Kim Ji Won’s Doctor X Breaks Ratings Records With Its Premiere

Kim Ji Won has made a triumphant return to the screen with her new medical noir drama, Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia. The show premiered on October 9, 2026, and it wasted no time capturing the attention of viewers everywhere.

According to data from Nielsen Korea, the first episode reached an average nationwide rating of 11.4 percent. This massive turnout officially makes it the highest rated miniseries premiere for the year 2026 so far.

Fans have been waiting eagerly for this project, and the strong numbers show just how much influence Kim Ji Won has with her audience. It is an impressive start for the SBS drama as it begins its run. We look forward to seeing how the intense story continues in the coming weeks.