Kim Yoo Jung will once again showcase her versatility as she will possibly headline the psychological-thriller K-drama "Dear X." The actress is in talks to portray the character of a sociopath.
Kim Yoo Jung Positively Reviewing 'Dear X'
From comedy to romance to fantasy, the 24-year-old beauty never fails to impress the viewers with her wide acting spectrum and dedication for every character she portrays.
According to report, Kim Yoo Jung has been offered to play the lead role in "Dear X," a popular webtoon about a celebrity.
As mentioned by Kim Yoo Jung's agency, Awesome ENT, "Dear X" is one of the works that she is currently in talks to appear in.
If she officially accepts the offer, the 24-year-old beauty will take on the character of the protagonist, Baek Ah Jin, who is also the main villain. She is a popular actress with antisocial personality disorder.
In the webtoon, Baek Ah Jin is depicted as a celebrity who is at the top of her game and seems to have everything. Besides her head-turning beauty, she is also an award-winning actress and someone who is beloved by the public.
However, as soon as she is set to announce her upcoming marriage, a news program exposes the dark truth about her.
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On the other hand, fans are thrilled to see Kim Yoo Jung's portrayal as the sociopath actress in "Dear X." On X, formerly Twitter, netizens aired their expectations seeing the actress as Baek Ah Jin come into life.
Yoojung as sociopath Baek Ahjin is going to be a slay 🥵#KimYooJung #KimYouJung pic.twitter.com/nGzzKd8YYd
— Kdrama Addict (@_kdramaddict_) June 4, 2024
woke up to #KimYooJung casting news & we all cheered🥳 she reportedly will lead a new webtoon based drama, 'DEAR X’. the story is about the downfall of the nation's most popular sociopath actress BaekAhJin.
— 💫 (@kdramasfangirl) June 4, 2024
cant wait to see her another iconic role after DoDohee😍 pic.twitter.com/KnGvPNtKax
As for some, they mentioned a possible co-star who they think is best paired with Kim Yoo Jung in the upcoming K-drama.
now lets talk about who do you want to see as #KimYooJung new costar in her new drama. the role will be a man who stays beside her despite knowing the truth.
— 💫 (@kdramasfangirl) June 4, 2024
i’ll start: #Rowoon pic.twitter.com/e9FV7CB1bC
Meanwhile, Kim Yoo Jung work alongside talented individuals behind the camera.
In 2020, "Dear X" writer Ban Ji Woon confirmed on his blog that he had completed the copyright contract for the webtoon-based series. In addition to this, his work "Fantasy Sonata" will also be produced as a K-drama.
As for the people working on the "Dear X" series, director Yoo Ha of "Pipeline" was initially offered to direct the series but was now offered to director Lee Eung Bok, of "Dream High," "School 2013," "Descendants of the Sun," "Goblin," and more, adding that he is currently considering directing.
Adding to the list is writer Choi Ja Won, who will be in charge of the screenplay.
Meanwhile, "Dear X" will be Kim Yoo Jung's next work after the fantasy comedy "Chicken Nugget."
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Written by Geca Flores
