Dear X

8.2

2025•1h 4m

Behind a beautiful face hides a cruel nature—Baek Ah-jin, who sees through and manipulates others' hearts. After stepping on the sacrifices of many to reach the top, everything begins to change the moment she arrives there. A woman wearing a mask to escape hell and climb to the highest place. And the story of the Xs being brutally crushed by her.

Production

Production

Trailers & Videos

Thumbnail for video: Dear X | Official Trailer | November 6 on #HBOMaxAsia

Dear X | Official Trailer | November 6 on #HBOMaxAsia

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Dear X | Highlights | #HBOMaxAsia

Thumbnail for video: Dear X | Official Teaser | November 6 on #HBOMaxAsia

Dear X | Official Teaser | November 6 on #HBOMaxAsia

Seasons

12 Episodes • Premiered 2025

Still image for Dear X season 1 episode 1: Her "Xs"

1. Her "Xs"

9.0

When Sung-hee attempts to expose Ah-jin's secrets, she strikes back with the help of fellow classmates.

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2. The Moment a Human Becomes a Devil

9.0

Ah-jin is accepted into her dream law school, but her dreams are crushed when her father returns.

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3. Breaking the Shackles

9.0

With her dream shattered, Ah-jin begins to work at a cafe and secretly schemes to manipulate Jung-ho.

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4. No Turning Back

9.0

As suspicions fall on Ah-jin with nowhere to turn, she is approached by Mi-ri, who steps in to save her.

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5. Grant Me the Power to Rise to the Top

9.0

Ah-jin makes her debut as an actress and grows increasingly wary of Lena.

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6. Setting the Trap

9.0

Determined to advance her career, Ah-jin sets her sights on top star, Heo In-gang.

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7. The Wheel of Fate

9.0

Ah-jin's year-long romance with In-gang deepens, but her past is at risk of being exposed.

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8. Before Judgment

9.0

After his grandmother's passing, In-gang proposes, but Ah-jin ends their relationship instead.

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9. New Heights

9.0

As Ah-jin faces public backlash for her break up with In-gang, a wealthy savior comes to her rescue.

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10. The Monster in the Mirror

8.5

Jun-seo learns the secret of his birth and leaves Ah-jin’s side while she marries Do-hyuk.

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11. Save Me, My God

8.5

Ah-jin discovers the unnerving truth about her husband. Desperate to break free, she turns to Jae-oh.

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12. The Final X

9.0

Ah-jin’s deepest darkest secrets are revealed just as she rises to the very top.

Cast

Photo of Kim Yoo-jung

Kim Yoo-jung

Baek Ah-jin

Photo of Kim Young-dae

Kim Young-dae

Yoon Joon-seo

Photo of Kim Do-hoon

Kim Do-hoon

Kim Jae-oh

Photo of Lee Yul-eum

Lee Yul-eum

Lim Le-na

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