'Dream for You' Hwang In-yeop: "2% Ratings Were Disappointing.. But Great Chemistry with Hye-ri" [Interview ②]

*This content was translated by AI.

Actor Hwang In-yeop (35) shared his thoughts on the low ratings of 'Dream for You'.

On the morning of the 19th, Hwang In-yeop held an interview with StarNews at a café in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. He had previously discussed this matter after wrapping up ENA's 12-episode Monday-Tuesday drama 'Dream for You' on the 18th.

The 12th episode of 'Dream for You' concluded with a heartwarming happy ending where Ju Jae-woo (played by Hye-ri), who successfully stood on her own, returned to the side of film director Woo Soobin (played by Hwang In-yeop), allowing both characters to achieve their dreams and love.

In response, Hwang In-yeop said, "Although it's disappointing that it ended, the process was enjoyable. I even exchanged text messages with Director Yoo Sun-dong, cheering each other on for our futures. It was truly good and fun filming this drama. I had many conversations with Hye-ri and supported each other greatly. We often told each other things like 'I'm rooting for you.' I feel we've become good friends, which is wonderful."

However, despite the perfect chemistry between Hwang In-yeop and Hye-ri, 'Dream for You' exited with a disappointing 2.3% ratings rate. Regarding this, Hwang In-yeop candidly shared, "It would have been better if the ratings had been higher, but since the process was truly enjoyable, we jokingly told each other among the director and actors that 'ratings are something we cannot control.' I still occasionally revisit dramas from quite some time ago. So, I hope 'Dream for You' becomes a drama that viewers might think of occasionally after some time has passed and decide to watch it again."

What about his reflections on taking on the lead role in his first romantic comedy? Hwang In-yeop stated, "I really wanted to do a rom-com. My personal goal was 'I hope I become an actor who can do rom-coms.' So if you ask whether I achieved it, I feel like I have accomplished my personal goal. I did my best to express everything I could show as an actor, and while there were certainly areas that felt lacking, the chemistry with (Hye-ri) was good and well-matched. Rom-com is a genre I'd like to try again."

<© STARNEWS. All rights reserved. No reproduction or redistribution allowed.>

*This content was translated by AI.