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Doctor X Tops Friday Ratings, Becomes Week’s Highest‑Rated Show
SBS’s medical noir drama "Doctor X" achieved its highest Friday viewership to date on October 23, when episode five drew a 17.5 percent nationwide average according to Nielsen Korea. The figure made the series the most‑watched program of any genre that week, surpassing all other shows airing across the country. The drama, led by Kim Ji Won, has been a consistent Friday favorite, though Friday ratings typically lag behind Saturday numbers. The record underscores the series’ growing popularity and the network’s strong Friday lineup.
The essential points
- 01Kim Ji Won headlines the medical noir drama "Doctor X"
- 02Episode five earned a 17.5% nationwide average rating
- 03The show topped all other programs for the entire week
- 04Friday ratings usually trail Saturday, making the record notable
The full brief
SBS’s medical noir drama "Doctor X" achieved its highest Friday viewership to date on October 23, when episode five drew a 17. 5 percent nationwide average according to Nielsen Korea. The figure made the series the most‑watched program of any genre that week, surpassing all other shows airing across the country.
The drama, led by Kim Ji Won, has been a consistent Friday favorite, though Friday ratings typically lag behind Saturday numbers. The record underscores the series’ growing popularity and the network’s strong Friday lineup.