While You Were Sleeping (2017)

Kernel Score: 92% · 144 ratings

Genres: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama

First aired: 2017-09-27

Seasons: 1 · 32 episodes

Where to watch While You Were Sleeping

  • Stream: Kocowa, WeTV
  • Free with ads: Rakuten Viki
  • Buy: Apple TV

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Nam Hong Ju, endowed with the ability to foresee events, resides with her widowed mother who runs a small restaurant. Despite her gift, she often finds herself powerless to change the outcomes. On the other side of the street, Jung Jae Chan, a rookie prosecutor, and his younger brother Seung Won become their new neighbors. An unusual dream involving Hong Ju, ruthless attorney Lee Yu Beom, and a life-saving intervention leads Jae Chan to realize their destinies are intertwined, as they begin sharing dreams and connecting in mysterious ways.

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Cast

  • Suzy as Nam Hong-joo
  • Lee Jong-suk as Jeong Jae-chan
  • Jung Hae-in as Han Woo-tak
  • Lee Sang-yeob as Lee Yoo-beom
  • Hwang Young-hee as Yoon Moon-seon
  • Shin Jae-ha as Jeong Seung-won
  • Kim Won-hae as Choi Dam-dong
  • Park Jin-joo as Moon Hyang-mi
  • Lee Ki-young as Park Dae-young
  • Ko Sung-hee as Shin Hee-min

While You Were Sleeping FAQ

Is While You Were Sleeping good?

While You Were Sleeping has a 92% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 144 audience ratings.

Where can I watch While You Were Sleeping?

In the US you can stream While You Were Sleeping on Kocowa and WeTV, watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki and buy it from Apple TV.

What is While You Were Sleeping rated?

While You Were Sleeping is rated TV-14.

What shows are like While You Were Sleeping?

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