirt Dries" because Doremi mentioned it. It is Japanese though, because I like to mix things
I liked first episode. It reminded of a movie, but I won't mention it to avoid spoilers.
J-drama has maybe even better format than K-drama, but unfortunately I find them considerably less engaging.
The highlight of the week in terms of Korean content though was watching "Secret Sunshine" on Netflix. The title is literal translation of the city name, which is the original title.
It is one of those great films that seeing it once is enough.
Most certainly not for everyone. It has heavy and serious themes without even offering some cathartic crying.
That said, it is great, makes you reflect, and very debate worthy. And above all, it has a mesmerising performance by Jeon Do Yeon. My favourite acting this year. Despite my reservation about awards, she won for that role Best Female Actress in Cannes Film Festival in 2007, at a time when Korea wasn't trendy and everyone knows about it.
So what do you think of Until the T-Shirt Dries? It's on my list and I'm really curious about it.
DeleteThank you recommending Secret Sunshine. Will add to my list!
I think what stood out to me in this episode is the child-like nature of the adults in this story. Even the oldest generation embrace their playful side, including Dr Yang's (?) mum, who has been sad, lonely and bitter for so long. (It's easy to think she should divorce and move on, but that is not what she signed up for when she married, and the cost in terms of her dignity and social standing, not to mention the threat to her son's financial future, is substantial.)
ReplyDeleteThe comedic 'silly business' is a big contrast to the serious medical aspects of the drama, and I suspect that is part of the reason some people just can't get into Hospital Playlist.
Age/power dynamics aside, I do love the romantic pairings, and the secondary characters/guest roles, who add so much to the drama in terms of charm and context.
I agree! This show has it all: great acting, serious medical cases that surface important issues relating to family and relationships, great music, and a whole lot of silliness!
DeleteI hope this season is making some people rethink Hospital Playlist!
There was something that bugged me in this episode. Jeung-wan’s lack of acknowledgement of Gyeung-won’s heroic efforts to chase and tackle the fleeing abusive dad rang false to me, especially after his praise for others. She was obviously disappointed, as anyone would be, but to me this seems so out of character for him that I turned the episode off for awhile. I’d love to know what the actor thought about the scene, a writing weak spot to me.
ReplyDeleteI just finished a beautiful Cdrama on Viki called ToThe Wonder. I highly recommend it, especially for great writing and cinematography.
I think this 'omission' is, at least partially, explained later on. Stay tuned.
DeleteEllen, I agree with you that Ahn Jeong Won not commending Jang Gyeo Ul was out of character for our sweet, sensitive and caring doctor. Doremi is right that this omission will be rectified later on, but that's the topic for another podcast!
DeleteI still think it's rough and not a great idea to fall in love with someone who wants to be a priest!
I keep forgetting how funny this show is. I actually listened to the podcast before watching the show. And then of course I had to go back and watch.
ReplyDeleteI think stuffing food into someone’s mouth to shut them up should be a K drama element. I’m sure it is in k drama bingo.
Sung hee, can you recover from donating a liver that quickly? I had my appendix taken out and I was in bed for like three days!
As for WMW, I just finished The Affair Was Just the Begining on Viki. Amazing. Maybe my favorite so far this year. It’s a dark comedy. Really well written. With lots of plot twists.
I’m also watching A Bonafide Killer on Viki. Also great. Wife and mom of a four year old is a secret assassin!
Then I figured I’d watch an episode of Love on the Menu. Figured it would be a typical rom com set in a restaurant. I really liked the first episode and looked it up on line - it’s 50 episodes!!! It’s more like an old fashion k drama. Kind of what I thought k dramas were like before I started watching them. Or what hymonies would be watching in other k dramas. It’s got all the tropes including the envelope of money for the girlfriend to break up with the chaebol son! I’m loving it!
Is this Malcolm gone Anon? If so, thanks for recommending Something in the Rain, I found it really interesting, especially the second half of the series.
DeleteVery much focussed on the social boundaries for women in Korea, the FL's predicament/s and her personal growth. I believe the director has passed away recently, with a posthumous drama release imminent.
Doremi, yes that was me! For some reason when I post on my phone it switches to anonymous mode.
DeleteGlad you liked Something in the Rain. It's not a perfect drama, but it has real chemistry and does explore heavy social issues.
The director did recently pass away.
He also directed One Spring Night, which I believe he said was his attempt at a remake of Something in the rain. It even stars many of the same people.
Perhaps K Drama Chat needs to do a retrospective episode of his best dramas. ;-).