The SBS k-drama series Doctor X is headed to Netflix in October 2026.
Picture: Kim Ji Won in Doctor X
Kim Ji Won will lead SBS’s upcoming K-drama series, Doctor X, which will debut on Netflix weekly in October 2026. Here’s everything we know about Doctor X on Netflix.
Doctor X is an upcoming internationally licensed South Korean Netflix Original medical thriller directed by Lee Jung Rim.
When is the Netflix release date for Doctor X?
Doctor X is set to premiere on SBS on October 9, 2026, and will be released on Netflix on the same day as the Korean broadcast.
There will be 12 episodes in total. New episodes will be released weekly on Fridays and Saturdays. Each episode will have a runtime 70 minutes.
Release dates are subject to change.
What is the plot of Doctor X?
The plot of Doctor X has been sourced from AsianWiki:
“Kye Su Jeong is a genius surgeon. Introduced through Jang Hui Suk’s doctor placement agency, Kye Su Jeong is placed at Guseo University Hospital to fill a surgical vacancy. She proves her worth through her surgical skills, and she exposes absurdities in the medical field. She becomes involved with Bu Seung Gwon, the director of Guseo University Hospital, and intern Park Tae Gyeong. “
Who are the cast members of Doctor X?
Kim Ji Won, Lee Jung Eun, Son Hyun Joo, and Kim Woo Seok will star in Doctor X.
Kim Ji Won plays Kye Su Jeong. The actress previously starred in the incredibly popular series Queen of Tears and also appeared in other dramas on Netflix, including My Liberation Notes, Lovestruck in the City, Arthdal Chronicles, and Mr. Sunshine. She will also star in the upcoming Netflix drama Detective Park Mi Ok.
Picture (L to R): Kim Ji Won in Queen of Tears, My Liberation Notes, and Lovestruck in the City.
Lee Jung Eun plays Jang Hui Suk. One of the most prolific actresses on Netflix, she has starred inmany dramas, includingHeavenly Ever After,The Trunk,Miss Night and Day,Daily Dose of Sunshine, Our Blues, and more. She was also due to star in the Netflix drama Granny, but production was recently put on hold.
Picture (L to R): Lee Jung Eun in Heavenly Ever After, Daily Dose of Sunshine, and Our Blues
Son Hyun Joo plays Bu Seung Gwon. The actor is starring in the highly anticipated K-drama The WONDERfools and has already starred in Captivating the King and Itaewon Class.
Picture (L to R): Son Hyun Joo in Good Detective, Your Honor, and Tracer
Kim Woo Seok plays Park Tae Gyeong. The actor has yet to star in a Netflix series and has so far played lead roles in The Forbidden Marriage, Military Prosecutor Doberman, and Scripting Your Destiny.
Picture (L to R): Kim Woo Seok in The Forbidden Marriage, Military Prosecutor Doberman, and Scripting Your Destiny
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