Doctor on the Edge (Korean: 닥터 섬보이) is a South Korean medical romance television series. Military service is mandatory for all men in South Korea; however, some medical students can serve as public health doctors. The original Korean series starring Lee Jae-wook and Shin Ye-eun. The story of this drama revolves around these specific individuals. It streaming on Genie TV in South Korea and on Disney+ internationally.
Quick Facts
| Series Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Doctor on the Edge |
| Also Known As | Dakteo Seomboi , Doctor Seomboy |
| Director | Lee Myung Woo |
| Country | South Korea |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2026 – Jul 7, 2026 |
| Total Episodes | 12 Episodes |
| Original Network | Disney+, Hulu |
| Audio Tracks | Hindi Dubbed |
| Genres | Romance, Medical Drama |
| Starring | Lee Jae-wook, Shin Ye-eun, Hong Min-gi, Lee Soo-kyung |
Cast and characters
Main Cast
Lee Jae-wook as Do Ji-ui – A former plastic surgeon at a university hospital turned into a public health doctor on Pyeondongdo.
Shin Ye-eun as Yook Ha-ri – A nurse who moved from a university hospital to a public health center.
Hong Min-gi as Hyun Chi-yeon – A public health doctor who develops an unspoken rivalry with Ji-ui over Ha-ri.
Lee Soo-kyung as Uhm Jeong-seon – A Pyeondongdo native working as a nurse
Support
- Jung Ae-yeon [ko] as Choi Hyang-mi
- Lee Yoon-mi as Hong Geum-ja
- Gil Hae-yeon as Oh Mi-ja
- Kim Seong-jeong [ko] as Ji-woong
Synopsis
Doctor on the Edge (Korean: 닥터 섬보이) is a South Korean medical romance television series. In this drama, Lee Jae-wook plays the role of ‘Do Ji-ui’, a plastic surgeon.
Do Ji-ui leaves his job at a university hospital to complete his mandatory military service. However, he is posted to an island so notorious that public health doctors avoid going there.
Do Ji-ui meets Nurse ‘Yook Ha-ri’ (Shin Ye-eun), a friendly nurse. Gradually, a new relationship begins to develop between them. The series consists of 12 episodes and will air on Mondays and Tuesdays at 10 PM (KST).
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