“Doctor X” Is the Drama Everyone Can’t Stop Talking About

Every week, one Korean drama seems to take over the internet. This week, it’s SBS’s new series “Doctor X,” and its lead has become the most talked-about face on screen.

How the Buzz Is Measured for Doctor X?

Good Data Corporation ranks dramas weekly by tracking news articles, blogs, online communities, videos, and social media. It covers shows that are airing now or about to premiere, so it’s a handy pulse check on what viewers are actually discussing.

The Winners

“Doctor X” climbed to No. 1 on the drama list. Its star, Kim Ji Won, also jumped to No. 1 among the most buzzworthy cast members. ENA’s “Between Steps” followed at No. 2, with leads Choo Young Woo and Kim So Hyun at No. 2 and No. 4 on the actor list.

Top 10 Most Buzzworthy Dramas

Top 5 Actors of the Week

1. Kim Ji Won (Doctor X)
2. Choo Young Woo (Between Steps)
3. Kim You Jung (100 Days of Deception)
4. Kim So Hyun (Between Steps)
5. Ahn Eun Jin (A Love Other Than Yours)

Two Things Worth Noticing

• Streaming is rising. Netflix has two titles on the list. “Take Charge of My Heart” debuted at No. 6, and “Dead-End Job” entered at No. 10 before its premiere.
• Pairs dominate. Both leads of “Between Steps” and “A Love Other Than Yours” made the actor list, a sign that chemistry drives conversation.

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