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Kim Ji-won to star as surgeon in Netflix K-drama Doctor X
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 14:49
Kim Ji-won Returns in 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' on Netflix
  • •Kim Ji-won stars in the new K-drama 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia', premiering October 9, 2026, on Netflix.
  • •The series, inspired by the Japanese show 'Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon', features Kim Ji-won as Gye Su-jeong, a gifted surgeon challenging a corrupt medical establishment.
  • •Indian viewers can stream the 12-episode SBS drama on Netflix, with new episodes airing weekly on Fridays and Saturdays.
  • •The cast includes Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok, with Lee Jung-rim directing and Pyeon Seung-geun writing.
  • •This medical drama with noir elements promises a darker role for Kim Ji-won, known for 'Queen of Tears' and 'Descendants of the Sun'.

Key Questions Answered

Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix starting October 9, 2026, airing weekly on Fridays and Saturdays.

The K-drama follows Gye Su-jeong, a gifted surgeon placed at Guseo University Hospital who uses her extraordinary skills to confront a powerful and corruption-plagued medical establishment.

The series stars Kim Ji-won as surgeon Gye Su-jeong, alongside Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok.