Hyper Knife
2025 South Korean television series
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Hyper Knife (Korean: 하이퍼나이프) is a 2025 South Korean medical crime thriller television series written by Kim Sun-hee, directed by Kim Jung-hyun, and starring Park Eun-bin, Sul Kyung-gu, Yoon Chan-young, and Park Byung-eun. The series is about a once genius neurosurgeon and her mentor. It was released on Disney+ on from March 19, to April 9, 2025.
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| Hangul | 하이퍼나이프 |
| RR | Haipeo naipeu |
| MR | Haip'ŏ naip'ŭ |
| Genre | |
| Written by | Kim Sun-hee |
| Directed by | Kim Jung-hyun |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Beak Eun-woo[1] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Original release | |
| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | March 19 – April 9, 2025 |
Synopsis
Dr. Jung Se-ok, a brilliant but disgraced neurosurgeon, is haunted by a past tragedy. Stripped of her medical license, she resorts to performing illegal surgeries in the shadows, driven by an insatiable thirst for pushing the boundaries of neuroscience. When her path crosses with her former mentor, the renowned but enigmatic Dr. Choi Deok-hee, old wounds are reopened and a dangerous game of power and revenge ensues. As Se-ok delves deeper into groundbreaking yet ethically questionable procedures, she grapples with the moral consequences of her actions, blurring the lines between medical necessity and personal ambition.
Cast and characters
- Park Eun-bin as Jung Se-ok[2]
- A shadow doctor who was once called a genius neurosurgeon.
- Sul Kyung-gu as Choi Deok-hee[2]
- A neurosurgeon and Se-ok's former mentor.
- Yoon Chan-young as Seo Young-joo[2]
- Se-ok's ally who is always by her side.
- Park Byung-eun as Han Hyun-ho[2]
- An anesthesiologist.
- Lee Jung-shik as Ha U-yeong
- Neurosurgery director.[3]
Production
Development
Writer Kim Sun-hee, who wrote Quiz of God: Reboot (2018), and director Kim Jung-hyun, who directed Awaken (2021–2022) and Crazy Love (2022), teamed up for the series. CJENM Studios, Dongpung Co., Ltd. and Blaad Studios managed the production.[4][5]
Casting
In 2023, Sul Kyung-gu and Park Eun-bin were both considering appearing for the series.[6][7] In 2024, both Yoon Chan-young and Park Byung-eun reportedly received an offer to appear alongside Sul and Park.[8][9] On April 3, the four actors were officially confirmed to play various roles in the series.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began in April 2024.[4]
Release
On August 12, 2024, Disney+ announced that Hyper Knife would be released in the first half of 2025.[11] On January 7, 2025, Disney+ confirmed the release date of the series to be on March 19, after unveiling the lineup of the platform's original Korean dramas for 2025.[12]
Reception
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bechdel Day | 2025 | Bechdel Choice 10 | Hyper Knife | Placed | [13] |
| Blue Dragon Series Awards | 2025 | Best Actress | Park Eun-bin | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Park Byung-eun | Nominated | |||
| Global OTT Awards | 2025 | Best Lead Actress | Park Eun-bin | Won | [15] |
| Seoul International Drama Awards | 2025 | Best Miniseries | Hyper Knife | Nominated | [16] |
