Fans around the world want to know where they can watch the new K-Drama Dear X. This series stars Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Young-dae in a tense story about a famous actress with hidden, darker ambitions. The answer depends on where you live, as different streaming services hold the rights in different countries.
Where to Watch Dear X: The Complete Platform List
The show is available on several platforms, but your location determines which one you can use. Here is the complete list of where to find Dear X.
- Americas, Europe, Oceania, and India: The primary international streaming service for Dear X is Rakuten Viki. Viki offers the show with high-quality video and subtitles in many languages.
- Asia Pacific Region (excluding Japan): Viewers in many Asian countries can watch Dear X on HBO Max.
- Japan: The show is available on Disney+.
- Middle East and North Africa (MENA): The streaming service for this region is STARZPLAY.
- South Korea (Domestic): The show first premiered on TVING, a major Korean streaming platform.
In the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and many other countries, Rakuten Viki is your main destination. The first two episodes are available to watch for free. To watch all episodes, you need a Viki Pass subscription. The Standard plan costs $7.99 per month, and the Plus plan, which offers more features, is $11.99 per month.
What is Dear X About?
Dear X tells a gripping story about fame, manipulation, and revenge. The drama follows Baek Ah-jin (Kim Yoo-jung), a beautiful and successful top actress. However, her charming public face hides a cruel and calculating nature. She has a unique ability to read people, which she uses as a weapon to control and manipulate everyone around her to climb to the top of the entertainment industry.
Yoon Joon-seo (Kim Young-dae) has vowed to protect Ah-jin since their childhood, standing by her through difficult times. But as Ah-jin’s actions become more extreme, he begins to question his unconditional support.
Her journey is not without consequences. The story is described as being about the “Xs” she trampled on her way up—the people she used and discarded—who may now be ready for revenge. The series explores whether Ah-jin can escape her own past and actions, or if her ruthless pursuit of success will lead to her downfall.
Dear X Release Schedule and Episode Details
Dear X premiered with its first episodes on November 6, 2025. New episodes are released weekly. The show follows a pattern of releasing two new episodes every Thursday.
Here is the full release schedule for the first season:
- Episodes 1 & 2: Released on November 6, 2025
- Episodes 3 & 4: Released on November 13, 2025
- Episodes 5 & 6: Released on November 20, 2025
- Episodes 7 & 8: Released on November 27, 2025
- Episodes 9 & 10: Released on December 4, 2025
- Episodes 11 & 12 (Finale): Released on December 11, 2025
Each episode has a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. For viewers watching on Viki in different time zones, new episodes become available at 3:00 PM India Standard Time (IST) on Thursdays. This translates to very early morning hours in the Americas (e.g., 4:30 AM Eastern Time) and evening hours in Australia (8:30 PM AEST).
The Stars and Creative Team Behind the Show
Dear X brings together a popular cast and an experienced production team. The lead role of the complex actress Baek Ah-jin is played by Kim Yoo-jung. She is joined by Kim Young-dae as her protective stepbrother Yoon Joon-seo. Other main cast members include Kim Do-hoon, Lee Yul-eum, and Kim Yi-kyeong.
The series is based on a popular web comic of the same name by Vanziun. It is co-directed by Lee Eung-bok, who is well-known for directing other major hits like Goblin and Sweet Home, and Park So-hyun.
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