Kim Yoo-jung Transforms into a Charismatic Villain in 'Dear X', Heralding the 'Kim Yoo-jung Genre'

Actress Kim Yoo-jung is making a striking impact in the TVING original series 'Dear X,' signaling the dawn of the 'Kim Yoo-jung genre.'

In the show, which premiered on the 6th, Kim Yoo-jung portrays Baek Ah-jin, a complex character who outwardly displays a gentle smile but inwardly harbors hidden desires and cold control, manipulating those around her. Her performance has captivated global subscribers.

Particularly in her interactions with Yoon Jun-seo (played by Kim Young-dae) and Kim Jae-oh (played by Kim Do-hoon) during their school days, Ah-jin's chilling and meticulous nature, using them as needed and cornering Shim Seong-hee (played by Kim Yi-kyung), was convincingly depicted through Kim Yoo-jung's nuanced acting.

Furthermore, in intense confrontation scenes with her father, Baek Sun-gyu (played by Bae Soo-bin), she evoked spine-chilling tension by portraying Ah-jin's crumbling inner self and explosive, suppressed emotions, elevating the show's immersion to its peak.

Kim Yoo-jung meticulously brought Baek Ah-jin to life, a character whose pure appearance belies a coexistence of emptiness and desire. Her stable line delivery and enigmatic gaze, coupled with subtle shifts in expression and breath, rendered the character's duality remarkably three-dimensional, officially announcing the new beginning of the 'Kim Yoo-jung genre.'

'Dear X' is released every Thursday at 6 PM KST with two episodes sequentially on TVING.

Netizens are flooding social media with praise, commenting, 'Kim Yoo-jung's acting spectrum is truly vast,' 'The character Baek Ah-jin is so chilling... only possible because it's actress Kim Yoo-jung,' and 'Looking forward to the next episode!' Many are also impressed by TVING's string of successful original content.