Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia

Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia 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 and 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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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
Lee Jung-eun as Jang Hee-sook
Son Hyun-joo as Bu Seung-kwon
Kim Woo-seok as Park Tae-kyung

Supporting

Lee Sung-wook as Bae Heung-gon

Production

Development

The series is based on TV Asahi's Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon series, produced by Studio Dragon, Studio S, and HighZium Studio, directed by Lee Jung-rim, who helmed VIP, Revenant, and As You Stood By, and written by Pyeon Seong-geun.

Casting

In February 2025, Kim Ji-won was reportedly cast to lead the series. The following seven months, Lee Jung-eun, Kim Woo-seok, and Son Hyun-joo were reportedly cast as the other lead actors. In November 2025, the four actors confirmed their appearances.

Filming

Principal photography began on December 4, 2025.

Release

Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia is scheduled to air on SBS TV's Friday and Saturday timeslot in 2026. The series' first teaser was unveiled at the 2025 SBS Drama Awards and confirmed for a October release.