The situation
ENA's upcoming drama "Dream to You" has released a preview of its premiere, showcasing the reunion of genius film director Woo Soo Bin (Hwang In Youp) and reporter Joo Yi Jae (Hyeri). The preview flashes back to their high school days, where they first meet and discuss their dreams. Woo Soo Bin's charming and affectionate manner of speech, particularly when calling Joo Yi Jae by her first name, leaves her flustered.
What the internet did with it
- Netizens are already shipping the two leads, with some commenting on how Hwang In Youp's character is "unnecessarily affectionate" in his speech, making Joo Yi Jae's heart skip a beat.
- The preview has sparked interest in the drama's portrayal of the characters' high school days and their eventual reunion, with many looking forward to seeing how their relationship develops.
- — "guys from Seoul are unnecessarily affectionate" is already becoming a meme, with some fans joking about the cultural differences between Seoul and Gyeongsang Province.
The open question
The drama's premiere date, July 13, is just around the corner, but the question on everyone's mind is how the characters' past and present will intersect, and what will happen when Woo Soo Bin and Joo Yi Jae reunite as adults. Will their reunion rekindle old feelings, or will their lives have taken drastically different paths?