"Won't Fail"...'Doctor X', Kim Ji-won's Masterpiece Noir Cider (Comprehensive)

7 Production Presentation Held...Kim Ji-won to Son Hyun-ju Attend"Features Weight, Catharsis, and Humor...A 'Complete Gift Set'"Actors Son Hyun-ju, Kim Ji-won, and Lee Jung-eun Kim WooSeok(from left) attended the production presentation of SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X' at the SBS Hall in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, on the 7th, sharing various stories. /Reporter Song Ho-young[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] Actress Kim Ji-won donned a white doctor's coat. She's not just a doctor who performs surgeries well. She's a dark hero who uncovers the massive corruption hidden behind the hospital. It remains to be seen if Kim Ji-won, returning to the small screen after two years, can steal viewers' hearts.The production presentation for SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia' (written by Pyeon Seong-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim, hereinafter referred to as 'Doctor X') was held on the afternoon of the 7th at the SBS Hall in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul. Director Lee Jung-rim and actors Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, and Son Hyun-ju Kim WooSeok attended the event, highlighting the unique aspects of 'Doctor X' and encouraging viewership.'Doctor X' is a work that depicts the exploits of 'Doctor X' Gye Soo-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won), who shatters immense injustice with her genius surgical skills, knowing neither failure nor compromise. It is based on the Japanese 'Doctor X' series, which achieved mega-hits when aired on TV Asahi.Director Lee Jung-rim, who is directing the series, stated, "It is a medical noir drama," and added, "Viewers will find it entertaining as they follow the various events unfolding within the vast organization of a hospital and the story of the doctor Gye Soo-jeong, who never fails."Actress Kim Ji-won is coming to viewers with SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X'. /SBSFirst, Kim Ji-won, who plays the title role in 'Doctor X', transforms into genius surgeon Gye Soo-jeong. Returning to the small screen approximately two years after the tvN drama 'Queen of Tears' in 2024, Kim Ji-won explained, "It's a nervous and exciting return," and added, "I've spared no effort to show a new side in the medical genre."Lee Jung-eun plays Jang Hee-sook, the head of the doctor dispatch agency that sends Gye Soo-jeong to Guseo University Hospital. She described Jang Hee-sook, who shares the same pain as Gye Soo-jeong and is a reliable supporter, as "a character who helps doctors with great surgical skills (doctors' hand talent) to perform good medical practices."Son Hyun-ju takes on the role of Bu Seung-kwon, the hospital director who leads Guseo University Hospital, which is stained with corruption. He is a real-life power broker who manipulates the hospital's landscape with his cool charisma. Son Hyun-ju mentioned that he once played a doctor during the era when nurses were called "nurses." He said with a laugh, "After a minor role in my rookie days, I'm returning to a doctor role after a long time," and added, "I've become a hospital director after decades."Kim WooSeok plays Park Tae-kyung, a surgical intern whose hospital life is turned upside down after meeting Gye Soo-jeong. Kim WooSeok expressed deep affection for Park Tae-kyung, who is kind and ambitious but clumsy in everything. "I experience many things while following Gye Soo-jeong," he said, "and I contemplate the true meaning of being a doctor."SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X' will premiere on the 9th at 9:50 PM. /SBSThe core of 'Doctor X' is the catharsis that Kim Ji-won, dressed in a doctor's coat, will bring to viewers. In particular, there is great curiosity as to whether SBS, which has consistently presented dramas with the "good triumphs over evil" (saida) genre, such as 'Chief Kim', 'The Fiery Priest', and 'Taxi Driver', will succeed in this new venture.Director Lee Jung-rim was also aware of the high expectations of viewers. He emphasized, "'Doctor X' is ultimately a medical drama," and added, "We wanted to effectively convey the power struggles within the hospital organization that viewers expect, the human stories of life and death, and the catharsis provided by the eccentric doctor."However, he also mentioned efforts to create something unique for 'Doctor X'. Director Lee Jung-rim stated, "We added noir on top of the medical drama," and explained, "We focused on the fact that a hospital is ultimately a place where people gather. We wanted to illustrate the clashes of various individuals pursuing their own beliefs and desires."Finally, they revealed the viewing points of 'Doctor X'. Director Lee Jung-rim said, "It's a medical drama that suits the emotions of Korean viewers," and expressed his expectation for "a viewership rating of 9.21% in the first week." Kim Ji-won stated, "As a medical noir genre, it has weight and catharsis, but it doesn't miss out on humor."Lee Jung-rim continued, "The appearance of the hero and the moments when the game changes will be very entertaining," and confidently declared, "It's a drama that won't fail." Son Hyun-ju also mentioned, "Various actors are appearing," and described 'Doctor X' as "like a complete gift set."SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X', consisting of a total of 12 episodes, will premiere on the 9th at 9:50 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]