The mother of child actors Jeon Ji-on and Jeon Aisha, who captured viewers’ hearts and brought tears to Kim Ji-won‘s eyes as the sibling duo Baraka and Nima in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Doctor X: The Age of the White Mafia’, recently shared behind-the-scenes stories on social media as the drama successfully concluded its run on November 14.
The mother posted a short video with the caption, “Ji-on and A-iya received a surprise gift from the angel actress Kim Ji-won. She gave Ji-on a motivation boost on his first day of filming, telling him she’d give it to him if he worked hard. After finishing a hard day’s shoot, the kids came home and were so overjoyed unboxing the surprise gift prepared by the actress.”
She continued, “Every time we filmed, she checked on the kids’ conditions first, and even when matching acting breathing, she guided them with endless consideration and love. Mom has also become a true fan of the actress.”
In the video, Jeon Aisha answered “Actress Kim Ji-won, Su-jeong unni” when her mother asked who gave her the gift, smiling brightly while holding her favorite present. Older brother Jeon Ji-on also expressed his gratitude by showing off the gift he received from Kim Ji-won.
On November 15, following the drama’s finale, the mother also released set photos with the caption, “On Baraka and Nima’s last filming day, posing with actress Kim Ji-won holding the pretty bouquet prepared by the ‘Doctor X’ production team.”
In the photos, Kim Ji-won posed brightly for a final commemorative snapshot alongside Jeon Ji-on and Jeon Aisha. Dressed in character as Baraka and Nima, the siblings held large bouquets and smiled. Kim Ji-won showed deep affection by treating the children with the same warmth as her character, Gye Su-jeong.
In ‘Doctor X’, Baraka and Nima served as the catalyst for Gye Su-jeong’s past narrative. After Baraka suffered abuse at the hands of child sex offender Kim Seon-hyo, Nima faced the same fate, leading Baraka to set fire to the clinic and tragically pass away. Gye Su-jeong suffered from guilt over failing to protect Baraka and saving Kim Seon-hyo, but she ultimately found healing by meeting Nima again.
