Kim Ji-won plays a genius freelance surgeon who walks into a corrupt hospital and refuses to play by its rules in Doctor X: Mafia in White (Korean title: Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia). The SBS medical noir premiered on October 9, 2026, and it has quickly become one of the biggest K-dramas of the season, with strong ratings in Korea and a high spot on Netflix’s global non-English chart. It is also the Korean version of Japan’s hit Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon. Here is a complete guide to the drama so far: the plot, the cast, the episode schedule, how it is doing, the controversy around it, and how we rate it.
Note: The drama is still airing. This review covers Episodes 1 to 10, and the last two episodes are scheduled for November 13 and 14, 2026.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | Doctor X: Mafia in White (Korean: Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia) |
| Network | SBS |
| Premiere | October 9, 2026 |
| Air days | Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 PM KST (6:20 PM IST) |
| Finale | Scheduled for November 14, 2026 (Episodes 11 and 12 on November 13 and 14) |
| Setting | Guseo University Seonam Medical Center |
| Lead’s usual image | Kim Ji-won, known for Queen of Tears and My Liberation Notes, plays against type here |
| Episodes | 12 planned, with Netflix currently listing the first 10 |
| Runtime | About 60 minutes per episode |
| Genre | Medical noir, dark comedy, drama |
| Writer | Pyeon Seong-geun |
| Director | Lee Jung-rim (VIP, Revenant) |
| Production | Studio S, Studio Dragon and HighZium Studio |
| Music | Primary |
| Based on | Japan’s Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012 to 2021) |
| Where to watch in India | Netflix, with new episodes weekly |
| Maturity rating on Netflix | TV-MA |
| Our rating so far | 4 / 5 |
What Is Doctor X: Mafia in White About?
Gye Su-jeong is a surgeon with extraordinary skill and no loyalty to any hospital. She works through a doctor-placement agency and moves from one hospital to the next, taking on the cases other doctors call hopeless. Nicknamed the “mad dog of the operating room,” she lands at Guseo University Seonam Medical Center, a hospital run by ego, politics and bureaucracy.
The “white mafia” in the title is the powerful group behind the white coats: senior doctors, administrators and board members who protect their own interests before their patients. Su-jeong has no place in that hierarchy, and that is her strength. She can say what she wants, take risks the staff will not and expose what the system hides.
Plot and Storyline (Spoiler-Free)
- The setup: Su-jeong joins the hospital as a freelance surgeon at a time when it badly needs doctors.
- The conflict: Her skill saves patients, but it also threatens the people who rely on rank, connections and politics.
- The format: Each episode builds around a difficult medical case, and the larger power struggle inside the hospital runs through the whole season.
- The tone: It is satirical and confrontational, with sharp humour and dramatic surgery scenes.
- The mystery: Su-jeong’s past is gradually revealed, and a figure from it turns up near the end of Episode 10.
Cast and Characters
| Actor | Character | Role in the story |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Ji-won | Gye Su-jeong (Doctor X) | The genius freelance surgeon at the center of the story |
| Lee Jung-eun | Jang Hee-sook | Runs the doctor-placement agency and is Su-jeong’s ally and aunt by marriage |
| Son Hyun-joo | Bu Seung-kwon | The director of the hospital |
| Kim Woo-seok | Park Tae-kyung | A surgical intern from a privileged background |
| Lee Jin-hee | Jo Won-jin | An anesthesiology professor |
| Kim Young-min | Do Yun-sik | A general surgery professor more focused on hospital politics than on operating |
| Lee Sung-wook | Bae Heung-gon | A hospital professor |
| Kwon Seung-woo | Ma Seong-gyu | A senior resident |
| Heo Joon-seok | Kim Seong-jin | An emergency medicine professor |
| Koo See-yeon | Go Jae-seon | A nurse |
| Han Jee-won | Han Ju-hye | A nurse |
| Choi Deok-moon | Yang Eun-gu | A traditional Korean medicine doctor from the agency |
| Kim Jung-young | Yu Mi-gyeong | A doctor from the agency |
| Kim Young-ah | Lee Seon-ae | Head of hospital management |
| Choi Kwang-il | Gu Bon-pyeong | The board chairman |
Cast and Crew
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Lead | Kim Ji-won |
| Key supporting | Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, Kim Woo-seok |
| Writer | Pyeon Seong-geun |
| Director | Lee Jung-rim |
| Producers | Lee Jae-woo, Yoon Geon-hee |
| Cinematography | Choi Sang-muk, Oh Joon-pyo |
| Editing | Kim Sang-hee, Han Yi-seul |
| Music | Primary |
| Production companies | Studio S, Studio Dragon, HighZium Studio |
The Characters in Detail
Gye Su-jeong (Kim Ji-won). A calm, blunt freelance surgeon who cares about patients, not hospital hierarchy. She refuses unpaid duties, negotiates hard through her agency and shows no interest in office politics. Glimpses of an unexplained past, including her debts, hint that there is more to her than skill.
Jang Hee-sook (Lee Jung-eun). The shrewd head of the doctor-placement agency. She negotiates Su-jeong’s terms and pay, brings proof of her qualifications when needed and later grows into something like a mentor.
Bu Seung-kwon (Son Hyun-joo). The hospital director who replaces the old head and has to balance surgery, public accountability and hospital management. He sees Su-jeong’s talent but also works to protect his own position.
Park Tae-kyung (Kim Woo-seok). A privileged intern whose orderly life falls apart after he crosses paths with Su-jeong. He admires her, is curious about her habits and provides much of the show’s lighter comedy.
Na Dae-il (Jang Seung-jo). A surgeon with overseas and military experience who arrives in Episode 4 and takes an unsettling interest in Su-jeong.
Kim Seong-jin (Heo Joon-seok). An emergency medicine professor haunted by a paramedic’s earlier death, which gives the early cleaner storyline emotional weight.
Do Yun-sik (Kim Young-min). A general surgery professor who is more focused on hospital politics than on operating, and one of the surgeons whose handling of a case goes poorly early on.
Kim Myeong-seop (Kim Jong-gu). A surgeon facing retirement who is the director in the opening episodes.
Why It Matters: The Big Names
- Kim Ji-won’s dark-hero turn. She trades her softer romantic roles for a tough, deadpan surgeon, and she reportedly lowered her speaking voice and chose a sharp chin-length bob and minimal makeup for the part.
- A veteran supporting cast. Lee Jung-eun and Son Hyun-joo give the story weight.
- The SBS universe. The network presents it as part of its shared drama universe alongside Taxi Driver, The Fiery Priest, The Judge from Hell and Agent Kim Reactivated, and as its first medical noir.
- A hit adaptation. It is based on one of Japan’s most successful medical dramas, but it uses its own hospital setting and story.
The Japanese Original: Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
The Korean drama is an adaptation of TV Asahi’s Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, one of the most popular medical dramas of the 2010s in Japan. The original ran for seven seasons from October 2012 to December 2021 and stars Ryoko Yonekura as Michiko Daimon, a freelance surgeon whose skill and private life her colleagues cannot understand. It was written by Miho Nakazono.
- The shared idea: A brilliant freelance surgeon with no loyalty to any hospital takes on cases others cannot and challenges hospital hierarchy.
- What the Korean version changes: It has its own hospital, characters and storylines, and it adds Korean social themes. Reviewers say it “forges its own path” instead of copying the original.
- A caution from critics: One Korean report notes that the Japanese original’s exaggerated storytelling style could eventually test Korean viewers’ patience.
- Where to watch the original: Netflix announced it would bring the Japanese series to its global catalogue from September 1, 2026, but availability varies by region, so check your app.
- Do you need it? No. The Korean version is a standalone story.
Behind the Scenes
- First day on set: Director Lee Jung-rim said the crew arrived focused from the first day on December 4, 2025, and praised Kim Ji-won’s immediate command of her role.
- A departure for the lead: Kim Ji-won is best known for romantic and warm roles in Queen of Tears and My Liberation Notes, so this tough, deadpan surgeon is a big change.
- Building the look: She reportedly practiced a lower speaking voice and used minimal makeup and a sharp chin-length bob to shape the character.
- A genre first: SBS promotes it as its first medical noir and places it in the same shared universe as its other hit dramas.
- The creative pair: Director Lee Jung-rim previously made VIP and Revenant, and writer Pyeon Seong-geun was described as one of the writers generating buzz.
The Road to Release
The project took shape over about a year. Kim Ji-won was reported as the lead in February 2025, and Lee Jung-eun, Kim Woo-seok and Son Hyun-joo joined in the months after. The four leads were confirmed in November 2025, and filming began on December 4, 2025. The first teaser appeared at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards, and the October 9, 2026 premiere date was confirmed in August 2026.
Episode Schedule and Viewership
| Ep | Air date | Nationwide rating (Nielsen Korea) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 9, 2026 | 11.4% |
| 2 | Oct 10, 2026 | 14.9% |
| 3 | Oct 16, 2026 | 15.1% |
| 4 | Oct 17, 2026 | 18.5% |
| 5 | Oct 23, 2026 | 17.5% |
| 6 | Oct 24, 2026 | 19.5% |
| 7 | Oct 30, 2026 | 16.5% |
| 8 | Oct 31, 2026 | 15.6% |
| 9 | Nov 6, 2026 | 15.3% |
| 10 | Nov 7, 2026 | 17.7% |
| 11 | Nov 13, 2026 | Scheduled |
| 12 | Nov 14, 2026 | Scheduled |
How it is doing:
- Domestic ratings: Every episode ranked first in its time slot. The nationwide average across the first ten episodes is about 16.2%, and Episode 6 was the highest at 19.5% (with a peak minute of 21.3%).
- A recent rebound: Ratings dipped for three straight episodes after Episode 6, then rose again to 17.7% in Episode 10, with a peak minute of 20.2%.
- Global performance: It reached number two on Netflix’s weekly Global Top 10 for non-English shows and had gathered about 36.7 million views by late October.
Episode-by-Episode Guide (Spoiler-Light)
Episodes 1 and 2 (October 9 and 10). Su-jeong arrives at Guseo University Medical Center through an agency and handles a medical emergency before her first official day. She then refuses anything outside her contract, from staff gatherings to helping seniors with research papers, which is played for dry comedy. In Episode 1, she argues for a less invasive approach for an 80-year-old man with gallbladder cancer, and when the director collapses mid-operation, she steps in. Episode 2 puts two pancreatic cancer patients side by side, a wealthy chairman and a teenager whose family has spent her education fund on treatment, and forces the hospital to decide whose needs come first. Bu Seung-kwon replaces the old director, and intern Park Tae-kyung starts to get curious about Su-jeong.
Episodes 3 and 4 (October 16 and 17). A hospital cleaner with a brain bleed forces the staff to decide who will operate, and the hospital’s past failures come back into view. Su-jeong also spots a danger on a scan after a construction accident. A new surgeon with overseas and military experience, Na Dae-il, arrives and takes an uncomfortable interest in her, and a pharmaceutical representative’s delayed operation raises the stakes. Bu makes a public apology that makes the hospital’s responsibility feel real, and emergency doctor Kim Seong-jin is haunted by a paramedic’s earlier death.
Episodes 5 to 9 (October 23 to November 6). We have limited episode-level detail for this stretch, so we keep it brief. Episode 6 is the most talked-about, since it brings in the 1980 Gwangju storyline described below, and it reached the highest ratings of the run. Ratings then slipped for three straight episodes, and reports say the show’s fast pace and humour felt weaker for a while.
Episode 10 (November 7). Su-jeong performs a high-risk operation on an eight-year-old cancer patient that the hospital had opposed. The surgery succeeds, but disciplinary action against the staff and moves to end her contract create fresh trouble. A man from her past, Kim Seung-hyo, appears at the end and calls her “Doctor X.”
Episodes 11 and 12 (November 13 and 14). Scheduled, not yet aired. We will add a recap after the finale.
Season Highlights So Far (Spoiler-Light)
- The opening episodes: They set up the tone fast, with Su-jeong clashing with senior doctors and the hospital hierarchy, and a dramatic mix of dark comedy and surgical tension.
- Episode 6: The most talked-about episode, with the highest ratings of the run and also the source of the controversy covered below.
- Episode 10: Su-jeong performs a high-risk operation on an eight-year-old cancer patient that the hospital had opposed. The surgery succeeds, but disciplinary action and moves to end her contract create fresh trouble, and a man from her past appears at the end and calls her “Doctor X.”
- The final stretch: The last two episodes will answer how far the hospital’s power structure goes and what happens to Su-jeong.
The Controversy Around Episode 6
Episode 6 shows Su-jeong trying to remove a bullet that has been in a patient’s brain for 46 years, after the patient was shot during the 1980 crackdown in Gwangju. After it aired, a petition was filed asking for a review of the drama and a halt to the broadcast, arguing that bringing such politically sensitive history into a fictional medical drama could make viewers uncomfortable. The chief producer responded with a social media post of the poster with the words “no fear” and no further explanation.
Separately, some viewers and commenters have criticized the series for its mostly negative portrayal of doctors and for medical accuracy. As of the latest reports we found, the drama has continued airing, and it kept strong ratings and overseas performance.
The reaction. Some viewers criticized mixing political history into a medical story, while others praised the episode for highlighting victims of state violence. A petition asking for the drama to be taken off the air reached the 100 preliminary endorsements needed to be published on the National Assembly’s platform and is under review. Kim Ji-won’s Instagram received critical comments, and some users defended her, arguing that criticism of a drama’s content should not be aimed at an individual cast member. SBS had not issued an official statement in the reports we found. We keep this section factual and take no side, and we will update it if there are new developments.
Note on ratings: reports give Episode 6’s figure as 19.5% (nationwide, Nielsen Korea) and as a record peak of 21.3%, which is the highest minute-by-minute number, not the episode average.
What Critics Said
| Source | Verdict |
|---|---|
| But Why Tho | 7 / 10. Called the premise compelling and entertaining and praised Kim Ji-won, but noted that the humour sometimes clashes with the material |
| Pixel Twelve | 7.5 / 10 for Episodes 1 and 2, and 7.5 / 10 for Episodes 3 and 4. Praised Kim Ji-won’s restrained comedy but felt the supporting hospital team and some convenient plot timing were weaker |
| Korea JoongAng Daily | A news feature, not a formal review. It noted the show’s break from older medical dramas and also raised questions about exaggerated portrayals and medical accuracy |
| Sports Kyunghyang | Said the show’s fast pace and humour faded after Episode 6, but the Episode 10 rebound renewed momentum |
What reviewers agree on:
- Praise: Kim Ji-won’s performance, the confident tone, the fresh outsider angle on hospital drama and the strong supporting cast.
- Criticism: An overpowered lead who rarely fails, caricatured rival surgeons, some humour that undercuts serious moments and uncertainty about whether the story can sustain its early energy.
The Performances
Kim Ji-won (Gye Su-jeong): The best part of the show. Her deadpan delivery and comic timing work well, and she switches convincingly into “genius mode” in the operating room. She gives Su-jeong a bold, uncompromising presence.
Lee Jung-eun (Jang Hee-sook): As the agency head and Su-jeong’s ally, she brings warmth, humour and authority to the story.
Son Hyun-joo (Bu Seung-kwon): A grounded presence as the hospital director who sees Su-jeong’s talent, while carrying his own dark ambitions.
Kim Woo-seok (Park Tae-kyung): The intern from a privileged background gives the show much of its comic energy, especially in scenes opposite Kim Ji-won.
Kim Young-min (Do Yun-sik): A reliable scene stealer as a surgeon who cares more about politics than about operating.
Look and Production Design
The series goes for a sharp, stylish noir look, with cold hospital interiors, tense surgery scenes and sudden shifts into comedy. The direction, by Lee Jung-rim, keeps the pace brisk and moves between satire and drama quickly. Music by Primary supports the mood, and the editing keeps the surgical sequences tense and easy to follow.
Themes the Drama Explores
- Hierarchy versus skill. The story keeps asking whether rank or ability should decide who treats a patient.
- The “white mafia.” Senior doctors and administrators protect each other and their reputations ahead of patients.
- VIP treatment. Wealthy and powerful patients get priority, as in Episode 2’s chairman and teenager dilemma.
- Institutional accountability. Bu’s public apology and the hospital’s court defense of a paramedic’s death show how institutions manage blame.
- The outsider’s freedom. Because Su-jeong is not a staff member, she can say and do what employees cannot.
- Real-world frustration. Korean coverage links the show’s appeal to viewers’ frustration with the conflict between the government and the medical community that began in 2023.
- Mentorship. The bond between Su-jeong and Hee-sook grows from a business deal into something closer to mentorship.
Pros
- Kim Ji-won’s lead performance. She carries the show with confidence.
- A fresh angle. The outsider surgeon lets the show criticize the hospital system from the outside.
- Sharp dark humour. The satire keeps the show from feeling heavy.
- Tense surgery scenes. The medical cases keep each episode exciting.
- Strong supporting cast. Lee Jung-eun and Son Hyun-joo add depth.
- Easy to follow. Case-of-the-week episodes work alongside the bigger story.
- Big appeal. Strong ratings in Korea and a high place on Netflix’s global chart.
Cons
- An overpowered hero. Su-jeong rarely fails, which lowers the tension.
- Caricatured villains. Some rival doctors feel like one-note figures.
- Uneven tone. The jokes sometimes clash with serious medical moments.
- Medical accuracy concerns. Some viewers say the doctors are portrayed unrealistically.
- A mid-season dip. The pace and humour felt weaker for a stretch after Episode 6.
- Controversy. The Episode 6 storyline divided opinion in Korea.
Should You Watch Doctor X: Mafia in White?
Watch it if you like medical dramas with a sharper edge, enjoy a strong female lead, want a mix of dark comedy and surgery, or liked the Japanese Doctor-X.
Skip it if you want a realistic hospital drama, prefer romance-heavy stories, or dislike exaggerated heroes.
Where to start: Begin with Episode 1. You do not need to see the Japanese original. If the first two episodes grab you, the rest follows the same tone.
Our Review in Detail
This review is an editorial take based on published reviews, ratings and the episodes released so far. We will update it after the finale.
The concept. A freelance surgeon who answers to nobody is a clever way to refresh the medical drama. Most Korean hospital shows follow staff doctors dealing with conflicts from within. Su-jeong sees the hospital from outside, so the show can poke at hierarchy, vanity and VIP treatment directly.
The story. The structure combines case-of-the-week surgeries with a bigger power struggle. It works well early on because the cases are exciting and the conflict is clear. After the middle of the season, the pace loosens, but the recent episodes bring the main conflict back into focus.
The lead character. Su-jeong is the show’s big attraction and its biggest risk. She is bold, funny and nearly unbeatable, which makes her thrilling to watch. It also means the stakes can feel lower, because the show rarely lets her fail. The best episodes are the ones that put her under real pressure.
The tone. The show is satirical and playful, with a sharp comic voice that sets it apart from earlier medical dramas. The humour keeps it entertaining, though it sometimes undercuts the serious moments.
The supporting cast. Lee Jung-eun and Son Hyun-joo give the drama weight, and Kim Woo-seok adds youthful comic energy. A few rival surgeons are written as caricatures, which flattens some of the conflicts.
The medical side. The surgeries are dramatic and well staged, but they are built for excitement, not realism. Viewers who want accuracy should expect exaggeration.
The social angle. The series taps into real frustration with hospital power structures, and that gives it a strong sense of purpose. It also leads to the controversy and criticism around how it portrays doctors and history.
The look and music. The noir style, the cold hospital settings and the tense score fit the material well.
The pacing. The first six episodes move quickly. The middle episodes dip, and Episode 10 rebounds. The real test is whether the last two episodes pay off the long build-up.
The verdict in context. Doctor X: Mafia in White is a confident, entertaining and sometimes over-the-top medical noir. Kim Ji-won carries it, the cast supports her well, and the story has real momentum. It is not a realistic hospital drama, but it does not try to be.
Detailed Scorecard
| Category | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Premise and concept | 4 / 5 | A freelance surgeon fighting a corrupt system is a fresh angle |
| Story and plot | 3.5 / 5 | Strong early on, with a loose middle |
| Kim Ji-won’s performance | 4.5 / 5 | Bold, funny and commanding |
| Supporting cast | 4 / 5 | Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo and Kim Woo-seok add depth and humour |
| Writing and dialogue | 3.5 / 5 | Sharp satire, with some caricatured villains |
| Medical scenes | 4 / 5 | Tense and well staged, though not realistic |
| Direction and visuals | 4 / 5 | Stylish noir look and a brisk pace |
| Music and atmosphere | 3.5 / 5 | Supports the mood without standing out |
| Pacing | 3.5 / 5 | Fast start, a dip in the middle and a recent rebound |
| Rewatch value | 3.5 / 5 | Fun for the cases and Kim Ji-won’s best scenes |
| Overall (so far) | 4 / 5 | A confident, entertaining medical noir with a few weak spots |
Our Rating
4 / 5 (after 10 of 12 episodes)
Final Verdict
Doctor X: Mafia in White is a bold and entertaining medical noir that works mainly because of Kim Ji-won and a strong supporting cast. It trades realism for style and satire, and it sometimes leans too hard on its all-powerful hero, but the cases are gripping, the humour has bite and the story has real momentum heading into the finale. If you want a stylish, high-energy hospital drama, this is an easy pick.
Where to Watch
In India, Doctor X: Mafia in White streams on Netflix, with new episodes arriving weekly after the Korean broadcast instead of all at once. In Korea, it airs on SBS on Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 PM KST, which is 6:20 PM IST. Netflix availability and release timing can differ by region, so check your own app for the exact schedule.
FAQs
What is Doctor X: Mafia in White about? It is a Korean medical noir about Gye Su-jeong, a genius freelance surgeon who takes on hopeless cases and challenges the corrupt power structure at Guseo University Seonam Medical Center.
When did Doctor X: Mafia in White premiere? October 9, 2026, on SBS in South Korea. It streams on Netflix with weekly episodes.
How many episodes does it have? Twelve episodes are planned. Netflix currently lists 10, with the last two scheduled for November 13 and 14, 2026 in Korea.
Who wrote and directed it? Pyeon Seong-geun wrote it, and Lee Jung-rim directed it.
Is it based on the Japanese Doctor-X? Yes. It is based on Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, which aired in Japan from 2012 to 2021, but it has its own setting and story.
Do I need to watch the Japanese version first? No. The Korean version is a standalone story.
Where can I watch it in India? On Netflix. New episodes are released weekly.
What time does it air in Korea? Fridays and Saturdays at 9:50 PM KST, which is 6:20 PM IST.
What does the title “Mafia in White” mean? It refers to the powerful group of doctors and administrators behind the white coats who protect their own interests before their patients.
How are the ratings? Every episode ranked first in its time slot. The first ten episodes average about 16.2% nationwide, and Episode 6 was the highest at 19.5%.
How is it doing on Netflix? It reached number two on Netflix’s weekly Global Top 10 for non-English shows, with about 36.7 million views by late October.
Why did Episode 6 cause controversy? It showed a patient who had been shot during the 1980 crackdown in Gwangju. A petition asked for a review and a halt to the broadcast, and the drama has continued airing.
Is Doctor X: Mafia in White realistic? Not entirely. It is built for drama and satire, and some viewers have criticized the way it portrays doctors and medical accuracy.
Is it connected to Taxi Driver or Agent Kim Reactivated? SBS presents it as part of its shared drama universe with those shows, but you can watch it on its own.
Is Doctor X: Mafia in White worth watching? Yes, if you like stylish medical dramas with a strong lead and dark humour. Kim Ji-won’s performance is the main reason to watch.
Is there a Season 2? There has been no announcement about a second season. We will update this once there is news.
When is the finale? Episodes 11 and 12 are scheduled for November 13 and 14, 2026 in Korea. Reports gave slightly different dates in places, so check SBS and Netflix for the final schedule.
Who is the villain of the show? There is no single villain. The conflict is with the hospital’s power structure, including senior doctors and administrators who put politics and reputation ahead of patients.
Who is Na Dae-il? A surgeon with overseas and military experience, played by Jang Seung-jo, who arrives in Episode 4 and takes an uncomfortable interest in Su-jeong.
Who is Kim Seung-hyo? A figure from Su-jeong’s past who appears at the end of Episode 10 and calls her “Doctor X.” The show has not yet revealed more about him as of Episode 10.
What is Su-jeong’s backstory? It is revealed gradually. So far, the show has hinted at an unexplained past and personal debts, and a man from her past appears at the end of Episode 10.
Is Kim Ji-won playing a different kind of role? Yes. She is best known for warm, romantic roles in Queen of Tears and My Liberation Notes, and here she plays a blunt, deadpan, uncompromising surgeon.
Is there a romance in the show? No. It is a medical noir focused on hospital politics and cases, not romance.
Is Doctor X: Mafia in White violent or graphic? Netflix rates it TV-MA. It has intense surgery scenes and mature themes.
What is the Japanese Doctor-X? Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon is a Japanese medical drama starring Ryoko Yonekura. It ran for seven seasons from 2012 to 2021, and the Korean drama adapts its idea.
Who is the best character in the show? Most reviewers point to Su-jeong first. Lee Jung-eun’s Hee-sook and Kim Woo-seok’s Tae-kyung are also popular, thanks to their humour and chemistry with her.
Will there be a Season 2? There has been no announcement about a second season, as of the reports we found.
What is our rating for Doctor X: Mafia in White? We rate it 4 out of 5 so far, after 10 of 12 episodes.