The series released episodes 7 and 8 on the 20th, receiving an enthusiastic response. In these episodes, Baek Ah-jin (played by Kim You-jung) begins a romantic relationship with Heo In-gang (played by Hwang In-youp), experiencing both the happiest and most challenging moments of her life, leading to a critical turning point in her acting career.
The series continues to captivate audiences with its shocking twists and turns. 'Dear X' has maintained its position as the top contributor to new weekend subscriptions for three consecutive weeks. Its popularity extends beyond South Korea, as it has also gained traction internationally. According to FlixPatrol, as of the 23rd, 'Dear X' has held the number one spot on Viki in the United States for three weeks and topped Disney+ in Japan. In the MENA (Middle East & North Africa) region, it reached the second spot on StarzPlay, further proving the strength of K-content.
In episodes 7 and 8, released on the 20th, Baek Ah-jin continues her public relationship with Heo In-gang for about a year. 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 seems to be genuinely falling for the fake romance. Meanwhile, Heo In-gang's grandmother, Hong Kyung-sook (played by Park Seung-tae), discovers a lost notebook at Baek Ah-jin's house, leading to feelings of disappointment and betrayal upon realizing Baek Ah-jin's intentional approach to her grandson.
That night, the sudden news of Hong Kyung-sook's death is revealed. Heo In-gang is engulfed in grief and loss due to his grandmother's passing, and to make matters worse, he receives an unexpected breakup notice from Baek Ah-jin, whom he had considered marrying, leading to a tragic end. This event causes Longstar Entertainment's CEO, Seo Mi-ri (played by Kim Ji-young), to turn against Baek Ah-jin, hinting at the challenges ahead for her.
Episodes 9 and 10 of 'Dear X' are set to be released on the 27th at 6 PM.
Reporter: Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr