SBS's medical drama "Doctor X", starring Kim Ji Won, has returned to an upward ratings trend after a previous decline, recording an impressive 17.7% nationwide viewership rating.
According to Nielsen Korea on November 8, episode 10 of "Doctor X", which aired on November 7, recorded an average nationwide household rating of 17.7%, marking a recovery in viewership.
The drama also recorded 17.7% in the Seoul metropolitan area, while its highest minute-by-minute rating reached 20.2%.
With these results, Doctor X maintained its position at No. 1 in its time slo* and ranked first among all programs across television channels for the fifth consecutive week.
The series also continued to perform strongly among viewers aged 20 to 49, a key demographic for advertisers.
According to Nielsen Korea, the drama recorded anaverage rating of 7.2% among viewers aged 20 to 49, with a peak of 8.0%*.
The latest ratings improvement comes as Doctor X moves further into its story, combining intense medical cases with conflicts inside the hospital.
Episode 10 focused on a challenging medical operation that brought several doctors together to save a young patient. The episode highlighted teamwork, difficult decisions, and the determination of medical professionals without losing the drama's central tension.
In the series, Kim Ji Won plays Gye Soo Jung, a highly skilled surgeon known for refusing to compromise when facing corruption and injustice in the medical world.
The drama also stars Lee Jung Eun, Son Hyun Joo, Kim Woo Seok, and Kim Young Min.
Doctor X follows Gye Soo Jung as she takes on powerful figures and unfair practices within the hospital while continuing to handle difficult surgeries.
With itsnationwide ratings recovering to 17.7% and peak viewership reaching 20.2%, Doctor X continues to show strong performance as one of the leading dramas in its time slot.
