While You Were Sleeping (2017)

One of the best dramas out there but is sadly not recognised much

I just stumbled upon this drama earlier this year while i was still a newbie in watching Kdramas. After i finished watching it, I absolutely loved the drama. It was classic mix of many genres. There was romance but it was a sweet kind of romance, not the cheesy kind. There was some thrill too while watching the drama, as you most probably can't have an idea about who will win or who the main culprit is or how they committed the crimes. A little bit of murder and crime too. The plot was amazing and unique, in which the female lead played by Bae Suzy sees accidents happening to people in the future. The male lead played by Lee Jong Suk also got that power after saving the male lead. The second male lead played by Jung Hae In was also incredibly executed. I also became a fan of Lee Jong Suk's acting after watching this drama. And the chemistry was impeccable between the leads. Also, the side characters play a very big role in making the drama even better, adding humour and drama. It was a very good mix of all the genres, not too cheesy or not too cliche. I will say this again that i absolutely loved the drama and the plot. And the court scenes were nerve wrecking because you can't predict which side will win. But they were very hilarious too. The villain was also very well played. If you are looking for a drama that has a little bit of everything, murder, suspense, romance, humour, and fiction, then this is the perfect drama for you. I recommend it to literally everyone i know that is intered in kdramas.

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Very interesting story with really nice plots

Great storyline! Very intruguing and really interesting to watch. I loved how the storyline went really smoothly. Although the ending felt quite abrupt and some of the spidoes felt a little too short but overall really good drama. It has interesting law cases and was an entertaining watch. I loved the acting of the cast tho! The cast smashed it! The whole thing just felt realistic. The music was great too! very soothing and fit perfectly into each scene. I wouldn't rewatch this drama but it was a really good one. Very mysteriously interesting characters with unexpected.. links -I must say. Truly truly worth every minute. It was interesting but a little.. boring ig at the same time. I felt like there could have been more details in the episodes but, that's just my opinion and this drama turned out really great and I would love to see a season 2. Overall, Great drama with interesting plots and very intriguing chracters and perfect music. 😶‍🌫️💭🗞️👩🏻‍💼💭💼🧑🏻‍⚖️💭🚓👮🏻‍♂️

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Out of all the actors that I have watched, Lee Jong Suk is my favorite. He is such a talented actor that he gives justice to each character that was given to him. So, I decided to watch all of the dramas that he was in and that is the time when I stumbled upon this drama, While You Were Sleeping. This drama has everything that you could ever ask for and it also gives you twists and turns that you would not expect. Everything is intricately connected with one another and that is what I love about the writing of this drama. This drama kept me on the edge of my seat every episode, it kept me intrigued and curious consistently. But among this serious atmosphere that the series offer, there is also a comedic side to balance everything out. It's really the perfect balance between thriller and comedy. The overall plot of the story is easy to follow and I love how the show uses the concept of 'butterfly effect' to deliver its plot. However, I feel like the plot gives the spotlight to the characters of Bae Suzy and Lee Jong Suk too much that they overshadow their co-actor Jung Hae In. Jung Hae In is an incredible actor and he gave justice to his character however the script or the plot did not give him the spotlight that his character deserves. Well, that's just me being nitpicky but all in all the plot is good and well-written.

Each and every actor in this drama really gave justice to their character. I would like to praise Lee Sang Yeob in particular. He really gave the drama the antagonist that it deserves. Normally, we could pinpoint easily who the antagonists and protagonists are but this drama did it a little differently. Yes, you could easily recognize who the 'bad guy' is however have you ever tried to put yourself in your antagonist's shoes? This drama reflects the inner conflict that the antagonist, Lee Yu Beom is facing. You could see that he despises the cruel things he did but he thinks that he does not have the choice. Sadly, the drama did not go entirely on this route, so I think that it was a wasted opportunity. But even though they did not go through that route, they still did a good job with the plot and ending.

The soundtracks are also good especially the timing when it is played. It really helps connect the viewers to the scene. But not all the songs are memorable and I think that is the problem. Don't get me wrong, they are great songs but they are just not that memorable.

So, would I rewatch this? Of course. This is one of the few series that I would like to rewatch if given the chance. I would also recommend this to the people I know. This is such a good k-drama. So, if you ever have hesitations please throw them out. You won't regret watching this.

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To not miss.

It's the story of a young woman with bad premonition dreams who meets two people who suddenly develop the same ability, they realize that their lives are now somehow entwined.

It was really a pleasure to discover this series. It's a relatively simple story overall. Three people who dream of each other, more particularly of their future/events.

I saw this series because I decided to see the work where Lee Jong Suk starred, and to be honest I'm not a fan of romance but I find myself enjoying his series and roles, be it the action and thriller to romance and melodrama. Up to this point, I believe I haven't seen any series where Lee Jong Suk would be bad. So, I picked up this series hoping to enjoy it but I really liked this one.

Already, I must say that overall although there is drama, it is relatively light-hearted. Lee Jong Suk plays Jung Jae Chan, a young prosecutor who starts his career and who, thanks to circumstances, finds himself dreaming and involved with Suzy, who plays Nam Hong Ju, a fearless young reporter who has premonitory dreams herself. The drama plays relatively well on humor and comedy, with romance and intense moments of suspense. Knowing the future, they find themselves trying to change it when it turns out bad, but the consequences can be worse.

I don't want to say more, but the script is really well written. Each character introduced is intimately linked to others, and especially the story of our three protagonists turns out to be more complicated than one might have thought. They each have their trauma and secrets.
The fact that this drama is light hearted also means that yes, "good" people always win. I'm not going to blame the lack of realism because I know the show wasn't filmed that way, but overall message was more of "do the right thing" to the audience.

It was nice, I also liked to follow the relationship between the characters even if I would have liked even more interactions between Lee Jong Suk and Jung Hae In (who plays Han Woo Tak). I believe it would have been a good opportunity to embellish a male friendship.

To continue on the series, the flow is really good, we go from one event and cases to another. The past, present and future intertwine and give us an intriguing web of mystery surrounding our characters.

Honestly, this series was really a pleasure to discover, not once did I get bored, the series made me feel joy but also sadness, it made my heart beat with fear and anguish for our protagonists. It's was really a good K-drama and I don't say this often in my reviews, specially when romance is involved. The series was human and relatable.

So, I recommend without hesitation.

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Great Use of Star Power Blended Together with a Unique Premise

Because I am late to the game in watching older, beloved Kdramas, I am always a little skeptical when considering watching a so-called "Idol drama," where two mega-popular celebrities are cast in the starring roles. In my opinion, some of these dramas are a little overrated because of how beloved the real life actors/actresses are, so that their ratings are always just a little inflated. However, my experience with this show is that it deserves all the hype that it received: take Suzy and Lee Jong Suk, two of the most popular, contemporary Kdrama performers, mesh them together with a skilled production crew, including the screenwriter of the popular Dream High and Pinocchio, as well as the director from Hotel Del Luna, add a pretty unique story and backdrop, and you've got an intensely enjoyable Kdrama.

Don't let the title fool you: the plotline has little to do with the similarly named American movie, other than the fact that at some point, the characters do fall asleep. The show explores the fantasy of people involved with the justice system who happen to have the power of precognition. The series blends together the feeling of a thriller, a comedy, and a romance in a coherent way. I found myself enjoying the often-silly humor, invested in hoping that the bad guys get caught and punished, while rooting for the sweet romance between the characters. For me, these contrasting feelings never really felt out of place and the transitions between these moods were well done. My one gripe is that this show suffers from the often-seen, rushed Kdrama ending phenomenon, where I felt some plot contrivances, due solely to the fact that they had to wrap everything up. Still, it wasn't the worst ending I've seen, and everything did make sense.

Acting-wise, I got the sense that the characters were tailor-made for Suzy and Lee Jong Suk - for better or worse, each of them tends to play characters with a certain persona, and I thought they matched really well in this story. Suzy is often the prototypical, quirky but competent, strong-willed, attractive girl-next-door character and I feel that is Nam Hong Ju to a capital T. Lee Jong Suk is often the suave, kinda-seems-arrogant-but-actually-kind-hearted, attractive, and earnest lead and I also feel that that perfectly describes Jung Jae Chan. The rest of the cast is equally excellent in playing the roles they need to: Jung Hae In is very earnest in being the third peg of the precognitive trio. Lee Sang Yeob did his job well as the laughably evil, maniacal bad lawyer. Solid performances for all.

The OST is what I would expect from a Kdrama: well-produced, full of recognizable songs.

Overall, this has sort of become my go-to "background drama": I can turn it on for a casual rewatch and feel good about it. Every element of it just falls into place so effectively that I find it to be a great watch: it's got enough levity that you can laugh. It's got enough romance to live vicariously through the butterfly and warm feelings. It's got enough thriller elements to make you feel indignant, as well as having a sense of justice. Give this drama a shot: I don't think you'll regret it.

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La ame

Historia
Desde el principio me compro, ya el tema de los sueños me hizo quedarme. Estuvo muy bien pensada y el final excelente,amo cuando todo está enlazado y esto lo estuvo perfectamente. Y no hablar de los casos, muy interesantes todos.

Actuación/elenco
La mire por Lee Jong-suk. Es uno de mis actores favoritos y después de ver esto, con razón. Suzy algunos dicen que actúa mal, para mí se convirtió en una de mí actriz favorita.

Musica
El ost de Henry -its you. Lo ame cuando lo escuché, con solo tener esa canción ya la música fue excelente.

Valor de repetición
Si no fuera que no vuelvo a mirar los k-drama que mire, lo vería de vuelta

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There are so many great things to enjoy in this drama! First off are all the relationship dynamics on display: family, friendship, colleagues. I love how the brothers Jae Chan & Seung Won take care of each other. They bicker and fight but are always there for each other! Hong Ju and her mom have a close, loving relationship, born out of their loss and grief. Woo Tak is a loner but will have a great friendship with our leads. Also love how protective his police partner is of him. Even at work, love how Hong Ju and her hyung are on equal footing, working as a team. Jae Chan and his investigator's relationship is also heartwarming, especially later on when we find out who he is to our main leads.

Actors Lee Jong Suk & Suzy actually have great chemistry together. It's the first time I really enjoyed Suzy's acting, she seems so natural and emotes well here. And I can now understand why Lee Jong Suk is so popular, he's great in this role.
Lee Sang Yeob is so good as our main antagonist too. His character is such a sleaze bucket.

The first few episodes are thrilling and a great start to the storytelling. It's a unique premise: to be able to see the future and then try to stop the crime from happening. Each individual case was intriguing. My only complaint is I wish we learned the rules of Hong Ju's gifts/powers more clearly. I really didn't understand it's origin or how it worked until much later on in the drama. And of coarse they had the usual trope of our main leads having met as kids, but in this instance I can forgive it, as it really does propel the story forward with their connection and the shared dreams.

The other great thing about this drama is the amazing OST. So many wonderful songs & ballads starting off with Eddy Kim to Henry. They all kind of have a dreamy quality that fits the drama! I could listen to it all day! Highly recommended!

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When the weather is bad and I feel down I'll watch this again, and sip some tea.

Story - 6/10:

The story is not really that unique it has its charms and its flaws, but its charm is its love story.

Acting/Cast - 8/10:

The acting was good, it was convincing that the main characters are in love. The chemistry between the main characters and also with their supporting characters was really there.

Music - 6/10:

The soundtrack for this show is alright. I liked at least three tracks from it, especially Bae Suzy's I Love You Boy, and shout out to Roy Rim, HENRY, Edward Kim too.

Rewatch Value - 8/10:

I watched this twice already, and I can say that I enjoyed the second viewing like it was the first.

As plain and predictable it was I did actually enjoy this. Although cheesy (like rom com of western countries) at times Koreans know how to make their viewers fell in love in its simple and straightforward plot. Yes, I did feel the love.

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Hot main couple and cool, fresh premise

I really loved the premise of the show! Very interesting and extremely well executed. No threads were left loose. In the end, everything came full circle and it was so incredible satisfying.

The main couple was adorable and had great chemistry. This was my first time being exposed to all the beauty that is Lee Jong Suk, and honestly, it's unfair to the rest of human kind how good looking that man is.

The balance between light and funny, and serious and emotional was achieved pretty well. All the secondary characters from the mom, to the cop, to the coworkers were also pretty good. An all around very enjoyable drama that I think has seriously high re-watch value.

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the best part: the ost and the cast. the story reveals a great supernatural link between the 2 leads, while they grow from strangers to friends and lovers in such a smooth path that it just keeps your heart glued to the screen; and to make those special moments even more worth your while they added the beautiful songs to level up the sentiment.

this is one of my favorites because of it's dreamy title and dreamy cast and ...well, you get my point.

could it have been better? sure, the story is rough on the edges in some parts, and it gets a bit slow paced in a some of the parts, but all in all, the mix came out nicely toned and felt, so i give it a full 10/10 also for it's re-watch material.

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My Episodes Summary's

I watch 16 Episodes version each length of 2 episodes.

Ep01: Drama starts with cool and thriller scenes. Two people's life gets connected through dreams. They can believe and comfort each other because of who they are.

Ep02: Alone person can't change the flow of time. Changing time flow kind of works like water flow it good or bad. People don't like sharing their family embarrassment 😕. A good, a bad, and a weird person makes a weird triangle 🔻🤔 . Dream stoker ⁉️ What kind of apology is this? All rumors are bad. He doesn't have a religion.

Ep03: Do right choices always take us in the right direction? Nature call always comes fast 🤢. It's not my poop 💩. Bikes are best for gangsters. When you get a lottery 🤪. It's 45, 15, 35, 43, 27, 33. "Hey, you! are a hero".

Ep04: Trivial change can make big difference. It's a dream virus. Don't have each other numbers! That's mine 💩. Do and deal at dream!!

Ep05: My end? She is a femme fatale. Don't trust women? One step of courage 💪. Power wake through a near-death experience. Everyone is scared of death 💀. I like to believe.

Ep06: Money overcome law? What's so unfair? Every case must have multiple judges. She's a human cc camera.

Ep07: Everything is my fault thanks to you. I am really disappointed. So much waste of tissue paper 🤧. Never break down because of guilt 😔.

Ep08: Public opinion can be changed easily. Crazy basted hits girl.

Ep09: I am not him. Garbage king. News is a publicity stunt. I need someone to blame so can't die. "It's you" song.

Ep10: It's nice to meet you at the right moment.

Ep11: There is a 3rd choice between yes & no. Autopsy and organ transplants can be done together.

Ep12: Don't smile forcefully 🙃.

Ep13: Dreams are connected like the web.

Ep14: Love makes you blind. Alone together? Crime partner.

Ep15: Where is the serial killer? Cool-headed revenge is best.

Ep16: Are you colorblind? Never forget your guilt 😔. Some people never learn. Bad is not bad luck. We have a car 😆. Dream virus already spread. How's the water pressure of your bathroom 🚻? Bus encounter.

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