Disney Plus’s first original medical thriller of 2025, Hyper Knife, has become March’s most talked-about series after receiving enthusiastic praise from Korean media.
Hyper Knife tells the story of Se Ok, once a promising genius doctor, who engages in an intense confrontation after reuniting with her mentor Deok Hee, who was responsible for her downfall.
Following press screenings in Korea, unanimous acclaim has poured in for the explosive acting synergy between Park Eun Bin and Sul Kyung Gu, as well as the unique storytelling that adds emotional depth distinguishing Hyper Knife from other medical thrillers.
Critics have raved: “Park Eun Bin’s crazy acting transformation!” “Park Eun Bin’s razor-sharp performance,” “Sul Kyung Gu’s weighty charisma that adds power to the story,” and “Park Eun Bin and Sul Kyung Gu’s insane chemistry that you can’t look away from,” praising the performances of the two leads portraying a mentor and protégé relationship unlike any seen before.
Additionally, reviewers praised the show’s originality which sets it apart from typical medical genres with comments like: “Twists the conventional grammar of thrillers to add more suspense and tension,” “Signals a new seismic shift in the medical thriller genre,” and “The immersion provided by the spectrum of a unique love-hate relationship, a story that’s impossible to predict.”
With its stylish direction, solid narrative, and immersive performances from the actors, Hyper Knife has completely captivated Korean media even before its release, greatly amplifying viewer expectations.
Hyper Knife will be available on Disney Plus starting March 19th.
>> Park Eun Bin Takes Dark Turn in Medical Thriller ‘Hyper Knife’: First Look Unveiled
Source: Disney Plus
