Ep 6. Episode 6

Five friends, now colleagues, have formed an incredible bond through their time at medical school. They now work together in the same hospital as a surgeon, a neurologist, a cardiothoracic surgeon, an obstetrician-gynaecologist, and a general physician. In Hospital Playlist season 1 episode 6 named 'Episode 6,' the focus is on the surgeon Ik-Jun (Jo Jung-suk) and his relationships with his family and colleagues.

Ik-Jun's family issues have been hinted at before in the show, and this episode delves deeper into his strained relationship with his father. The father son dynamic is quite complex, with a lot of unresolved emotions and communication issues, that Ik-Jun has struggled with since he was a child. His father, who has a new girlfriend, invites Ik-Jun to dinner with her, which causes Ik-Jun to react quite differently than expected. Meanwhile, Ik-Jun's sister and twin nieces come to visit him at the hospital, and through their conversations, we see a different side of Ik-Jun and his family.

The episode also delves deeper into the relationship between Ik-Jun and Song-hwa (Jeon Mi-do), who is his best friend and colleague in the hospital. They have known each other for a long time, and there have been hints of potential romantic interest between the two. In this episode, we see them share a heartwarming moment as they discuss their past, and it is evident that they care deeply about each other. However, the status of their relationship remains ambiguous, leaving the audience to speculate.

Another key character in this episode is the obstetrician-gynaecologist, Jeong-won (Yoo Yeon-seok). Jeong-won is known for his love of children, and he is well-regarded by his patients. However, we see a slightly different side of him in this episode when he struggles to connect with a patient who had an unplanned pregnancy. Jeong-won is pro-life, which is in contrast with his patient's views, leading to an ethical dilemma that he must navigate. This storyline is one of the more serious ones in the show, requiring the character to balance his beliefs with his duty of care towards his patient.

There are also some fun moments in this episode, such as when the colleagues play music together in the hospital's rooftop garden. As we have seen in earlier episodes, they formed a band while in medical school, and they occasionally get together to play music. The band's name is "Mido and Falasol", which is a reference to the doctors named Midori and Fables who inspired them to form the band. This episode also features a sub-plot of Jung-won's search for a new member for their band, leading to some funny moments and musical performances.

Overall, Hospital Playlist season 1 episode 6 is a well-balanced episode that explores the personal and professional lives of its characters in an engaging and thoughtful manner. It continues to impress with its strong character development, realistic medical storylines, and heartwarming moments.