[Press Release] CJ ENM's "Dear X" Concludes Successful Global Run, Cast Thanks Fans Worldwide

("Dear X" Courtesy of CJ ENM)

CJ ENM's "Dear X" cast bid farewell to their "dear" viewers with heartfelt messages.

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Leading K-content streaming platform TVING original "Dear X", produced by Studio Dragon, released its final episodes 11 and 12 on December 4, continuing its hot streak of popularity. Baek Ah-jin (played by Kim You-jung) delivered a powerful final impression as her glamorous downfall hinted not at an end, but at yet another beginning. Yoon Joon-seo (Kim Young-dae), who chose ruin in an attempt to save her, and Kim Jae-oh (Kim Do-hoon-I), who chose sacrifice, met an ending that was both sorrowful and beautiful.

"Dear X" has achieved remarkable results both in Korea and overseas. The show is available on Rakuten Viki, where it concluded its run as the No. 1 weekly title across the Americas, Europe, and Oceania. In addition, according to FlixPatrol, the series also reached No. 1 on Disney+ Japan and on STARZPLAY in parts of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). "Dear X" is also one of the top-performing Asian titles to be streamed on HBO Max in 17 countries and regions across in Asia Pacific, including Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. To mark the end of this five-week journey, Kim You-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon-I, and Lee Yul-eum have shared their affection and gratitude with global viewers.

First, Kim You-jung, who played Baek Ah-jin, said, "This project made me grateful that I was able to spend time together with all the actors, staff, crew, and viewers, with a truly 'dear' heart. I also learned a lot through this drama, so I think it will remain as a very good memory for me". Having renewed both her filmography and her character portfolio with a career-defining transformation, she added, "Baek Ah-jin is someone who lives through a cruel reality, emotionally shut off and unable to communicate. While filming, I deeply realized how important empathy is as a human emotion". She went on to say, "Lastly, I want to sincerely thank everyone for following the journey of Baek Ah-jin, a character you can neither fully cheer for nor completely hate, and for watching the series through to the end".

Kim Young-dae, who played Yoon Joon-seo, shared, "For me, "Dear X" was a project that required me to go much deeper than my previous works, but in a completely different way. As I tried to follow the complex emotions and inner flow of a character like Joon-seo, I found myself growing along the way. Overall, the emotional density of the drama was very high, so it was a special experience that led me, as an actor, to think a lot and to focus intensely". With a more mature performance that left a strong impression, he added, "Knowing that the emotions I wanted to convey through Yoon Joon-seo reached so many people has given me great strength as an actor. I hope that "Dear X" will remain in your hearts as a drama that stays with you for a long time".

("Dear X" Courtesy of CJ ENM)

Kim Do-hoon-I, who delivered a multifaceted performance as Kim Jae-oh, said, "This was a project that required a lot of courage and many challenges. Because of that, I was able to learn and gain so much. Looking back, only precious memories remain, so I think this will be a work that I remember for a long time". Reflecting once more on "Dear X", he continued, "I sincerely thank all the viewers and fans who immersed themselves deeply in our drama and shared so many different emotions with us. It was even more enjoyable because we could talk about it together. The support you gave to Jae-oh was a huge source of strength for me as well. I would be truly grateful if you could remember Jae-oh's unique way of loving for a long time".

Lee Yul-eum, who made a strong impact in the role of Lena, described "Dear X" as a "gift-like" project. "It was a precious work that gave me the opportunity to take on another challenge as an actor and to discover a new side of myself", she said. "Through "Dear X", I think viewers can reflect on what good and evil really are, and also think once more about the consequences of one's own judgments. Because it allows you to experience layered, complex emotions, I believe you'll find a new kind of enjoyment in watching it", she added, leaving a message for those who have yet to discover the series.

Meanwhile, all 12 episodes of "Dear X" are now available to stream on TVING in Korea, Rakuten Viki in the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and India, Disney+ in Japan, STARZPLAY in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and HBO Max across the Asia Pacific.