Dear X (TV series)
| Dear X | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Melodrama, Romance, Thriller |
| Based on | Dear X (Naver Webtoon) by Vanziun |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Production | |
| Running time | approx. 70 minutes |
| Production companies | Monster Union, Siwoo Company |
| Original release | |
| Network | TVING |
| Release | 6 November 2025 |
Dear X is a South Korean television drama series released in 2025 on TVING. The story is based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name by Vanziun. The series follows the rise and fall of Baek Ah-jin, a famous actress whose public image hides deep emotional wounds and a long history of manipulation. Dear X premiered on 6 November 2025 and was also screened earlier at the Busan International Film Festival on 18 September 2025 in the "On Screen" section.[1]
Plot
Baek Ah-jin is one of the most admired young actresses in South Korea. Her public personality appears warm and friendly, but her private life shows a different picture. She was shaped by violence, neglect and betrayal during her childhood, and she learned to use people to protect herself. Her childhood friend Yoon Jun-seo does everything he can to support her, even when her actions become morally darker. Another figure, Kim Jae-oh, becomes a quiet protector with his own emotional scars. Im Re-na, a former idol singer trying to enter acting, adds rivalry and pressure. The series shows the entertainment industry as a place where scandals, media attention and reputation can determine a career.
Cast
- Kim Yoo-jung as Baek Ah-jin
- Kim Young-dae as Yoon Jun-seo
- Kim Do-hoon as Kim Jae-oh
- Lee Yul-eum as Im Re-na
- Kim Yi-kyung
- Bae Soo-bin
- Kim Yoo-mi
- Kim Ji-young
- Hwang In-youp (guest role)
- Kim Ji-hoon (guest role)
A complete cast list is available on fernsehserien.tv.[2]
Production
The series was developed by Studio Dragon and produced by Monster Union and Siwoo Company. Most filming took place in Seoul and in studio environments commonly used for South Korean TV productions. The webtoon author Vanziun was credited as part of the writing team together with Choi Ja-won.
Release
The first public screening was at the Busan International Film Festival on 18 September 2025. It began streaming on TVING on 6 November 2025. In selected regions, the series was made available on HBO Max and on the global streaming platform Viki.
References
- ↑ "Dear X – Daten & Fakten". fernsehserien.tv (in German).
- ↑ "Dear X – komplette Besetzung". fernsehserien.tv (in German).