Jang Seung-jo, the "Mad Doctor" Who Carves Patient Initials… A Chilling Presence [Doctor X]

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Actor Jang Seung-jo took on the role of a "mad doctor."

SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia" (screenplay by Jung Yoon-jung, directed by Lee Jeong-rim, hereinafter referred to as "Doctor X") is a refreshing medical noir depicting the activities of "Gye Su-jeong" (played by Kim Ji-won), a genius surgeon with unmatched skill who knows no failure or compromise and shatters massive injustices. Jang Seung-jo plays the role of "Na Dae-il," a newly appointed professor of surgery at Gu Seo-dae Hospital.

Na Dae-il (played by Jang Seung-jo) made his debut by forming a mysterious atmosphere, revealing curiosity toward Gye Su-jeong. After coordinating with her during the surgery of Gong (President), a patient who had fallen and was transported to the emergency room, he directly sought out footage of Gye Su-jeong's surgeries, marveling at her unparalleled skill and speed. He approached her with his characteristic gentle demeanor and relaxed smile, expressing deep empathy for her willingness to rush toward patients without hesitation, while also showing interest in why she focuses solely on moving forward. Through this uninhibited attitude, he naturally expressed his curiosity about Gye Su-jeong. This was further heightened by a chilling aura that occasionally flickered through his amiable impression.

Additionally, the arrival of Kwon Chung-hyun, a pharmaceutical company employee brought to the emergency room with cholecystitis, unveiled Na Dae-il's past narrative, drawing attention to another aspect of the character. During his long tenure as a military medical officer, Na Dae-il took risks to save Kwon Chung-hyun, who had suffered severe organ bleeding due to abuse. Judging that delaying transport to a military hospital would be dangerous, he personally drove Kwon Chung-hyun to a rural clinic and performed surgery alone in the desperate situation where he could not even receive help from other doctors. Na Dae-il's decisive action to save the patient without hesitation was viewed as a sense of mission and responsibility as a doctor, further fueling curiosity about the character.

When news broke that Gye Su-jeong had entered emergency surgery due to Kwon Chung-hyun's rapidly deteriorating condition, a great crack appeared on Na Dae-il's face, which never lost its composure. His gaze trembled intensely at the mention of an open abdominal surgery, and he could not hide his anxiety as he rushed to the operating room amidst taut tension, heightening the drama's immersion. In particular, a shocking ending unfolded where Gye Su-jeong discovered a "D.N" pattern on Kwon Chung-hyun's liver, implying Na Dae-il's initials, amplifying curiosity about the chilling true nature hidden behind the image of a kind-hearted surgery professor.

Jang Seung-jo completed the three-dimensional aspects of Na Dae-il by delicately capturing the contrasting textures of emotion with his seasoned acting depth. After establishing a gentle first impression with his relaxed tone and soft smile, he expressed sudden anxiety through subtly trembling eyes and an outburst of unbearable anger, delicately depicting the character's gradual shift from being perceived as a hero to a villain. From evoking a sense of unease behind his amiable face to a chilling ending, he created tension that kept viewers glued to the screen without a single moment of distraction. In this way, Jang Seung-jo drew in the audience with Na Dae-il's multifaceted aspects, enriching the drama further.

Thanks to Jang Seung-jo's such performance, Episode 4 recorded its highest viewership yet at 20.8% (national), 18.5% (nationwide), and 18.4% (Seoul metropolitan area) (based on Nielsen Korea). It ranked first not only in the same time slot but also among all Saturday mini-series and weekly mini-series.

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