'Doctor X' CP, 'Not Afraid' on May 18 Democratization Movement Subject... Meaningful SNS

Drama poster and 'NO FEAR' message posted immediately after broadcastMixed reviews and criticism over 5·18 material... Petition for broadcast suspension also filedSBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X' featured the May 18th Democratization Movement as one of its themes, leading to a petition for broadcast suspension, but the responsible CP posted a message implying 'no fear.' / Capture from Lee Ok-gyu CP's SNS[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] As the production team behind 'Doctor X' tackled the May 18th Democratization Movement as a theme, a petition demanding the suspension of the broadcast emerged in the National Assembly. However, the work's responsible producer responded with a nuance of "no fear."On the 25th, Lee Ok-gyu, the responsible producer (CP) at production company Studio S, posted a message on his social media along with a 'Doctor X' poster, stating, "no fear."This post came immediately after the broadcast of episode 6, which dealt with the May 18th Democratization Movement, leading to interpretations that it was a response to the reactions surrounding that episode. However, CP Lee did not provide a separate explanation for the specific meaning of the message.In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia' (hereinafter referred to as 'Doctor X'), aired on the 24th, the story of Oh Sang-beom (played by Ha Sung-kwang), who suffered a gunshot wound to the head during the May 18th Democratization Movement, was depicted. Oh Sang-beom, who lost his brother in childhood, is a character who has lived his life suffering from guilt and extreme pain. A fictional former president, reminiscent of the situation at the time, also appeared, highlighting the scars left by the historical tragedy.Viewer reactions were mixed after the broadcast. While some praised the drama for incorporating the pain of the democratization movement victims and delivering a profound impact, others criticized the sudden introduction of a theme unrelated to the medical drama's flow, disrupting immersion.In particular, some viewers took issue with the content related to May 18th. A petition demanding the suspension of the broadcast actually emerged. According to the National Assembly e-petition for public consent on the 25th, the 'Petition Regarding the Suspension of SBS Drama Doctor X Broadcast,' filed on the 24th, met the pre-disclosure requirement of 100 signatures and is under review for public disclosure.The petitioner claimed, "Content related to May 18th, which had no connection to the drama's plot, appeared and caused many viewers to frown." The petitioner also mentioned the political controversy surrounding May 18th and demanded that the production team be summoned as witnesses to the National Assembly and reviewed by broadcasting review agencies.Meanwhile, separate from the mixed reactions, the viewership rating for that episode broke its own record. According to Nielsen Korea, episode 6 of 'Doctor X' recorded 19.5% based on national household ratings.'Doctor X' is a medical noir depicting the process of surgeon Gye Soo-jeong (played by Kim Ji-won), who possesses genius surgical skills, confronting corruption within the hospital and immense power. It airs every Friday and Saturday at 9:50 PM.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]