Kim Do-hoon 'Dear X' Strong First Impression, New 'Web Tear Guy' Emerges

Actor Kim Do-hoon left a strong first impression with 〈Dear X〉.

The Tving original 〈Dear X〉, released on the 6th, depicts the story of a masked woman, Baek Ah-jin (played by Kim Yoo-jung), who escapes from hell to rise to the highest place, and the X's who were brutally trampled by her.

Kim Do-hoon plays the role of 'Kim Jae-oh', a character who finds the reason for life from Baek Ah-jin, the only one who understands him, and willingly becomes her shadow, sending blind faith and support. Kim Jae-oh appears as a high school student entangled with Baek Ah-jin for the first time, capturing attention.

Before the release, Kim Do-hoon was noted for his high synchronization with the original character, expressing the character's rough texture with a short hairstyle, school uniform fit, and seemingly unrestrained natural gestures. He completed the character's three-dimensional charm with eye acting that fluctuates between cold and warm depending on the situation. In particular, the contrast between the raw rough charm that is outwardly visible and the delicate side that is only shown in front of Baek Ah-jin adds depth to the narrative by intricately depicting the process of a character filled with wounds and deficiencies.

Kim Do-hoon, who left a strong presence from the first broadcast, announced the birth of a new life character through 〈Dear X〉. There is growing interest in how the narrative of Kim Jae-oh and Baek Ah-jin, which continues from their school days, will expand into stories after they become adults, and his deepening acting is expected to further enhance the tension and immersion of the work.

The Tving original 〈Dear X〉 featuring Kim Do-hoon is released every Thursday.