Viewers are spiraling along with Kim Yoo Jung after the explosive final scene of Episode 10 in Dear X. Even fans who read the original webtoon were left stunned by the shocking twists in the latest episodes, which diverge significantly from the source material’s final arc.
The current chapter of Baek Ah Jin’s (played by Kim Yoo Jung) journey as a chaebol’s wife begins with scenes of opulence laced with spine-chilling tension. The episode’s climax, showcasing Yoo Jung’s breathtakingly unhinged performance by the pool, has gone viral, with netizens praising both her beauty and raw acting talent.
In this sequence, Sung Hee (Kim Ki Kyung), disguised as a maid, infiltrates the mansion of Moon Do Hyeok (Hong Jong Hyun) intending to ruin Baek Ah Jin’s face out of jealousy and revenge. However, during their struggle, it’s Sung Hee who ends up slashed across the face. As she screams in agony, Ah Jin pinned down beside the pool begins to cry and laugh simultaneously, overwhelmed by manic satisfaction.
This haunting finale is now hailed as the most visually and emotionally captivating “mad” scene Kim Yoo Jung has delivered in the series. Baek Ah Jin’s twisted triumph isn’t born of justice but of her unrepentant belief in her own righteousness. Yoo Jung embodies this descent with chilling authenticity, making the moment unforgettable.
What sets this scene apart is not just Ah Jin’s breakdown but the unnerving behavior of her husband, Moon Do Hyeok. While any ordinary spouse would rush to protect their wife from harm, Do Hyeok merely strolls toward the chaos, observing the altercation with eerie detachment as if watching a theatrical performance.
His passive reaction leaves viewers deeply unsettled. What was going through his mind? Was he fascinated by the chaos? Or did he finally see a reflection of himself in Ah Jin a person who inspires homicidal obsession?
Episodes 9 and 10 expose the disturbing layers of Moon Do Hyeok’s control. His “devotion” is a facade for surveillance and domination he tracks Ah Jin’s schedule, movements, even her menstrual cycle. These episodes mark Ah Jin’s psychological breaking point as she realizes she’s nothing more than a caged bird.
While Ah Jin’s madness is loud and feral, Do Hyeok’s is quiet, calculated, and far more terrifying. Together, they’ve turned Dear X into a psychological thriller that has viewers breathless with anticipation.
Sources: HHT
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