'Doctor X' Faces Petition to Halt Broadcast Over May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement Episode; Ratings Hit Record 21.2%
Viewers divided after the Kim Ji-won-led medical drama aired an episode about the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement
Some viewers called for the show to be taken off the air in a National Assembly petition, igniting political debate
Despite the controversy, ratings topped 21.2% to set a new personal best; production team makes no comment
〈Doctor X〉 has sparked debate among viewers with a recent episode depicting the Gwangju Democratization Movement. The medical drama 〈Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia〉 (hereafter 〈Doctor X〉) is based on a Japanese drama and follows the exploits of genius surgeon Gye Su-jeong (Kim Ji-won).