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?

Doctor on the Edge (2026)

An Anxious Doctor, An Empathetic Nurse.

★ 8.2/10 June 1, 2026 1 season

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Creator: Kim Ji-soo

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?

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Creators

Kim Ji-soo

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