Lee Hye‑ri in Talks to Star Opposite Hwang In‑Youp in Rom‑Com “Dreaming of You”

South Korean star Lee Hye‑ri is reportedly in negotiations to co‑lead a sweet new romantic comedy titled Dreaming of You (literal translation)—opposite Hwang In‑Youp, who was already offered the male lead role of Soo Bin.

Her agency SUBLIME confirmed that Lee Hye‑ri has received the offer for the female lead, Yi Jae, and is carefully reviewing it.

The series is written by Jung Eun Bi, known for emotionally driven scripts such as Beauty Inside and Doom at Your Service. The plot centers on two individuals at critical turning points in their lives:

• Yi Jae, once a bold, dream-filled reporter in her teens, now struggles in her thirties with feelings of regret and complacency.
• Soo Bin, a filmmaker shaped by parental expectations, finally achieves success in his thirties—but is it the life he truly wanted?

If casting is finalized, the pairing of Hyeri’s expressive charm and Hwang In‑Youp’s brooding charisma could make Dreaming of You one of the most anticipated rom‑coms to watch.

According to reports, Dreaming of You will premiere in 2026 and it will exclusively air on Genie TV.