The cast of TVING’s hit original series Dear X has sent warm farewell messages to fans as the dark, addictive thriller wrapped its five-week run with episodes 11 and 12 on December 4th.
The finale left a deep impression: Kim Yoo Jung’s Baek Ah Jin hinted at a new beginning after her spectacular downfall, while Kim Young Dae’s Yoon Jun Seo and Kim Do Hoon’s Kim Jae Oh met tragic yet beautiful ends in their attempts to save her.
As TVING’s first global release and one of its biggest successes, Dear X dominated subscription growth for five straight weeks and ranked high across international streamers including Rakuten Viki, STARZPLAY, Disney+ Japan, and HBO Max. To celebrate the milestone, cast members Kim Yoo Jung, Kim Young Dae, Kim Do Hoon, Lee Yul Eum, Kim Ji Hoon, Hwang In Yeop, and Hong Jong Hyun shared their thanks with fans worldwide.
Kim Yoo Jung called the project “a gift” and said she was grateful to work alongside the cast, crew, and viewers. Playing Baek Ah Jin—one of her boldest transformations to date—she said the role reminded her of “how essential human empathy is,” and thanked fans for following the journey of a character who could never be fully loved or fully hated.
Kim Young Dae said the drama required him to “dig deeper than ever,” following Yoon Jun Seo’s complex emotional arc. “Knowing those feelings reached so many people gave me strength,” he added, hoping the series will stay in viewers’ hearts.
Kim Do Hoon, praised for his intense performance as Kim Jae Oh, said the role demanded courage and came with huge rewards. “Your support gave me strength—I hope his version of love stays with you,” he shared.
Lee Yul Eum, who played Rena, described the project as “a gift” that allowed her to challenge herself and reflect on themes of morality and consequence.
Among the special appearances, Kim Ji Hoon made a strong impact as Choi Jung Ho. He said working with director Lee Eung Bok and Kim Yoo Jung was “an honor,” and thanked viewers for embracing his character’s final message of “forgiveness and compassion.” Hwang In Yeop, who portrayed top star Heo In Gang, thanked fans for supporting his interpretation of a popular webtoon character, promising to keep growing as an actor.
Finally, Hong Jong Hyun, who brought dangerous tension as Moon Do Hyuk, reflected on a role that pushed him deeply as an actor. He praised the show’s “uniquely unsettling tone” and encouraged newcomers to experience it for themselves.
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Source: TVING
