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Doctor on the Edge

8.2 (18 votes)• 2026•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

In South Korea, military service is mandatory for all men. But a select few—like privileged medical students—can serve as public health doctors instead. This is the story of those privileged few. Do Ji-ui, a plastic surgeon, is assigned to Pyeondong-do, an isolated island no one wants to go to. From the very first day, ominous signs begin to appear. Can he survive a full year on this hellish island and make it out alive—or will the island break him before he can hold the line?

Production Details

Languages: Korean

Starring Cast: Lee Jae-wook, Shin Ye-eun, Hong Min-gi, Lee Soo-kyung, Kim Yoon-woo, Joo In-young

Cast

Lee Jae-wook

Do Ji-ui

Shin Ye-eun

Yuk Ha-ri

Hong Min-gi

Hyeon Chi-yeon

Lee Soo-kyung

Um Jung-seon

Kim Yoon-woo

Yong Ju-cheon

Joo In-young

Hwang Shin-hye

Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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