Tving’s original Dear X is entering its final two episodes and its popularity is exploding. As word of mouth continues to spread, the thriller has seen a notable increase in buzz and viewer engagement, prompting fans to flood online forums with “Don’t finish it” AND “Please prolong the drama” messages.
Released on November 27, the last episode marked an important 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 his fight for survival.
A ruthless suspense melodrama that captivates viewers
Dear X follows Baek Ah-jin, an actress who coldly calculates every step to reach the top, and the broken people in her wake, all caught up in a spiraling tragedy.
Despite its 19+ rating, the show hit the top spot in new weekend subscriptions on Tving for three consecutive weeks, proving its potency as a breakout hit.
Kim Yoo-jung recently ranked first in the combined TV-OTT actor ranking in Good Data Corporation’s weekly analysis, further demonstrating the drama’s cultural impact.
Twist after Twist: what awaits us in the last two episodes?
The latest episode has produced growing tensions:
Seo Mi-ri, consumed by grief after losing Heo In-gang (Hwang In-yeop), declares war on Baek Ah-jin. He terminates Baek Ah-jin’s contract and attempts to completely blacklist her from the industry.
But the situation changes when the police raid Longstar Entertainment, investigating Seo Mi-ri’s embezzlement and abuse of power scandals related to the infamous “chain row.”
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 shining moment as an actress was too precious to let it end like this.”
But his motivations become increasingly disturbing. Do-hyuk proposes marriage as a condition for his return, asking a chilling question: “How high do you want to go?”
Ah-jin accepts, unaware of her true identity, and her life becomes fascinating but suffocating. He is attentive and kind, but at the same time unpredictable, often asking strange questions and hinting at dark secrets from his past marriage.
Her anxiety turns into night terrors, leaving her mentally fragile.
The climax comes when Shim Sung-hee (Kim Yi-kyung) infiltrates the mansion as a housekeeper and attacks Ah-jin in a fit of rage. Before submitting, he leaves a cryptic sentence: “Your marriage… blessing or curse? Your husband.”
The chilling statement fueled intense speculation online.
Cast Chemistry behind the scenes: the secret of immersion
In a recent interview in Seoul, Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae and Kim Do-hoon talked about the amazing chemistry that captivated viewers.
Kim Yoo-jung shared: “Before filming, we read the scripts together and discussed our ideas. We became close very quickly, so the set felt like a family.”
She admitted that she was initially worried about playing an emotionally isolated character like Ah-jin: “I wondered if it would seem like I couldn’t connect with the other actors. So I made an effort to get even closer to everyone.”
It turned out that Kim Young-dae and Hwang In-yeop were longtime fans of Kim Yoo-jung. “Young-dae told me he was a fan since we first met, and In-yeop said she wanted to work together when we met on a variety show,” he said with a smile.
Kim Yoo-jung also addressed the 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 great.”
Fans want more: ‘Don’t let it end’
As the finale approaches, viewer reactions include:
- The acting is crazy.
- Kim Do-hoon is dangerously charming.
- I need more episodes.
- Please extend the drama.
- Why do we have to wait another week?
The last two episodes of Dear X will be released on December 4th at 6pm KST on Tving.
Sources: Daum
