Yoon Joo Shines as a Warm Teacher in 'Dear X,' Captivating Viewers with Delicate Emotional Portrayal

Actress Yoon Joo has left a deep impression with her role as a caring homeroom teacher in the new TVING series 'Dear X.'

Premiering on the 6th, Yoon Joo portrayed a teacher who consistently stood by and protected her students amidst the complex relationships involving protagonist Baek A-jin (played by Kim Yoo-jung), Shim Sung-hee (Kim Yi-kyung), and Yoon Jun-seo (Kim Young-dae).

Within the drama, Yoon Joo's character created a sole sanctuary of peace in a school rife with conflict and distrust, thanks to her gentle demeanor and warm gaze. Through subtle expressions, a gentle tone, and minute facial changes, she conveyed the character's sincerity, crafting a calm yet profound emotional weight.

In the latter half, her character became entangled in the meticulously planned revenge scheme of Baek A-jin, facing an unexpected emotional upheaval. The teacher who always embraced her students found herself confronting their dark inner selves as the truth became distorted and the faces of those she trusted transformed.

Leveraging her unique warmth, Yoon Joo portrayed complex emotions of anger, sadness, and confusion with exquisite detail and perfect rhythm, serving as a solid anchor for the series.

Notably, Yoon Joo returned to acting after undergoing a liver transplant in 2020 and previously garnered attention for her role as a perpetrator's mother in 'High School Detective 2.' She has steadily expanded her acting range through numerous works, including films like 'The Roundup' and 'Extracurricular.' 'Dear X' airs two episodes every Thursday at 6 PM KST on TVING.

Netizens have shown strong support for Yoon Joo's return to acting, commenting, 'Actress Yoon Joo's acting is superb!', 'I was moved by her warm portrayal of a teacher,' and 'I'm excited to see what she does next.'