Kim Ji Won returns with Lee Jung Eun in new pictorial

Kim Ji Won, who captivated audiences in 'Queen of Tears,' is returning to the small screen after two years. Her partner this time is not Kim Soo Hyun; instead, Kim Ji Won joins forces with actress Lee Jung Eun, signaling a complete transformation in character and dynamic from her previous role.

The production team for the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X' has released a pictorial for the October issue of 'Marie Claire' featuring Kim Ji Won and Lee Jung Eun. The two drew immediate attention upon the release, projecting an intense and chic atmosphere as they gazed into the camera side-by-side.

The pictorial highlights the subtle harmony created by the distinct charms of the two actresses. The contrast of vivid primary colors and restrained expressions has piqued curiosity regarding the complex relationship between their characters.

'Doctor X' is a medical noir following Gye Su Jeong, a genius surgeon who refuses to compromise or accept failure as she confronts massive corruption. Kim Ji Won stars as the cold-headed genius surgeon Gye Su Jeong, while Lee Jung Eun plays Jang Hui Suk, the director of a medical recruitment agency.

The relationship between the two transcends a simple professional connection. While Gye Su Jeong and Jang Hui Suk initially form a contract out of necessity, they eventually develop a bond stronger than family. As Jang Hui Suk fills the gaps in the life of the surgery-obsessed Gye Su Jeong, the pair is expected to oscillate between being a perfect duo and bickering like aunt and niece.

In an interview accompanying the pictorial, the two shared their mutual affection and behind-the-scenes stories from the set. Interest is mounting to see how Kim Ji Won and Lee Jung Eun, who possess vastly different acting styles, will harmonize their characters' chemistry.

For Kim Ji Won, this project marks her return to television two years after 'Queen of Tears.' After portraying Hong Hae In as the wife of Kim Soo Hyun in the 2024 tvN 'Queen of Tears,' she now presents a completely different partnership with Lee Jung Eun. 'Doctor X' is set to premiere on the 9th of next month at 9:50 PM.