Dear X (2025)
Dear X is streaming in the Philippines on HBO Max.
The verdict
Dear X has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It carries an 8.6/10 on TMDB across 124 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 64 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean crime, leaning drama. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- It rates 8.6/10 on 124 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you dislike slow-burn procedural pacing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
Behind a beautiful face hides a cruel nature—Baek Ah-jin, who sees through and manipulates others' hearts. After stepping on the sacrifices of many to reach the top, everything begins to change the moment she arrives there. A woman wearing a mask to escape hell and climb to the highest place. And the story of the Xs being brutally crushed by her.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~64 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | SPG · Check rating |
| Genre | Crime / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ban Ji-woon
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 25, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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