TVING Original 'Dear X' Delivers a Powerful Finale with Unpredictable Twists

TVING's original series 'Dear X' left a lasting impression with its intense finale.

In episodes 11-12, released on the 4th, the fates of Baek Ah-jin (played by Kim You-jung), Yoon Jun-seo (played by Kim Young-dae), and Kim Jae-oh (played by Kim Do-hoon) were revealed.

On this day, Kim Jae-oh learned that Shim Sung-hee (played by Kim Yi-kyung) was admitted to a psychiatric hospital after hearing news about Baek Ah-jin's attack. Through the hospital's connection with Moon Do-hyuk (played by Hong Jong-hyun) and the records of his ex-wife's admission post-divorce, he sensed Baek Ah-jin's impending danger. His intuition was correct, as Baek Ah-jin was living in a new hell, suffering from partial memory loss and causing chaos at home, even forgetting that she had contacted Kim Jae-oh.

Upon receiving Baek Ah-jin's call, Kim Jae-oh rushed to her side, realizing the gravity of the situation as she was lost in anxiety and confusion. Despite Kim Jae-oh's warnings about Moon Do-hyuk's dangerous nature, Baek Ah-jin couldn't divorce him, fearing the loss of everything she had achieved. Kim Jae-oh, watching her with pity, promised to put a leash on Moon Do-hyuk to prevent further harm.

Yoon Jun-seo, learning about Baek Ah-jin's situation later, approached Kim Jae-oh to inquire about her well-being. When Kim Jae-oh mentioned Moon Do-hyuk and the need to help Baek Ah-jin, Yoon Jun-seo hesitated, expressing caution about getting involved. Disappointed and angry, Kim Jae-oh decided to handle the situation alone and left.

One day, after receiving a call from Moon Do-hyuk, Yoon Jun-seo encountered Baek Ah-jin again at a pool. She was left alone, soaked and filled with resentment. "Do you know what I realized today? That I can still be abandoned. How did I get this far!" she exclaimed, trembling with humiliation. Yoon Jun-seo feared what might happen next.

Ultimately, Kim Jae-oh sacrificed everything to keep his promise to Baek Ah-jin to leash Moon Do-hyuk. Yoon Jun-seo, overwhelmed with sadness and shock, tried to stop Baek Ah-jin's rampage, but she showed no signs of stopping. Realizing he couldn't remain idle, Yoon Jun-seo's final choice to save Baek Ah-jin ironically led to his own downfall. Watching Baek Ah-jin's spectacular fall, Yoon Jun-seo thought it was the end, but their fates diverged once more.

'Dear X' has captivated audiences over the past five weeks with its increasingly intense and unpredictable storyline, leaving a profound impact with its shocking ending. The exceptional adaptation and direction, combined with the passionate performances of Kim You-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, and Lee Yul-eum, heightened the immersion. The series completed an unprecedented melodramatic suspense with the downfall of Baek Ah-jin, who hid a cruel nature behind a beautiful face, Yoon Jun-seo's love that chose hell to protect her, and the emergence of numerous 'X's, garnering widespread acclaim from both domestic and international viewers.

Reporter Se-yoon Jung, TENASIA yoon@tenasia.co.kr