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| Emergency Couple | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Also known as | Emergency Boy and Girl |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Choi Yoon-jung |
| Directed by | Kim Cheol-kyu |
| Starring | |
| Composer | Kim Tae-seong |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lee Chan-ho |
| Producer | Yoon Hyun-ki |
| Production company | Content K Co. Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | January 24 – April 5, 2014 |
| Related | |
| Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | |
Emergency Couple (Korean: 응급남녀; RR: Eunggeumnamnyeo; lit. 'Emergency Man and Woman') is a 2014 South Korean television series starring Song Ji-hyo and Choi Jin-hyuk with Lee Pil-mo, Choi Yeo-jin and Clara.[1][2] It aired on cable channel tvN from January 24 to April 5, 2014 on Fridays and Saturdays at 20:40 for 21 episodes. The romantic comedy/medical drama is about a divorced couple whose tumultuous feelings for each other are rekindled when they become reunited years later as interns at the same hospital.[3]
Due to the popularity of the drama, it was extended by one episode. Broadcasting rights of the drama were also sold to 9 countries.[4] A special music talk show titled Reply with Music - Emergency Couple was aired on May 6, 2014, to thank the audience for their support.[5][unreliable source?]
Plot
[edit]While in their early twenties, a medical school student, Oh Chang-min, and a dietitian, Oh Jin-hee, fall in love and marry despite his family's strong opposition.[6][7] Chang-min comes from a family of wealthy, successful doctors who believe Jin-hee is not good enough for him, prompting them to cut him off financially after he marries her. In order to earn money right away, Chang-min gives up his dream of becoming a doctor, and instead becomes a pharmaceutical salesman. He is miserable at his job, while Jin-hee's inferiority complex deepens as her husband's family continues to look down on her. They begin to fight constantly and eventually get a divorce. Six years later, Chang-min has gone back to med school to pursue his dream, while Jin-hee has also put herself through med school. They end up as interns at the same hospital, where they will have to work in the emergency room together for three months.
Cast
[edit]Main characters
[edit]- Song Ji-hyo as Oh Jin-hee, intern[8][9][10]
- Choi Jin-hyuk as Oh Chang-min, intern[11][12][13]
- Lee Pil-mo as Gook Cheon-soo, attending physician of Emergency Medicine [14]
- Choi Yeo-jin as Shim Ji-hye, assistant professor of surgery
- Clara Lee - Han Ah-reum, intern[15]
- Yoon Jong-hoon as Im Yong-gyu, intern
Supporting characters
[edit]- Im Hyun-sung as Park Sang-hyuk, intern and Young-ae's husband
- Chun Min-hee as Lee Young-ae, intern and Sang-hyuk's wife
- Choi Beom-ho as Go Joong-hoon, chief of Emergency Medicine
- Park Sung-geun as Ahn Young-pil, surgeon
- Heo Jae-ho as Jang Dae-il, third year resident
- Kwon Min as Kim Min-ki, first year resident
- Kim Hyun-sook as Choi Mi-jung, ER head nurse
- Lee Sun-ah as Heo Young-ji, ER nurse
- Choi Yu-ra as Son Ye-seul, ER nurse
- Lee Mi-young as Jo Yang-ja, Jin-hee's mother
- Jeon Soo-jin as Oh Jin-ae, Jin-hee's younger sister
- Park Doo-shik as Kim Kwang-soo, indie singer and Jin-ae's husband
- Park Joon-geum as Yoon Sung-sook, Chang-min's mother
- Kang Shin-il as Oh Tae-seok, Chang-min's father
- Park Ji-il - as Yoon Sung-gil, Chang-min's uncle
- - as Yoon Sung-mi, Chang-min's first aunt
- - as Yoon Sung-ja, Chang-min's second aunt
Cameo appearances
[edit]- Yoon Joo-sang as priest (ep 1 and 14)
- Lee Han-wi as Dr. Jeon Hyung-seok (ep 1)
- Jeon Soo-kyeong as hospital director (ep 1)
- Yoon Bong-gil as drunk patient with gun (ep 2)
- Jung Joo-ri as Chang-min's blind date (ep 3)[16][unreliable source?]
- Gary as a Mr Taxi (ep 6)[17][18][unreliable source?][19][unreliable source?][20][21]
- DickPunks as indie band (ep 6)
- Nam Jung-hee as female patient (ep 18-19)
- Narsha as female patient (ep 19)
- Kim Kang-hyun as male patient (ep 19)
Ratings
[edit]- In this table, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
- N/A denotes that the rating is not known.
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGB Nielsen | |||
| Average rating | Peak rating | ||
| 1 | January 24, 2014 | 2.4% | 3.7% |
| 2 | January 25, 2014 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| 3 | January 31, 2014 | 1.7% | N/a |
| 4 | February 1, 2014 | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| 5 | February 7, 2014 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| 6 | February 8, 2014 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 7 | February 14, 2014 | 3.6% | 5.1% |
| 8 | February 21, 2014 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9 | February 22, 2014 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 10 | February 28, 2014 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 11 | March 1, 2014 | 4.1% | 4.8% |
| 12 | March 7, 2014 | 4.4% | 5.5% |
| 13 | March 8, 2014 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| 14 | March 14, 2014 | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| 15 | March 15, 2014 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| 16 | March 21, 2014 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| 17 | March 22, 2014 | 4.8%[22] | 5.9% |
| 18 | March 28, 2014 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| 19 | March 29, 2014 | 4.8% | 5.6% |
| 20 | April 4, 2014 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 21 | April 5, 2014 | 5.1%[23] | 5.9% |
| Average | 3.8% | 4.7% | |
Original soundtrack
[edit]| Emergency Couple : Original Soundtrack | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various Artists | |
| Released | April 18, 2014 |
| Genre | Pop, K-pop, soundtrack |
| Label | CJ E&M |
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "응급남녀" (Emergency Couple) | Various Artists | 1:14 |
| 2. | "설렘" (Romance) | Various Artists | 2:23 |
| 3. | "Love Again" | 3rd Coast (써드코스트) | 2:36 |
| 4. | "모두 다 이별을 경험한다" (Everyone Experiences The Breakup) | Various Artists | 2:01 |
| 5. | "꽃향기" (Scent of a Flower) | Lim Jeong-hee | 4:46 |
| 6. | "병원 인턴 백서" (Hospital Internship Paper) | Various Artists | 2:33 |
| 7. | "진희 비트" (Jin Hee Beat) | Various Artists | 3:32 |
| 8. | "그때 우리 사랑은" (The Way We Loved) | Park Shi Hwan | 3:39 |
| 9. | "어루만지다" (Pacify) | Various Artists | 2:41 |
| 10. | "I Am" | Joo Ah | 4:46 |
| 11. | "꽃향기" (Scent of a Flower) | Choi Jin-hyuk | 3:43 |
| 12. | "우리가 우리였을 때" (When We Were) | Various Artists | 3:29 |
| 13. | "Love Again (Inst.)" | Various Artists | 2:36 |
| 14. | "꽃향기 (inst.)" (Scent of a Flower (Inst.)) | Lim Jeong-hee | 4:46 |
| 15. | "그때 우리 사랑은 (Inst.)" (The Way We Loved (Inst.)) | Park Shi Hwan | 3:39 |
| 16. | "꽃향기 (inst.)" (Scent of a Flower (Inst.)) | Choi Jin-hyuk | 3:43 |
| 17. | "I Am (Inst.)" | Joo Ah | 4:46 |
References
[edit]- ^ Lee, Cory (December 24, 2013). "Song Ji-hyo, Choi Jin-hyuk Join 1st Script Reading Session of New tvN Series". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (December 20, 2013). "Song Ji Hyo and Choi Jin Hyuk Film Teaser Video for Emergency Man and Woman". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on February 5, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ^ "Divorced doctors in love". Korea JoongAng Daily. January 22, 2014. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ "Korea.net". Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
- ^ "Emergency Couple to hold a special music talk show". Daily K Pop News. April 3, 2014. Archived from the original on April 16, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ^ Lee, Cory (January 7, 2014). "Song Ji-hyo, Choi Jin-hyuk Turn Runaway Bride and Groom for New TV Series". TenAsia. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ^ Ha, Soo-jung (January 7, 2014). "Song Ji Hyo and Choi Jin Hyuk Run Through Myeongdong in Wedding Attire". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on January 10, 2014. Retrieved January 18, 2014.
- ^ Lee, Sun-min (January 22, 2014). "Song Ji-hyo goes back to acting in new divorcee role". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on December 25, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2014.
- ^ Choi, Eun-hwa. "Song Ji Hyo Shows Her Determination for Emergency Couple". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ^ Hong, Grace Danbi (January 21, 2014). "Song Ji Hyo Doesn't Want to Get Married Yet". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ^ Hong, Grace Danbi. "Song Ji Hyo and Choi Jin Hyuk Got Close After Pulling Each Other's Hair Out". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
- ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (April 18, 2014). "Interview: The Four Charms of Choi Jin Hyuk". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on May 3, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2014.
- ^ Jung, Jin-young (April 19, 2014). "Interview: Choi Jin Hyuk Constantly Told Himself Song Ji Hyo is Pretty". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on April 24, 2014. Retrieved April 27, 2014.
- ^ 응급남녀 이필모의 재발견.."국치프, 여심 흔드는 새 로코 캐릭터!" [Discovery of Lee Pil-mo, new romantic comedy character]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). March 29, 2014. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
- ^ Oh, Jean (January 21, 2014). "Clara to show her true self". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on January 23, 2014. Retrieved January 24, 2014.
- ^ "Gagwoman Jung Ju Ri to Make a Cameo in Emergency Couple". Soompi. January 30, 2014. Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (February 3, 2014). "Gary to Cameo in Song Ji Hyo's Drama Emergency Couple". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on February 22, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
- ^ "Gary to make a cameo appearance in Song Ji Hyo's drama Emergency Couple". Allkpop. February 3, 2014. Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ "Gary cameos as a chauffeur for Song Ji Hyo's Emergency Couple". Allkpop. February 8, 2014. Archived from the original on March 2, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
- ^ Jung, Jin-young (February 12, 2014). "Gary and Song Ji Hyo Get Close in BTS Photo of Emergency Couple". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on February 28, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ Kim, Hee-eun (March 7, 2014). "Song Ji-hyo thanks Gary". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on April 30, 2014. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
- ^ "March 22, 2014 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on January 25, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
1st (tvN) 금토드라마(응급남녀<본>) 4.802%
- ^ "April 5, 2014 Nationwide Cable Ratings". Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on June 22, 2018. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
1st (tvN) 금토드라마(응급남녀<본>) 5.083%
External links
[edit]- Official website (in Korean)
- Emergency Couple at HanCinema
- Emergency Couple at IMDb
Emergency Couple
View on GrokipediaDevelopment and production
Screenplay and planning
The screenplay for Emergency Couple was written by Choi Yoon-jung, who crafted a narrative blending romantic comedy with medical drama elements, centering on the rekindled relationship of a divorced couple reuniting as interns in a hospital emergency room.[1][6] The series was directed by Kim Cheol-kyu, known for his work on character-driven stories in genres like romance and thriller.[1][6] Pre-production was overseen by executive producer Lee Chan-ho and producer Yoon Hyun-ki, with the project handled by Content K Co., Ltd., a company specializing in cable drama content for networks like tvN.[6][7] Originally conceived as a 20-episode series, Emergency Couple underwent an extension to 21 episodes during its run, a decision driven by strong viewer engagement and rising popularity ratings.[8][1] This adjustment allowed for additional resolution in the storyline, with the final episode airing on April 5, 2014, following the initial planned conclusion after the 20th episode on March 22.[8][1] The extension reflected tvN's strategy to capitalize on the drama's momentum, ensuring a more complete arc without disrupting the broadcast schedule of 20:50 KST on Fridays and Saturdays.[8]Casting and filming
The lead roles in Emergency Couple were cast in early December 2013, with Song Ji-hyo selected to portray Oh Jin-hee and Choi Jin-hyuk to play Oh Chang-min in the tvN romantic comedy series.[9] Shortly thereafter, on December 11, 2013, additional supporting roles were announced, including Lee Pil-mo as Gook Cheon-soo and Choi Yeo-jin as Shim Ji-hye, completing key parts of the ensemble.[10] Principal photography commenced in late 2013, coinciding with the production of promotional teasers on December 20, 2013, and extended into early 2014 to align with the series' premiere.[11] Filming activities were documented in Seoul as late as March 6, 2014, reflecting the typical concurrent shooting schedule for South Korean cable dramas.[12] The production utilized studio sets to replicate the emergency room of the fictional Hanil University Hospital, supplemented by exterior shots captured in various Seoul locations to capture the urban environment. Some hospital interiors were filmed at real facilities to enhance authenticity in medical scenes.Plot
Oh Chang-min, a medical student from a wealthy family of doctors, and Oh Jin-hee, a dietitian, impulsively marry in their early twenties despite opposition from Chang-min's family. Cut off financially, Chang-min abandons his medical studies to become a pharmaceutical salesman, leading to resentment and constant arguments fueled by Jin-hee's inferiority complex toward her in-laws. The couple divorces after four years. Six years later, both have pursued their medical dreams: Chang-min has returned to medical school and is now an intern, while Jin-hee, after working various jobs, has also become a medical student and intern. To their shock, they are assigned to the same hospital's emergency room for a three-month internship, forcing them to work side by side amid unresolved feelings, professional challenges, and romantic entanglements with colleagues.Cast and characters
Main roles
Oh Jin-hee is portrayed by Song Ji-hyo (born Cheon Seong-im, August 15, 1981), who plays a former dietitian who returns to medical school and becomes an intern in the emergency room after her divorce. The character is depicted as resilient and humorous, navigating the challenges of restarting her career while dealing with personal entanglements in the hospital setting. Song Ji-hyo gained prominence through her role in the variety show Running Man since 2010, which contributed to her character's relatable and comedic appeal in the series. Oh Chang-min, the ex-husband and a wealthy resident doctor in the emergency room, is played by Choi Jin-hyuk (born Kim Tae-ho, February 9, 1986). He is characterized as initially arrogant but ultimately caring, providing a central figure in the romantic tension. Choi Jin-hyuk had established himself in romantic dramas prior to this role, including leading parts in The Last Scandal of My Life (2008) and Feast of the Gods (2007), which informed his portrayal of the complex physician. Gook Cheon-soo, Jin-hee's mentor and a rival love interest for her, is embodied by Lee Pil-mo (born June 26, 1974) as an experienced emergency room doctor known for his supportive yet competitive nature. Lee Pil-mo brought depth to the role drawing from his earlier supporting turns in medical dramas like Surgeon Bong Dal-ho (2013). Shim Ji-hye, portrayed by Choi Yeo-jin (born July 27, 1983), serves as Chang-min's colleague with strong professional ambition, often positioning her as a rival in both career and personal dynamics. Choi Yeo-jin enhanced the character's driven persona through her experience in ensemble casts, such as in The Great Doctor (2012). Han Ah-reum, a fellow intern who develops feelings for Chang-min and is pushed as a potential match by his family, is played by Clara (born Lee Sung-min, January 14, 1985). The character adds layers of jealousy and reconciliation to the central plot. Clara, a Korean-American actress, leveraged her bilingual background and prior roles in romantic comedies like Can You Hear My Heart? (2011) to infuse the part with nuanced emotional conflict.Supporting roles
Im Yong-gyu, played by Yoon Jong-hoon, serves as Oh Chang-min's loyal friend and fellow intern in the emergency room, injecting comic relief into the series through his bumbling yet endearing personality and unwavering support for Chang-min during personal and professional challenges.[13] Jung Hye-rin, portrayed by Jung In-sun, acts as Oh Jin-hee's closest confidante and best friend, offering steadfast emotional support as Jin-hee navigates her divorce, career shift to medicine, and rekindled tensions with her ex-husband, often providing humorous and grounding advice in subplots centered on female friendship.[14] Oh Young-ae, played by Kim Mi-kyung, is Chang-min's mother, whose classist attitudes and disapproval of Jin-hee's background fuel family conflicts and highlight generational clashes, contributing to the central couple's relational obstacles while evolving to show reluctant acceptance. The ensemble of ER nurses, including head nurse Choi Mi-jung (Kim Hyun-sook) and Heo Young-ji (Lee Sun-ah), along with recurring patients, underscores the chaotic hospital environment, facilitating subplots that explore team rivalries, workplace humor, and the stresses of medical training without dominating the main romantic arc.[15] These supporting characters collectively enhance the series' blend of comedy and drama by driving secondary storylines involving loyalty, reconciliation, and daily hospital life, allowing the leads' reunion to unfold amid relatable ensemble interactions.Special appearances
Emergency Couple featured numerous special appearances by actors, comedians, and idols, contributing to the series' episodic structure by introducing brief moments of humor, drama, or surprise in the emergency room environment without affecting the main narrative arc. These cameos, totaling over a dozen, helped boost the show's appeal by leveraging familiar faces from K-entertainment.[16] Notable examples include Yoon Joo-sang as a priest officiating key moments in episodes 1 and 14.[17] Lee Han-wi appeared as Dr. Jeon Hyeong-seok in episode 1, portraying a colleague in the chaotic opening scenes.[17] Jeon Soo-kyung played the hospital director in episode 1, setting the authoritative tone for the internship program.[17] Yoon Bong-gil cameoed as a drunk patient with a broken nose in episode 1, adding early comedic tension.[17] In episode 3, comedian Jung Joo-ri made a humorous appearance as Chang-min's blind date, highlighting his awkward personal life.[18] Kang Gary, known from Running Man, delivered a lighthearted cameo in episode 6 as a designated driver transporting the inebriated Jin-hee home, playing on his on-screen chemistry with lead actress Song Ji-hyo.[19] Later episodes saw additional flair, such as Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha as a female patient in episode 19, where she comically mistakes Chang-min for a pervert during a treatment scene.[20] These transient roles enriched individual episodes with variety and star power, often tying into the medical rom-com's blend of workplace chaos and romance.[1]Broadcast and ratings
Premiere and airing
Emergency Couple premiered on January 24, 2014, on the cable network tvN in South Korea, airing on Fridays and Saturdays at 20:50 KST.[1] The series was originally planned for 20 episodes but was extended by one due to strong viewer response, ultimately concluding with 21 episodes on April 5, 2014.[8] Each episode ran for approximately 60 minutes, fitting tvN's standard format for its Friday-Saturday drama slot following Reply 1994.[21] Promotion for the series began in late 2013 with teaser videos highlighting the chemistry between leads Song Ji-hyo and Choi Jin-hyuk, emphasizing their bickering dynamic as a divorced couple reuniting in a high-stakes medical environment.[22] These teasers, released by tvN, built anticipation for the romantic comedy-medical drama hybrid, positioning it as a fresh take on workplace romance amid emergency room chaos.[23] Internationally, Emergency Couple secured distribution deals shortly after its premiere, with copyright sales to nine countries including several in Southeast Asia such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Cambodia, allowing cable broadcasts in the region.[24] The series later became available on global streaming platforms, including Netflix starting in 2015 in select markets, expanding its reach to international audiences.[21]Viewership metrics
The viewership metrics for Emergency Couple indicated steady growth, culminating in strong performance for a cable drama on tvN. The premiere episode aired on January 24, 2014, recorded a nationwide average rating of 3.7% (2.4% audience share) according to AGB Nielsen Korea, setting a solid foundation in the competitive Friday-Saturday slot. Ratings climbed progressively, with the series averaging 4.7% nationwide (3.8% audience share) over its run—a notable figure in the cable TV context, where audiences are smaller than on major broadcast networks. The finale episode reached 5.9% (5.1% audience share), tying for the highest rating with episode 17, which also peaked at 5.9% and underscored the drama's momentum in later episodes. These figures represented a robust showing for tvN, surpassing ratings from prior dramas in the same time slot and highlighting the series' appeal amid rising competition. Mid-run, the show was extended by one episode due to surging popularity, expanding from an initial 20 to 21 episodes to capitalize on viewer engagement.[1] Beyond Korea, Emergency Couple achieved high international viewership on streaming platforms like Viki and Dramafever, where it earned an 8.6/10 user rating on Viki from over 1,400 reviews and won Best Korean Drama at the 2014 Dramafever Awards, fostering a dedicated global fanbase.[25][26]Reception
Critical analysis
Critics praised Emergency Couple for the strong on-screen chemistry between leads Song Ji-hyo and Choi Jin-hyuk, which effectively drove the romantic tension and comedic bickering central to the narrative.[27] Their portrayal of a divorced couple rediscovering their connection amid professional chaos was highlighted as authentic and engaging, contributing to the show's appeal as a blend of romance and medical procedural elements.[28] Korean drama reviewers noted the humor derived from the high-stakes ER settings, where the leads' personal conflicts intersected with urgent medical cases in a lighthearted yet relatable manner.[29] However, the series faced criticism for pacing issues in its later episodes, where the shift toward melodrama overshadowed the initial comedic tone and led to predictable resolutions.[30] Reviewers pointed out clichéd tropes, such as exaggerated family interference and contrived misunderstandings, which diluted the freshness of the premise despite the strong ensemble performances.[28][30] On IMDb, the drama holds an average user rating of 7.4 out of 10, reflecting a generally positive but not exceptional reception.[5] Regarding medical accuracy, critics observed some dramatic liberties for narrative convenience, such as accelerated timelines for patient recoveries and simplified diagnostic processes.[31] These elements were seen as enhancing entertainment value, though opinions varied on their impact on credibility.[32] Notable reviews included Dramabeans' assessment of the series as ultimately satisfying for its character growth and romantic payoff, despite shortcomings in fleshing out the couple's initial attraction.[28] Overall, Emergency Couple was regarded as a solid mid-tier cable drama, valued for its breezy, lighthearted approach to second-chance romance within a procedural framework.[27]Audience response
In South Korea, Emergency Couple received mixed initial reception due to its modest television ratings, but it gradually built a dedicated following through word-of-mouth, especially among viewers in their 20s and 30s who appreciated the relatable exploration of marital struggles, divorce, and second chances.[33] The series' growing domestic appeal was evident in its extension by one episode beyond the original 20, attributed to sustained viewer interest.[1] Internationally, the drama enjoyed considerable success across Asia and Western markets, with broadcasting rights sold to nine countries shortly after its airing, reflecting its broad appeal as a romantic medical comedy.[33] On global streaming platforms, it has maintained strong popularity; for instance, it holds an 8.6 out of 10 rating on Viki based on 1,403 user reviews, where audiences frequently praised the leads' chemistry and banter.[25] Similarly, MyDramaList reports a 7.9 out of 10 score from 26,881 users and over 55,000 watchers, highlighting its enduring draw for international fans drawn to the themes of reconciliation and workplace romance.[4] The series' cultural impact extended to online communities, where fan-generated content such as art and episode recaps amplified its visibility, contributing to trending discussions around its humorous take on ex-spousal dynamics. Over time, Emergency Couple has solidified its status as a comfort watch on platforms like Viki and Prime Video, with consistent streaming availability fostering rewatches among longtime enthusiasts.[34] Minor viewer critiques focused on the portrayal of class disparities between the leads, though these did not overshadow the overall positive grassroots sentiment.Original soundtrack
Track listing
The original soundtrack for Emergency Couple consists of five digital single releases issued between January and March 2014, each featuring a main vocal track and its instrumental version, alongside a physical compilation album released on April 18, 2014, that incorporates select OST songs and original score themes. Across these releases, there are 15 tracks in total, including vocal performances and instrumental ER themes composed for hospital and romantic sequences.[35]Compilation album tracks
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 응급남녀 (Emergency Couple) | Various Artists | |
| 2 | 설렘 (Excitement) | Various Artists | |
| 3 | Love Again | 3rd Coast | 2:36 |
| 4 | 모두다 이별을 경험한다 (Everyone Experiences the Breakup) | Various Artists | |
| 5 | 꽃향기 (The Scent of Flower) | Lim Jeong Hee | 4:46 |
| 6 | 병원인턴백서 (Hospital Internship) | Various Artists | |
| 7 | 진희 비트 (Jin Hee's Beat) | Various Artists | |
| 8 | 그때 우리 사랑은 (The Way We Loved) | Park Si Hwan | 3:40 |
| 9 | Love Again (Inst.) | 3rd Coast | 2:36 |
| 10 | 꽃향기 (Inst.) (The Scent of Flower) | Lim Jeong Hee | 4:46 |
| 11 | 그때 우리 사랑은 (Inst.) (The Way We Loved) | Park Si Hwan | 3:40 |
| 12 | 진희 (I Am) | Ju A | 4:45 |
| 13 | 진희 (Inst.) (I Am) | Ju A | 4:45 |
| 14 | 꽃향기 (최진혁 Ver.) (The Scent of Flower) | Choi Jin Hyuk | 3:43 |
| 15 | 꽃향기 (Inst.) (최진혁 Ver.) (The Scent of Flower) | Choi Jin Hyuk | 3:43 |
Part 1 (January 24, 2014)
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Again | 3rd Coast | 2:36 [37] |
| 2 | Love Again (Inst.) | 3rd Coast | 2:36 [37] |
Part 2 (February 7, 2014)
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scent of Flower (꽃향기) | Lim Jeong Hee | 4:46 [38] |
| 2 | The Scent of Flower (Inst.) | Lim Jeong Hee | 4:46 [38] |
Part 3 (February 21, 2014)
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Way We Loved (그때 우리 사랑은) | Park Si Hwan | 3:40 [39] |
| 2 | The Way We Loved (Inst.) | Park Si Hwan | 3:40 [39] |
Part 4 (March 7, 2014)
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am (진희) | Ju A | 4:45 [40] |
| 2 | I Am (Inst.) | Ju A | 4:45 [40] |
Part 5 (March 14, 2014)
| No. | Title | Artist(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Scent of Flower (꽃향기) | Choi Jin Hyuk | 3:43 [41] |
| 2 | The Scent of Flower (Inst.) | Choi Jin Hyuk | 3:43 [41] |
