# Release of South Korean drama Doctor X

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/release-of-south-korean-drama-doctor-x
> Updated: 2026-09-07T05:35:48.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

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’.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-ji-won-stars-in-new-sbs-drama-teaser-for-doctor-x

### 2026-08-31: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kim-ji-won-medical-drama-doctor-x-set-for-october-2026-release

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