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Gun Aimed at Kim You-jung's Spy Moments After Her Fake Love Confession to Park Jin-young
Initials "DN" Carved Into a Patient's Liver Link to Surgery 15 Years Ago in Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia
Kim You-jung undergoes dramatic transformation with short hair for '100 Days of Deception' spy mission
Kim Ji-won Promotes 'Doctor X' with Clear Eyesight, Unfazed by Deliberation Controversy
Instead of Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Hye-yoon joins 'Good Partner' which hit a peak of 18.7%, returning after 2 years
'100 Days of Deception' Jin Seon-kyu, mistaken for a Japanese actor—a career-defining character
'Doctor X': Kim Ji-won's character lies bloodied in emergency room as Son Hyun-joo appears
Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia faces broadcast review request over medical depictions
'100 Days of Deception' hits 8.5% in just 2 episodes, driven by Kim You-jung and J.Y. Park
Chae Soo-bin + Kim Young-kwang’s ‘Take Charge of My Heart’ Captivates the World—Between Cheesiness and Clichés
Ji Chang-wook’s ‘Merry Berry Love’ Explodes in 73 Countries—Ranked 2nd Globally
Lee Chung-ah's short cut, will Cho Bo-ah become a killer instead? Transformation after childbirth
Im Siwan + Seol In-ah, a Dazzling Romance Between a Murder Suspect and a Cross-dressing Detective
'Doctor X' Kim Ji-won Completely Flips the Script on the Operating Table
‘100 Days of Deception’ hits peak 9.4%—Kim You-jung and J.Y. Park connect
Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung Memorialize the Late Kim Hyeon-i, a Precious Action Actress
Action Actor Kim Hyeon-i Passes Away in Traffic Accident; 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' and '100 Days of Deception' Pay Tribute
Ahn Hee-yeon's Bold Move to Push Away Ha Seok-jin: Leopard Print Fashion
Park Sung-hoon Returns to the Small Screen as a Chaebol After 3 Years Since 'I Live Alone'
Lee Se-young Preheats Her Charm in Busan Just Before a Full-Scale Confrontation with Shin Min-a
Kim Ji-won delivers a refreshing blow to hospital corruption—a "cider" action without fists
'School Violence' Controversy Go Min-si Makes Confident Comeback with 'Sweet Job'—Soldier Lee Jae-wook Takes Leave to Support
Kim Ji-won's Next Hit: 'Doctor X' Reaches Peak 17.4% in Just 2 Episodes
Kim Ji-won Displays Genius Abilities in the Operating Room Despite Desperate Circumstances
Gun Aimed at Kim You-jung's Spy Moments After Her Fake Love Confession to Park Jin-young
In episode 3 of tvN's 100 Days of Deception, Lee Ga-gyeong, a would-be spy, fakes a love confession to Kim Tae-ung to dodge his suspicion, then steals documents and is confronted at gunpoint by a stranger who knows her real name.
Initials "DN" Carved Into a Patient's Liver Link to Surgery 15 Years Ago in Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia
In the SBS drama Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia, Gye Su-jeong finds the initials "DN" on Kwon Chung-hyeon's liver during open surgery. The episode ties the mark to a 15-year-old operation that Na Dae-il appears to know about.
Kim You-jung undergoes dramatic transformation with short hair for '100 Days of Deception' spy mission
Lee Ga-gyeong disguises herself as a translator for the Government-General of Korea to begin a dangerous double life
Kim Ji-won Promotes 'Doctor X' with Clear Eyesight, Unfazed by Deliberation Controversy
While the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X' is enjoying high viewership, lead actress Kim Ji-won has promoted the show by sharing behind-the-scenes photos, despite ongoing controversies regarding medical accuracy and a formal request for deliberation by a medical professional.
Instead of Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Hye-yoon joins 'Good Partner' which hit a peak of 18.7%, returning after 2 years
The SBS drama 'Good Partner', which heated up living rooms with a peak viewership rating of 18.7%, is returning for Season 2 after two years. However, the lawyer duo of Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun, who led the success of Season 1, will no longer be seen together. While Jang Na-ra returns as divorce specialist lawyer Cha Eun-gyeong, Kim Hye-yoon joins as the new partner instead of Nam Ji-hyun, signaling changes in character relationships and the direction of the story for Season 2.
'100 Days of Deception' Jin Seon-kyu, mistaken for a Japanese actor—a career-defining character
Actor Jin Seon-kyu has captivated viewers with natural Japanese acting in the tvN drama '100 Days of Deception,' portraying the character Sato Shinichiro. Despite not knowing Hiragana or Katakana initially, his intense preparation in Japan has earned him praise from local viewers for his seamless performance.
'Doctor X': Kim Ji-won's character lies bloodied in emergency room as Son Hyun-joo appears
In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Era of the White Mafia', Kim Ji-won transforms from a fearless genius surgeon into a blood-stained patient. With the hospital director Son Hyun-joo also appearing, curiosity is mounting over what has happened to Gye Su-jeong.
Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia faces broadcast review request over medical depictions
A user who identified as an orthopedic surgeon said they had requested a broadcast review of SBS’s Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia, citing alleged distortions of medical practice and portrayals of medical staff. The complaint was shown as awaiting receipt, and no review result was available.
'100 Days of Deception' hits 8.5% in just 2 episodes, driven by Kim You-jung and J.Y. Park
The drama '100 Days of Deception', starring Kim You-jung and J.Y. Park, has ignited early success by surpassing 7% viewership within two episodes and climbing to 2nd place in Netflix's domestic series rankings. Set in Keijō during the Japanese colonial period, the story combines independence movements, undercover infiltration, and revenge, capturing the interest of both home viewers and OTT audiences.
Chae Soo-bin + Kim Young-kwang’s ‘Take Charge of My Heart’ Captivates the World—Between Cheesiness and Clichés
The Netflix series 'Take Charge of My Heart', starring Kim Young-kwang and Chae Soo-bin, has entered the global non-English TV show TOP3 just three days after its release. The romantic comedy combines a unique fantasy setting involving a man who needs his artificial heart battery charged and a woman with electricity flowing through her body.
Ji Chang-wook’s ‘Merry Berry Love’ Explodes in 73 Countries—Ranked 2nd Globally
Actor Ji Chang-wook's return to romantic comedy, the Disney+ series 'Merry Berry Love' starring alongside Japanese actress Mio Imada, has achieved global success, reaching the top 10 in 73 countries and regions and ranking 2nd on the global TV show charts within just two days of its release.
Lee Chung-ah's short cut, will Cho Bo-ah become a killer instead? Transformation after childbirth
Actress Cho Bo-ah has captured attention with a drastically changed hairstyle. As rumors circulate that she is considering a role in the TVING original series 'The Obedient Killer'—a role previously held by Lee Chung-ah—her transformation is sparking intense interest.
Im Siwan + Seol In-ah, a Dazzling Romance Between a Murder Suspect and a Cross-dressing Detective
Im Siwan and Seol In-ah will star in the new tvN drama 'Love In Disguise,' featuring a tense romance between a chaebol heir suspected of murder and a detective who infiltrates his life disguised as a male secretary.
'Doctor X' Kim Ji-won Completely Flips the Script on the Operating Table
Kim Ji-won delivers a chillingly charismatic performance as a genius surgeon fighting corruption in the new SBS drama 'Doctor X'. The series achieved high viewership ratings with its first episode, marking a strong start for the medical noir series.
‘100 Days of Deception’ hits peak 9.4%—Kim You-jung and J.Y. Park connect
tvN's special project drama '100 Days of Deception' has built high expectations for success, seeing a rise in viewership within just two episodes. The tension is rapidly escalating through the fateful reunion of Kim You-jung and J.Y. Park, an assassination plot intertwined with a complex past, and unexpected twists.
Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung Memorialize the Late Kim Hyeon-i, a Precious Action Actress
The first episodes of SBS's 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' and tvN's '100 Days of Deception' both featured memorial messages for the late action actress Kim Hyeon-i, who passed away in a traffic accident while traveling for filming.
Action Actor Kim Hyeon-i Passes Away in Traffic Accident; 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' and '100 Days of Deception' Pay Tribute
The sudden passing of action actor Kim Hyeon-i due to a traffic accident has drawn heartfelt tributes from the production teams of the dramas he participated in.
Ahn Hee-yeon's Bold Move to Push Away Ha Seok-jin: Leopard Print Fashion
In the 20th episode of the KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Love on the Menu', Han Gyu-rim (Ahn Hee-yeon) attempts a drastic transformation with leopard print fashion to repel Kim Mu-jin (Ha Seok-jin), but the plan faces complications as Kim Mu-jin wins over her family members.
Park Sung-hoon Returns to the Small Screen as a Chaebol After 3 Years Since 'I Live Alone'
Actor Park Sung-hoon, who has been rarely seen on broadcast since stepping down from the MBC variety show 'I Live Alone', is returning with a drama after three years. Having become familiar to the public through his easygoing charm on variety shows, he will now lead a romance drama by transforming into a prickly chaebol. Interest is focused on what new face he will show in his long-awaited return to the small screen.
Lee Se-young Preheats Her Charm in Busan Just Before a Full-Scale Confrontation with Shin Min-a
Actress Lee Se-young showcased her lovely visuals at the Busan International Film Festival, drawing attention to her upcoming transformative role as the ambitious concubine Rashta in the Disney+ drama 'The Remarried Empress'.
Kim Ji-won delivers a refreshing blow to hospital corruption—a "cider" action without fists
In the second episode of the SBS drama "Doctor X," actress Kim Ji-won's character, Gye Su-jeong, confronts hospital power struggles and irrational practices with blunt honesty and overwhelming medical skill.
'School Violence' Controversy Go Min-si Makes Confident Comeback with 'Sweet Job'—Soldier Lee Jae-wook Takes Leave to Support
Actress Go Min-si is preparing for the release of her new work approximately 1 year and 2 months after her public clarification regarding school violence allegations, while lead actor Lee Jae-wook took leave from his military service to support the project at the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
Kim Ji-won's Next Hit: 'Doctor X' Reaches Peak 17.4% in Just 2 Episodes
Actress Kim Ji-won is showing signs of another massive hit as her SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X' reached a peak viewership rating of 17.4% within just two episodes, ranking first among Saturday mini-series.
Kim Ji-won Displays Genius Abilities in the Operating Room Despite Desperate Circumstances
Actress Kim Ji-won has captivated viewers with her eccentric behavior and overwhelming surgical skills. Despite her desperate situation—having a monthly allowance of only 100,000 won and her passport being managed by someone else—she transforms into an incomparable genius doctor whenever she stands before an operating table. In the new SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia', Kim Ji-won plays Gye Su-jeong, who leaves a strong initial impression by subverting the traditional cold doctor character with her quirkiness and unrivaled skill. In the second episode of 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' broadcast on the 10th, Gye Su-jeong's hidden past and fearless activities unfolded simultaneously. The work, which started with an 11.4% viewership rating in its first broadcast, continued to draw viewers' attention in the second episode through Kim Ji-won's characterful acting and fast-paced development. In particular, Gye Su-jeong's actions, which lightly bypass common sense and hierarchy, created a refreshing reversal within the strict organization of the hospital. Unresolved wounds resided in Gye Su-jeong's past. After waking up from a nightmare where she runs into a burning building after leaving the words, "Wait, I'll bring your brother out," to a young child, she continued her cheerful and eccentric daily life as if nothing were wrong. While she is a person who is unpredictable on a regular basis, a trauma that cannot be easily revealed is hidden behind that facade. Not only her extraordinary abilities as a genius doctor, but also what kind of past she passed through to become the person she is today, have emerged as important observation points for the future of the drama. Gye Su-jeong's seemingly irrational behavior began on a bus. After eating a boiled egg that another female student had rejected by reaching out from the back seat, he (she) carried the female student, Lee Ju-hee, to the hospital without hesitation when she suddenly collapsed. Upon arriving at the hospital, she even forcibly took the wheelchair of Chairman Park Gwang-cheol, a VIP patient, and rushed to the emergency patient. It was an action that prioritized the patient who needed to be saved immediately over hospital hierarchy and patient status. While it may seem rude and impulsive, it was also a scene that clearly showed what takes priority in a moment where lives are at stake. The relationship with intern Park Tae-gyeong (played by Kim Woo-seok), who began to closely monitor Gye Su-jeong, added more interest. To Park Tae-gyeong, who bought her dessert at a cafe, Gye Su-jeong confessed that she owes a debt to Director Jang Hui-suk (played by Lee Jung-eun) and lives on a monthly allowance of 100,000 won. The explanation that she had already spent all her allowance and could not buy anything to eat, and that even her passport is kept by Director Jang, is hard to believe as the daily life of a genius doctor. Unlike her outstanding medical abilities, her private life shows significantly limited economic and personal autonomy. What debt Gye Su-jeong owes to Director Jang and why their relationship is so complexly intertwined will be revealed in the future. Gye Su-jeong's personality was also clearly revealed in the conflict surrounding Lee Ju-hee's surgery. When she proposed a new surgical method, fellow doctors all opposed it, but Seonam Hospital Director Bu Seung-gwon (played by Son Hyun-joo) supported her, saying, "The surgery will be performed by Dr. Gye Su-jeong." To the patient's family, who were anxious and refusing the surgery, Gye Su-jeong said, "Everyone dies. Decide. Do you want to die in a month, or in a hundred years?" Although the expression was cold and direct, it was a way of confronting the situation where decisions cannot be delayed in order to save a life. It is far from the typical image of a doctor who carefully soothes the fears of patients and their families, but Gye Su-jeong's unique, unrestrained way of speaking heightened the tension of the drama. At the end of the broadcast, Gye Su-jeong's true value exploded. As Chairman Park Gwang-cheol's surgery, which was being performed by Do Yun-sik (played by Kim Yeong-min), hit a hurdle due to cancer metastasis, leading to a declaration of abandoning the surgery, Bu Seung-gwon urgently called Gye Su-jeong, who was performing Lee Ju-hee's surgery. Although Park Tae-gyeong blocked her, asking, "Are you a doctor who only cares about money?", Gye Su-jeong headed to another operating room leaving only the short words, "Priority." The surprising fact was that she had already successfully completed Lee Ju-hee's surgery in about one hour. Gye Su-jeong then went on to perform Chairman Park's surgery consecutively, overturning the crisis. The scene of performing two high-difficulty surgeries in a row was a moment that instantly showed why she is an extraordinary doctor. The fun presented by 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' does not lie simply in a genius doctor successfully performing seemingly impossible surgeries. In situations where the patient's status, medical staff hierarchy, and organizational interests clash within the hospital, Gye Su-jeong prioritizes the patient's life and her own judgment over the existing order. Of course, while the dramatic surgery scenes do not directly represent the complex decision-making process of actual medical sites, it catches the eye by posing a question about what should be taken as the top priority in an organization that deals with lives. Kim Ji-won is bringing out the charm of the character by expressing the duality of Gye Su-jeong, who is prickly yet eccentric, unstable in daily life but more confident than anyone in the operating room. The story of having a monthly allowance of 100,000 won and having to entrust even her passport to someone else stimulates curiosity, and her surgical skills that flip the script in every crisis provide a sense of catharsis. With the identity of her past trauma and the debt owed to Director Jang Hui-suk still shrouded in mystery, attention is focused on what kind of incidents Gye Su-jeong will encounter in the future. It is noted whether Kim Ji-won, who has displayed a powerful presence from the beginning, can create another representative character through 'Doctor X'.