Tone Deaf? 5 Songs Jeon Mi Do Sang for 'Hospital Playlist' That Prove Otherwise
"Hospital Playlist" has been deemed as one of the best K-Dramas that hit 2020 and 2021, becoming one of the highest-rated dramas on cable television with an average viewership rating of 10.96 percent and 12 percent in the first and second seasons respectively.
The series revolves around five doctors in their 40s who have been friends since they entered medical school in 1999, as they work together in the same hospital and go on adventures that involve medicine, relationships, and music.
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In particular, the leading lady of the series, Jeon Mi Do, gained both domestic and international recognition for her role as Chae Song Hwa, an associate professor of neurosurgery and the only female in the group.
In the drama, Jeon Mi Do acted as a tone deaf singer that made numerous viewers have their fair share of laughs.
But did you know? Jeon Mi Do is actually a musical actress!
Prior to starring in "Hospital Playlist," Jeon Mi Do had only acted in an extensive list of theatre and musical productions, and has even won numerous awards throughout her career.
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Although Jeon Mi Do has made cameo appearances in the 2018 drama "Mother" and the fantasy movie "Metamorphosis," taking on a lead role in "Hospital Playlist" was her big break, despite initially auditioning for a different role for the drama.
5 Songs Jeon Mi Do Sang for 'Hospital Playlist'
Even though she had to act as a tone deaf singer, Jeon Mi Do also flaunted her singing prowess by lending her voice for five of the drama's OSTs (official soundtrack).
Check out these five songs by Jeon Mi Do for "Hospital Playlist"!
1. 'I Knew I Love'
In the first season, Jeon Mi Do sang "I Knew I Love," a remake of the 2006 track by Shin Hyo Beom. Immediately after the song's release, "I Knew I Love" topped numerous real-time charts such as Bugs, Genie, and Soribada, and No. 2 on MelOn.
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2. 'Oh! What a Shiny Night'
Jeon Mi Do also provided backing vocals for the drama version of the energetic song, "Oh! What a Shiny Night," which featured co-star Jo Jung Suk as the lead singer.
3. 'Canon'
Although "Canon" did not feature any vocals from the cast, Jeon Mi Do, Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yeon Seok, Jung Kyung Ho, and Kim Dae Myung showed off their talents in playing instruments with their very own rendition of the popular classical music by Johann Pachelbel.
4. 'Me to You, You to Me'
For the final OST of the first season, Mido and Falasol - the cast's band name - gave a beautiful remake of the 2001 track "Me to You, You to Me," from the folk band Jatanpung. The song, which expresses the lead characters' friendship and love for each other, also topped real-time charts on Bugs, Genie, and Soribada, while taking No. 7 on MelOn.
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5. 'Butterfly'
For the second season, Jeon Mi Do also sang the energetic song "Butterfly." Just like its title, the song tells its listeners to spread their wings and fly high in the sky, and to listen to their heart despite the obstacles they may face.
Which song from "Hospital Playlist" is your favorite?
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Written by Robyn Joan
