{
  "id": 14154709,
  "title": "Kim Ji-won, Kim You-jung face off as genius surgeon, pickpocket in weekend drama battle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/kim-ji-won-kim-you-jung-face-off-as-genius-surgeon-pickpocket-in-14154709",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T08:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20261013/kim-ji-won-kim-you-jung-face-off-as-genius-surgeon-pickpocket-in-weekend-drama-battle"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung are locked in a fierce rivalry on weekend television, as the acclaimed actresses return to the screen in vastly different roles. Kim Ji-won stars in SBS's new Friday-Saturday series, Doctor X: Mafia in White, playing a brilliant surgeon. Kim You-jung, on the other hand, takes on the persona of a master pickpocket in tvN's 20th anniversary special project, 100 Days of Deception. Both dramas debuted just a day apart, with Doctor X premiering on Friday and 100 Days of Deception airing the following Saturday. This has resulted in a direct competition for Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung on Saturday nights, further fueling the already intense drama race. The stakes are particularly high for both actresses, as they are both returning to leading television roles after acclaimed performances in their previous series. Kim Ji-won made a triumphant return to the screen after a two-year hiatus, playing the complex character of Hong Hae-in in Queen of Tears. Her performance was met with critical acclaim, marking a significant moment in her career. Similarly, Kim You-jung has also left an indelible mark on viewers with her portrayal in Dear X.",
  "summary": "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…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Kim Ji-won, Kim You-jung face off as genius surgeon, pickpocket in weekend drama battle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/kim-ji-won-kim-you-jung-face-off-as-genius-surgeon-pickpocket-in",
        "published": "2026-10-13T08:17:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}