Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia
Upcoming South Korean television series
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Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia (Korean: 닥터X: 하얀 마피아의 시대) is an upcoming South Korean medical noir television series written by Pyeon Seong-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim, and starring Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, and Kim Woo-seok. Based on TV Asahi's Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon, the series depicts a surgeon who proves her worth purely through her skill, as she operates on corrupt organizations riddled with injustice. It is scheduled to premiere on SBS TV in October 2026, and will air every Friday and Saturday.
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| Hangul | 닥터X: 하얀 마피아의 시대 |
| RR | Dakteo X: hayan mapiaui sidae |
| MR | Takt'ŏ X: hayan map'iaŭi sidae |
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| Based on | TV Asahi's Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon |
| Written by | Pyeon Seong-geun |
| Directed by | Lee Jung-rim |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Network | SBS TV |
Synopsis
Gye Su-jeong is a brilliant and bold surgeon who establishes her value only through her unparalleled surgical abilities in a world where corruption and bureaucracy rule the medical system. Often referred to as the "mad dog of the operating room", she takes on seemingly insurmountable cases and reveals the corruption at the esteemed Gu Seo University Hospital.
Cast and characters
Main
- Kim Ji-won as Gye Su-jeong[2]
- A top-tier surgeon from the Jang Hee-sook physician-for-hire agency, dispatched to fill a surgical vacancy at Gu Seo University Hospital. Known as the "mad dog of the operating room", she demonstrates her skill to challenge the corrupt medical hierarchy.
- Lee Jung-eun as Jang Hee-sook[2]
- Head of the Jang Hee-sook physician-for-hire agency. While she may appear flashy and talkative, she is a clever who strategically leverages her public image for her business.
- Son Hyun-joo as Bu Seung-kwon[2]
- Director of Gu Seo University Hospital and tries to rebuild the failing hospital.
- Kim Woo-seok as Park Tae-kyung[2]
- A privileged intern whose hospital life becomes complicated after meeting Su-jeong.
Supporting
- Lee Sung-wook as Bae Heung-gon[3]
- A surgical specialist at Gu Seo University Hospital.
Special appearance
Production
Development
The series is based on TV Asahi's Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon series (2012–2021), produced by Studio Dragon, Studio S, and HighZium Studio, directed by Lee Jung-rim, who helmed VIP (2019), Revenant (2023), and As You Stood By (2025), and written by Pyeon Seong-geun.[5]
Casting
In February 2025, Kim Ji-won was reportedly cast to lead the series.[6] The following seven months, Lee Jung-eun, Kim Woo-seok, and Son Hyun-joo were reportedly cast as the other lead actors.[7][8][9] In November 2025, the four actors confirmed their appearances.[10]
Filming
Principal photography began on December 4, 2025.[5]
Release
Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia is scheduled to air on SBS TV's Friday and Saturday timeslot in 2026.[5] The series' first teaser was unveiled at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards and confirmed for an October release.[11]
