In "Hyper Knife," Park Eun-Bin Wields Authority Over Life and Demise
In the riveting new drama, Hyper Knife, surgeon Jeong Se-ok, portrayed by Park Eun-bin, boasts unparalleled skills in performing life-saving brain surgeries. Yet, this gifted doctor has an unsettling knack for snuffing out lives without a second thought.
Once a licensed physician, Se-ok find herself in a precarious position, forced to perform illegal medical procedures hidden from the authorities, with assistants Han Hyun-oh (also played by Park Eun-bin) and Seo Young-joo (Yoon Chang-young) by her side. Despite her ruthless methods, Se-ok saves those she deems deserving – either out of affection or for a hefty price.
However, her list of victims includes those who pose a threat to her or obstruct her path. After renouncing the Hippocratic Oath, Se-ok has honed her craft to such an extent that she leaves no trace of her illicit activities with the police. Her past estranges her from neurosurgeon Choi Deok-hee, played by Sol Kyun-gu, who is desperate for Se-ok's assistance in addressing his own medical issues.
Medical dramas often venture beyond medicine, offering an intricate tapestry of mystery, romance, and action instead. Hyper Knife ventures in yet another direction, transforming the genre into a noir thriller centering on a homicidal doctor. Is Se-ok genuinely committed to saving lives or merely relishing the challenges presented by her surgery cases? The answers are elusive.
Viewers who have followed Park Eun-bin's career will be impressed by her chameleonic acting skills, having seen her portray a wide range of endearing characters, such as in Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Castaway, and The King's Affection. Her fiercely stoic and emotionless depiction of Se-ok differs starkly from her previous glowing and optimistic personas.
Director Kim Hyung-jun, who is known for his political comedy My Fellow Citizens, delivers an enthralling and somber opening scene in an empty Buddhist temple. Hyper Knife features an array of gruesome and eerie visuals throughout the series, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats. From blood-stained surgical gowns to discolored cherries and dripping popsicles, every scene blends a unique mix of grotesque detail and symbolism.
Hyper Knife offers a dark exploration of morality and the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. Catch the series on Disney+ internationally or Hulu in the U.S. for a hauntingly captivating experience.
Yoon Chang-young, portraying Seo Young-joo, works alongside Park Eun-bin's character Han Hyun-oh in the illegal medical procedures conducted by the neurosurgeon Se-ok, a former physician who is now a ruthless, but skilled, neurosurgeon. In the series, Se-ok displays a profound understanding of alchemy, using it metaphorically to transform the K-drama genre into a noir thriller. The cinematic presentation of Hyper Knife does justice to its complex storyline, immersing viewers in a captivating experience that can be viewed on Disney+ internationally or Hulu in the U.S.
