Viewers are showing an explosive reaction to the kiss scene between Hwang In Youp and Hyeri in ENA’s drama Dream to You.
The 8th episode, which aired on August 4th, followed Woo Soo Bin (played by Hwang In Youp) and Joo Yi Jae (Hyeri) as their relationship grew from emotional support into a deeper romance.
Woo Soo Bin has carried emotional wounds from his complicated family background since childhood. He believed he was the reason the people around him suffered, leaving him with deep feelings of guilt and loneliness. Joo Yi Jae became the person who helped him find comfort and hope.
Joo Yi Jae was also struggling with the aftermath of a traffic accident and painful memories from her past. As the two leaned on each other and helped heal each other’s wounds, their relationship naturally developed into love.
The episode’s biggest talking point was their passionate kiss scene. The moment marked a turning point in their romance, showing the emotions the two characters had built up over time.
The scene quickly went viral with viewers praising Hwang In Youp and Hyeri’s intense chemistry and emotional performances. Many were surprised by the drama’s bold approach to the romantic scene, which went beyond the typical kiss scenes often seen in romance dramas.
International fans also shared their excitement online, with reactions including, “I didn’t expect a scene this intense,” “They put all their emotions into it,” and “No one should interrupt this moment.”
THE TONGUE??? EXCUSE ME?? i was not def prepared for them to go that deep! they really went all in 😭😭😭🫦🫦
#그대에게드림 #dreamtoyou #dreamtoyouep8 #hwanginyoup #hyeri pic.twitter.com/h0nJNro1U6
— jill질. (@midorawr) August 4, 2026
Am I allowed to see it????🫣🫣🫣#DreamtoYou #DreamtoYouEp8 pic.twitter.com/2yNITHoack
— en. (@haaanchooo) August 4, 2026
Their chemistry is sizzling offscreen and onscreen 🔥 #DreamToYou #DreamToYouEp8 pic.twitter.com/bQ8EJ4iszC
— Kayla 💙 (@BluKimchiKdrama) August 4, 2026
THIS KISSING SCENE HAS OFFICIALLY TAKEN ALL MY WORDS, ALL MY SANITY, ALL MY FUNCTIONING. I HAVE NOTHING LEFT BUT SCREAMS 🫠🫠#DreamToYou #그대에게드림 #DreamToYouEP8 pic.twitter.com/iIKfF0XLOG
— 제이 jay ₊✩‧₊˚☾ (@_hyeripotter) August 4, 2026
Fans especially reacted to the detailed acting, including the lip-biting moment and the passionate kiss, with comments such as, “I wasn’t prepared for this,” and “They really gave everything in this scene.”
Beyond the kiss scene, viewers have also praised Hwang In Youp and Hyeri’s natural chemistry and their emotional portrayal of two people finding comfort and healing through each other.
The 9th episode of Dream to You will air on August 10 at 10 PM KST on ENA and will also be available through KT Genie TV and TVING.
>> ‘Dream to You’ Episode 1 Recap: Hwang In Youp and Hyeri Spark First-Love Chemistry
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