SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia', starring actress Kim Jiwon (김지원), is garnering significant attention after its premiere on October 9th, recording high viewership ratings and climbing to the top of Netflix's global charts.
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Achieving High Viewership Ratings from the Start
According to a report by Vietnamese media outlet Tuoi Tre, the first episode of 'Doctor X' recorded a nationwide household viewership rating of 11.4%, with its peak rating reaching 12.9%. Notably, Saostar reported that on October 11th, the real-time peak rating soared to 25.34%, demonstrating strong performance among programs airing in the same time slot.
1회 전국 가구 시청률 11.4%
최고 실시간 시청률 25.34%
Enters Top Ranks of Global OTT Charts
Beyond Korea, the drama is also attracting significant international interest. According to Facebook data, as of October 11th, 'Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia' ranked No. 1 in the TV series category on Netflix in four countries: Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. It also secured the No. 2 spot in Malaysia and entered the Top 10 in several other countries. Additionally, Kenh14.vn added that the drama also ranked No. 1 on Google search trends immediately after its broadcast.
'Doctor X' marks Kim Jiwon's return to the small screen after two years. She plays the role of genius surgeon Kye Sujeong, leaving a strong impression and earning her the nickname 'Crazy Kye of the Operating Room.' In this medical noir drama, episodes 3 and 4, which aired on October 12th, showed Kye Sujeong (Kim Jiwon) successfully performing surgeries on two pancreatic cancer patients using different methods, only to find herself in danger.
With 'Doctor X' receiving high interest both domestically and internationally from its very first broadcast, anticipation is building for how the drama will continue to captivate viewers.
