Kim Ji-won as Gye Su-jeong in Episode 6 of Doctor X, which centers on a patient whose life was shaped by the May 18 Democratization Movement.
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A recent episode of Doctor X has drawn attention for depicting the May 18 Democratization Movement.
The episode centers on a victim and a perpetrator who are admitted to the same hospital.
According to the online post highlighting the episode, the drama also shows aspects of the victim’s life and depicts politicians attempting to use the events for their own purposes.
The episode additionally includes scenes and references involving helicopter gunfire.
The storyline prompted emotional reactions from viewers, with several praising the drama for addressing the historical subject while others said the episode left them in tears.
Netizen Reactions
The sampled discussion was largely emotional and positive, with viewers praising the drama for tackling the May 18 Democratization Movement, expressing sadness over the episode, and showing surprise that the broadcast came from SBS.
1. This episode was so good and so sad ㅠㅠㅠ
2. The fact that this is SBS is honestly surprising.
3. It’s surprising that the broadcaster is SBS.
4. I hadn’t touched it because I didn’t think it would be my style, but now I kind of want to give it a try!
5. I was watching a YouTube clip without knowing much about this, and when I checked the comments, the far-right crowd was at it again saying they were sick of May 18 ㅎ. If you happen to see it, please leave even one comment so the normal reactions don’t get buried under all the nonsense...
6. I couldn’t watch it live today, so I just finished the whole episode ㅜㅠㅠ It’s f*cking sad ㅠㅠㅠ
7. I thought it was mainly an entertainment focused drama, but I’m glad it had a meaningful episode about May 18. I’m looking forward to what comes next too.
8. Ohhh, I haven’t watched today’s episode yet. I need to check it out. It’s based on a Japanese original, and the story is good.
9. I was crying nonstop while watching it live today ㅠㅜㅜㅜㅠㅠ It’s such a good drama.
10. I just watched it and it’s so sad, f*ck ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ
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