The new Korean drama Dear X has begun, and the first wave of episodes is now available to stream. The show, starring Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Young-dae, premiered with multiple episodes and follows a weekly release pattern. Here is the complete schedule for all 12 episodes of the intense melo-thriller.
The Complete Release Calendar
Dear X released its first four episodes at once on November 6, 2025. Following this initial drop, new episodes are released weekly. The series will air a total of 12 episodes, with the season finale set for early December.
The full release schedule for Dear X is as follows:
- Episodes 1-4: Released on November 6, 2025
- Episodes 5-6: Release on November 13, 2025
- Episodes 7-8: Release on November 20, 2025
- Episodes 9-10: Release on November 27, 2025
- Episodes 11-12: Release on December 4, 2025
New episodes go live on TVING in South Korea at 6:00 PM Korea Standard Time (KST) on their respective release dates.
Where to Watch the Drama
For viewers in South Korea, Dear X is available exclusively on the streaming platform TVING. International audiences can watch the series on HBO Max in select regions across Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. In some other territories, such as India, the drama is available on Rakuten Viki.
The series is a paid offering and requires an active subscription to these platforms to watch. Both TVING and HBO Max offer the option to download episodes for offline viewing.
A Glimpse at the Story and Cast
Dear X is based on a popular webtoon and tells the story of Baek Ah-jin (played by Kim Yoo-jung), a top actress who appears kind and generous to the public. Behind this perfect image, however, she is a complex character who manipulates others to climb the ladder of success, driven by a traumatic past involving domestic abuse.
The main cast includes:
- Kim Yoo-jung as Baek Ah-jin
- Kim Young-dae as Yoon Jun-seo, Ah-jin’s devoted childhood friend
- Kim Do-hoon as Kim Jae-oh, a man from Ah-jin’s past who is fiercely protective of her
- Lee Yul-eum as Im Re-na, an idol-turned-actress who becomes Ah-jin’s rival
The series is co-directed by Lee Eung-bok, who is known for hit dramas like Goblin and Sweet Home.
What to Expect in the Coming Episodes
The first four episodes established Baek Ah-jin’s difficult childhood and her first major steps into the entertainment industry. After cutting ties with her childhood friend Yoon Jun-seo, she signs with Longstar Entertainment.
The upcoming episodes are expected to focus on her rise as a new actress, a journey that will not be smooth. Her dark past, including the manipulation of those around her and the truth behind her father’s death, continues to threaten her new career. Meanwhile, Yoon Jun-seo is dealing with the guilt of taking the blame for a crime, and Kim Jae-oh’s return from prison adds another layer of complexity to the story.
Also Read: How a Broken Childhood Created a Star: Baek Ah-jin’s Twisted Rise in ‘Dear X’: Ep 1-4 Recap
