# Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung Draw Viewers With Contrasting Performances

- URL: https://unnienote.app/en/news/kim-ji-won-kim-you-jung-dramas-acting-31c4e5
- Published: 2026-10-29T05:58:38.928Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Kim Ji-won and Kim You-jung are drawing attention for contrasting performances in two Korean dramas that aired on October 24.

## Key points

1. Doctor X's episode 6 hit a record 19.5% nationwide rating on October 24.
2. 100 Days of Lies episode 5 ranked first in its cable time slot with 6.5%.
3. Kim Ji-won used a lower vocal tone to show Gye Su-jeong's firm conviction.

Two Korean dramas aired episodes on October 24, and both leads are getting praise from local media for their acting.

## What is Doctor X: Mafia in White about?

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama follows Gye Su-jeong, a brilliant surgeon who takes on powerful forces inside a hospital. Kim Ji-won plays the lead role, and according to the report, the show's biggest challenge was making the character's genius believable.

## Why is Kim Ji-won's performance getting attention?

Kim Ji-won lowered her voice to match Gye Su-jeong's self-assured personality. Local media say the choice makes her lines sound like calm judgments rather than emotional arguments, which helps the character come across as believable rather than arrogant.

## What is 100 Days of Lies about?

The tvN weekend drama stars Kim You-jung as Lee Ga-kyung, a pickpocket who pretends to be a spy to survive. In episode 5, she declares she will quit the spy work after interpreting an interrogation, a moment reporters highlight as her shift from fear to resolve.

## How did the dramas perform in ratings?

Doctor X episode 6 reached 19.5% nationwide per Nielsen Korea, its highest so far, with a peak of 21.3%. 100 Days of Lies episode 5 recorded 6.5% on nationwide paid platforms and stayed first in its cable and general channel time slot.

## For international fans

Both shows are Korean productions. The reports do not list where international viewers can watch them, so check the broadcaster or the streaming services in your country for availability.

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Doctor X: Mafia in White?

The source article does not list streaming platforms for international viewers. Check SBS or your local streaming services for availability.

### Who plays the lead in 100 Days of Lies?

Kim You-jung plays Lee Ga-kyung, a pickpocket who pretends to be a spy to survive.

### What was Doctor X's highest rating?

Episode 6 reached 19.5% nationwide per Nielsen Korea, with a peak of 21.3%.

## Sources

- [Sports Seoul](https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1643923)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._