Rising Star Baek Sung-chul Joins ENA's New Drama 'Dream to You'

Emerging actor Baek Sung-chul, who debuted as a fashion model in 2019, continues his rise by confirming his role in ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Dream to You'.

ENA's new drama 'Dream to You' is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a reunion between genius film director Woo Soo-bin (played by Hwang In-yeop), who returns after achieving his dreams, and survival reporter Joo I-jae (played by Lee Hye-ri), who has forgotten hers. The drama is directed by Yoo Seon-dong of the 'The Uncanny Counter' series and written by Jung Eun-bi, known for her work on 'Mr. Sunshine' and 'Goblin', raising expectations.

Baek Sung-chul will portray the character 'Shim Yoo-geon', a new face in the industry. 'Shim Yoo-geon' is a struggling actor in Seoul, dreaming of becoming Korea's Takeshi Kaneshiro. Despite the harsh reality of having to worry about his livelihood after moving from the countryside, he clings to his belief that 'effort never betrays'. However, he faces dwindling opportunities and the anxiety of a 'dream past its expiration date'. Baek Sung-chul is expected to deliver a relatable performance, capturing the inner turmoil of youth with a straightforward and realistic portrayal.

Baek Sung-chul made a mark as 'Santa' in the drama 'Inspector Koo', playing the keyring man to Koo Kyung-yi (played by Lee Young-ae). He gained attention for his deep gaze and emotional acting as the young Cha Jin-woo in 'Say You Love Me'. He further expanded his acting range by playing the lead role of 'Oh Chan-hwi' in 'Intoxicated Romance', showcasing a bright and cheerful charm.

As Baek Sung-chul steadily builds his filmography and garners attention, anticipation grows for the new facet of youth he will portray in ENA's new drama 'Dream to You'.

While Baek Sung-chul announced his casting, ENA's new Monday-Tuesday drama 'Dream to You' is set to premiere in the second half of 2026 on the ENA channel and will also be available on KT Genie TV.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr