Kim You-jung's Charm Captivates Globe as 'Dear X' Achieves Phenomenal Success

The mesmerizing performance of Kim You-jung, portraying a villain disguised as an angel, has stolen the hearts of viewers worldwide.

TVING's original series 'Dear X' is soaring to new heights in global popularity. Audiences are captivated by its shocking twists and unconventional storyline.

According to TVING, the series has maintained its reign, topping the charts for new weekend subscriptions for three consecutive weeks. Its popularity is not limited to South Korea, showing an unyielding appeal internationally. FlixPatrol, a global OTT ranking site, revealed on the 23rd that 'Dear X' secured the No. 1 spot on Viki in the US for three weeks running and reached the highest spot on Disney+ in Japan. Furthermore, it climbed to No. 2 on StarsPlay in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, once again proving the power of K-content. It has also been recognized as one of the top-performing Asian titles across 17 countries and regions in the Asia-Pacific, including Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, via HBO Max.

Meanwhile, in episodes 7 and 8, released on the 20th, Baek Ah-jin (played by Kim You-jung) ended her year-long public relationship with Heo In-gang (played by Hwang In-yeop). Amidst the anxious waiting of Yoon Jun-seo (played by Kim Young-dae) and Kim Jae-oh (played by Kim Do-hoon), Baek Ah-jin seemed to have genuinely fallen for the fake relationship. However, a pivotal moment occurred when Heo In-gang's maternal grandmother, Hong Kyung-sook (played by Park Seung-tae), discovered her misplaced notebook in Baek Ah-jin's home, leading to disappointment and betrayal upon realizing the intentional deception.

That night, news of Hong Kyung-sook's sudden death broke. Overwhelmed by grief and loss from his grandmother's passing, Heo In-gang received a breakup notice from Baek Ah-jin, leading to a tragic conclusion. Following this incident, Seo Mi-ri (played by Kim Ji-young), CEO of Long Star Entertainment, turned against Baek Ah-jin, foreseeing the impending crisis.

With its shocking plot and unpredictable reversals that have enthralled audiences globally, episodes 9 and 10 of 'Dear X' are scheduled for release on the 27th at 6 PM.

Netizens are raving about Kim You-jung's transformative performance, commenting things like 'As expected from Kim You-jung,' 'Her acting is incredible,' and 'I can't wait for the next episode.' The anticipation for the shocking plot developments is palpable.