Kim Ji Won's SBS medical drama Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia continues to attract viewers, recording strong ratings for its fifth episode and ranking No. 1 among television programs in South Korea.
According to Nielsen Korea, the episode aired on October 23 achieved 17.5% nationwide ratings, marking the drama's highest Friday rating so far.
The episode also recorded 17% ratings in the Seoul metropolitan area, while its peak viewership reached 19%.
With these results, Doctor X ranked No. 1 in its time slot and led the weekly drama ratings. It also reportedly topped the ratings among all programs broadcast across South Korean television channels during the week.
The drama also performed strongly among viewers aged 20 to 49, an important audience group for advertisers.
In this category, Doctor X recorded an average rating of 5.6%, with a peak of 6.4%, further highlighting its popularity.
The latest figures reflect the drama's continued momentum, particularly as Kim Ji Won's character becomes more deeply involved in exposing misconduct within the medical industry.
In episode 5, Kim Ji Won's character, Gye Soo Jung, confronts a serious case of medical misconduct involving fellow doctor Na Dae Il, played by Jang Seung Jo.
The episode focuses on Soo Jung's determination to defend a patient's rights and hold those responsible accountable, leading to an intense confrontation.
Her actions also bring important changes to her position at the hospital, setting up new developments in the story without revealing the outcome.
Kim Ji Won's performance as the determined surgeon has become one of the drama's central attractions, with her character taking a firm stand against unethical practices.
The drama's strong viewership has also brought attention to Kim Ji Won as a potential contender for SBS's year-end acting awards, although no nominations or winners have been announced.
With 17.5% nationwide ratings, a 19% peak, and the No. 1 position across television programs, Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia continues to establish itself as one of the strongest performers on South Korean television.
Kim Ji Won's SBS medical drama Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia continues to attract viewers, recording strong ratings for its fifth episode and ranking No. 1 among television programs in South Korea.
According to Nielsen Korea, the episode aired on October 23 achieved 17.5% nationwide ratings, marking the drama's highest Friday rating so far.
The episode also recorded 17% ratings in the Seoul metropolitan area, while its peak viewership reached 19%.
With these results, Doctor X ranked No. 1 in its time slot and led the weekly drama ratings. It also reportedly topped the ratings among all programs broadcast across South Korean television channels during the week.
The drama also performed strongly among viewers aged 20 to 49, an important audience group for advertisers.
In this category, Doctor X recorded an average rating of 5.6%, with a peak of 6.4%, further highlighting its popularity.
The latest figures reflect the drama's continued momentum, particularly as Kim Ji Won's character becomes more deeply involved in exposing misconduct within the medical industry.
In episode 5, Kim Ji Won's character, Gye Soo Jung, confronts a serious case of medical misconduct involving fellow doctor Na Dae Il, played by Jang Seung Jo.
The episode focuses on Soo Jung's determination to defend a patient's rights and hold those responsible accountable, leading to an intense confrontation.
Her actions also bring important changes to her position at the hospital, setting up new developments in the story without revealing the outcome.
Kim Ji Won's performance as the determined surgeon has become one of the drama's central attractions, with her character taking a firm stand against unethical practices.
The drama's strong viewership has also brought attention to Kim Ji Won as a potential contender for SBS's year-end acting awards, although no nominations or winners have been announced.
With 17.5% nationwide ratings, a 19% peak, and the No. 1 position across television programs, Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia continues to establish itself as one of the strongest performers on South Korean television.
