Dream to You (2026)

Dream to You (Korean: 그대에게 드림) is a South Korean romantic comedy television series written by Jung Eun-bi, directed by Yoo Sun-dong, starring Hwang In-youp, Lee Hye-ri, Baek Sung-chul, and Lee Yul-eum. The series follows Woo Soo-bin, a film director who has achieved his dream, and Joo Yi-jae, a reporter struggling to make a living who has forgotten her dream, as they reunite 15 years later. It aired on ENA from July 13 to August 18, 2026, every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST). It is also subsequently streaming on Genie TV in South Korea, and on Viu in selected regions.

Synopsis

Dream to You follows Woo Soo-bin, who returns to rediscover himself, and Joo Yi-jae, who was once fearless and ambitious, but has become more cautious due to life's experiences.

Cast and characters

Main

Hwang In-youp as Woo Soo-bin

A film director who returns to Korea after a big debut at international film festivals.

Lee Hye-ri as Joo Yi-jae

A reporter struggling to make a living who has forgotten her dream.

Baek Sung-chul as Shim Yoo-geon, who aspires to be an actor, but still gets nervous in front of the camera.

Lee Yul-eum as Oh Ha-na, a rising actress.

Supporting

Lee Sang-yeob as Seo In-wook

CEO of a film production company.

Park Ji-young as Ahn Soo-hee, Ha-na's and Soo-bin's mother.

Joo Bo-bi

Production

Development

The series is directed by Yoo Sun-dong, who helmed Unmasked (2025), and written by Jung Eun-bi, who previously served as an assistant writer on Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016–2017) and Mr. Sunshine (2018). It is planned by KT Studio Genie and produced by Contents Planner, a subsidiary of Studio SuperPick.

Casting

In January 2025, JTBC reported that Hwang In-youp was set to take on the lead male role in the series. Originally, Lee Yoo-mi was reportedly cast as the female lead Joo Yi-jae in June 2025, but Lee Hye-ri was being considered for the role the following month. Hwang In-youp and Lee Hye-ri's appearances as the series' leads was confirmed by September 2025.

Release

Dream to You was reportedly scheduled to premiere on ENA in 2026, and will also be subsequently streaming on Genie TV. By June 2026, the series was confirmed to premiere on July 13, 2026, airing every Monday and Tuesday at 22:00 (KST).

Viewership

Notes

References

External links

Official website (in Korean)

Dream to You at IMDb

Dream to You at HanCinema