Doctor on the Edge (also known as Doctor Seomboy, Endurance Doctor, The Last-Stand Doctor, and The Persevering Doctor) is an upcoming South Korean medical romance drama based on the webtoon Doctor Jonbeo (존버닥터) by Kim Tae Pung. The 12-episode series is written by Kim Ji Soo and directed by Lee Myung Woo.
Starring Lee Jae-wook, Shin Ye-eun, Hong Min-gi, Lee Soo-kyung, and Kim Yoon-woo, the drama blends comedy, romance, life, and medical elements. The story follows two healthcare workers who arrive on a remote island, only to find themselves surrounded by strange and unsettling events from their very first day there.
Doctor on the Edge premieres on ENA on June 1, 2026, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 PM KST. The series will also be available for streaming on Genie TV in South Korea and on Disney+ for international viewers.
When is ‘Doctor on the Edge’ releasing?
The drama will premiere on ENA on June 1, 2026, and will air every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 PM KST. Viewers in South Korea can also stream it on Genie TV, while international audiences can watch it on Disney+.
‘Doctor on the Edge’ Full Episode Release Schedule:
| Episode | Date | Day |
| Episode 1 | June 1, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 2 | June 2, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Episode 3 | June 8, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 4 | June 9, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Episode 5 | June 15, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 6 | June 16, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Episode 7 | June 22, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 8 | June 23, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Episode 9 | June 29, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 10 | June 30, 2026 | Tuesday |
| Episode 11 | July 06, 2026 | Monday |
| Episode 12 | July 07, 2026 | Tuesday |
What is the show about?
In South Korea, all men are required to complete military service. Some medical graduates, however, can serve as public health doctors instead. One of them is Do Ji Ui, a plastic surgeon who is assigned to Pyeondong-do, a remote island that no one wants to work on.
As soon as he arrives, strange and unsettling things begin to happen. Cut off from the mainland and surrounded by mystery, Ji Ui must endure a year on the island while dealing with its dark secrets. The question is whether he can survive the experience and return home, or if the island will destroy him first.
‘Doctor on the Edge’ Complete Cast:
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The cast of Doctor on the Edge is led by Lee Jae-wook as Do Ji-ui, a former university hospital plastic surgeon who is assigned to the remote island of Pyeondongdo as a public health doctor. Forced to leave behind his comfortable city life, Ji-ui finds himself dealing with the island’s mysteries and challenges.
Shin Ye-eun plays Yook Ha-ri, a nurse who also leaves a university hospital to work at the island’s public health center. She becomes one of Ji-ui’s closest colleagues as they adapt to life in the isolated community.
Hong Min-gi stars as Hyun Chi-yeon, a fellow public health doctor and Ji-ui’s professional rival. Their tense relationship is expected to add conflict to the story.
Lee Soo-kyung takes on the role of Uhm Jeong-seon, a native of Pyeondongdo who works as a nurse in the Oriental Medicine Department. Her deep connection to the island may help uncover some of its secrets.
Kim Yoon-woo portrays Yong Joo-cheon, a traditional Korean medicine doctor serving the island’s residents.
The supporting cast includes Jung Ae-yeon in an undisclosed role, Lee Yoon-mi as Hong Geum-ja, the owner of the Imokase Sashimi Restaurant, and Joo In-young as Hwang Shin-hye, an experienced nurse who has worked at the Pyeondongdo Health Center for 15 years.
Where to watch ‘Doctor on the Edge’?
Doctor on the Edge, starring Lee Jae-wook and Shin Ye-eun, will be available to stream on Disney+. The medical romance K-drama premieres on June 1, 2026, with new episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday.
