# Dear X (2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/dear-x/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 76/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 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 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (76%), Metascore (64/100), IMDb (7.4/10), TMDB fan (86%) across 1 season. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 84%.

## Celluloid verdict

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Dear X worth watching?**
Yes — Dear X earns a 75% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 76%, Metascore 64/100, IMDb 7.4/10, TMDB fan 86%. Audience snapshot is separate (84%). Kim Yoo-jung’s darker 2025 turn as Baek Ah-jin — a psychological drama that stretches her range past romantic leads.

**Is Dear X on Prime Video?**
No — Dear X is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**What year did Dear X come out?**
Dear X first aired in 2025 (2025). Created by Ban Ji-woon; it streams on Netflix today.

**Is Dear X on Netflix?**
Yes — Dear X is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**How many seasons of Dear X are there?**
Dear X has 1 season across 12 episodes (2025). Status: ended / complete.

**Where can I watch Dear X?**
Dear X streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**How long does it take to watch Dear X?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Dear X’s 12 episodes take around 9 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Who is in the cast of Dear X?**
Dear X stars Kim Yoo-jung, Kim You-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, Lee Yul-eum. Created by Ban Ji-woon.

**How many episodes are in Dear X?**
Dear X has 12 episodes across 1 season (2025).

**What is Dear X about?**
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.

**Who created Dear X?**
Dear X was created by Ban Ji-woon. It is a drama, crime series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

**What should I watch after Dear X?**
Browse more drama series on Celluloid’s Netflix hub, or open More Like This.

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