Kim Ji-won Makes a Bold Move with Medical Noir 'Doctor X'

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A new drama, "Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia," headlined by actress Kim Ji-won, is set to embark on a fresh genre variation.

SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama, "Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia" (produced by Studio S, Studio Dragon, and Haejiyeum Studio; hereinafter referred to as "Doctor X"), scheduled to air its first episode on the 9th, is a refreshing medical noir depicting the activities of Dr. Gye Su-jeong, the "crazy woman of the operating room," who shatters massive injustices with her genius surgical skills that know no failure or compromise.

SBS has firmly captured the living room audience with diverse genres such as thrillers, action, comedy, and fantasy, building a hit brand known as the "SBS Sida Universe." Starting with the "Taxi Driver" series, which delivered catharsis through the unconventional premise of private revenge agency services, followed by the satisfying comedic action "Fiery Priest," the refreshing action fantasy "The Judge from Hell," and recently the revenge action drama "Deputy Manager Kim," each work has received passionate love from viewers for its narrative of punishing great evils.

Amidst this, expectations are rising daily as the SBS Sida Universe attempts the "medical noir" genre for the first time through "Doctor X." In particular, curiosity and interest in "Doctor X" are soaring further, given that SBS has consistently demonstrated strength in the medical genre as well. Previously, SBS's representative medical drama, "Dr. Romantic," established itself as a true flagship IP by receiving passionate love each season, throwing out weighty questions about what makes a good doctor while portraying the conviction and sense of mission of doctors who prioritize patients' lives above all else.

While "Dr. Romantic" captivated audiences with humanism, the value of growth, and "romance," "Doctor X" adds the intense genre appeal of "noir," delving into the complex interests and injustices within Guseo University Hospital with a sharper perspective.

Within Guseo University Hospital, where those in white coats have become a "white mafia" chasing power and profit, tension is heightened by foreshadowing the activities of Gye Su-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won), a "medical dark hero" who stands against massive medical power solely with her outstanding surgical skills. The series is expected to offer the unique appeal of "medical noir," densely weaving together extreme surgical sequences where life and death intersect, tense power struggles, and the sincerity of doctors striving to save lives.

Furthermore, Director Lee Jung-rim, who has proven his sensibility in directing with "VIP," "Evil Spirit," and "You Killed Me," is helming the project, guaranteeing its artistic merit and completion. Additionally, "Box Office Queen" Kim Ji-won undergoes a radical transformation as Gye Su-jeong, the "crazy woman of the operating room," joined by a powerful cast that inspires trust simply by their names, including Lee Jung-eun (as Jang Hee-sook), Son Hyun-joo (as Bu Seung-gwon), and Kim Woo-seok (as Park Tae-kyung), promising explosive performances.

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