Overwhelming couple photoshoot... 'Tak-ter X' Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun, a rare combination

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SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia' has captured attention with photos showcasing the overwhelming chemistry between Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun.

The upcoming SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: The Era of White Mafia' (produced by Studio S, Dragon Studios, Haejigeum Studio, hereinafter 'Doctor X'), which will premiere next month, is a sharp medical noir that follows the activities of Dr. X 'Gye Soo-jeong', a genius surgeon who knows neither failure nor compromise and shatters massive injustices with her unparalleled surgical skills.

As the first medical genre entry in SBS's unique 'SBS Saida Universe,' which has continued its unrivaled box office legacy through titles such as 'Department Head Kim,' 'Exemplary Taxi,' 'Passionate Priest,' and 'Judge from Hell,' it is expected to be the top tentpole IP of the second half of the year. The meeting of Kim Ji-won, a self-proclaimed box office queen returning after two years, and Lee Jung-eun, an irreplaceable acting powerhouse who has dominated both screens and television sets, has drawn high expectations.

In this context, Marie Claire's October issue revealed exclusive photos featuring the unique chemistry between Kim Ji-won, who plays the genius surgeon Gye Soo-jeong in 'Doctor X,' and Lee Jung-eun, who portrays Jang Hee-sook, director of a doctor staffing agency. In the released photos, the two gaze steadily at the camera, exuding a cool and powerful aura.

Especially, the similar yet distinct atmospheres of the two blend seamlessly, creating an extraordinary chemistry that is felt simply by their presence in the same space, further raising expectations.

In the drama, Gye Soo-jeong and Jang Hee-sook are special partners bound not only by a contractual relationship formed out of necessity but also by a bond deeper than family. While Gye Soo-jeong is obsessed solely with surgery, Jang Hee-sook, a seasoned assistant who carefully covers her partner's weaknesses, will unleash a unique synergy that has never been seen before — from perfect partnership to the lively, aunt-and-niece-like chemistry.

In the accompanying interview, it was reported that Kim Ji-won and Lee Jung-eun shared a variety of stories, ranging from their special affection for each other to behind-the-scenes moments on set.

Meanwhile, SBS's most anticipated drama of the second half of 2026, 'Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia,' will premiere on October 9 at 9:50 p.m.

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