Kim Yoo Jung’s highly praised series Dear X has held No. 1 for six consecutive weeks in new paid subscriptions among Tving original series.
The Tving original series, directed by Lee Eung Bok and Park So Hyun and written by Choi Ja Won and Ban Ji Woon, concluded on December 4 with episodes 11-12. Despite the finale, the series continues to attract viewers worldwide, encouraging multiple re-watches. Internationally, Dear X reached No. 1 on Rakuten Viki (USA), No. 2 on STARZPLAY, and No. 4 on Disney+ Japan, proving its global popularity.
The series has been praised for its unpredictable twists and shocking moments in every episode. Kim Yoo Jung, playing Baek Ah Jin, delivers a fearless performance as a character who hides her cruelty and ambition behind a mask, creating intense tension and keeping viewers glued to the screen.
Critics and fans alike have highlighted Kim Yoo Jung’s broad emotional range, capturing Baek Ah Jin’s emptiness, obsession, desire, fear, and chaos. Some of the most memorable moments include:
- Breaking free from her past (Episode 3): Baek Ah Jin faces a dark history and executes a bold revenge plan, leaving viewers shocked with her blood-soaked face and intense laughter in the rain.
- Hidden truths and hope in chaos (Episode 8): Through her relationship with Heo In Kang (Hwang In Yeop), Baek Ah Jin experiences unexpected warmth and emotions, showing a softer side amid the tension.
- Deadly confrontation at home (Episode 10): Baek Ah Jin faces an intense attack from Sim Seong Hee (Kim Yi Kyung), resulting in a bloody and suspenseful showdown that keeps viewers on edge.
- Final rise after the fall (Episode 12): Baek Ah Jin experiences a dramatic turn at the top of her world. Even as secrets are revealed, the series ends with her standing on the edge, leaving audiences captivated and eager for more.
With strong acting, gripping storytelling, and global rankings to match, Dear X has solidified Kim Yoo Jung’s status as one of the leading actresses in Korean drama today.
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