But one day I am big surprised for her acting skills ,that drama is a Extraordinary Attorney Woo.
That is September 22nd, Iam scrolling phone suddenly i saw a Extraordinary Attorney woo video clip.I was amazed by her acting skills at that time.Those of you who haven't seen Extraordinary Attorney woo won't understand why I'm saying this.
Essentially the struggle to become an advocate for an autistic woman,To be honest, her acting skills made me cry.
His look in Hyper knife surprised me.And I really liked the doctor's acting.
Hyper Knife is not just another medical drama - it's a nerve-wracking, high-stakes thriller that pushes the boundaries of morality and ambition. From the very first episode, the series draws you in with its intense storytelling, morally complex characters, and chillingly realistic surgical scenes.
I wasn't expecting this to be so dark and I'm so excited for the next episodes, I wish I had waited for the whole thing to air.
Park Eun bin went from playing Innocent Doe eyed Lawyer in her previous drama to unhinged psychopath Doctor in this one two completely different personalities and she played them perfectly.
This drama is proof that she can adapt to every role.
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Scary, Scarier and Scariest!!!
There is something scary about watching two protagonists who act like antagonists; the fact that they are doctors makes it even worst!Disney’s “Hyper Knife” diverts from the novel concept of saving lives and dwells into the underbelly of illegal medical operations; but covertly it just focuses on two people, who are geniuses and yet psychologically depraved. As mentioned in my first impression, I often kept questioning the mentality of these two individuals who should be solely dedicated to saving lives. Don’t get me wrong, they do; but somewhere along the line, their urge to operate gets so strong that they end up killing people. Choi Deok Hui and his maniacal mentee, Jung Se Ok have quite similar traits; they are temperamental, prone to killing people without second thoughts. It’s just that Deok Hui is good at hiding his true intentions while Se Ok isn’t. If you didn’t know that Deok Hui was unmarried, we could very well believe that Se Ok is his long-lost daughter. Their brains are weirdly wired and chaos is persistent. And yet, Deok Hui cares for her like a father would, guiding and protecting her.
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Two sanely insane neurosurgeons who are brilliantly genius and dangerously psychopathic!!!
I really love both of the lead actors, so I was genuinely looking forward to this project. Park Eun Bin is an absolutely fabulous actress and so incredibly versatile. In one drama, she’s playing a normal girl ,in another, she’s bubbly and cheerful. Then she completely transforms into someone like an autistic lawyer (Extraordinary Attorney Woo), and now, in Hyper Knife, she takes on the role of a twisted, psychopathic neurosurgeon. Her range is truly phenomenal, and she never fails to surprise me with how well she immerses herself in any role.The same goes for Sol Kyung Gu. He is a brilliant actor seriously one of the best in the industry. I’ve seen so many of his films, and I can confidently say he has never disappointed me. Every performance of his feels grounded, raw, and powerful. Whether it's in movies or dramas, he always brings a solid, impactful presence to the screen. His works are consistently worth watching, and in Hyper Knife, his performance is no exception.
The drama started off incredibly strong. From the very first episode, I was hooked the intensity, the pacing, and the psychological tension were all gripping. I was genuinely excited to see where the story would go. But somewhere along the way, something started to feel a bit off. my initial rating was 9/10 but then i changed .The plot became more and more complicated, and many of the characters' decisions didn’t seem to make much sense. There were moments where I kept wondering, “Why did he do that?” or “Why did she do that?” And when the show tried to explain, I often found the reasoning very unconvincing or even unreasonable. It became hard to wrap my head around their motivations.
The mentor-mentee relationship at the center of the story is extremely complex emotionally layered and difficult to fully grasp. It's not something that everyone will connect with easily. At times, it felt a bit too emotionally twisted, and I wasn’t sure how to feel about certain dynamics.
One of the best things about this drama is that there’s no romance and that’s exactly how it should be. Romance would’ve felt completely out of place in a story like this. Many K-dramas try to force romance just for the sake of audience expectations, even when it doesn’t belong, which ends up weakening the narrative. Thankfully, Hyper Knife didn’t fall into that trap. The absence of a romantic subplot actually worked in its favor and helped keep the tone focused, sharp, and true to its genre.
Now, let’s talk about the OST. At first, it felt like it didn’t match the tone of the drama at all almost like it belonged to a completely different genre. But somehow, it still blended beautifully with the scenes. It was weirdly satisfying and ended up becoming one of the things I enjoyed about the show.
The acting is easily the highlight of Hyper Knife. Both Park Eun Bin and Sol Kyung Gu gave phenomenal performances. They completely carried the emotional and psychological weight of the drama on their shoulders. While the supporting cast did a great job too, the spotlight was clearly on the two leads their chemistry, tension, and performances were what held everything together. Unlike many other dramas where all the characters have equal significance, this one leaned heavily on the strength of its main actors.
The cinematography was also visually stunning sharp, intense, and moody. It suited the dark, psychological atmosphere of the story perfectly. The scenes were well-framed and thoughtfully shot, adding to the overall eerie and suspenseful tone.
I was also kind of relieved that the drama had only eight episodes. Honestly, if it had been dragged out to 10 or 12 episodes, it would’ve felt like too much. The pacing was already a bit inconsistent in the middle, so the limited number of episodes helped maintain interest. The ending didn’t offer a very clear or satisfying closure it left a few things open-ended but somehow, it still felt right for the kind of story they were telling.
If you enjoy medical crime thrillers, especially in the K-drama space, Hyper Knife is definitely worth watching. It’s not too heavy, not too slow it strikes a pretty good balance. It’s entertaining and intense, with great performances, stunning visuals, and a story that’s bold enough to take some creative risks.
Final Thoughts:
Hyper Knife is not an easy drama. It’s dark, psychological, emotionally twisted, and at times hard to fully understand. But what makes it worth watching is the outstanding performances by two of the best actors in the industry. If you’re watching it solely for Park Eun Bin and Sol Kyung Gu, you will not be disappointed. It’s a drama that doesn't rely on romance or fluff it delivers gripping tension, layered characters, and a unique storyline. Definitely recommended for anyone who loves bold, psychological crime thrillers.
Just a gentle reminder :- this is purely my personal opinion about the K-drama. Please don’t take it the wrong way or feel offended. I know some people absolutely loved it and rated it 10 out of 10, while others didn’t enjoy it as much. As someone who usually enjoys crime thrillers especially medical crime thrillers this genre is totally my thing, and I’m always watching. So again, this review reflects only my personal perspective.
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Went Psycho, Stayed Boring
Honestly, I wasn’t even planning to watch this show at first , I totally misunderstood the plot. But then it started airing and I thought, “Heck, why not?” Especially since Park Eun Bin was in it. And man, once Jung Se Ok went full chaos mode with those wild emotions, I was hooked. Like, episodes 4 to 5 had me in a chokehold.But then it kind of lost steam. Her emotional cycle just kept looping: rage → kill someone → act like a princess→ rage again. It got repetitive real quick. It wasn’t bad, just stuck in a loop. And don’t even get me started on that ending. Meh. Really not my vibe.
I’ll give props, watching two brilliant and absolutely unhinged people go off the rails was refreshing in its own way. But as a viewer, especially toward the last two episodes, it all started to feel kinda flat. Wish they stuck the landing better.
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I loved it
I really liked this show. The first 2 episodes in particular really kept me on the edge of my seat. Combining 2 of my favourite genres - medical and thriller, I personally feel this drama is one of the bests in 2025. Absolutely exquisite acting from the leads, especially Park Eun Bin. Her versatility and range really shows off in this drama. I cannot believe this is the same person who played an autistic lawyer in Attorney Woo. I have no idea how she is able to so convincingly play a murderer without actually murdering people lol.I have seen complaints that her character is too morally grey which then makes it hard to root for but honestly, this endeared her character even more to me. Who hasn't felt murderous rage at someone/something before? The difference is "normal" people wouldn't be acting out on their impulses/darkest thoughts and would just repress those thoughts. Seeing her kill anyone who crosses her, it's like a breath of fresh air. Maybe I am too repressed in my daily life, but I've had enough of typical dramas where characters suffer injustice after injustice and are forced to put up a front (looking at you When Life gives you tangerines...). Why should people be forced to lay in wait for some sort of karmic event to "save" them (if it happens at all)? Se-Ok's approach in the show is much more satisfying to watch than those sad shows. Real life is sad enough as it is, I want to at least see my fictional drama characters get back at those who wronged them.
Plot wise, I got annoyed when the whole plot point regarding why Deok Hui didn't want to send Se-Ok to Boston was dragged out. It was literally the catalyst to all the events that happened in the show and yet the characters kept going around in circles with it. And when the reason was finally revealed, it was because Deok Hui's ego was hurt. Erm what? It was befitting his character, but I was expecting something harder hitting. The last 2 episodes seemed like a hurry to wrap things up but yet also introduced complications at the same time. Definitely not as bad as what happened in Friendly Rivalry, but oh man kdramas really need to work on their pacing. Deok Hui's logic about wanting Se-Ok to learn about losing a patient on the operating theatre is also ???? what???. The show didn't/wasn't able to articulate it clearly and it just came across as contrived. I took the 3 points off the story for this. Another gripe would be Se-Ok's assistant/live-in butler/slave who was also kind of a wuss and annoying. He honestly doesn't serve much purpose in the show and was written very one-dimensionally. It was never shown why he remains so dedicated to Se-Ok despite disagreeing with her murderous impulses. Like why doesn't he just leave if he can't stand it?? Se-Ok isn't gonna stop murdering people lol.
Conclusion: I really like this show despite of it's flaws. Some of the characters could have been more fully fleshed out. The medical parts are also a bit lacking, so if you're looking for a show with more emphasis on medical scenes, this isn't the one for you. With that said, I really enjoyed this show and if you're a fan of serial killers and thrillers, you show give this a try too.
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Disney keeps disappointing me.
I wasn't expecting this to be so dark and I'm so excited for the next episodes, I wish I had waited for the whole thing to air.Park Eunbin went from playing Innocent Doe eyed Lawyer in her previous drama to unhinged psychopath Doctor in this one two completely different personalities and she played them perfectly.
when I saw this upcoming drama starring Park Eunbin and Sul Kyunggu and didn't bother to read anything else I just added it to my watchlist without a thought, so when I saw Yoon Chanyoung pop up I was so surprised! I love the dynamic between Jung Seok and Yeonju so much, His constant stressing about who's she's going to kill next is hilarious, poor kid he's doomed.
For me these first 2 episodes were a blast I have no complaints at all 10/10 fabulous start to the series I hope it continues on this track.
My opinion agter having finished Hyper knife is that although they fumbled a bit, it's still worth the watch.
The twisted relationship between Jung Seok and Choi Dokhee makes it worth it a 100 times over. They hate each other, need each other, Yet they are the same. They make the show they are the show even if it goes onto the illogical route you get so into these two characters that you can't really care about the rest. I wish it had a better ending though.
And Yeonju is adorable start to finish the cutest most reliable person I am glad such character was added otherwise the plot might have been way to stressful to sit through.
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All my opinion
This not those thriller dramas with romantic moments.You should be careful while choosing this kinda dramas. It was actually my mistake.
I really LOVE park eun-bin I love her acting. She can handle every genere and She can actually shine.
I've watched attorney woo about 8 times at least just to see her perfect shade of acting.
I haven't watched it till the end and it's a bit abstruse to me but I hope it will have a good ending.
Thanks for reading this btw
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Everyone should watch it.
Every single shot of the directing, music and filming felt like a an art film. Is a masterpiece.Great performances and a story that promises a lot.
Hyper knife offers a different level of performance. Medical drama mixed with psychopathic neurosurgeons and also mentally ill. A master monster in disguise vs. an obsessive wild genius psychopathic doctor. Eun-bin once again delivers a brilliant character, this time in her wildest range, her fierce look, her way of thinking, her obsession with brains...she's a total freak. Kyung-gu exquisite and full of character. Chang-Young allows the tension of the drama to take another direction and I really love his role, I have a lot of fun watching that chaotic duo, plus I love the naturalness with which they talk about sinister things😂.
Everyone should watch it.
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Good Enough
Korean Drama 'Hyper Knife' is a medical criminal drama.The story is quite complex, and it centers around the two surgeons who are both geniuses in their field and, thus, both similar. The drama is not afraid to dig deep and to present a morally gray character who has her own way of thinking when it comes to life and death.
However, and even though the story was moving at breathtaking speed, the drama, despite all the twists and turns, had a messy ending, and it got tiring to follow the two main leads. So, a strong start, but a weak ending for this drama.
The performances, on the other hand, were all strong and great.
So, overall, six out of ten.
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PARK EUN BIN'S ACTING CHOPS SHINES DESPITE FLAWS
A kdrama that something darker and more daring, led by Park Eun Bin’s extraordinary performance. Her character is written as a true antihero, a surgeon who is brilliant but far from perfect. She shows this side with such depth that you don’t know whether to cheer for her or fear her. This mix of charm and ruthlessness makes her character unforgettable.The surgery scenes are some of the best parts of the show. However, some parts of the hospital politics are left unclear, and a few character stories feel unfinished. There are also some holes. There could have been a better ending than the one given, but overall it’s still a good watch.
In the end, it may not tie everything together neatly, but its strong, memorable character like Jung Seok, and daring storytelling make it a drama that deserves a praise.
Plot 7/10
Acting and Characters 9/10
Cinematography 8/10
Writing 6/10
Pacing 7/10
OST/Score 8/10
Overall 7/10
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They just kill for fun, slap ppl, strangle ppl, then tell strangers “I met someone annoying and killed them cuz they were annoying”, and they'd reply good for you
There’s zero interest in knowing these characters, all seem sociopaths and psychopaths, there’s no good character to root for, there's no "fear" like a normal thriller
the younger ml keeps "letting her go" and asks here to stop killing like he's asking her to quit smoking...
a normal thriller, ie a bloody lucky day, strangers from hell, the darkness, fear, thrill, anger, mystery, etc are all lost here
or atleast a supernatural genre like devilish judge where she kills for "justice"
it's such an icky characteristic "that person annoyed me so i killed them" ;/
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Park Eun Bin in her psycho era !
I absolute love a passionate, powerful woman, who knows her worth, doesn't compromise with anybody & can be crazy for what she wants. Her dressing sense is also so relatable & realistic, always in comfortable & baggy clothes. Acting, music choice & production quality are top notch. Her dynamic with YCY is really unique, adorable & hilarious at the same time. I'm always seated for a proper masc-femboy relationship. Wanted more of their moments. That ending left an unanswered question, how did Deok Hee cover up those murder cases? Because that officer announced him as the killer.Was this review helpful to you?
