The Korean medical thriller Hyper Knife is set to deliver an intense blend of high-stakes surgeries, ethical dilemmas, and gripping human drama. Starring Ji Sung (Doctor John) and Kim Hye-soo (Juvenile Justice), the series follows a maverick surgeon with a mysterious past who pushes the boundaries of modern medicine.
Here’s everything you need to know about Hyper Knife’s release schedule, plot, and where to watch.
Release Date & Schedule of Hyper Knife Episodes
Season 1 of Hyper Knife consists of 8 episodes, releasing 2 every Wednesday. The series will premiere on March 19, 2025, and will continue airing through April 09, 2025.
Full Release Timeline:
- Episodes 1 & 2 – Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Episodes 3 & 4 – Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- Episodes 5 & 6 – Wednesday, April 2, 2025
- Episodes 7 & 8 – Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Plot Overview
Dr. Han Joon-hyuk (Ji Sung) is a gifted but controversial neurosurgeon known for his revolutionary techniques and unorthodox approach to medicine. After a scandal forces him out of Seoul’s most prestigious hospital, he joins an underground medical facility where he performs high-risk surgeries on patients the mainstream medical world has abandoned.
At the center of the drama is Dr. Cha Soo-min (Kim Hye-soo), a strict but compassionate chief surgeon determined to uphold medical ethics while battling her own past traumas. As she clashes with Han Joon-hyuk over his methods, an undeniable tension develops between them, hinting at a deeper connection.
Key Subplots Include:
- A hidden conspiracy involving powerful pharmaceutical companies.
- A young intern struggling to balance ambition and morality.
- The ethical dilemma of saving lives outside the law.
- An intense rivalry between Han Joon-hyuk and his former mentor.
- A series of medical cases that challenge the limits of science and humanity.
Blending medical suspense with intricate character drama, Hyper Knife is poised to captivate fans of Dr. Romantic and Life.
Cast & Crew
- Ji Sung (Doctor John, Defendant) as Dr. Han Joon-hyuk, a brilliant yet reckless neurosurgeon with a mysterious past.
- Kim Hye-soo (Juvenile Justice, Signal) as Dr. Cha Soo-min, a disciplined chief surgeon who clashes with Han Joon-hyuk.
- Lee Do-hyun (The Glory) as Yoo Min-jae, a talented but morally conflicted surgical intern.
- Kim Sang-kyung (Memories of Murder) as Dr. Kwon Tae-seok, Han Joon-hyuk’s former mentor and rival.
- Directed by Kim Chul-gyu (Flower of Evil, Mother).
- Written by Lee Soo-yeon (Stranger).
Where to Watch Hyper Knife?
In South Korea, new episodes of Hyper Knife will air on tvN. Internationally, the series will be available for streaming on Disney+, although that might differ depending on regional availability.
