The ENA romantic comedy Dream to You delivered two power-packed episodes on July 20 and 21, 2026, that completely changed the dynamic between the lead characters. Episode 3 aired on Monday, July 20, followed by Episode 4 on Tuesday, July 21, at 10 PM KST. The episodes peeled back layers of past trauma, unresolved feelings, and finally gave viewers the romantic progress they had been waiting for.
Hwang In Youp and Hyeri brought their A-game as the show continued to explore the complicated reunion of genius film director Woo Soo Bin and reporter Ju Yi Jae, who had given up on her dreams. The two episodes focused heavily on why these former lovers drifted apart and whether they could find their way back to each other.
Episode 3 Reveals Soo-bin’s Painful Past
Episode 3 of Dream to You focused on showing viewers what really happened when Soo-bin disappeared from Yi-jae’s life 15 years ago. Yi-jae traveled to her hometown to convince Soo-bin to appear on her show, but he was more interested in getting her to work on a movie script with him.
The episode took a serious turn when Soo-bin finally opened up about his past. He told Yi-jae about the abuse he suffered from his father, who beat him and locked him in the house until he agreed to go to the United States to study medicine. This was the real reason he couldn’t meet Yi-jae when she kept waiting for him outside his house.
Soo-bin explained: “I came back to hold tightly to the good memories.”
But Yi-jae did not forgive him easily. She called him a coward for hiding the truth all these years. She told him that knowing the reason now still did not make her feel better about how he ended things.
Yi-jae tearfully told him: “Woo Soo Bin, you are not my regret. I am.”
The episode also showed Yi-jae facing her own struggles. She got into a heated argument with her producer, who had secretly planned to remove her from the team. During a tense moment, Yi-jae almost got hit by a truck while crossing the road. The trauma from a past accident caused her to freeze in fear, but Soo-bin arrived just in time to save her.
The episode ended with Yi-jae waking up in Soo-bin’s hotel room after a night of drinking. When his friend In-wook arrived, Yi-jae panicked and hid in the bathroom, where Soo-bin was already present.
Episode 4 Brings the Romance
Episode 4 picked up right where the previous episode left off. Yi-jae recalled the events of the previous night when she got drunk and promised to work on the movie with Soo-bin. Despite her hesitation, she eventually signed the contract to work with him.
The bathroom scene turned into an awkward but funny moment as Yi-jae and Soo-bin got very close while hiding from In-wook. This scene raised excitement among viewers as the two characters slowly began opening their hearts to each other again.
The production team shared: “A pivotal event will unfold for Woo Soo Bin, who returned to keep his promise to Ju Yi Jae, and for Ju Yi Jae, who learns the real reason Woo Soo Bin had to leave for the United States 15 years ago.”
Yi-jae struggled with writer’s block while trying to work on the script. She admitted to a friend that she was worried about disappointing Soo-bin. The pressure she felt came not from him but from herself.
Soo-bin showed patience and understanding. He never pushed her to produce results and instead encouraged her to find herself. He told her he understood the pressure she was feeling because he had been there before.
The episode also featured a sweet moment where Yi-jae and Soo-bin watched an old movie together. She ended up falling asleep on his shoulder. These small, quiet moments built romantic tension between them.
The Kiss That Changed Everything
The biggest moment came at the end of Episode 4. Yi-jae, after fighting her feelings throughout the episode, finally followed her heart and kissed Soo-bin. It was not a rushed decision but a way to ease her heart that had been aching for years.
Soo-bin kissed her back, proving that she was not alone in her feelings. This moment signaled a major turning point in their relationship.
Reviewers praised the slow-burn romance. One critic noted: “The closing kiss may finally signal a turning point in Yi-jae and Soo-bin’s relationship, but if this episode proves anything, it’s that Dream to You understands the value of letting both love and healing come out at their own time.”
The drama’s cinematography also received praise, especially the seaside scenes with wide landscape shots that enhanced both the scenery and the couple’s emotional journey.
Ratings Show Steady Growth
Dream to You has been gaining viewers with each episode. The premiere episode recorded a nationwide rating of 2.7 percent on July 13. The rating increased to 2.8 percent for Episode 2 and reached 2.9 percent for Episode 3. Episode 4 earned an average nationwide rating of 2.7 percent.
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Where to Watch
Dream to You airs every Monday and Tuesday on ENA at 10 PM KST. The drama is also available for streaming on Viki with subtitles. Episode 5 is scheduled to air on July 27, 2026.
The series stars Hwang In Youp (known for True Beauty and Family By Choice) as Woo Soo Bin and Hyeri (known for Friendly Rivalry) as Ju Yi Jae. The supporting cast includes Baek Sung Chul and Lee Yul Eum.
With the emotional walls finally coming down between Yi-jae and Soo-bin, viewers can expect even more romantic moments as they begin writing their dreams and love together.
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