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K-drama casting news about Lee Yoo-mi, Hwang In-youp, Lim Ji-yeon and more

The latest from Korea includes Lee Yoo-mi and Hwang In-youp maybe leading romcom Dream to You, and Lim Ji-yeon weighing up Brave New World

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Korean actress Lee Yoo-mi has been approached to lead the K-drama romcom Dream to You. Photo: Instagram/leeyoum262
Pierce Conran

Temperatures are rising in Seoul and the K-drama world is heating up too. Here’s the latest casting news.

1. Dream to You

Reports suggest that Lee Yoo-mi and Hwang In-youp have been approached to lead Dream to You, a romantic comedy about a disillusioned reporter and a successful filmmaker.

Lee has been asked to play Lee Jae, a once fearless reporter who experienced hard times, while Hwang has been offered the part of Woo Su-bin, a filmmaker who relentlessly chased his dream and found success.

Hwang In-yeop in a still from Why Her? Photo: SBS
Hwang In-yeop in a still from Why Her? Photo: SBS
Lee’s popularity exploded a few years ago following her breakout roles in Squid Game season 1 and All of Us Are Dead. She has gone on to lead several major K-dramas, including Mr. Plankton and Strong Girl Nam-soon.
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Model and actor Hwang is known for his roles in 18 Again and True Beauty. He recently appeared in Family by Choice and will next be seen in Dear X alongside Kim Yoo-jung and Kim Young-dae.

The series will be written by Jung Eun-bi, who previously worked on shows such as The Beauty Inside and Doom at Your Service.

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There is no word yet on when or where the show will be aired.

2. Brave New World

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