Hyper Knife is the latest Korean drama in the medical thriller genre with some interesting facts you might not know. The drama tells the conflict between two surgeons who previously worked together as colleagues.
In this drama, two doctors are involved in a dispute due to a bad incident in the past, which makes Jung Se-ok, one of the main characters, hold a grudge against his former mentor, Choi Deok Hee.
The drama explores the medical world, showing not only the positive aspects but also the dark side, with a suspenseful plot and a Daesang Baeksang Art Awards-winning actress as the main star.
Interesting Facts about Korean Drama Hyper Knife
Before watching the drama, check out some interesting facts behind the Hyper Knife drama series as follows.
1. Present a Tense Plot
Jung Se-ok is a very talented neurosurgeon, and he has a mentor and teacher named Deok Hee. Both are outstanding neurosurgeons.
However, things start to take a different turn when Deok Hee feels strange, hard-to-understand feelings for Se-ok. Things get even more complex when Deok Hee betrays Se-ok and tears down the career she’s worked so hard to build.
After that incident, Se-ok begins to see Deok Hee as an obstacle to his future and feels hurt towards his former mentor.
2. Park Eun Bin’s Interesting Role
Award-winning actress Park Eun Bin once again showed her talent in the drama Hyper Knife, this time playing Jung Se Ok, a genius protégé. Jung Se Ok aspires to become a neurologist, but a conflict with her mentor causes her to lose her medical license. As a result, she is forced to work as a shadow doctor at an illegal clinic.
The interesting storyline in this drama, coupled with Park Eun Bin’s character who is much different from the roles she has played before, has made fans feel enthusiastic.
3. The return of actor Chungmuro
Actor Sol Kyung Gu, famous for the title Chungmuro, will star in the drama Hyper Knife. Since his debuts in 1996, he has starred in around 49 movies and two drama series. The title Chungmuro is usually given to prominent actors in the movie industry.
Like Park Eun Bin, Sol Kyung Gu also won two awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards. In addition, she also received Blue Dragon Film awards in 2013, 2017, and 2022.
4. Another Talented Lead Actor
In addition to Park Eun Bin and Sul Kyung Go, Hyper Knife also features Park Byung Eun and Yoon Chan Young as the other main actors.
Park Byung Eun plays Han Hyun Yoo, an anesthesiologist who admires Se Ok, while Yoon Chan Young plays Seo Young Joo. Han Hyun Yoo supports Se Ok to continue the surgery.
Seo Young Joo is a young man who was once helped by Jung Se Ok. He is the most reliable figure, always supporting Se Ok in all situations.
5. Players are Trained by Professional Medical Experts
In order to portray a smart neurologist, Sul Kyung Gu and Park Eun Bin received training on surgical procedures from a medical professor. This was done to add authenticity to their acting performances.
Besides, the professor of medicine remained at the shooting location to give direction and guide them effectively.
6. Filming in Various Places
Filming for this drama took place in various locations, including Yangyang, Danyang, and Busan. After Jung Se Ok was discharged from the hospital and lost her medical license, she became a shadow doctor who performed illegal surgeries in unusual places.
The creative team inserted additional art elements to avoid the usual moments, highlighting unusual places, while still maintaining a real but tense atmosphere.
7. Kim Jung Hyun’s Directorial Projects
Director Kim Jung Hyun is widely known in the Korean film industry. He started his career as a director with the romantic thriller drama Beyond the Clouds and since then, he has produced dramas of various genres.
The Korean drama Hyper Knife will be his comeback project after a three-year break. In addition, this drama marks his return to the world of the crime thriller genre since the beginning of his career.
Those are some interesting facts about the latest Korean drama titled Hyper Knife which will soon air on the Hotstar Indonesia platform. The drama will air on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, consisting of 8 episodes, where each episode has a duration of about 60 minutes.
