Dear X is one of the most discussed Korean dramas at the moment.
This psychological thriller attracts viewers with its plot with dramatic knots, exploiting the psychology of sophisticated characters. In particular, the cast from main to supporting actors are impressive. In particular, the female lead Baek Ah Jin played by Kim Yoo Jung is definitely the center of attention.
In the new episode, the audience was overwhelmed by the way Kim Yoo Jung transformed into a top star. In a scene where Baek Ah Jin walks on the red carpet of an awards ceremony, this character makes viewers unable to take their eyes off his splendor and captivating demeanor.
On the online community theqoo, the scene of Kim Yoo Jung walking the red carpet in Dear X caused a stir. From the actress's outfit, hairstyle and makeup style are all praised.
Many comments said that Kim Yoo Jung is unprecedentedly beautiful and that this is her most beautiful appearance on screen.
Many audiences even suggested that Kim Yoo Jung hire a stylist (model) in the film to work for him. Because in real life, Kim Yoo Jung has outstanding beauty but often causes controversy about her style on the red carpet.
Most recently, when attending the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival 2025, Kim Yoo Jung was criticized for her unattractive outfit for her age and figure, which exposed many flaws in her personality.
On the contrary, in the movie Dear X, Kim Yoo Jung becomes a completely different person - a trendy, seductive lady who recognizes her beauty.
Because Baek Ah Jin is so beautiful, many people still "admir" this character, even though this is a cruel villain role, not reluctant to achieve the goal.
Baek Ah Jin was born into a situation where his parents did not love him and he was often abused by his father. This is one of the reasons why women are sharp, calculating, and always take advantage of others to do what they want.
Baek Ah Jin's top-notch manipulation skills forced many men to "follow" her.
A shocking detail that shocked viewers was when Baek Ah Jin asked Jun Seo (Kim Young Dae) - the guy who had always been by her side and liked her since childhood - to help her date her co-star Heo In Gang (Hwang In Yeop).
Baek Ah Jin knew that Jun Seo loved him and would do everything for him, but still heartlessly thanked him for all the unreasonable things that caused him great pain.
Many viewers admitted that they knew Baek Ah Jin was a villain, but could not stop loving her. Like the male lead Jun Seo, although he knew Baek Ah Jin was taking advantage of him, he accepted being manipulated.
Kim Yoo Jung once answered in an interview that she was hesitant to accept this role: "Baek Ah Jin is a very difficult character to play, so I was a bit scared if I accepted.
But after meeting and talking with the director, I had enough confidence to move forward. He explained in detail why I was the right person to play Baek Ah Jin."
The audience believes that the decision to try out the role of Baek Ah Jin helped Kim Yoo Jung completely escape the image of "national sister" and was a turning point in her career.
Kim Yoo Jung's excellent role makes Baek Ah Jin the most impressive character among the roles with personality disorder on Korean screens.
