A Woneday who was at the airport today said that many Wonedays even skipped class just to see Jiwon, and the crowd at her departure was much bigger than usual 😩 Kfans, aren’t you tired of getting to see Jiwon so often? Leave some luck for the rest of us 😭😂
JoyNews24 conducted a survey of 142 industry professionals in the entertainment field, with #kimjiwon receiving recognition in 3 categories:
- 3rd Place — Best Actor of 2026
- 4th Place — Best Drama of 2026 (#DoctorX)
- Selected as one of the 2026 Entertainment Power People.
Best Drama Actor 2026
1. So Jisub- 30 votes
2. Lee Junyoung- 17 votes
3. Kim Jiwon and Kim Go Eun-8 votes
4. Shin Hyesun and Kim Mooyeol- 7 votes
5. Heo Namjun- 6 votes
6. Hyun Bin- 5 votes
7. Kim Seonho, Kim Yoojung, Park Jihoon, Lim Jiyeon- 4 votes
8. Lee Joonhyeok, Koo Kyohwan, Go Younjung- 3 votes
Source: A survey conducted by Joynews24 from October 15 to 21 with 142 industry professionals participants.
{RANKING} FlixPatrol - The Most Popular Titles on Wikipedia (views) GLOBAL on November 3, 2026 - DOCTOR X: MAFIA IN WHITE
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It ranks 11th among 100 TV shows on the worldwide Wikipedia popularity chart.
It's the only Korean drama on the list 🥳
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{NEWS} “Kim Ji Won Rewrites Her Acting Career Through Gye Su Jeong… Four Legendary Scenes from ‘Doctor X’”
SBS Friday–Saturday drama Doctor X: Mafia in White has once again captured viewers' attention with Kim Ji Won transforming into Gye Su Jeong, a genius surgeon.
Kim Ji Won has shown a wide range of different sides of herself through roles such as Yoon Myung Ju in Descendants of the Sun, Yeom Mi Jeong in My Liberation Notes, and Hong Hae In in Queen of Tears. This time, she is receiving much love for portraying a cool-headed doctor who rarely reveals her emotions.
Her overwhelming skills, which allow no room for failure or compromise; her firm resolve to never back down even in the face of power; and her inner depth, which may appear indifferent but understands the weight of human life more profoundly than anyone else, Gye Su Jeong is a character that showcases another new transformation in Kim Ji Won's acting.
What is particularly noteworthy about this production is Kim Ji Won's performance, which is brought to life not through elaborate dialogue, but through her eyes, facial expressions, and brief moments of silence. Gye Su Jeong's appeal goes beyond the simple premise of being a genius doctor who excels at surgery.
The contrast between her seemingly cold exterior and the deep earnestness hidden within makes the character even more multidimensional.
So, what are the moments when Kim Ji Won's portrayal of Gye Su Jeong truly shines? We take a closer look at four scenes, focusing on the character's appeal and Kim Ji Won's acting achievements.
1. Overwhelming charisma that changes the atmosphere the moment she enters the operating room
Without a doubt, one of the first scenes in Doctor X that captures viewers' attention is the moment Gye Su Jeong enters an operating room in crisis.
While the other medical staff hesitate, struggling to deal with the difficult situation, Gye Su Jeong quickly assesses the patient's condition and proceeds with surgery without hesitation.
Her composure, undisturbed by the gazes of those around her or the tension in the room, together with her precise and decisive movements, immediately explains why she is called the "Crazy Gye of the Operating Room."
In this scene, Kim Ji Won does not resort to exaggerated displays of charisma. Instead of raising her voice or adding unnecessary emotional expressions, she takes control of the situation through the direction of her gaze, the movements of her hands, and a few brief lines of dialogue.
In particular, Gye Su Jeong's composure, contrasted with the visibly flustered expressions of the medical staff around her, further highlights her unmistakable presence.
What makes this scene special is that it does more than simply demonstrate her surgical skills. It encapsulates Gye Su Jeong's identity as someone who proves herself through ability rather than words, and as a doctor who can be trusted more than anyone else in moments of crisis.
2. The moment she refuses to compromise, Kim Ji Won's chilling gaze delivers a satisfying sense of triumph
Gye Su Jeong's true worth is revealed even outside the operating room. At Guseo University Hospital, where corruption and power struggles are intertwined, she does not easily bow down to organizational conventions or authority.
Even in situations where the hospital's vested interests and the medical staff's concern about pleasing their superiors take precedence over a patient's life, Gye Su Jeong refuses to compromise her judgment. Rather than being intimidated by someone's position or influence, she is someone who recognizes wrongdoing for what it is and is willing to call it out.
In this aspect, Kim Ji Won makes full use of her signature restrained facial expressions. Rather than unleashing her emotions to overpower the person confronting her, she does the opposite: she minimizes even the slightest changes in her expression.
A casually delivered remark and an unwavering gaze exert even greater pressure on the person facing her. This is precisely where the sense of satisfaction that viewers experience comes from.
Kim Ji Won brings to life, in her own distinctive way, the appeal of a female professional who refuses to shrink in the face of power.
3. The unexpected charm hidden behind an expressionless face: An exquisite blend of coldness and eccentricity
What sets Gye Su Jeong apart from the protagonists of conventional medical dramas is the coexistence of exceptional competence and awkward social skills.
She allows not even the slightest margin for error in surgery, yet she is somewhat awkward when it comes to building relationships with people and expressing her emotions.
She is more confident than anyone in her professional field, but unexpectedly reveals weaknesses in everyday communication.
Kim Ji Won brings these contrasting qualities to life through her expressionless face and dry manner of speaking. Even without deliberately making funny facial expressions or using exaggerated gestures, she manages to create an unexpectedly quirky charm.
There are moments when her serious delivery actually makes viewers burst into laughter. It is the actress's delicate sense of timing that completes the character's distinct personality.
This represents an important evolution in Kim Ji Won's acting. She demonstrates that she can create laughter and entertainment not only by expressing emotions vividly, but also by concealing and restraining them.
4. The earnestness hidden behind the title of a genius doctor: The true face of Gye Su Jeong
The most important moments in understanding Gye Su Jeong are those that reveal she is more than simply a genius.
Kim Ji Won previously explained that, when interpreting Gye Su Jeong, she focused on the gap between the character's outward appearance and her inner self.
Her interpretation is that Gye Su Jeong is someone who has shut herself away in darkness for a long time, devoting herself solely to mastering surgical skills. While others may see her as a naturally gifted genius, she sees herself as someone who has simply done everything within her power to do her very best.
This interpretation of the character becomes even more meaningful in the way she approaches her patients' lives.
Before being a doctor who boasts perfect surgical skills, she is someone who pours everything she has into saving lives.
Kim Ji Won adds depth to the character through the earnest determination concealed beneath Gye Su Jeong's cold exterior.
In particular, Gye Su Jeong's attitude toward the weight of human life, even after surgery has ended, allows viewers to look at her seemingly cold nature from a new perspective.
It is a reminder that indifference in appearance does not mean a lack of concern, and composure does not mean an absence of emotion.
Will Gye Su Jeong become another iconic role in Kim Ji Won's career?
The reason Kim Ji Won's Doctor X is attracting attention goes beyond a simple transformation in image.
Its significance lies in how she has maintained her established star appeal while boldly shedding acting approaches familiar to her and creating a new expressive language for an entirely different character.
In Queen of Tears, she delicately portrayed Hong Hae In's emotional journey as she navigated between love and heartbreak. This time, she is bringing Gye Su Jeong to life through restraint, silence, and cool-headedness.
In other words, Kim Ji Won's acting range has expanded further, moving from portraying emotions through their expression to portraying them through their concealment.
Ultimately, Gye Su Jeong's greatest appeal lies in the coexistence of coldness and warmth.
She may be awkward when dealing with people, but she is more serious than anyone when it comes to human life. She is unsparing toward those in power, yet devotes every ounce of her ability to her patients.
Kim Ji Won is delicately filling in those complex contrasts. This is why a brief glance can linger in viewers' memories longer than an elaborate line of dialogue.
Doctor X is another challenge for Kim Ji Won and a stage on which she demonstrates new possibilities as an actress.
And Gye Su Jeong poses a question to viewers: What truly qualifies someone to be a doctor, and how far can one go in the fight to protect human life?
The reason viewers eagerly anticipate the next scene is to see just how far the story of Gye Su Jeong, as brought to life by Kim Ji Won, will go.
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