Dr. X: White Coat Mafia slips to 15.3% with episode 9
The SBS Friday-Saturday drama's ninth episode drew 15.3% nationwide, according to Nielsen Korea, extending a slide that started at episode 7.
The SBS Friday-Saturday drama Dr. X: White Coat Mafia recorded a nationwide rating of 15.3% for its 9th episode, which aired on November 6 in South Korea, according to figures reported by Nielsen Korea on November 7.
The episode depicted Ke Su-kyung, played by Kim Ji-won, attempting an unprecedented surgery to save an 8-year-old pediatric cancer patient. Do Yun-sik, played by Kim Yong-min, and Jang Hi-suk, played by Lee Jung-eun, changed their minds and joined the operation.
The 15.3% figure continues a decline in the drama's ratings that began with episode 7. The Korean remake of the Japanese series Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon had opened with an 11.4% rating and climbed steadily to 19.5% by episode 6, close to the 20% mark.
Earlier in its run, an episode based on the Gwangju Uprising drew heavy debate over how the historical event was recreated and interpreted. Another episode dealt with a medical school strike, portraying staff shortages and medical workers' responsibility.
Quick answers
What rating did Dr. X: White Coat Mafia episode 9 get?
It recorded a nationwide rating of 15.3%, according to Nielsen Korea figures reported on November 7.
When did episode 9 of Dr. X: White Coat Mafia air?
It aired on November 6 in South Korea on SBS.