Rising Star Kim Ji-won's "Doctor X" Faces Backlash Over Broadcast Suspension Petition [Star Issue]

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The hit drama "Doctor X" encountered an unexpected obstacle after directly addressing the tragedy of the the 18th Democratic Uprising.

On the 24th, a petition regarding SBS's Friday-Saturday drama "Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia" (hereinafter referred to as "Doctor X") appeared on the National Assembly e-Petition public consent board.

The petition bore the shocking title, "Petition for the Suspension of the Broadcast of SBS's Doctor X Drama." Notably, this petition met the preliminary threshold of 100 supporters required for publication within a single day and entered the review stage for potential disclosure.

The petitioner raised concerns about Episode 6, which aired that day, featuring an episode centered on Oh Sang-beom (played by Ha Sung-kyung), a patient who had suffered for 46 years from gunshot wounds sustained during the the 18th Democratic Uprising.

The petitioner argued, "Specific political content included in 'Doctor X,' currently airing on SBS, may cause discomfort to viewers. Episode 6 featured content related to the 18th that is entirely unrelated to the plot, causing many viewers to frown. While we are aware that the 18th is a painful part of our history, it is difficult to accept the use of politically controversial issues in a medical drama."

The petitioner continued, "The original Japanese drama focused on the personal abilities of doctors. The appearance of related content in the Korean version appears to be a forced inclusion intended to reveal a specific political stance. All dramas, except for political dramas, must strictly maintain political neutrality."

Amid this situation, Lee Ok-gyu, CP (Chief Producer) of Studio S, the production company behind "Doctor X," drew attention from netizens by expressing his conviction on social media. He shared a poster for "Doctor X" with the message, "no fear."

"Doctor X" has sparked a syndrome in living rooms, with Episode 6 recording a viewership rating of 19.5%. The drama airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 p.m.

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