#lacking five

i honest can’t believe that episode one of Hospital Playlist Season 2 would premiere later. i remember last year when i watched it, i was really at a bad place in my life. i felt really low and lonely, and somehow i ended up watching this series because i thought i needed to divert my attention to other things. i was not expecting that i would actually find comfort and solace through it and it made me so happy. it also made me realize how important friendships are and it pushed me to appreciate my friends more. i started spending time with them again because i really could not do it last year as it felt like i was isolated from the world.

Thought I'd share my thoughts on this one. I've been wanting to write about it for so long.

As an avid reader, I grew up enjoying the sequences of words instead of movie scenes. A few years ago, I wouldn't have seen myself enjoying dramas; I'd simply shrug and turn to my book again, basking in the action and adventure it offers. Books contain a lot more than movies, and I'd simply be too lazy to finish a series - to me they'd be too long and unsatisfying.

Over the years, I slowly grew accustomed to going on journeys through the screen. I've watched a lot of movies in the past few years, though notably I've only finished a few series. I'd usually start an episode, but if recaps are available online, I'd find myself searching and reading them to get closure from the story. I'd then abandon that series - too long, too boring, not my style. This happened a few times, even as I was introduced to the wonderful kdrama scene. Understandably, korean dramas began to get famous; they had breathtaking cinematography, good plot development, heartfelt acting, and beautiful soundtracks.

Despite their charm, some korean dramas didn't quite make the cut for me. I didn't want to invest too much time for fear of disappointment. Granted, I finished a few which I enjoyed and binge-watched, but I was still looking for something - a drama that would make a mark and stay with me for the years to come.

I had nothing in mind when I was searching for something to watch, and then I stumbled upon hospital playlist. I was getting accustomed to the quarantine life, looking for something to pass the time. I wasn't particularly drawn in by the actors in this drama; I actually can't remember how I found it and why I decided to watch it. Thinking back to that day, I remember enjoying the episode and deciding to watch the next episode the day after. However, I soon found out that the first episode was released a few days ago, and the next one wouldn't be released as soon as I wanted it to be. But hey, I waited. Next thing I knew, it was Thursday again, and a new episode was out.

Gradually, the series grew on me. I'd soon find myself researching a bit on the actors' background, looking for behind-the-scenes videos, and more. I would soon look forward to Thursday, wishing that it would come sooner. And when I had the next episode in my hands, I'd watch it and cherish each scene - and it would always deliver.

I wondered why the series grew on me that way - was it because of the show's focus on a band? Maybe. Was it because of the actors' chemistry? Could've been a factor. Was it because of the interesting medical cases? I think it helped. Or was it because of the setting, which contained the stories of patients and doctors alike? Could be.

Regardless of the reason, I kept watching it, and my love for the series grew. A day after the finale, I finally realized why it grew on me so much.

I feel like I've gained a group of friends. In these trying times where social interactions are kept at a minimum, or in my case, nil, I've been exposed to a realistic journey of life and friendship. I've laughed while watching it, and it felt as if my own friends were the ones making the jokes and comedic actions. I've cried, as if I was the one experiencing the struggles of the patients and doctors. I've learned a lot, as if I was the one responsible for their decisions. During the time where my life seemed like it was at a standstill, this series helped me experience the joys and sorrows of our journeys as people - despite not being that of my own. The intertwining of their experiences helped me relive that of my own and other people's experiences; the stories were realistic and heartwarming. As someone who enjoys the little things and the intricacies of life, this series was a gem. It was a beautiful piece of storytelling. So even if I have to wait a year for the second season, I know it'll be worth it. After all, this series made me wait for Thursday for three months. Of course I'd do it all over again for all those experiences. ❤️

See you soon, Hospital Playlist!

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저는 진짜 행복합니다! 안녕!

I miss them. 🥺