Foreign media have praised actress Park Eun-bin's explosive performance. As of the 7th, Disney Plus' "Hyper Knife" (written by Kim Sun-hee, directed by Kim Jung-hyun) recorded the highest viewership among Korean content globally and in the Asia-Pacific region.
Park Eun-bin takes on the role of the psychopathic doctor "Jeong Se-ok," delivering a powerful performance. She conducted an exclusive interview with Forbes in the U.S., expressing her genuine feelings about the work. She said, "As an actress, meeting new characters and understanding the depth of life is always an interesting endeavor," adding, "I tried to comprehend Se-ok's primary emotions after reading the script."
She continued, "I aimed to understand from various angles what kind of mindset she operates from. I referenced the characteristics of antisocial personality disorder," revealing, "My goal was to delve into a character that is hard to fully understand and to provoke a desire to learn more about her."
Regarding the appeal of the drama, she mentioned, "The intricate relationship that is hard to express in words between a teacher and a student, coupled with the intense psychological back-and-forth, was fascinating. I had high expectations of presenting a mentor-mentee dynamic that has never been seen before."
Finally, she expressed gratitude, saying, "I am thankful to live in a world where viewers around the globe can watch the same content and share diverse stories," and added, "I will gather these valuable experiences as a foundation for what lies ahead."
International media have also spotlighted "Hyper Knife." Hollywood Insider remarked, "The suspenseful developments elevate the immersion to the highest level." NME called it "the birth of an artistic work that transcends genres."
"Hyper Knife" is a medical thriller depicting the intense confrontations between Se-ok, a promising doctor, and her former mentor Deok-hee (played by Seol Kyung-goo), who has driven her to the brink of destruction. It has received acclaim for its solid story, direction, and Park Eun-bin's madly transformed performance as a villain. The final episodes (7-8) will be released on the 9th.
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