According to a Star News report on February 14th, Kim Ji-won will be appearing in the drama “Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia” (tentative title, written by Pyun Sung-geun, directed by Lee Jung-rim, produced by Studio Dragon and Studio S) as the main character ‘Kye Soo-jeong’.
In response to the report, her agency HighZium Studio stated, “Kim Ji-won is positively reviewing the offer to star in ‘Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia.’”
In 2024, Kim Ji-won went viral globally after starring as the female lead in the drama “Queen of Tears”. In the series, she played Hong Hae In, a wealthy heiress of a Korean chaebol who is diagnosed with a terminal illness and chooses to spend her final months reconnecting with her husband. The role of Hong Hae-in earned Kim Ji-won immense love from audiences and propelled her to a new peak in her acting career.
“Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia” is a medical noir where “Doctor X” Kye Soo-jeong confronts the absurdity of reality with only her genius surgical skills and delivers exhilaration.
In the drama, ‘Kye Soo-jeong’ is a genius surgeon who exiled herself in a dark past. Kim Ji-won, who captivated fans around the world with her role as ‘Hong Hae-in’ in the drama “Queen of Tears” last year, is expected to captivate viewers with another charm.
Filming for the drama will reportedly begin in the second half of the year, with plans for it to air on SBS. Stay tuned for further updates!
