Lee Phillip who is currently playing the character of Jan Bin, the royal doctor who has exceptional medical knowledge, is forced to leave the SBS drama "Great Doctor" (starring Lee Minho and Kim Hee Sun) due to an eye injury.

Lee (30) apologized saying: "I feel heavy hearted; I will have to leave with only a few episodes left. It's regrettable. I apologize to the viewers who have loved the drama and I will work hard to come back in a better appearance. "

This was Lee Phillip's comeback after his last role in the loved drama "Secret Garden". Many were saying this was the return of Lee Phillip after being in the download for about two years since "Secret Garden". The staff also felt regret about Lee's exit saying "It's a shame specially after all the hardships he went trough"

Lee Phillip is resting at the moment and will receive surgery soon.