“The Good Doctor”

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The hit KBS drama series "The Good Doctor" has been adapted for audiences in the U.S. The remake has begun airing on ABC, one of the top three American TV networks. The medical show topped ratings for the time slot in its first broadcast.

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This family has gathered together after a busy day. They're gathered to watch ABC's new medical drama series "The Good Doctor." The first episode highlighted a young autistic surgeon displaying surprising medical skills in an emergency situation to save a life.

[Soundbite] Viewer of "The Good Doctor"

The series topped the ratings for its time slot and also recorded the 4th highest ratings among all the day's programs combined. Despite being the first episode, The Good Doctor drew considerable interest.

[Soundbite] Freddie Highmore(Male Lead)

It's the first Korean series to make it into the US market and is considered a test bed for the success of the Korean Wave in America. ABC will air 12 episodes of The Good Doctor over the next 3 months to further attract viewer interest.