[Dispatch=Reporter Lee A Jin] SBS-TV's 'Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia' (hereinafter 'Doctor X') continues its box office momentum.

According to Nielsen Korea, a ratings research company, episode 6 of 'Doctor X' recorded 19.5% nationwide viewership. In the Seoul metropolitan area, it was 19.2%, and the peak viewership reached 21.3%.

It set its own highest record. It also topped the same time slot viewership. It maintained the top position among Saturday miniseries and weekly miniseries overall.

It ranked 5th among SBS's historical Friday-Saturday drama ratings. It followed 'Penthouse 2' (29.2%), 'Mr. Kim' (23.1%), 'Hot Priest' (22.0%), and 'Model Taxi 2' (21.0%).

The rebroadcast also recorded high viewership. The broadcast from the 24th showed 6.8% nationwide and 6.6% in the Seoul metropolitan area. This was the third highest figure among all terrestrial programs that day.

'Doctor X' is a refreshing medical noir drama. It depicts the story of Gae Su-jung (played by Kim Ji-won), who possesses genius-level surgical skills, standing up against irregularities in the medical field.

Gae Su-jung is a character who prioritizes patients' lives above all and stands against unreasonable power and practices. Viewers are responding positively to Kim Ji-won's passionate performance and the satisfying developments.

Meanwhile, episode 7 of 'Doctor X' airs on the 30th at 9:50 p.m.

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