Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia (Korean: 닥터X : 하얀 마피아의 시대) is an SBS Friday–Saturday drama that started on October 9, 2026, and in Japan it streams on Netflix. It is a Korean remake of Japan's hit medical drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Daimon Michiko.
📺 Drama Info
| Broadcaster | SBS (Fri–Sat 21:50 KST) |
| Streaming in Japan | Netflix |
| Premiere | October 9, 2026 |
| Episodes | 12 (the Korean broadcast runs Fridays and Saturdays; the final episode was scheduled for November 14) |
| Genre | Medical noir |
| Starring | Kim Ji-won, Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo, Kim Woo-seok |
🔪 Plot
A Korean remake of the popular Japanese medical drama, it follows Kye Su-jeong — "Doctor X," the "mad dog of the operating room" — whose genius surgical skill, with no failure and no compromise, smashes enormous injustice. A genius surgeon who overwhelms the doctors around her confronts the hospital's power structure and absurdities head-on, in a thrilling, refreshing way.
🌟 Cast
Kim Ji-won as Kye Su-jeong — a genius surgeon who knows no failure and no compromise. Known for Crash Landing on You, she plays the surgeon of extraordinary ability with a composed look and strong acting.
Lee Jung-eun — an important role that colors the human relationships inside the hospital.
Son Hyun-joo — a role with a strong presence symbolizing the hospital's power structure.
🎬 Teaser (Netflix Japan)
The official teaser from Netflix Japan (the Japanese title is shown as "ドクターX〜白衣のマフィア〜"): Kim Ji-won as the genius surgeon Kye Su-jeong in a thrilling medical noir.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia have?
12 episodes, aired Fridays and Saturdays at 21:50 on SBS; the final episode was scheduled for November 14.
Where can I watch it in Japan?
On Netflix.
Is it a remake of the Japanese Doctor-X?
Yes — a Korean remake of the popular Japanese medical drama "Doctor-X: Surgeon Daimon Michiko."
Who stars in it?
Kim Ji-won (Kye Su-jeong), with Lee Jung-eun, Son Hyun-joo and Kim Woo-seok.
Based on information as of October 2026. Streaming details may change; please check Netflix.