Kim Ji-won, Kim You-jung face off as genius surgeon, pickpocket in weekend drama battle
Kim Ji-won of "Queen of Tears" and Kim You-jung of "Dear X" are going head-to-head on weekend television, returning with dramatically different roles after acclaimed performances in their previous series. Kim Ji-won stars as a brilliant surgeon in SBS' new Friday-Saturday series "Doctor X: Mafia in White," while Kim You-jung transforms into a master pickpocket in tvN's 20th anniversary special…
Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung are set to face off on weekend television in two highly anticipated dramas, following their critically acclaimed performances in previous series. Kim Ji-won will play a brilliant surgeon in SBS's new Friday-Saturday series, "Doctor X: Mafia in White," while Kim You-jung transforms into a master pickpocket in SBS's 20th anniversary special project, "100 Days of Deception."
Both dramas premiered just one day apart, with "Doctor X" airing on Friday and "100 Days of Deception" following on Saturday. The scheduling of the two shows puts the two stars in direct competition on Saturday nights, intensifying the already fierce weekend drama race. Expectations are high for both shows, as both actors are returning to leading roles after significant milestones in their careers.
Kim Ji-won returned to television about two years after her hit series "Queen of Tears," in which she portrayed Hong Hae-in, a third-generation chaebol heiress dealing with love, loss, and a life-threatening illness. Her performance was widely praised for its depth and complexity.
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