'Hospital Playlist' OST Singer Jo Jung-suk: "I Didn't Know 'Aroha' Would Be Loved This Much"

Actor Jo Jung-suk / Photo by Studio MaumC

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Actor Jo Jung-suk expressed his gratitude for topping the music charts with the 'Hospital Playlist' OST 'Aroha.'

On the 16th, through his agency Jam Entertainment, Jo Jung-suk said, "I sang this song for the drama, but I didn't expect it to be loved this much. I am truly thankful and happy." He added, "These days, through 'Hospital Playlist,' many people cherish this song, and I am singing it myself and playing music together with the actors. It is a new experience, so it is enjoyable and joyful. I hope this energy reaches many people."

The third OST of tvN's Thursday drama 'Hospital Playlist,' titled 'Aroha' and sung by Jo Jung-suk, reached number one on the Melon real-time chart today (the 16th), just 20 days after its release.

'Aroha' is a remake of a song by the co-ed group 'Cool,' and Jo Jung-suk's warm atmosphere and sweet voice stimulate listeners' excitement.

Meanwhile, the drama 'Hospital Playlist' depicts the stories of people living seemingly ordinary yet special days in a hospital, called a microcosm of life, and their 20-year-long friendships. Jo Jung-suk is passionately playing the role of Lee Ik-jun, a professor in the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery.

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