# Dear X (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/dear-x/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 77% |
| Critic Score | 76% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 64/100 |
| IMDb | 7.4/10 |
| Fan Score | 86% |
| Creator | Ban Ji-woon |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Seasons | 1 (12 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Dear X (2025) is a Drama, Crime series created by Ban Ji-woon, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (76%), audience ratings (84%), Metascore (64/100), IMDb (7.4/10), and fan ratings (86%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

Kim Yoo-jung’s darker 2025 turn as Baek Ah-jin — a psychological drama that stretches her range past romantic leads.

## Synopsis

Behind a beautiful face hides a cruel nature—Baek Ah-jin, who sees through and manipulates others' hearts. After stepping on the sacrifices of many to reach the top, everything begins to change the moment she arrives there. A woman wearing a mask to escape hell and climb to the highest place. And the story of the Xs being brutally crushed by her.

## Cast

Kim Yoo-jung, Kim You-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, Lee Yul-eum

## Common questions

**Is Dear X worth watching?**
Dear X holds a 77% Celluloid Score. It comes recommended overall. Kim Yoo-jung’s darker 2025 turn as Baek Ah-jin — a psychological drama that stretches her range past romantic leads.

**Where can I stream Dear X?**
Dear X streams on Netflix. It ran for 1 season (2025).

**Who created Dear X?**
Dear X was created by Ban Ji-woon.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Dear X?**
77% — the average of five public sources: critics 76%, audience 84%, Metascore 64/100, IMDb 7.4/10, and fan score 86%.

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