According to Nielsen Korea, ENA's drama "Doctor on the edge" recorded a rating of 4% in the opening episode and increased to 5% in episode 2. This is one of the most positive starts of Monday - Tuesday dramas on ENA in recent years.
The work tells the story of Do Ji Eui (Lee Jae Wook) - a public health doctor who is sent to Pyeondong Island (Korea), a place famous for being harsh and avoided by many people, and Yook Ha Ri (Shin Ye Eun) - a nurse with many secrets.
In the early episodes, the film focuses on Do Ji Eui's chaotic adaptation process to life on the island, interspersed with emergency situations, everyday stories of local residents and the gradually formed connection between him and Yook Ha Ri.
Besides Lee Jae Wook's performance, Shin Ye Eun is a name that is receiving a lot of attention. The actress playing Yook Ha Ri - a nurse who always appears bright and enthusiastic but carries many injuries and secrets that have not been revealed.
According to Korean media, Shin Ye Eun's strength in acting lies in her ability to flexibly switch between fun, dynamism and emotional inner moments.
The character Yook Ha Ri is not built according to the familiar romantic female lead motif. Instead, she appears as a professional medical staff, close to the community on the island but still maintaining a certain distance from those around her.
In addition, the "chemistry" between Shin Ye Eun and Lee Jae Wook also contributes to creating attraction for the film. Natural responses and differences in the personalities of the two characters are considered notable highlights in the early stages of broadcasting.
Previously, the movie "Doctor Island" also belonged to the group of new movies that received the most attention in June according to Soompi statistics. With the increase in ratings and positive feedback on the acting of the cast, the work is showing the potential to become a bright spot of the Korean screen this summer.
