Dear X

The 2025 drama Dear X blends clinical crime thriller elements with a high-stakes melodrama. Adapted from a webtoon, the series centers its narrative tension on the strategic maneuvering of its lead character Baek Ah-jin. Rather than a straightforward rise to power, the show examines the psychological fallout that occurs once the protagonist reaches the top of the social ladder.

Kim Yoo-jung portrays the central figure whose public facade hides a ruthless ability to exploit others for advancement. The plot pivots on the interplay between this central manipulation and the lives of those caught in her orbit. By focusing on the direct consequences for the characters labeled as Xs, the narrative shifts from simple character study to a tense portrait of betrayal. The show relies on these shifting power dynamics to sustain its suspenseful tone.