Viewers are going crazy along with Kim Yoo Jung after the explosive final scene of episode 10 in Dear X. Even fans who read the original webtoon were stunned by the shocking twists of the final episodes, which diverge significantly from the final arc of the source material.
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 chilling tension. The episode’s highlight, showing Yoo Jung’s incredibly crazy performance by the pool, went viral, with netizens praising both her beauty and her acting talent.
In this sequence, Sung Hee (Kim Ki Kyung), disguised as a maid, infiltrates Moon Do Hyeok’s (Hong Jong Hyun) mansion with the intention of ruining Baek Ah Jin’s face out of jealousy and revenge. However, during their fight, it is Sung Hee who ends up shot in the face. As she screams in agony, Ah Jin pinned by the pool begins to cry and laugh simultaneously, overcome with manic satisfaction.
This disturbing ending is now hailed as the most visually and emotionally captivating “crazy” scene Kim Yoo Jung has crafted in the series. Baek Ah Jin’s twisted triumph arises not from justice but from his unapologetic faith in his own righteousness. Yoo Jung embodies this descent with chilling authenticity, making the moment unforgettable.
What makes this scene stand out is not just Ah Jin’s breakdown, but the unnerving behavior of her husband, Moon Do Hyeok. While any normal spouse would rush to protect their wife from harm, Do Hyeok simply strolls towards the chaos, observing the altercation with eerie detachment, as if watching a stage play.
His passive reaction leaves viewers deeply disturbed. What was going through his mind? Were you fascinated by chaos? Or has he finally seen a reflection of himself in Ah Jin, a person who inspires a murderous obsession?
Episodes 9 and 10 expose the disturbing layers of Moon Do Hyeok’s control. Her “devotion” is a facade of surveillance and domination: she tracks Ah Jin’s schedule, movements, and even her menstrual cycle. These episodes mark Ah Jin’s psychological breaking point as he realizes that he is nothing more than a caged bird.
While Ah Jin’s madness is loud and ferocious, Do Hyeok’s is quiet, calculated, and far more terrifying. Together, they turned their backs Dear X in a psychological thriller that leaves viewers breathless with anticipation.
Sources: HHT
