Overview of ‘HyperKnife’

Disney+ has announced that the Korean medical thriller HyperKnife has become its most-watched series premiere in 2025. The show debuted on March 19, 2025, with the first two episodes and achieved this remarkable milestone just two weeks post-release, based on streaming data from the seven days following its premiere.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative follows Jeong Seok, portrayed by Park Eun-Bin, an exemplary neurosurgeon whose world unravels when she uncovers a shocking betrayal from her mentor. Left with no medical license, she takes to performing underground surgeries for society’s marginalized individuals. Her past returns to haunt her when her former mentor approaches her for assistance, presenting Jeong with a profound moral dilemma: to utilize her skills for payback or to continue her mission of aiding the overlooked.

Main Cast and Crew

Alongside Park Eun-Bin, the series features Seul Kyung-gae as Choi Dae-ke, Jeong’s treacherous mentor. Park is recognized for her roles in Extraordinary Lawyer Wu and The King’s Love, while Seul Kyung-gae is acclaimed for performances in The Murderer’s Memoir and Oasis.

The series is crafted by writer Kim Sang Hee, known for The Quiz from God: Reboot, and directed by Kim Jun Kyung, promising a gripping viewing experience.

Future of Disney+’s Korean Content

HyperKnife serves as the kickoff for Disney+’s 2025 slate of Korean content, which will feature several notable titles throughout the year. Upcoming projects include:

• Nine Puzzles: A dark crime mystery starring Kim Dami and Son Sukku.
• Low Life: A treasure-hunting adventure featuring Ryu Seung-ryong.
• Tempest: An international conspiracy thriller with an ensemble cast including Jun Janna, Gang Dong-won, John Cho, and Michael Gaston.

Viewing Schedule

New episodes of HyperKnife will be available weekly on Disney+, with the next installments releasing every Wednesday until April 9, 2025.