Dream to You continues its impressive momentum, setting new viewership records with each episode. The romantic drama starring Hwang In-yeop and Hyeri has recorded three consecutive rating increases since its premiere, just as the relationship between its two lead characters reaches a major turning point.

According to Nielsen Korea, the series debuted with a nationwide rating of 2.7 percent on July 13, 2026. It then climbed to 2.8 percent for Episode 2 before rising again to 2.9 percent with Episode 3, which aired on July 20.

The drama is also making waves internationally. In Indonesia, Dream to You has surged to the No. 1 spot among the most-watched dramas on Viu over the past seven days, overtaking the long-reigning favorite Goblin (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God).

Yi-jae’s Hidden Regret Finally Comes to Light

Episode 3 delves into the emotional struggles of Joo Yi-jae (Hyeri), a reporter who gave up her dream of becoming a film director and settled for a life focused on simply getting by.

The episode marks a heartbreaking moment as Yi-jae finally breaks down over the choices she made years ago. Her tears reveal the regret she has kept buried for so long, while Woo Soo-bin (Hwang In-yeop), her childhood friend who has since become a successful film director, comforts her during one of her most vulnerable moments.

Their emotional reunion highlights the stark contrast between their lives. Soo-bin has achieved the dream they once shared, while Yi-jae finds herself drifting further away from the ambitions that once defined her.

Adding warmth and humor to the emotional storyline is Chae-yeon, played by Yang Yoo-jin. As the outspoken manager of top actress Oh Hana (Lee Yeol-eum), Chae-yeon stands out with her candid personality while skillfully handling the chaos that unfolds on set.

The Truth Behind Their 15-Year Separation

Episode 4 is expected to bring a major turning point for Soo-bin and Yi-jae’s relationship. Newly released stills show the pair facing each other inside Soo-bin’s private studio, hinting at an intense and emotional confrontation.

Yi-jae is finally set to learn why Soo-bin suddenly left for the United States 15 years ago—a decision that shattered their plans to make a film together and left unanswered questions that have haunted them ever since.

The long-awaited revelation brings together the drama’s two central themes: unresolved love and abandoned dreams. The question is no longer whether Soo-bin and Yi-jae still have feelings for each other, but whether they can finally confront the truth that separated them for more than a decade.

More Than Just a Reunion Romance

While the romance remains at the heart of the story, Dream to You offers a broader look into the realities of the entertainment industry.

The cast also includes Baek Sung-chul as Shim Yoo-geon, a struggling aspiring actor searching for his breakthrough in Seoul, and Lee Yeol-eum as Oh Hana, a top actress who has spent her life under the spotlight.

Together, these characters expand the drama beyond a nostalgic love story, portraying people at different stages of their careers—those who have reached success, those still chasing opportunity, and those forced to leave their dreams behind.

Dream to You airs every Monday and Tuesday exclusively on Viu.