Doctor on the Edge: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Elite plastic surgeon Do Jiui has his perfect life turned upside down when he's unexpectedly sent to the remote island of Pyeondongdo as a public health doctor. Surrounded by the sea, the island is more than just isolation for him, as past trauma has turned the ocean into an unknowable terror and a massive prison. Intrusive locals and grotesque bugs turn life into a living hell for the city man. Amid it all, a mysterious nurse, Yuk Hari, appears. Hiding secrets behind her gentle smile, she always seems to be nearby when Jiui is overwhelmed by his fear of the sea. As the two become entangled on the small island, can Jiui overcome his past and escape safely?

Series details

• Title: Doctor on the Edge
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Korean
• Genres: Drama, Comedy, Medical
• Premiere date: 2026-06-01
• Final broadcast date listed: 2026-07-07
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: ENA
• Network country: Korea, Republic of
• Typical episode runtime: 75 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 91643
• IMDb ID: tt39184653
• TVDB ID: 461869

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2026-06-01; final listed air date 2026-07-07; episode order: 12.

Source and licence

Adapted from Doctor on the Edge on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.