Plot Overview
Dear X is a suspenseful dark romance based on a popular webtoon of the same name. It tells the story of Baek A-jin, a stunning top actress who secretly possesses a cruel and manipulative nature, using any means necessary to climb to the height of fame. Her obsessive lover, Yoon Joon-seo, stays by her side, enduring great hardship to protect her.
The series is directed by Lee Eung-bok, the celebrated creator behind hit dramas like Goblin, Mr. Sunshine, and Sweet Home.
Star-Studded Cast
The K-drama features an ensemble cast, with Kim You-jung leading as the complex protagonist, Baek A-jin. Kim You-jung is known for her impressive performances in previous works such as Love in the Moonlight and My Demon.
The main cast includes:
- Baek A-jin: Kim You-jung
- Yoon Joon-seo: Kim Young-dae
- Kim Jae-o: Kim Do-hoon
- Sim Seung-hui: Kim Yi-kyeong
Release and Reception
- The series is a TVING original that premiered on HBO Max on November 6, 2025.
- All episodes run for approximately 1 hour each.
- Prior to its streaming premiere, the first two episodes were screened at the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on September 18, 2025, where tickets sold out immediately, demonstrating the high anticipation for the show. It later garnered critical acclaim for its compelling story and performances.
‘Dear X’ Episode Release Schedule
The first four episodes of the series were released together on the premiere date. Following this, two new episodes drop every Thursday until the finale.
The series concludes on December 4, 2025.
Here is the complete schedule for the 12-episode series:
| Episode Numbers | Release Date (Thursday) | Status (as of Nov 27, 2025) |
| Episodes 1-4 | November 6 | Out now |
| Episodes 5-6 | November 13 | Out now |
| Episodes 7-8 | November 20 | Out now |
| Episodes 9-10 | November 27 | Out now |
| Episodes 11-12 (Finale) | December 4 | Upcoming |