Actress Kim Yoo-jung is receiving rave reviews from domestic and international viewers for her bold acting transformation.
On the 12th, the team behind the TVING original Dear X unveiled behind-the-scenes stills showcasing Kim Yoo-jung’s passionate performance. In the released photos, she is seen engrossed in filming while holding onto the script, highlighting her professionalism. While she brightened the set with her radiant smile, she instantly transformed into Baek Ah-jin the moment the camera started rolling, overwhelming the scene with her intense gaze and delicate expressions.
Since its release on the 6th, Dear X reached the top rank for the highest number of paying subscribers on TVING during its first weekend (November 7–9). Additionally, according to global OTT ranking site FlixPatrol, it claimed first place in the HBO Max TV shows category across seven countries including Hong Kong, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. It also ranked third on Disney+ in Japan and Viki in the US, continuing its global success.
At the center of the project is Kim Yoo-jung, who perfectly embodies Baek Ah-jin, a woman who wears a mask to survive. She intricately portrays a character hiding a cruel nature beneath her beautiful exterior, maximizing immersion through a performance that oscillates between emptiness and madness. Critics and viewers alike have praised her, saying, “We’ve seen a new side of Kim Yoo-jung.”
Meanwhile, episodes 5 and 6 of Dear X will be released on the 13th at 6 PM.