The Tving original Dear X is entering its final two episodes and its popularity is exploding. As word-of-mouth continues to spread, the thriller has climbed sharply in buzz and viewer engagement, prompting fans to flood online forums with “Don’t end it” and “Please extend the drama” messages.
Released on November 27, the latest episode delivered a major turning point: Baek Ah-jin (Kim Yoo-jung), pushed to the brink of ruin by Seo Mi-ri (Kim Ji-young), finds an unexpected lifeline through Moon Do-hyuk (Hong Jong-hyun), reigniting her fight for survival.
A Ruthless Suspense Melodrama Captivating Viewers
Dear X follows Baek Ah-jin, an actress who coldly calculates every step to reach the top, and the people destroyed in her wake all entangled in a spiraling tragedy.
Despite its 19+ rating, the show achieved No.1 in new weekend subscriptions on Tving for three consecutive weeks, proving its power as a breakout hit.
Kim Yoo-jung recently ranked No.1 in combined TV–OTT actor buzz in Good Data Corporation’s weekly analysis, further demonstrating the drama’s cultural impact.
Twist After Twist – What Awaits in the Final Two Episodes?
The latest episode delivered escalating tensions:
Seo Mi-ri, consumed by grief after losing Heo In-gang (Hwang In-yeop), wages war on Baek Ah-jin. She terminates Baek Ah-jin’s contract and attempts to blacklist her from the industry entirely.
But the tables turn when police storm Longstar Entertainment, investigating Seo Mi-ri’s embezzlement and power-abuse scandals tied to the infamous “shackle file.”
Moon Do-hyuk emerges as the key figure, secretly working to dismantle Seo Mi-ri’s empire.
When Ah-jin confronts Do-hyuk about why he continues to help her, he responds: “Your brightest moment as an actress was too precious to let it end like this.”
But his motives grow increasingly unsettling. Do-hyuk proposes marriage as a condition for her comeback, asking the chilling question: “How high do you want to rise?”
Ah-jin accepts, unaware of his true identity and her life becomes glamorous yet suffocating. He is attentive and gentle, yet unpredictable, frequently asking strange questions and hinting at dark secrets from his past marriage.
Her anxiety spirals into nightly nightmares, leaving her mentally fragile.
The climax arrives when Shim Sung-hee (Kim Yi-kyung) infiltrates the mansion as a housekeeper and attacks Ah-jin in a fit of rage. Before being subdued, she leaves a cryptic line: “Your marriage… blessing or curse? Your husband.”
The chilling statement has fueled intense speculation online.
Cast Chemistry Behind the Scenes: The Secret to Immersion
In a recent interview held in Seoul, Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae, and Kim Do-hoon opened up about the striking chemistry that has captivated viewers.
Kim Yoo-jung shared: “Before filming, we read the scripts together and discussed our ideas. We grew close early on, so the set felt like a family.”
She admitted she initially worried about portraying a character as emotionally isolated as Ah-jin: “I wondered if it would look like I couldn’t connect with the other actors. So I made an effort to get even closer to everyone.”
Kim Young-dae and Hwang In-yeop were revealed to be longtime fans of Kim Yoo-jung. “Young-dae told me he was a fan from the first meeting, and In-yeop said he wanted to work together when we met on a variety show,” she said with a smile.
Kim Yoo-jung also addressed dating rumors with actor Kim Do-hoon: “It was my first dating rumor since debut. We joked that if it helps the drama succeed, then good.”
Fans Want More: “Don’t Let It End”
As the finale approaches, viewer reactions include:
- The acting is insane.
- Kim Do-hoon is dangerously charming.
- I need more episodes.
- Please extend the drama.
- Why do we have to wait another week?
The final two episodes of Dear X will be released December 4 at 6 p.m. KST on Tving.
Sources: Daum
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