When K-Drama Meets Real Life
What happens when the fictional world of K-drama collides with reality? Actor Cho Jungseok, best known for playing the lovable doctor Ikjun in Hospital Playlist, recently met his lookalike in real life—and yes, it’s exactly as entertaining as it sounds.
A Hospital Playlist IRL
In a new YouTube video titled “Gathering of Cho Jungseok’s Doppelgängers,” released on the Cheonggyesan Denim Records channel, fans were treated to an unforgettable meetup. The star met Professor Yoo Youngmyun, an actual doctor at Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, who has gone viral for looking eerily similar to Cho’s Hospital Playlist character.
“You really look the part—especially with those glasses,” Cho said with a laugh, pointing out the uncanny resemblance. Dr. Yoo agreed, saying, “People don’t say it much outside the hospital, but here? I hear whispers all the time. It’s actually a bit embarrassing—I run off to the NICU to hide.”
Lunch Date Between Lookalikes
The two bonded over a casual meal at the hospital cafeteria, chatting like old friends reunited. Their wholesome chemistry had fans grinning from ear to ear. One fan wrote, “It’s like watching Ikjun meet his own NPC.”
Dad Life: Cho Jungseok Style
In the same clip, Cho gave fans a rare peek into his family life. He shared that his 6-year-old daughter is currently obsessed with the Netflix animated film KPOP Girls: Demon Hunters. “Now she calls me ‘Abby,’” he said, chuckling at his unexpected new dad nickname.
This heartwarming, slightly surreal encounter proves once again that life sometimes imitates art—and that Cho Jungseok’s charm isn’t just reserved for the small screen.
