WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom,' Hugely Popular in Korea, Adapted into Short Drama ~ Full-Scale Expansion into the Global Video Market ~
CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT, a group company in Korea, has launched a short drama adaptation of its popular WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom,' aiming for a full-scale entry into the global video market.
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## Press Release Information
Title: WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom,' Hugely Popular in Korea, Adapted into Short Drama ~ Full-Scale Expansion into the Global Video Market ~
Subtitle: Korean Group Company, CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT
Company Name: CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd.
Industry: Entertainment, Online Services/Apps
Body (First 8000 characters):
CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as CRE), a group company in Korea of CREEK & RIVER, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as C&R), which operates a professional agency business, has begun distribution of a short drama adaptation of its original WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom' (Text/Art by 2L). Through this short drama adaptation, CRE will make a full-scale entry into the global video market.
【Short Drama 'From Dreams to Freedom' Viewing URLs】
▼Short Drama App "BUMP"
https://lp.bump.studio/rZEvT80i/yumekarajiyuuni
▼Shortime Japan (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U1YLu7HBt_U
This work is a school fantasy revenge romance that depicts the story of a bullied high school girl who changes as she meets a mysterious man in a "lucid dream" and is proposed a revenge. Starring actor Yoo Seong-ho, along with Joo Ji-woo of JUST B, Yeo Ju-ha, and Kwon Chae-won of DIA, directed and written by Hwang Dong-seok, director of the film 'Loan Boy (사채소년)' (original title). It vividly portrays the tension and delicate emotional lines of the original work into video.
The short drama adaptation of this work is a Japan-Korea joint project produced by Korean drama production company iWill Media and Japanese terrestrial broadcaster TV TOKYO, with CRE, the owner of the original IP (intellectual property), also participating. It is currently being distributed on BUMP (Japan), Shortime, ReelShort, iQIYI, and iDrama, with staggered releases planned from Lezhin Snacks starting March 30 (Monday) and from Vigloo in mid-April. Leveraging the short drama adaptation of 'From Dreams to Freedom,' CRE plans to further strengthen its own IP business's virtuous cycle, which includes WEBTOON serialization starting from original IP development, global translated distribution, offline fan events, publishing, merchandise, video production, and overseas platform distribution.
## Short Drama 'From Dreams to Freedom' Overview
【Story】
Jungmin (Yeo Ju-ha), a high school girl suffering from severe bullying, barely maintains her daily life by dreaming of revenge. One day, a mysterious man named Si-yoon (Yoo Seong-ho) appears in her dream and proposes revenge in reality. With Si-yoon's help, Jungmin's school life gradually begins to change, but the revenge becomes increasingly extreme, leading to a conflict between Jungmin and Si-yoon. Jungmin is forced to make her own choices between dreams and reality, revenge and salvation.
【Cast】
Baek Si-yoon: Yoo Seong-ho
Choi Jung-min: Yeo Ju-ha
Ha Ju-hyeon: Kwon Chae-won
Cho Jae-hyuk: Joo Si-woo
【Director & Screenplay】
Hwang Dong-seok
【Original Work】
'From Dreams to Freedom' (Text/Art by 2L [CRE])
▼You can read it here (LINE Manga)
https://manga.line.me/product/periodic?id=Z0002584
【Production Companies】
iWill Media / TV TOKYO / CRE
【Short Drama 'From Dreams to Freedom' Viewing URLs】
▼Short Drama App "BUMP"
https://lp.bump.studio/rZEvT80i/yumekarajiyuuni
▼Shortime Japan (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U1YLu7HBt_U
## WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom'
WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom' is one of the representative IPs held by CRE, and its serialization of all 185 episodes concluded successfully (completed in April 2025). It has also been translated and distributed in 9 languages worldwide, building a global fandom. In Korea, collaboration cafes were held three times in Seoul (twice) and Busan (once), attracting many fans. Additionally, crowdfunding for merchandise was conducted, and publication of collected volumes was also undertaken. Composed of 12 volumes in total (6 for the first half, 6 for the second half), it has achieved significant results in the publishing sector. Overseas WEBTOON distribution continues to expand, reaching readers in each country with localized titles such as NAVER WEBTOON's '꿈에서 자유로' in Korea and LINE Manga's '夢から自由に' in Japan.
【'From Dreams to Freedom' WEBTOON Distribution Platforms】
▼NAVER WEBTOON / NAVER SERIES (Korea) - 꿈에서 자유로
https://m.comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=787495&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (North America) - Dreaming Freedom
https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/dreaming-freedom/list?title_no=4180&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (French) - Dreaming Freedom
https://www.webtoons.com/fr/romance/dreaming-freedom/list?title_no=5523&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (Indonesian) - From Dreams to Freedom
https://www.webtoons.com/id/thriller/from-dreams-to-freedom/list?title_no=4133&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (Thai) – ฝันหวานสานรอยแค้น
https://www.webtoons.com/th/romance/from-dreams-to-freedom/list?title_no=4532&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼LINE WEBTOON (Traditional Chinese) - 自由幻夢
https://www.webtoons.com/zh-hant/romance/dreamingfreedom/list?title_no=4496&utm_source=chatgpt.com
## CRE Comics
CRE, which operates agency businesses such as TV directors in Korea, has been strengthening its IP strategy for about 8 years. In addition to this work, its original WEBTOON 'Hound Dogs' was adapted into a Netflix drama and aired in 2023. Furthermore, its original SMARTOON 'Beginner But Too Strong!' (original title '뉴비가 너무 강함', original author: Lucky Lottery), which began serialization on Japan's Piccoma in October 2022, is distributed in 9 countries including Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan. CRE also actively distributes original comics in Japan, such as 'This Month's Man,' 'Villainess, You've Mistaken the House,' and 'Child Loved by God, Golden Gratia.'
'Child Loved by God, Golden Gratia'
Gratia, a 10-year-old girl living in the slums. She was constantly abused by her family and confined to a warehouse except for doing chores. One day, the girl has a dream. "You will walk a great path from now on. Everyone will look up to you and trust your choices without doubt." The man in the dream said the girl would become a great person. "See you in the future. My beloved Gratia." It was a wonderfully beautiful dream. But when Gratia woke up, she knew it wasn't just a dream...
https://piccoma.com/web/product/161651
'Beginner But Too Strong!'
Title: WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom,' Hugely Popular in Korea, Adapted into Short Drama ~ Full-Scale Expansion into the Global Video Market ~
Subtitle: Korean Group Company, CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT
Company Name: CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd.
Industry: Entertainment, Online Services/Apps
Body (First 8000 characters):
CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as CRE), a group company in Korea of CREEK & RIVER, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as C&R), which operates a professional agency business, has begun distribution of a short drama adaptation of its original WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom' (Text/Art by 2L). Through this short drama adaptation, CRE will make a full-scale entry into the global video market.
【Short Drama 'From Dreams to Freedom' Viewing URLs】
▼Short Drama App "BUMP"
https://lp.bump.studio/rZEvT80i/yumekarajiyuuni
▼Shortime Japan (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U1YLu7HBt_U
This work is a school fantasy revenge romance that depicts the story of a bullied high school girl who changes as she meets a mysterious man in a "lucid dream" and is proposed a revenge. Starring actor Yoo Seong-ho, along with Joo Ji-woo of JUST B, Yeo Ju-ha, and Kwon Chae-won of DIA, directed and written by Hwang Dong-seok, director of the film 'Loan Boy (사채소년)' (original title). It vividly portrays the tension and delicate emotional lines of the original work into video.
The short drama adaptation of this work is a Japan-Korea joint project produced by Korean drama production company iWill Media and Japanese terrestrial broadcaster TV TOKYO, with CRE, the owner of the original IP (intellectual property), also participating. It is currently being distributed on BUMP (Japan), Shortime, ReelShort, iQIYI, and iDrama, with staggered releases planned from Lezhin Snacks starting March 30 (Monday) and from Vigloo in mid-April. Leveraging the short drama adaptation of 'From Dreams to Freedom,' CRE plans to further strengthen its own IP business's virtuous cycle, which includes WEBTOON serialization starting from original IP development, global translated distribution, offline fan events, publishing, merchandise, video production, and overseas platform distribution.
## Short Drama 'From Dreams to Freedom' Overview
【Story】
Jungmin (Yeo Ju-ha), a high school girl suffering from severe bullying, barely maintains her daily life by dreaming of revenge. One day, a mysterious man named Si-yoon (Yoo Seong-ho) appears in her dream and proposes revenge in reality. With Si-yoon's help, Jungmin's school life gradually begins to change, but the revenge becomes increasingly extreme, leading to a conflict between Jungmin and Si-yoon. Jungmin is forced to make her own choices between dreams and reality, revenge and salvation.
【Cast】
Baek Si-yoon: Yoo Seong-ho
Choi Jung-min: Yeo Ju-ha
Ha Ju-hyeon: Kwon Chae-won
Cho Jae-hyuk: Joo Si-woo
【Director & Screenplay】
Hwang Dong-seok
【Original Work】
'From Dreams to Freedom' (Text/Art by 2L [CRE])
▼You can read it here (LINE Manga)
https://manga.line.me/product/periodic?id=Z0002584
【Production Companies】
iWill Media / TV TOKYO / CRE
【Short Drama 'From Dreams to Freedom' Viewing URLs】
▼Short Drama App "BUMP"
https://lp.bump.studio/rZEvT80i/yumekarajiyuuni
▼Shortime Japan (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/U1YLu7HBt_U
## WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom'
WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom' is one of the representative IPs held by CRE, and its serialization of all 185 episodes concluded successfully (completed in April 2025). It has also been translated and distributed in 9 languages worldwide, building a global fandom. In Korea, collaboration cafes were held three times in Seoul (twice) and Busan (once), attracting many fans. Additionally, crowdfunding for merchandise was conducted, and publication of collected volumes was also undertaken. Composed of 12 volumes in total (6 for the first half, 6 for the second half), it has achieved significant results in the publishing sector. Overseas WEBTOON distribution continues to expand, reaching readers in each country with localized titles such as NAVER WEBTOON's '꿈에서 자유로' in Korea and LINE Manga's '夢から自由に' in Japan.
【'From Dreams to Freedom' WEBTOON Distribution Platforms】
▼NAVER WEBTOON / NAVER SERIES (Korea) - 꿈에서 자유로
https://m.comic.naver.com/webtoon/list?titleId=787495&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (North America) - Dreaming Freedom
https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/dreaming-freedom/list?title_no=4180&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (French) - Dreaming Freedom
https://www.webtoons.com/fr/romance/dreaming-freedom/list?title_no=5523&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (Indonesian) - From Dreams to Freedom
https://www.webtoons.com/id/thriller/from-dreams-to-freedom/list?title_no=4133&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼WEBTOON (Thai) – ฝันหวานสานรอยแค้น
https://www.webtoons.com/th/romance/from-dreams-to-freedom/list?title_no=4532&utm_source=chatgpt.com
▼LINE WEBTOON (Traditional Chinese) - 自由幻夢
https://www.webtoons.com/zh-hant/romance/dreamingfreedom/list?title_no=4496&utm_source=chatgpt.com
## CRE Comics
CRE, which operates agency businesses such as TV directors in Korea, has been strengthening its IP strategy for about 8 years. In addition to this work, its original WEBTOON 'Hound Dogs' was adapted into a Netflix drama and aired in 2023. Furthermore, its original SMARTOON 'Beginner But Too Strong!' (original title '뉴비가 너무 강함', original author: Lucky Lottery), which began serialization on Japan's Piccoma in October 2022, is distributed in 9 countries including Indonesia, Thailand, and Taiwan. CRE also actively distributes original comics in Japan, such as 'This Month's Man,' 'Villainess, You've Mistaken the House,' and 'Child Loved by God, Golden Gratia.'
'Child Loved by God, Golden Gratia'
Gratia, a 10-year-old girl living in the slums. She was constantly abused by her family and confined to a warehouse except for doing chores. One day, the girl has a dream. "You will walk a great path from now on. Everyone will look up to you and trust your choices without doubt." The man in the dream said the girl would become a great person. "See you in the future. My beloved Gratia." It was a wonderfully beautiful dream. But when Gratia woke up, she knew it wasn't just a dream...
https://piccoma.com/web/product/161651
'Beginner But Too Strong!'
FAQ
Where can I watch the short drama 'From Dreams to Freedom'?
It is distributed on platforms such as BUMP, Shortime Japan (YouTube), Shortime, ReelShort, iQIYI, iDrama, Lezhin Snacks, and Vigloo.
What is the purpose of this short drama adaptation?
The purpose of CREEK & RIVER ENTERTAINMENT is to make a full-scale entry into the global video market with the WEBTOON IP and to strengthen IP business.
What kind of work is the original WEBTOON 'From Dreams to Freedom'?
It is a school fantasy revenge romance about a high school girl suffering from bullying who meets a mysterious man and seeks revenge.