Kim Yoo Jung has made a fierce comeback with what fans are calling her most defining role to date.
TVING’s original series Dear X, which premiered on November 6th, has taken both domestic and international streaming charts by storm. According to TVING, the series ranked No. 1 in subscriber contribution during its opening weekend. Data from global ranking site FlixPatrol also showed Dear X topping HBO Max’s TV show charts in seven regions—including Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan—while landing at No. 3 on both Japan’s Disney+ and U.S. platform Viki, effectively conquering global charts.
At the center of the buzz is Kim Yoo Jung’s electrifying transformation into Baek Ah Jin, a woman who hides her cruel instincts behind an angelic face. Playing a star who wears a mask to survive, Kim exudes dangerous charisma that has captivated viewers worldwide.
Online reactions have been explosive, with fans flooding social media and forums with praise: “Kim Yoo Jung’s acting is pure sorcery,” “Dark Kim Yoo Jung is my favorite,” “She’s unrecognizable—in the best way,” and “This might just be her defining role.”
Episodes 1–4 revealed the glittering yet perilous life of top actress Baek Ah Jin, whose traumatic past and ruthless ambition drive her to the edge. Haunted by an abusive father (Bae Soo Bin), she gambles everything—including her life—to break free, manipulating café owner Choi Jung Ho (Kim Ji Hoon) as part of her escape. After parting ways with Yoon Jun Seo (Kim Young Dae), she joins hands with entertainment mogul Seo Mi Ri (Kim Ji Young) to climb to the top of the industry—setting the stage for even darker twists ahead.
Episodes 5–6 of Dear X will drop November 13th at 6 PM KST exclusively on TVING.
>> ‘Dear X’ Episodes 1-4 Recap: Kim Yoo Jung Unleashes Fierce, Chilling Transformation
Source: TVING
