Dream High (2011 South Korean Television Series)
Dream High is a South Korean television drama series that aired on KBS2 from January 3 to February 28, 2011. The series is set within the fictional Kirin High School of Art and follows a group of students as they navigate the challenges of training to become professional performers and global superstars.
Plot Overview
The narrative centers on the competitive environment of the Kirin High School of Art. Key characters include Song Sam-Dong (Kim Soo-Hyun), a talented student from the countryside who discovers his musical potential after following Ko Hye-Mi (Bae Suzy) to the school. Ko Hye-Mi, once an aspiring classical vocalist, is forced to enroll at the school following her family's financial collapse. Other central students include Jin-Kuk (TaecYeon), a gifted dancer with a troubled background, and the exchange student Jason (Wooyoung), who excels in dance. The students' personal growth and professional aspirations are shaped by their interactions with each other and the faculty at the school.
Production
The series was a collaborative production involving KeyEast, JYP Entertainment, and CJ Media. Park Jin-Young served as the music director for the series. The production team held open auditions to cast various roles for the show. The final episode featured a special performance filmed at the Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center in South Korea on February 24, 2011, which included appearances by several cast members and guest hosts.
Cast
The cast featured a blend of actors and active K-pop idols, including:
- Kim Soo-Hyun as Song Sam-Dong
- Bae Suzy as Ko Hye-Mi
- TaecYeon as Jin-Kuk
- Ham Eun-Jung as Yoon Becky
- Wooyoung as Jason
- IU as Kim Pil-Suk
Legacy
Following the conclusion of the original series, a sequel titled Dream High 2 was produced and aired on KBS2 in 2012.