Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Dear X Pulls Poster After Admitting Similarity to 2017 Film ‘Suspect X’

Producers pledge tighter review of marketing materials following plagiarism complaints.

Overview

  • After unveiling its first poster on September 8, the K-drama faced immediate online comparisons to the 2017 Chinese film Suspect X.
  • Viewers cited matching elements including bold red English lettering on a white sheet and a single eye peering through a torn gap.
  • On September 9, the production removed the image and issued an apology via Soompi, saying it recognized the similarity, discontinued use, and would strengthen review procedures.
  • The team said the contested design will not be used going forward, and the series remains slated to premiere on November 6.
  • No legal claims were reported in the coverage, and the cast includes Kim Yoo‑Jung, Kim Young‑Dae, Kim Do‑Hoon, and Lee Yul‑Eum.