Tving 'Dear X' Webtoon Adaptation Tving Original Continues to Succeed!

Tving Original 〈Dear X〉 continues the success of the webtoon adaptation series. The Tving Original 〈Dear X〉 (directed by Lee Eung-bok and Park So-hyun, written by Choi Ja-won and Ban Ji-woon, planned by Studio Dragon, based on the Naver Webtoon 'Dear X') tells the story of Baek Ah-jin (Kim Yoo-jung), a woman wearing a mask to escape hell and rise to the highest place, and the X's who were brutally trampled by her. It foreshadows the birth of a destructive melodrama suspense depicting Baek Ah-jin's downfall, who hides her cruel nature behind a beautiful face, and the love of Yoon Jun-seo (Kim Young-dae), who chose hell to protect her.

〈Dear X〉 is based on a popular webtoon of the same name that has a global fandom and has garnered intense interest and buzz even before its release. Above all, from the legendary series 'Yumi's Cells' and 'City of Drinking Women' to the sensational K-school dramas 'Pyramid Game' and 'Study Group', the expectations for the webtoon adaptation Tving Original continue to rise without cooling down. First, 'Yumi's Cells' and 'City of Drinking Women' have become good examples of webtoon adaptations, receiving broad love from the public beyond original fans. 'City of Drinking Women' has presented a second season thanks to its success, and 'Yumi's Cells' is set to return for its third season in about three years, with a release scheduled for 2026.

Last year's first half saw the brutal survival ranking war depicted in 'Pyramid Game', while this year's first half focused on the unexpected success of the munchkin high school action drama 'Study Group'. Both works broke away from the typical framework of existing school dramas, showcasing psychological drama, thriller, comedy, and action, receiving critical acclaim. In this context, the success of the webtoon adaptation Tving Original is expected to continue through 〈Dear X〉. Legendary hitmaker director Lee Eung-bok, known for creating 'Sweet Home', 'Mr. Sunshine', 'Goblin', and 'Descendants of the Sun', along with the sensuous and delicate directing of Park So-hyun, and the award-winning writer Choi Ja-won, who won the best script award at the KBS one-act play competition in 2018, and the original webtoon author Ban Ji-woon have come together. Additionally, the combination of popular young actors Kim Yoo-jung, Kim Young-dae, Kim Do-hoon, and Lee Yeol-eum adds to the excitement of anticipation. The bold themes and solid story proven through the original webtoon, along with the strong and unique characters, heighten expectations for how they will be reborn with the trusted production team and actors. Meanwhile, the Tving Original 〈Dear X〉 will premiere its first four episodes on November 6 (Thursday) at 6 PM through Tving.