My adventure diving into the genre of Korean dramas continues as another drama has captured my heart.
The drama of While You Were Sleeping begins with Nam Hong-Joo who as a child has always had futuristic visions during her courses of sleeping.
As she usually tries to change the visions from happening, Hong-Joo has learned they cannot be stopped until she meets a strange prosecutor by the name of Jung Jae-Chan. On a snowy evening, Jae-Chan changes the events of an accident involving not only an egotistical lawyer and pedestrian but Hong-Joo as well.
After explaining why he went to great and questionable lengths to Hong-Joo and the vision of what happens after the horrific accident that was intended to take place, she thanks him
Learning that Jae-Chan as well as the pedestrian, Han Woo-Tak can have visions while sleeping, it is only a matter of time before their lives become entangled together.
The drama goes out of its way to take a new perspective on the idea of one having “visions” due to the way the three characters handle what they see and how they can change the outcome.
Many aspects within the drama keep the audience interested in the storyline such as the cinematography and performance of the actors.
Throughout the show, the lighting changes depending on the mood of the scenes taking place as more than often it stays soft and light as a nice dream would be portrayed throughout sleeping. But as things become serious and dangerous, the lighting begins to darken giving off the feeling of a nightmare beginning to occur.
The actor Lee Jong-Suk portrays his character of Jae-Chan perfectly as he can fully invest in the part, conveying his scenes during trials with genuine concern for his clients. Many actors in the drama such as Lee Sang-Yeob, who plays our fellow egotistical lawyer, also invests in his role as he becomes a character that you learn to despise but also love due to the performance that is given.
Overall, While You Were Sleeping is a drama worth watching especially for those who are interested in legal and thriller shows. If you are interested in watching or giving the drama a chance, it can be found on Viki.