While You Were Sleeping (2017)
While You Were Sleeping is streaming in South Korea on Watcha.
The verdict
While You Were Sleeping stood out as one of the better-rated Korean series of its release window. It carries an 8.4/10 on TMDB across 159 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 30 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Watcha.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean sci-fi & fantasy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 8.4/10 from 159 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- invented rules and maps put you off
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~30 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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