While You Were Sleeping

This drama features many famous celebrities, including Lee Jong Suk, Jung Hae In, Lee Sang Yeob, and Suzy. To be honest, I didn’t expect much from this drama at first, but after watching two episodes, I felt engaged. Now that I’ve just finished watching it for the second time, I still enjoy it and think it’s worth mentioning here.

I love that it’s simple yet evokes deep emotions while watching. It begins with Nam Hong Joo (Bae Suzy), who has the ability to see others’ futures in her dreams. Jung Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk) is a rookie prosecutor. Jae Chan and his brother, Jung Seung Won (Shin Jae Ha), move into the house across from Hong Joo’s right after she dreams about him. As if guided by destiny, they become close.

Jae Chan then meets Yoo Beom (Lee Sang Yeob), who used to be his private tutor when he was in school. Yoo Beom was a prosecutor and is now a lawyer who will do anything to win, as long as it benefits him financially.

One day, Jae Chan, who has the same ability as Hong Joo, dreams of her being in a car accident. At first, he wants to ignore it, but he can’t bring himself to do so and decides to save her. In the end, he doesn’t just save Hong Joo but also Han Woo Tak (Jung Hae In). Woo Tak is a police officer who eventually develops the same ability as both Hong Joo and Jae Chan.

The theory is that whoever is saved by someone will dream about the person who saved them. In short, they work together to prevent accidents from happening.

There’s also a love story. Hong Joo and Jae Chan grow closer as they discover that they share memories from their childhood.

I like that this drama isn’t just about romance. I’d say the crime scenes and the love story each take up about 50% of the plot. The conflicts Jae Chan faces as a prosecutor are also interesting. But I can’t deny that the romance is well done and probably an important part of the story. The chemistry between Jong Suk and Suzy is really nice.

Although Jung Hae In plays the third wheel, his role is significant too. By the way, don’t forget about Lee Sang Yeob—he does an amazing job portraying Yoo Beom!

Watch on netflix | viu | vidio | iQIYI

Pictures: hancinema | Teaser: viu

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