The psychological thriller Dear X continues its intense story, with fans eagerly awaiting the next installments. The new K-drama, starring Kim Yoo-jung in a transformative role, premiered with its first four episodes on November 6, 2025. The story of Baek Ah-jin’s manipulation and revenge has quickly captured audience attention. The next two episodes are scheduled for release very soon.
Where to Watch Dear X Episodes 5 and 6
For viewers in South Korea, Dear X is available on the local streaming platform TVING. International audiences can watch the series with English subtitles on HBO Max in selected regions or globally on Rakuten Viki. Both platforms provide subscription services to access the show.
The release schedule follows a pattern of two new episodes debuting each Thursday. This means episodes 5 and 6 will be available on November 13, 2025. New episodes are set to go live on the streaming platforms at 6:00 PM Korea Standard Time (KST). For international viewers, this translates to 9:00 AM GMT and 4:00 AM Eastern Time (ET).
What the Story is About
Dear X is based on a popular webtoon and tells the story of Baek Ah-jin, a top actress who uses her beauty and charm to manipulate others and climb the ladder of fame. Behind her generous public image lies a dark past filled with trauma. The series explores how her difficult childhood, marked by parental abuse and abandonment, shaped her into a master manipulator fighting for survival.
The show begins with flashbacks to Ah-jin’s youth, showing her witness her abusive mother’s death at the hands of her father. She later lives with her father and his new wife, who also mistreats her. Her stepbrother, Yoon Jun-seo, becomes her secret lover and protector. Another key figure is her childhood friend Kim Jae-oh, who shares a history of paternal abuse and is fiercely devoted to her.
What Happened in the First Four Episodes
The premiere episodes showed Ah-jin’s evolution from a quiet, tortured child into a calculated individual. Key events from her school years included exposing a teacher who insulted her and systematically destroying a high school rival who spread rumors about her.
A major plot point involved Ah-jin’s father, who continued to harass her for money. She orchestrated an elaborate plan that led to his death, framing café owner Choi Jeong-ho for the act. Jun-seo, willing to do anything for Ah-jin, even confessed to the murder to protect her, though the police did not believe his story. In a pivotal moment at the end of episode 4, Ah-jin ended her relationship with Jun-seo, telling him that his kindness made her weak. She then decided to enter the entertainment world alone, signing with Longstar Entertainment to become an actress.
What to Expect in Episodes 5 and 6
The upcoming episodes are expected to shift the narrative focus. The story will move from Ah-jin’s school years into her new life as a rookie actress in the entertainment industry. Her rise will not be simple, as her dark past, including her father’s death and the people she manipulated, threatens to come to light and ruin her new career.
Jun-seo’s story is also set for development. Wracked with guilt after confessing to a crime he did not commit and then being discarded by Ah-jin, he faces a personal crossroads. His character could evolve into a more dangerous figure. Additionally, Kim Jae-oh is expected to be released from prison, introducing another volatile element into Ah-jin’s carefully controlled world. His return could disrupt her plans, as their shared trauma once formed a strong bond between them.
Director Lee Eung-bok, known for hits like Goblin, described Dear X as his first project with a villain protagonist, promising a story with “full spice” psychological tension.
“This is my first villain protagonist project, promising ‘full spice’ psychological tension without holding back.”
The series has been well-received, earning a strong rating on drama ranking sites, with particular praise for Kim Yoo-jung’s performance as the complex anti-heroine.
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