Kim Young-min's shattered ego in front of Kim Ji-won in "Doctor X"

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Actor Kim Young-min left a strong impression as Do Yun-sik, a seasoned surgeon who reads the flow of power with adept political maneuvering and harbors a burning determination to pursue his dreams, in the drama "Doctor X."

SBS's "Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia," which premiered on the 9th, is a medical noir depicting the story of Dr. X Gye Su-jung (played by Kim Ji-won), who possesses surgical skills that know no failure or compromise, as she stands up against injustices within the hospital. Kim Young-min took on the role of Do Yun-sik, a general surgery professor focused on research and papers with the goal of becoming the hospital director.

On this day, Do Yun-sik (played by Kim Young-min) was portrayed as a realistic figure who quickly reads the order and flow of power within the hospital to solidify his position. As the closest confidant of the existing hospital director, Kim Myung-seop (played by Kim Jong-gu), he had been at the forefront of establishing the director's authority. When the hospital's power shifted to Bu Seung-gwon (played by Son Hyun-joo), he swiftly moved to assist from his side. Do Yun-sik's actions, reading the situation faster than anyone else and seeking advantageous positions for his own future, showcased his seasoned political acumen while also sparking curiosity about how far he would go in pursuing his self-interest. To this, the appearance of Gye Su-jung, who fearlessly shook the existing hierarchy and discipline, served as another variable. Do Yun-sik kept a wary eye on Gye Su-jung and never stopped making realistic calculations.

The pancreatic cancer surgery for Park Gwang-cheol (Chairman) also revealed Do Yun-sik's limitations and unexpected traits. Taking on the role of lead surgeon himself, he planned an operation prioritizing patient safety above all else, but was taken aback by a tumor that had spread more extensively than anticipated, confronting his own judgment and limits. Ultimately, unable to handle an arterial resection with a mortality rate reaching its peak, at the moment he was about to close the surgical site, Gye Su-jung arrived upon Bu Seung-gwon's call and took over the surgery. Do Yun-sik could only watch from the side as Gye Su-jung performed an overwhelming operation, but he humbled his ego and maintained his position as an assistant during Gye Su-jung's procedure.

After the surgery ended, Do Yun-sik revealed to Bu Seung-gwon his miserable state of mind while confessing why he had not left the operating room until the very end. "I will endure it from now on as well. That is why I will definitely carve out my place in this hospital and achieve what I have dreamed of. You know, Director. My dream," he pleaded through tears. Do Yun-sik's desperation revealed his urgent sincerity that he could not give up on the dream he had harbored for a long time, fueling curiosity about his true face hidden behind the realistic political maneuvering that moves with the flow of power. Attention focused on what exactly the dream is that Do Yun-sik so desperately wants to achieve and how far he will go for his goal.

Kim Young-min depicted Do Yun-sik's contrasting traits in a three-dimensional manner, from realistic political acumen and determination toward goals to the misery of the moment his ego crumbles. While showing a gentle and cultured demeanor as vice director, he displayed an authoritative posture relying on his position in front of Gye Su-jung, who doubted his skills. However, his appearance of being hurt and crumbling under "fact violence" also hinted at the character's vulnerable side.

Furthermore, in the scene where he pleaded to Bu Seung-gwon about his dream after hitting a limit in the operating room, he delicately expressed his shattered ego and the desperation that he could not ultimately give up. In particular, while appearing as a figure biased toward his own research and hospital politics over patients, his choice to remain in the operating room even while submitting to Gye Su-jung showed a multifaceted side. Kim Young-min convincingly completed Do Yun-sik's duality—being agile before power yet desperate before his own dream—making it difficult to easily judge Do Yun-sik as good or evil and heightening curiosity about his future actions.

Meanwhile, "Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia" airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.

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