South Korean Drama Doctor X Faces Petition Over Gwangju Uprising Episode
South Korean medical drama Doctor X: Mafia in White, starring Kim Ji Won, has drawn record viewership but faces controversy over its sixth episode referencing the 1980 Gwangju Democratic Uprising. A petition filed with South Korea's National Assembly seeks to halt the show's broadcast and review its production, citing concerns that the politically sensitive event was inappropriately included in a non-political drama. Viewers noted symbolic details like a bus numbered 518 and a character resembling former president Chun Doo Hwan in the episode.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (53/100). Lens Score 35/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 26 Oct, 02:38 pm. Other outlets followed.