In the penultimate episode of Dear X, Baek A-jin clings to the perfect image she has meticulously built through manipulation and deceit. However, in the final episode, her carefully constructed facade begins to collapse, exposing the trail of broken lives she has left behind. The series revisits its central question: whether a monster is born or made, highlighting the consequences of A-jin’s actions on those around her.
Baek A-jin’s Ruthless Ambition and Survival in the Dangerous Entertainment World
Dear X is a K-drama adapted from Ban Ji-woon’s Naver webtoon. The story follows Baek A-jin, a sociopath driven by trauma and ambition, and Yoon Jun-seo, a man who chooses to stay by her side despite her darkness. Directed by Lee Eung-bok and Park So-hyun, the series explores themes of ambition, obsession, and moral corruption within the high-stakes world of the entertainment industry.
Dear X (Siwoo Company)Baek A-jin marries Moon Do-hyuk, a wealthy businessman, thinking it will cement her power in the film industry. She soon discovers that Do-hyuk is a dangerous psychopath, even more ruthless than herself. When she begins experiencing symptoms similar to his ex-wife’s mysterious disappearance, she realizes she may be his next target. To survive, A-jin manipulates her loyal friend Kim Jae-o into helping her gain leverage over Do-hyuk, ultimately orchestrating a plan that ensures her safety but at the cost of Jae-o’s life.
Yoon Jun-seo Exposes A-jin’s Crimes, Revealing Her True Nature and Dark Ambitions
In the final episodes, Yoon Jun-seo uncovers the truth about A-jin’s sacrifice of Jae-o, realizing her greed and lack of remorse. He collaborates with a documentary team to expose A-jin’s crimes, revealing her manipulation and the dark history of her rise to power. Despite initially convincing Jun-seo of Jae-o’s voluntary sacrifice, A-jin’s true nature comes to light, leaving her isolated and facing the consequences of her actions.
The series concludes with a chilling twist. After a car crash staged by Jun-seo, A-jin abandons him to die and escapes, leaving the audience with a haunting image of her standing on a cliff, laughing menacingly. The ending cements her transformation into a true monster, emphasizing the show’s exploration of morality, ambition, and the destructive potential of unchecked desire.
