Dear director X Lee Eung-bok, Kim Yoo-jung who really wanted to be with you. Every moment is perfect
Oct 27, 2025
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The TVing original 『Dear X" (played by Choi Ja-won, Ban Ki-woon, directed by Lee Eung-bok, and directed by Park So-hyun), which will be released for the first time on Nov. 6, tells the story of Baek A-jin (Kim Yoo-jung), a woman who wears a mask to escape from hell and climb to the highest point, and Xs who are brutally trampled on her. The destruction of Baek A-jin, who hid his cruel true colors behind his beautiful face, and the love of Yoon Joon-seo (Kim Young-dae), who chose hell to protect him, complete a never-before-seen doom-melo suspense.
Based on the popular webtoon with the same name with global fandom, actors and production teams of 'Trust and Watch' will work together to maximize genre pleasure. Above all, high expectations are also being paid to the fact that director Lee Eung-bok, who directed a number of mega-hit movies with 'Sweet Home'Mr. Sunshine'"'Guardian'Descendants of the Sun' is the first work to be presented in partnership with TVing. In response, 10 days before the first release, director Lee Eung-bok directly answered questions about Dear X.
First, director Lee Eung-bok cited the relationship with the characters of Baek A-jin, Yoon Joon-seo, and Kim Jae-oh (Kim Do-hoon) in the play as the reason for his decision to direct. "Three characters were interesting, including Baek Ah-jin, who hid her inside behind her gorgeous beauty, Yoon Joon-seo, a rich man who doesn't know the world, and Kim Jae-oh, who calls himself trash""I was led by Yun Jun-seo's unrelenting good heart, "Why do I love such a wicked child" and "What should I do?I was touched by Kim Jae-oh's unconditional commitment to do everything Baek Ah-jin wanted. And even though he was an unknown devil, Baek A-jin, who quickly turned into an angel armed with a beautiful smile, was fascinating."
He said "It's my first time directing a drama in which a villain is the main character, so I'm curious about the reaction of viewers (subscribers)""Baek Ah-jin is a character who cannot understand by laughter, speech, and behavior. The most important thing was whether viewers could immerse themselves in the main character's emotions. He did not lean into simple sympathy or the sect, but he devoted himself to making Baek Ah-jin curious and thrilling", he explained the main point of the production. Then "It made Baek A-jin more physically painful and psychologically shaken than in the original work. Can those who do not know the true nature of Baek A-jin, armed with a captivating smile, move his frozen mind? This will be an interesting point to watch after the middle of the play."
He also praised the actors. As for Kim Yoo-jung, who plays the role of "Baek Ah-jin", "I was an actor who I really wanted to work with, but I met him and every moment was perfect. I was deeply moved by the moments when I was immersed in acting without hesitation despite difficult situations." As for Kim Young-dae who plays the role of "Yoon Jun-seo," he said, "I fell in love with his pure appearance like a child and inspired him to make Yoon Jun-seo." As for Kim Do-hoon as "Kim Jae-oh" and Lee Yeol-eum as "Lena", actor Kim Do-hoon suggested casting at the recommendation of actor Kim Nam-hee, who was cheerful and excited from the first meeting and has since become a happiness virus for everyone. Actor Lee Yeol-eum was glad to have auditioned a long time ago. I admired the more unique and mature performance. He looks very soft on the outside, but he expressed his delicate emotional line better than anyone else", showing deep affection and trust.
Finally "From children to villains, they all showed the best acting ensembles. In particular, actor Kim Yoo-jung's acting was exciting. Baek A-jin's snake-like words and merciless actions are criticized and cheered. Director Lee Eung-bok, who is confident that there will be enough fun riding on the roller coaster of emotions provided by Baek A-jin, said, `The fun of being beaten by Baek A-jin can be a mild taste, so those who want the 'spicy taste' will be more immersed if they watch it without spoilers as much as possible,' making them look forward to the well-made series, which will be reborn more intense and unconventional.
Meanwhile, the original TVing Dear X will be released for the first time on November 6 at 6 p.m. on TVing in episodes 1-4.
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