Real-Life Lee Ik‑Jun? Korean Doctor Goes Mega-Viral for Striking Resemblance to K‑Drama Character

A YouTube video titled “A Day in the Life of a University Hospital NICU Professor,” posted by Wonju Severance Christian Hospital, featured Dr. Yoo Young‑myung as he performed his NICU rounds. While originally unremarkable, the video went viral after fans noticed his uncanny resemblance to Lee Ik‑Jun, the beloved character portrayed by Jo Jung‑suk in Hospital Playlist (2020).
• Viewers flooded online communities, commenting: “I thought Jo Jung‑suk was in a documentary,” and “That’s literally Ik Jun.”
• Fans marveled at everything—from his appearance and mannerisms to the fact that he commutes on a bike, just like the character in the drama.

Quotes from online forums capture the excitement:

“I saw this while scrolling… really thought Jo Jung‑suk had filmed something new.”
“Even with glasses on? Dead ringer. LOL! I thought it was a fake documentary.”
“That’s Ik Jun—they’re even brothers or something?”
“That’s gotta be Lee Ik Jun, no question.”

When Dr. Yoo was asked about the resemblance, he simply chuckled and said: “Yeah, I’ve heard that a few times.”

• Iconic Character Nostalgia: Hospital Playlist fans adore Lee Ik‑Jun for his humor, empathy, and strength. Seeing those traits mirrored in real life thrilled viewers.
  
  

• Authentic Human Warmth: Dr. Yoo’s interactions—comforting parents, patiently explaining NICU care—echo the compassionate leadership of the on-screen doctor.
  
  

• Story Meets Reality: The video emphasized everyday medical heroism, prompting fans to remark they thought it was “a fantasy drama turned real.”