Dear X - A Mysterious Love Beyond Reality

Storyline

Dear X follows Baek Ah-jin's transformation from an innocent dreamer to a cunning celebrity obsessed with power. Beneath her charm lies trauma that fuels her desire for control and revenge. As she manipulates relationships and twists emotions to her benefit, her past begins to haunt her, leading to a psychological unraveling that blurs the line between victim and villain. The series explores the cost of fame and the fragile balance between ambition and humanity.

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Tagline

Ambition wears a mask.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

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Trivia

• Adapted from the popular Korean webtoon Dear X by Vanziun.
• Marks Kim Yoo-jung's first major thriller role after a series of romantic dramas.
• The directors previously collaborated on successful K-dramas like Goblin and Sweet Home.

Goofs

• Slight continuity errors appear in costume design across certain flashback sequences.
• Some viewers noticed inconsistent lighting during the studio confrontation scene.

Quotes

• "Let ambition hide behind my smile." - Baek Ah-jin
• "We all wear masks-some just break more easily." - Yoon Jun-seo

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• The end credits of each episode feature stylized webtoon-style panels revealing Ah-jin's inner thoughts and emotional unraveling.

Connections

• Inspired by Korean dramas exploring the dark side of celebrity life, ambition, and psychological manipulation.

Soundtracks

• Music by Gaemi, featuring a blend of haunting piano scores and atmospheric electronic undertones, mirroring the show's emotional intensity.