Dear X (TV series)
| Dear X | |
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| Hangul | 친애하는 X |
| Revised Romanization | Chinaehaneun X |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'inaehanŭn X |
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| Based on | Dear X by Vanziun |
| Written by | Choi Ja-won |
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| Starring | |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
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| Network | TVING |
Dear X (Korean: 친애하는 X) is an upcoming South Korean melo-thriller television series written by Choi Ja-won, co-directed by Lee Eung-bok and Park So-hyun, and starring Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, and Lee Yul-eum. Based on Naver webtoon of the same name by Vanziun, it depicts the downfall of top actress Baek A-jin and her two faces hidden behind it. It is scheduled to premiere on TVING in 2025.
Synopsis
[edit]Dear X is a cruel and beautiful melo-thriller about a woman who wears a mask to survive and a man who tries to save her.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Kim Yoo-jung as Baek A-jin, a woman who wears a mask to survive. She is a top actress in South Korea who hides her cruel nature behind her beautiful face.[1]
- Kim Young-dae as Yoon Jun-seo, a man who believes that salvation was love. He has been by A-jin's side his whole life and his only refuge and fatal achilles' heel.[1]
- Kim Do-hoon as Kim Jae-oh, A-jin's blind supporter who protects her in a different way than Jun-seo. He survived the abuse of his father who was addicted to a cult.[1]
- Lee Yul-eum as Lena, a woman who has fallen into endless unrequited love. She is an idol-turned-actress who rose to stardom with her outstanding visuals and luck.[1]
Special appearances
[edit]- Hwang In-youp as Heo In-gang, an idol-turned-actor with a secret.[2]
Production
[edit]Dear X was co-directed by Lee Eung-bok and Park So-hyun and written by Choi Ja-won, who won the grand prize at the 2018 KBS One-Act Drama Script Contest.[3] It is based on a popular Naver webtoon of the same name by Vanziun. It was planned by Studio Dragon, produced by Monster Union and Siwoo Company, and provided by TVING.[4]
It was reported on June 4, 2024, that Kim Yoo-jung had been offered a role in the series and was considering it.[5] The next day, Kim Young-dae was considering an offer to appear in the series,[6] and lastly, two of them were teaming up to appear in the series, as exclusively reported by Osen.[7]
On June 25, according to SPOTV News interview, Kim Do-hoon was in negotiations after receiving an offer for the series.[8] The next day, Hwang In-youp received an offer and was confirmed for a special appearance in the series.[2]
On August 8, 2024, TVING revealed the cast lineup, including Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, and Lee Yul-eum.[1]
Release
[edit]Dear X is scheduled to premiere on TVING in 2025.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Se-young, Hong (August 8, 2024). "김유정·김영대·김도훈·이열음 '친애하는 X' 출연확정 [공식]" [Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, Lee Yeol-eum confirmed to appear in 'Dear X' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b So-yeon, Kim (June 26, 2024). "[단독] 황인엽 '친애하는 X' 특별출연...신스틸러 활약 예고" [[Exclusive] Hwang In-yeop's Special Appearance in 'Dear X'... Scene Stealer Activity Preview] (in Korean). The Korea Economic Daily. Retrieved June 26, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Hwi-seon, Yeon (August 8, 2024). "김유정X김영대 '스위트홈' 이응복 감독 만난다, '친애하는 X' 2025년 공개 [공식]" [Kim Yoo-jung X Kim Young-dae Meet Director Lee Eung-bok of 'Sweet Home', 'Dear X' to be Released in 2025 [Official]] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ji-won, Ha (August 8, 2024). "김유정 김영대→김도훈 대세만 모였네 '친애하는 X' 라인업 완성" [Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae → Kim Do-hoon, only the best have gathered, 'Dear X' lineup complete] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved August 8, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hyo-joo, Bar (June 4, 2024). "김유정 측 "'친애하는 X' 제안 받은 작품 중 하나" 소시오패스 될까" [Kim Yoo-jung's side: "'Dear X' is one of the works I was offered" Will she become a sociopath?] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 4, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hyo-joo, Bar (June 5, 2024). "김영대 측 "'친애하는 X' 검토중" 신민아 이어 김유정 만날까" [Kim Young-dae's side: "'Dear X' under review" Will he meet Kim Yoo-jung after Shin Min-a?] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwi-seon, Yeon (June 5, 2024). "[단독] 김영대X김유정X이응복 감독, '친애하는X' 믿고 보는 조합 완성 (종합)" [[Exclusive] Kim Young-dae X Kim Yoo-jung X Director Lee Eung-bok, 'Dear X' Trustworthy Combination Completed (Comprehensive)] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved June 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hyo-jin, Kang (June 25, 2024). "[단독]김도훈, 김유정 만나나…드라마 '친애하는 X' 합류" [[Exclusive] Kim Do-hoon, meeting Kim Yoo-jung… Joining the drama 'Dear X'] (in Korean). SPOTV. Retrieved June 25, 2024 – via Naver.
