The essential episodes of Dear X
Watch these 12 in order and you've got Dear X — each pick states its reason.
- 01
When Sung-hee attempts to expose Ah-jin's secrets, she strikes back with the help of fellow classmates.
- 02
The Moment a Human Becomes a Devil
Ah-jin is accepted into her dream law school, but her dreams are crushed when her father returns.
- 03
With her dream shattered, Ah-jin begins to work at a cafe and secretly schemes to manipulate Jung-ho.
- 04
As suspicions fall on Ah-jin with nowhere to turn, she is approached by Mi-ri, who steps in to save her.
- 05
Grant Me the Power to Rise to the Top
Ah-jin makes her debut as an actress and grows increasingly wary of Lena.
- 06
Determined to advance her career, Ah-jin sets her sights on top star, Heo In-gang.
- 07
Ah-jin's year-long romance with In-gang deepens, but her past is at risk of being exposed.
- 08
After his grandmother's passing, In-gang proposes, but Ah-jin ends their relationship instead.
- 09
As Ah-jin faces public backlash for her break up with In-gang, a wealthy savior comes to her rescue.
- 10
Jun-seo learns the secret of his birth and leaves Ah-jin’s side while she marries Do-hyuk.
- 11
Ah-jin discovers the unnerving truth about her husband. Desperate to break free, she turns to Jae-oh.
- 12
Ah-jin’s deepest darkest secrets are revealed just as she rises to the very top.
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