Actress Kim Ji-won returns to the small screen with SBS's new drama 'Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia.' Going beyond a simple hospital story, this work is a medical noir that delves into the essence of medicine and the true meaning of medical practice, a fresh attempt that breaks away from the typical formula of conventional medical dramas. Kim Ji-won will play Gae Su-jeong, the genius surgeon at the heart of the narrative, orchestrating the drama's tension.

◆ Gae Su-jeong, a Genius Surgeon Who Rejects Convention

In the drama, Gae Su-jeong is a unique character who outrightly rejects the customary framework of hospital power structures. She refuses to comply with routine side duties such as assisting professors with their papers or joining the director's rounds, proving her worth solely through her surgical skills in saving patients. This bold and unwavering character, unbound by the established system, is expected to create powerful synergy with Kim Ji-won's solid acting prowess.

◆ "My Hobby Is Surgery" — A One-Line Line That Shone at the Script Reading

The character's texture was fully revealed in the released script reading video. With the striking single line "My hobby is surgery," Kim Ji-won instantly captured the character's extraordinariness and professional demeanor. She is praised for breathing life into the character from the very first take, commanding the atmosphere of the session with her masterful control of tone, moving naturally between serious charisma and lighthearted charm.

After the reading, Kim Ji-won shared that she drew great strength from working with wonderful fellow actors, and pledged to prepare thoroughly before filming to deliver fresh joy and fun to viewers.

◆ Ensemble with Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok Adds Weight

Behind Kim Ji-won, seasoned actors including Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok form a solid ensemble, adding weight to the work. Kim Ji-won, who refuses typecast roles and faces new challenges each time, always draws public attention. Attention is focused on what new acting growth she will imprint through this medical noir as she stands in a white gown before an absurd order.

Meanwhile, Kim Ji-won is currently ranked 9th in the September Netizens Awards' Best Actress category. As of 6:44 p.m. on the 3rd, Kim Ji-won has recorded 74 votes, and she previously won first place in the Best Actress category.

[The information in this article was compiled based on official broadcasts and personal social media content. AI assisted in part.]