Thanks to the spin-off series Resident Playbook, Hospital Playlist has seen a resurgence—recording online viewership increases of 278% for Season 1 and 219% for Season 2 since April 2025 This revival proves how beloved the original series remains—even years after its 2021 conclusion.
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The original series captured hearts with its warm tone, deeply human patient stories, and the musical camaraderie among the “F5” doctor-friends
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Reddit fans describe it as a “comfort drama” that hits the right emotional notes and feels like real everyday life
a) Creative & Cast Challenges
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Hospital Playlist was conceived as a two-season project, with the story neatly wrapped up by the end of Season Director Shin Won Ho has stated that any continuation would depend on viewer demand and cast availability
b) Cast & Crew Readiness
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The original F5 actors have since pursued other projects, and Shin Won Ho emphasized that all key cast members would need to be on board—and aligned in schedule—for Season 3 to happen
Rumors indicate a prequel-style project (tentatively titled Holiday Playlist) focusing on the F5 doctors’ college days. It would feature a younger cast and potentially air in 2025 However, there's no official confirmation yet.
Hospital Playlist Season 3 remains unconfirmed. While the show’s legacy and renewed interest have sparked excitement, its original storyline concluded definitively. Whether more comes depends on:
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Viewer support (ratings, streaming numbers, social buzz), and
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Synchronizing schedules among the original cast and creative team
If those align, we may yet enjoy more tunes and heartfelt moments with the F5—possibly via a nostalgic prequel. But for now, only Netflix’s Resident Playbook (April–May 2025) is officially in the pipeline
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Comfort-show lovers seeking a gentle, human-centered narrative
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Fans craving more time with the core group of doctors
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Viewers drawn to slice-of-life storytelling with musical warmth
Hospital Playlist remains a cherished K‑drama classic. Though a new season isn’t confirmed, fan enthusiasm and creative openness make a 2025 return—especially as a prequel—a hopeful possibility. Until then, delight in the comforting present of Resident Playbook.
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