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Release of South Korean drama Doctor X

Overview

The South Korean medical drama ‘Doctor X’, a remake of a Japanese production, is scheduled to premiere on SBS on October 9, 2026. The series stars Kim Ji-won as Gye Soo-jung, a genius surgeon who battles corruption at Guseo University Hospital.

Following the initial announcement of the cast—which includes Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok—SBS released a teaser for the production. The footage depicts the protagonist as a ‘dark hero’ with a cold personality. Within the series, the character is described by a medical staffing agency head as a ‘number one ace’, while an intern characterizes her as being ‘like a god, or perhaps a monster’.

Entities

SBS · Lee Jung-eun · Son Hyun-joo · Guseo University Hospital · Kim Ji Won

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Kim Ji Won stars in new SBS drama teaser for Doctor X

    SBS released the first teaser for the drama ‘Doctor X’, featuring Kim Ji Won as a genius, cold-natured surgeon named Gye Soo Jung.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Kim Ji-won medical drama 'Doctor X' set for October premiere

    The South Korean remake of the Japanese medical drama 'Doctor X', starring Kim Ji-won, is scheduled to premiere on SBS on October 9, 2026.

Sources

afamily.vn · dramabeans.com · kenh14.vn · me.mashable.com · rbbtoday.com · soompi.com