TVING’s upcoming romance-thriller series, Dear X, starring Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Young-dae, brings buzz with its intriguing story. Here are some details viewers should know before it airs its first episode.
From the cast of Dear X to the storyline and even the overall filmography of the series—you’ll truly find yourself interested here. The series delivers a star-studded cast, including My Demon’s lead actress Kim Yoo-jung as Baek Ah-jin, the protagonist (and maybe antagonist too?) of the story. She works alongside Kim Young-dae as Yun Jun-seo, her confidant and longtime friend.
The cast also includes Kim Do-hoon as Kim Jae-oh, Lee Yul-eum as Im Re-na, Kim Yi-kyung as Shim Sung-hee, Bae Soo-bin as Baek Seon-hyu, and Kim Yoo-mi as Hwang Ji-seon, with a special appearance from Kim Ji-hoon as Choi Jeong-ho.
Dear X is based on the Naver Webtoon by Vanziun of the same name, directed by Lee Eung-bok and Park So-hyun. The series promises a blend of thriller, romance, and melodrama. Additionally, it’s also worth mentioning that one of the directors, Lee Eung-bok, has directed well-known series such as Sweet Home (2020), Mr. Sunshine (2018), and Descendants of the Sun (2016). Therefore, viewers can truly expect a good watch from this series.
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Release Date Details and Episode Guide of Dear X
The first episode of Dear X will be released on November 6, 2025. It has a total of 12 episodes, with approximately 60 minutes run time per episode. In addition, the first four episodes will drop on November 6 at 18:00 (KST) / 17:00 (PHT), while the remaining episodes will be released every Thursday, with two episodes per week.
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Episodes 1–4 — November 6
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Episodes 5–6 — November 13
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Episodes 7–8 — November 20
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Episodes 9–10 — November 27
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Episodes 11–12 — December 4
Where to Watch and More Details
The series will premiere on TVING, HBO Max, and Viki Rakuten. With these platforms, the series is expected to gain international reach. With Kim Yoo-jung taking on one of her most complex roles yet and a creative team behind some of Korea’s most unforgettable dramas, Dear X is poised to become one of the year’s most daring and talked-about series—a dazzling whirlwind you won’t want to miss.
While waiting for Dear X’s release, you might want to check out these series with similar vibes:
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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (2020)
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Confidence Queen (2025)
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The Glory (2022–2023)
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Penthouse: War in Life (2020–2021)
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Remarriage and Desires (2022)
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Source: The Economic Times, TVING, YouTube, Herald Pop
