Many people are curious to know the beautiful magic of this Kdrama, and thus, we are here with the “While You Were Sleeping” review. “While You Were Sleeping” is a Kdrama that was released in 2017 and immediately gained widespread popularity as soon as it was released. The drama is a beautiful blend of romance, comedy, fantasy, law, and mystery. One of the best things about the drama is that it has one of the most unique plots in the Kdrama world. And to top it off, we are blessed with a star-studded cast in the series, which includes Lee Jong Suk as Jung Jae Chan, Bae Suzy as Nam Hong Joo, and Jung Hae In as Han Woo Tak. The cast did an amazing job in portrayal of their roles which made it super easy for us to relate to the characters.
We all have various kinds of dreams. It can be a happy one or a sad one, and sometimes we even have super realistic dreams, right! But what if your dreams suddenly start coming true! Oh well, that is one peculiar situation. This is exactly the basic story of “While You Were Sleeping”. The series is a journey of how different people get entangled with each other and start having dreams which come true, or in other words, they are able to see the future in their dreams. How will our characters deal with the difficulties they face, and will they be able to change the future? Here we are with the “While You Were Sleeping” review to express how the Kdrama is and why it is so popular, and reasons why you can add it to your watch list.
How Did The Fans Review “While You Were Sleeping”?
Viewers of the dramas have really liked how maturely the Kdrama shows friendship, law, romance, the problems in life and how you can solve them with your loved ones. The way how they unraveled different cases was highly impressive. The tension that the drama built was incredible, which made us scratch our heads and forced us to think along with the characters who the culprit of the case was.
Along with this, the chemistry between the characters was top-notch. Bae Suzy and Lee Jong Suk raised our standards for a relationship yet again. The duo had such amazing chemistry in the drama, which gave us butterflies in our stomachs. And this is not it, remember the relationship between Nam Hong Joo and Han Woo Tak? The one-sided crush of Woo Tak was very beautiful yet painful at the same time, and it was so heartwarming to see how caring his character was. Further, we also got one of the best bromance duos of Han Woo Tak and Jung Jae Chan. All in all, this trio has become one of the most loved squads in the Kdrama world, and you will surely be able to relate to their bubbly and warm personalities.
The Plot Twists Of “While You Were Sleeping” (Spoilers)
If you are a fan of twists and turns in a plot, then this is then “While You Were Sleeping” is the right drama for you. The drama surprised us many times with its story. The way the show revealed how people started to see the future in their dreams was a big revelation and quite a surprise to us. We were again stunned when we got to know that Choi Dam Dong, who was the detective working with Jung Jae Chan was actually revealed to be the older brother of the runaway soldier years back, who was the reason Jung Jae Chan’s father and Nam Hong Joo’s father died years back. We also saw how he also had the ability to see the future in his dreams, and he came as a savior and saved our main leads from danger.
The Cast Made Us Connected To The Drama
All the characters are beautifully portrayed, and we can all agree that we got to learn so many life lessons from each one of them. Just look at Jung Jae Chan’s character. He is so charming and hard-working at the same time. He could have taken advantage of many situations, but he stayed true to his original purpose and chose justice. Now comes our bubbly Nam Hong Joo, who taught us to be optimistic in any given situation. Yes, there might be times when she, too, got clueless, but nevertheless, she always tried to stay calm and think logically. After all, she was a competent reporter, so how can we expect any less from her.
Okay, now, let us talk about the heartthrob of the town, Han Woo Tak, who was the second lead of the drama. Although he could not end up with the girl he loved, he definitely stole everyone’s heart with his cute smile (and, of course, his abs). This hard-working police officer again showed how we could go through anything if we were determined and courageous enough.
The lovely thing about these characters is that they are not shown as a hundred percent perfect person, but each of them has their strengths and weaknesses, which makes them look more relatable.
How Can We Forget The OSTs!
It will be a crime if we are doing a “While You Were Sleeping” review and we do not include the mesmerizing OSTs of the Kdramas. You can add all kinds of beautiful adjectives to describe the soundtrack of the Kdrama, and it will still feel less. When we first heard “Baby I’m Falling Head Over Heels”, yes, we literally fell head over heels for the song “It’s You”. As expected, Henry, the music genius, does not disappoint us with his music. Moreover, if you do not know, Bae Suzy herself is a talented Kpop idol, and there were two of her songs as OSTs in the Kdrama titled “I Love You Boy” and “Words I Want To Hear”. These songs, again were a treat to the ears.
The beautiful thing about the original soundtracks of a Kdrama is that they can enhance the mood of a scene, and the way the OSTs in “While You Were Sleeping” were arranged according to the scenes could not have been more perfect. Each song complimented the scenes and heightened the emotion that the characters wanted to portray.
The Guest Appearance!
We are no strangers to the beautiful friendship between Lee Jong Suk and Lee Sung Kyung, as they have known each other for more than ten years. We got highly excited when Lee Jong Suk made a guest appearance in Lee Sung Kyung’s Kdrama “Weightlifting fairy Kim Bok Joo”. Fans were so happy to see that the duo were not shy to show off their friendship. And after this, now was the time when Lee Sung Kyung too did something to show off her friendship, and she too made a guest appearance in “While You Were Sleeping”. The Kdrama industry is very hesitant to show their friendship because fans always start shipping them, but we are very happy that they still show their love and support for each other, and we stan their friendship!
The Beauty of “While You Were Sleeping” is that sometimes fantasy genres can feel a little unrealistic and unbelievable. But this Kdrama has done its best to make it seem realistic and something that might actually happen. The way it explained how different characters started seeing the future in their dreams because they were saved by a person was really commendable. The small details that the Kdrama has tried to show just tell us more about how hard-working the crew is. The direction, the acting, the writing, the stylists, and the OSTs – everything was simply perfect, and we could not ask for more.
The story of “While You Were Sleeping” unfolded in a wonderful way. Right from the start, we were shown instances from the past in between the present moments, which made us relate to their emotions and inner feelings. And it was so exciting when we found out that both our main leads were connected right from their childhood. And it was very touching how they both helped each other heal their wounds.
The whole story shows a beautiful connection between the past and the present, and we almost start thinking- what if.. this happened in reality as well? And we love when our imagination has no boundaries. So what are you waiting for? This is definitely the drama that should go on your watch list if you like romance, comedy, and fantasy Kdramas.
