Kim Ji Won stars in new medical noir series as five binge-worthy Korean dramas gain attention

South Korean actor Kim Ji Won stars in the new medical noir series Doctor X : Mafia in White. Adapted from the popular Japanese series Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, the show premiered on October 9 and recorded a nationwide rating of 18.5 percent by its fourth episode, according to Nielsen Korea.

Plot And Cast

Airing on Netflix, the series follows Gye Su Jeong, a gifted freelance surgeon nicknamed the mad dog of the operating room. Her latest assignment takes her to Guseo University Seonam Medical Center, where director Bu Seung Gwon struggles to keep the hospital afloat. Unwilling to bow to authority, Su Jeong focuses on saving lives while taking on a corrupt medical establishment known as the white mafia. The article also highlights five other Korean medical dramas to watch, including Doctor Prisoner, Dr. Romantic, Life, Doctor John, and Hospital Playlist.

Context

Medical dramas are a popular genre in Korean television, often blending high-stakes hospital emergencies with complex workplace politics and personal relationships. Shows like these routinely explore the balance between medical ethics, institutional pressure, and personal ambition.