Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia
| Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 닥터X: 하얀 마피아의 시대 |
| RR | DakteoX: hayan mapiaui sidae |
| MR | Takt'ŏX: hayan map'iaŭi sidae |
| Genre | |
| Based on | TV Asahi's Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon |
| Written by | Pyeon Seong-geun |
| Directed by | Lee Jung-rim |
| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers | |
| Production companies | |
| Original release | |
| Network | SBS TV |
Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia (Korean: 닥터X: 하얀 마피아의 시대) is an upcoming South Korean medical noir television series written by Pyeon Seong-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim, and starring Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok. Based on TV Asahi's Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, the series depicts a surgeon who proves her worth purely through her skill, as she operates on corrupt organizations riddled with injustice. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in October 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday.
Synopsis
Gye Su-jeong is a brilliant and bold surgeon who establishes her value only through her unparalleled surgical abilities in a world where corruption and bureaucracy rule the medical system. Often referred to as the "mad dog of the operating room", she takes on seemingly insurmountable cases and reveals the corruption at the esteemed Gu Seo University Hospital.
Cast and characters
Main
- Kim Ji-won as Gye Su-jeong[2]
- A top-tier surgeon from the Jang Hee-sook physician-for-hire agency, dispatched to fill a surgical vacancy at Gu Seo University Hospital. Known as the "mad dog of the operating room", she demonstrates her skill to challenge the corrupt medical hierarchy.
- Lee Jung-eun as Jang Hee-sook[2]
- Head of the Jang Hee-sook physician-for-hire agency. While she may appear flashy and talkative, she is a clever who strategically leverages her public image for her business.
- Son Hyun-joo as Bu Seung-kwon[2]
- Director of Gu Seo University Hospital and tries to rebuild the failing hospital.
- Kim Woo-seok as Park Tae-kyung[2]
- A privileged intern whose hospital life becomes complicated after meeting Su-jeong.
Supporting
- Lee Sung-wook as Bae Heung-gon[3]
- A surgical specialist at Gu Seo University Hospital.
Production
Development
The series is based on TV Asahi's Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon series (2012–2021), produced by Studio Dragon, Studio S, and HighZium Studio, directed by Lee Jung-rim, who helmed VIP (2019), Revenant (2023), and As You Stood By (2025), and written by Pyeon Seong-geun.[4]
Casting
In February 2025, Kim Ji-won was reportedly cast to lead the series.[5] The following seven months, Lee Jung-eun, Kim Woo-seok, and Son Hyun-joo were reportedly cast as the other lead actors.[6][7][8] In November 2025, the four actors confirmed their appearances.[9]
Filming
Principal photography began on December 4, 2025.[4]
Release
Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia is scheduled to air on SBS TV's Friday and Saturday timeslot in 2026.[4] The series' first teaser was unveiled at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards and confirmed for an October release.[10]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i 프로그래 소개 [Program Introduction]. SBS (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 30, 2025. Retrieved January 1, 2026.
- ^ a b c d Kang, Sun-ae (November 18, 2025). "큰 거 온다"...SBS 2026년 기대작 '닥터X', 김지원·이정은·손현주·김우석 주연 확정 ["Something big is coming"...SBS's 2026 highly anticipated drama Doctor X confirms Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok as leads]. SBS Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Kim, Saet-byeol (December 16, 2025). 이성욱, '닥터X' 외과 전문의로 합류...김지원과 대립 [Lee Seong-wook joins Doctor X as a surgical specialist...to clash with Kim Ji-won]. The Fact (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c Moon, Ji-yeon (December 12, 2025). [공식] 드디어 김지원 차기작..'닥터 X', 4일 크랭크인→캐릭터 완벽 몰입 [[Official] Kim Ji-won's next project finally revealed..'Doctor X' begins filming on the 4th→Fully immersed in her character]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 20, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Moon, Wan-sik (February 14, 2025). [단독]'눈물의 여왕' 김지원, 이번엔 천재외과의..'닥터X' 주인공 [[Exclusive] 'Queen of Tears' Kim Ji-won to play a genius surgeon this time..lead role in 'Doctor X']. Starnews (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 22, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Yoo, Ji-hee (April 1, 2025). [단독] 이정은, 김지원 '이모' 된다...'닥터X' 천재 외과의 변신 [[Exclusive] Lee Jung-eun becomes Kim Ji-won's 'aunt'...transforms into a genius surgeon in 'Doctor X']. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Ha, Soo-jung (July 26, 2025). [단독] 김우석, 김지원 상대역 된다..3년만에 드라마 '닥터X' 복귀 [[Exclusive] Kim Woo-seok to star opposite Kim Ji-won..returns to dramas after 3 years with 'Doctor X']. Osen (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Jang, Jin-ri (September 2, 2025). [단독]손현주, '닥터X' 출연...'대상 배우' 12년 만에 SBS 귀환 [[Exclusive] Son Hyun-joo joins Doctor X...'Daesang-winning actor' returns to SBS after 12 years]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (November 18, 2025). '닥터X' 김지원-이정은-손현주-김우석 출연, 메디컬 느와르 온다 [공식] ['Doctor X' starring Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok—Medical Noir is Coming [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 19, 2025.
- ^ Park, Soo-in (January 1, 2026). 다크히어로 천재의사 된 김지원 '닥터X' 스페셜 티저부터 화면장악 [Kim Ji-won Transforms into a Dark Hero Genius Doctor—Captivating the Screen Starting with Doctor X Special Teaser]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2026.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia at HanCinema