Kim Ji Won Swaps the Scalpel for Snacks in “Doctor X”

Picture the coolest surgeon in the room. Now picture her with a banana milk in each hand, drinking both at once. That is Gye Soo Jung, the heroine of SBS’s upcoming medical noir Doctor X, and fans are already hooked.

Who Is Gye Soo Jung?

Played by Kim Ji Won, Soo Jung is a brilliant surgeon nicknamed the “crazy dog of the operating room.” She cares about nothing except surgery. When corruption spreads through Guseo University Hospital, she uses her skill, not politics, to fix it.

The Foodie Twist

Newly released stills show her softer, funnier side. In one, she drinks two banana milks at the same time. In another, her cheeks are stuffed with food and she still won’t put down her chopsticks. A woman who never makes a mistake in surgery apparently can’t resist a good meal, and that contrast is what makes her feel human.

The director says Kim Ji Won played this quirky side so naturally that he couldn’t imagine anyone else in the role.

Doctor X : Overview

Why You Should Watch

• A strong lead: Kim Ji Won moves between cold precision and comic charm.
• A proven story: The Japanese original was a hit.
• Real stakes: It’s a fight against a rotten system, not just medical drama.

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