Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다
Rr:Naneun daenoko sinderellareul kkumkkunda
Mr:Nanŭn taenok'o shinderellarŭl kkumkkunda
Lk:I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella
Genre:Romantic comedy[1]
Creator:Baek Mi-kyung
Director:Kim Min-kyung
Starring:
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:10
Runtime:40 minutes[2]
Company:
Network:TVING

Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale is a 2024 South Korean romantic comedy television series created by Baek Mi-kyung, written by Yoo Ja, directed by Kim Min-kyung, and starring Pyo Ye-jin and Lee Jun-young. The series portray a 21st-century Cinderella who climbs on a white horse and overcomes the world and its limitations. It was released on TVING from May 31, to June 28, 2024, every Friday at 12:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Viu and Paramount+ in selected regions.

Synopsis

Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale is a hybrid romantic comedy drama depicting the process in which "a woman whose dream is to become a Cinderella" meets a "prince on a white horse" who does not believe in love. Both support and torment each other due to the reality that is difficult to escape.

Cast and characters

Main

A person who gets a job as a manager of Cheongdam Heaven, a social club because she wants to find prince on a white horse. However, she is a 21st-century Cinderella who gradually overcomes the past of depending on someone and longing for love, and gradually becomes stronger to accept her life and win love independently.

The head of Cheongdam Heaven, a social club and an arrogant prince of a chaebol family who does not trust people. He hates women who dreams of being Cinderella but realizes his feelings when he becomes entangled with Jae-rim.

Supporting

A self-made 10-million movie director who has a secret.

An obstetrician and gynecologist and the eldest daughter who protects her mother and younger siblings.

A lawless princess who pursues elegance.

A social club manager and Cha-min's secretary at Cheongdam Heaven.

a hipster waitress at Cheongdam Heaven who thinks she's pretty but has nothing to prove but her age.

Production

Development

Writer Baek Mi-kyung, who wrote dramas such as Strong Girl Bong-soon (2017), The Lady in Dignity (2017) and Mine (2021), created Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale under the working title She Dreams of Cinderella as her next work and Yoo Ja wrote the script of the series.[11] KeyEast and Story Phoenix signed a production contract and joined Baek to produced the series.[12]

Casting

Kim Ji-eun was first offered the role of the female lead in June 2023 Later in September of the same year, Pyo Ye-jin was reported to star for the series.[13] The next three days, Lee Jun-young was offered to lead alongside Pyo.[14] Pyo and Lee appearances were officially confirmed a week later.[15]

Original soundtrack

Part 5

Release

The series was confirmed to be released on TVING in 2024. It will also stream on Paramount+ as part of Paramount's global partnership with leading entertainment company CJ ENM.[16] The series was also reported sold to Viu, in the case where Paramount+ was currently unavailable in Southeast Asian markets.[17] It was confirmed that the series would be release on May 31, 2024.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000771516. Lee. Min-ji. September 14, 2023. Newsen. ko. ko:'나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 표예진X이준영, 로코로 만난다 [공식]. 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella' Pyo Ye-jinXLee Jun-young meet in a romantic comedy [Official]. April 28, 2024. Naver. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617151023/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000771516. live.
  2. Web site: Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale. CJ ENM. August 8, 2024.
  3. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000359470. Park. Jung-sun. September 14, 2023. JTBC News. ko. ko:표예진·이준영, 티빙 '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 출연. Pyo Ye-jin and Lee Jun-young appear in TVING's 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'. April 28, 2024. Naver. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617151040/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000359470. live.
  4. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000849630. Ha. Ji-won. May 3, 2024. Newsen. ko. ko:김현진 열일 신호탄 '신데렐라를 꿈꾼다'·'놀아주는 여자' 캐스팅. Kim Hyun-jin's hard work signal 'Dreaming of Cinderella' and 'Playing Woman' casting. May 6, 2024. Naver. May 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240506103330/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000849630. live.
  5. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005072543. Ji. Min-kyung. May 8, 2024. Osen. ko. ko:김채은, '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 출연 확정..K-장녀 변신. Kim Chae-eun confirmed to appear in 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'..K-Eldest Daughter Transformation. May 8, 2024. Naver. May 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240508122924/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005072543. live.
  6. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001724199. Cho. Ye-jin. May 9, 2024. Xports News. ko. ko:'더 글로리 혜정이' 송지우, '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 출연. 'The Glory Hye-jeong' Song Ji-woo appears in 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'. May 31, 2024. Naver. June 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240617151142/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001724199. live.
  7. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005076236. Kim. Chae-yeon. May 13, 2024. Osen. ko. ko:'모범택시2' 이다혜, '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 캐스팅..표예진과 절친 케미. 'Model Taxi 2' Lee Da-hye, 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella' casting...Best friend chemistry with Pyo Ye-jin. May 31, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034054/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005076236. live.
  8. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/119/0002829691. Jang. Soo-jung. May 14, 2024. Dailian. ko. ko:도병훈, 티빙 '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 출연...이준영 비서 역. Do Byeong-hun appears in TVING's 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'...As Lee Jun-young's secretary. May 31, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034201/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/119/0002829691. live.
  9. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000964870. Ahn. Byung-gil. May 30, 2024. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. ko:류승수 '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 출연. Ryu Seung-soo appears in 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'. May 31, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034159/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000964870. live.
  10. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007572245. Yoon. Hyo-jung. May 30, 2024. News1. ko. ko:신예 안현정 '나대신꿈'으로 데뷔...'힙스터' 매력 발산. Rookie Ahn Hyun-jung debuts with 'IODoBC'... Exuding 'hipster' charm. May 31, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034029/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007572245. live.
  11. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000347005. Hwang. So-young. June 14, 2023. JTBC News. ko. ko:[단독] '품위녀' 백미경 작가, 신작 크리에이터로 김지은 만난다. [Exclusive] 'Dignity Woman' writer Baek Mi-kyung meets Kim Ji-eun as creator of new work. April 28, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034049/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000347005. live.
  12. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007023352. Ahn. Tae-hyun. September 1, 2023. News1. ko. ko:키이스트, 백미경 작가 '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 제작. Keyeast produces 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella' by Baek Mi-kyung. April 28, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034204/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007023352. live.
  13. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004051266. Moon. Ji-yeon. September 4, 2023. Sports Chosun. ko. ko:[단독] 표예진, '원톱' 주인공 된다..백미경 작가 '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 주인공. [Exclusive] Pyo Ye-jin, 'One Top' main character is here..Main character of writer Baek Mi-kyung's 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'. April 28, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034201/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/076/0004051266. live.
  14. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000449370. Kim. Hyo-jin. September 7, 2023. SPOTV News. ko. ko:[단독]이준영, 표예진의 왕자 된다...'나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다' 주연. [Exclusive] Lee Jun-young becomes Pyo Ye-jin's prince...Lead actor in 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'. April 28, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034706/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000449370. live.
  15. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000655112. Hyun. Jung-min. September 14, 2023. Sports World. ko. ko:표예진·이준영, 티빙 '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다'서 로코 호흡. Pyo Ye-jin and Lee Jun-young collaborate in a romantic comedy in TVING's 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella'. April 28, 2024. Naver. June 3, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240603034700/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/396/0000655112. live.
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  18. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005299085. Shin. Young-eun. May 7, 2024. Maeil Gyeongje. ko. ko:표예진·이준영 '나는 대놓고 신데렐라를 꿈꾼다', 5월 31일 첫 공개 [공식]. Pyo Ye-jin and Lee Jun-young 'I Openly Dream of Becoming Cinderella', first released on May 31 [Official]. May 8, 2024. Naver. May 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240508120841/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005299085. live.