The work 'Hyperknife,' evaluated as a piece that opens a new horizon in the medical thriller genre, is receiving explosive reactions immediately after its release.
'Hyperknife' topped the overall content ranking for Disney+ in South Korea on March 21, proving its buzz as it achieved the No. 1 spot on the FlixPatrol site, which tracks global OTT platform viewing rankings. It also made it into the top 5 overall content rankings in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Turkey, further heightening anticipation for its global success.
Alongside this, 'Hyperknife' is drawing attention as the immersive performances of the actors, intricate direction, and unpredictable story perfectly blend together, eliciting praise from domestic media and viewers after the release of its first and second episodes.
Domestic media noted, "The insane chemistry between Park EunBin and Sul KyungGu that you can't take your eyes off of," "Runtime ‘disappears’ with unpredictable developments! You can’t leave your seat!", "Twisting the typical thriller norms adds thrill and tension," and, "The immersion provided by the spectrum of a unique love-hate relationship, with an utterly unpredictable story," announcing the birth of a well-made work.
Viewers are also pouring out hot reactions, saying, "A story that intricately digs in like a scalpel, making it impossible to look away," "The acting battle between actors Park EunBin and Sul KyungGu," "The drama felt like 2 minutes, even though it was 2 hours," and, "Both the acting and directing were excellent. I can't wait to see what happens next," hinting at a strong word-of-mouth success.
'Hyperknife,' which has captivated audiences worldwide, depicts the fierce confrontation that unfolds when ‘SeoOk,’ a once-promising genius doctor, reunites with his mentor ‘DeokHee,’ who led him to his downfall. It can be watched exclusively on Disney+ every Wednesday.
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