A South Korean couple won 2 billion KRW (about $1.5 million) in the lottery after the wife dreamed of actor Byeon Woo Seok. The story went viral, and the Lovely Runner star responded in a funny way that delighted fans.
On June 11, DongHang Lottery announced the winners of the 61st Spito 2000 lottery. The couple, from Wonju, Gangwon Province, won the top prize. The wife shared that before buying the ticket, she had a vivid dream about Byeon Woo Seok.
In her dream, the actor appeared at a big event with a bright glow around him. He called her name, gave her a prize, and hugged her. The next day, she bought a lottery ticket and won the massive jackpot. The couple thanked the actor, saying he brought them luck.
The story spread quickly online, with fans joking that they also wanted Woo Seok to appear in their dreams. The actor saw the news and responded playfully on social media.
“Wait for me, I’m coming,” he wrote, making fans laugh. Many took it as a promise that he might bring them good fortune too.
Byeon Woo Seok
The winners plan to use the money to pay off loans and buy a house. A DongHang Lottery spokesperson congratulated them and reminded people to play responsibly.
a couple won 2 billion krw from a scratch off lottery in korea. the wife said she had a dream about wooseok before the win. in the dream, he was all glowing, hosting a prize giveaway event at a large venue, called her name, and hugged her. the couple even thanked wooseok after… pic.twitter.com/ByZCU5s9L0
Byeon Woo Seok rose to fame with the 2024 drama Lovely Runner, where he played Ryu Sun Jae, a troubled idol. His performance earned him the Popularity Award at the 2025 Baeksang Arts Awards alongside co-star Kim Hye Yoon.
Fans now call him “Lottery Fairy” and “Dream Prince” after this incident. His playful response shows his fun and humble personality, which fans love.
The couple’s story has become one of the most heartwarming lottery wins in recent memory. Many hope Woo Seok will keep bringing luck to others, whether in dreams or real life.
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