[Doctor on the Edge] Photo Essay

Doctor Someboy Photo Essay

Release Date: July 23, 2026

Book Introduction

A traumatized public health doctor arrives on a remote island, only to find that chronic isolation soon turns into an unexpected flutter of the heart. Doctor Someboy returns as a photo essay!

• ENA recorded its highest viewership rating ever for a Monday-Tuesday drama premiere
• Ranked 1st in viewership ratings across all channels in the same time slot
• Reached 4th place globally on Disney+'s Global Top 10 TV Shows list

Doctor Someboy is a medical human drama set on the remote island of Pyeondongdo. It follows a public health doctor afraid of islands, a nurse carrying emotional wounds, and island residents who have each endured their own pain, as they learn to survive together while rediscovering humanity and love.

Director Lee Myung-woo, known for The Fiery Priest and Better Days, brings his signature blend of humor and emotion to the rough yet warm world of Pyeondongdo's people. Writer Kim Ji-soo delicately captures the hearts of those who learn about love and connection even in a place they once wished to escape.

This photo essay is a collectible visual book designed like a memory album, capturing fleeting on-screen expressions and behind-the-camera moments through still photography. Memorable lines from the drama are placed alongside the stills to bring key scenes back to life, making this a nostalgic keepsake for viewers of Doctor Someboy.

Publisher's Review

High-definition stills, memorable quotes, behind-the-scenes shots, and filming location notes come together in this official photo essay capturing the world of Doctor Someboy in a single volume.

The Laughter and Emotion of the Drama in One Book
Rather than following the story in chronological order, the book is structured around the perspectives of key characters — Do Ji-ui, Yuk Ha-ri, and Hyun Chi-yeon — allowing readers to immerse themselves more deeply in their personal journeys. High-definition stills vividly capture the actors' expressions and the atmosphere of each scene, paired with dialogue that brings back the emotional resonance of the drama.

Moments Outside the Camera
Behind-the-scenes shots reveal the actors' natural expressions and the mood of the filming set, offering warm glimpses beyond the finished scenes. These candid moments add unique collectible value, letting readers linger on the actors' time in character even longer than the broadcast allowed.

Walking Pyeondongdo
This section introduces the real-life filming locations featured in the drama, including the harbor and sea where Ji-ui and Ha-ri stayed, and the Pyeondong Health Center. By tracing these actual landscapes, readers can experience the fictional world of Pyeondongdo in reality, as if reliving the story themselves.

More than simply retracing the plot, Doctor Someboy Photo Essay offers readers a chance to relive the emotional journey of Pyeondongdo — a gift of memories for anyone who wishes to hold onto the story of this secluded island.

Author

Planning: Studio Genie
Production: The Studio M

Table of Contents

• Artwork Notes
• Director's Words
• Author's Note
• Characters

• Part 1: Events, People, and Love
• Part 2: I'm Not Someone Who Will Leave
• Part 3: Crossing the Sea Again

• Behind the Scenes
• Walking Pyeondongdo Island – Doctor Someboy Filming Location Notes
• Actor's Message
• The People Who Made the Drama