Ha YeonSoo Ends Hiatus with Japanese Drama ‘Dream Stage’

Korean actress Ha YeonSoo is officially making her acting comeback after a prolonged career hiatus. Her return was confirmed on December 1, 2025, with the announcement that she will star in the upcoming Japanese drama ‘Dream Stage’, marking a significant new chapter in her career as she focuses on the Japanese market.

From Hiatus and Rumors to a Confirmed Return

Ha YeonSoo’s break from the Korean entertainment industry has been a topic of discussion among fans for years. Her last major role in a Korean drama was in the 2016 tvN series ‘Drinking Solo’, followed by her final Korean film appearance in 2019’s ‘Your Name Is Rose’. In 2022, her professional profile was removed from major portal sites, and her contract with her former agency expired. Her subsequent move to Japan fueled widespread speculation about a potential career shift or retirement from acting altogether.

Clearing the Air on “Radio Star”

Addressing the rumors directly, Ha YeonSoo appeared on the MBC talk show ‘Radio Star’ in 2024. During the broadcast, she firmly denied that she had retired. The actress explained that she had personally requested her profile’s removal for privacy reasons while she was planning to be away from Korea, putting an end to the intense speculation about her career intentions.

“Dream Stage”: A New Chapter in Japan

Now in her third year of living in Japan, the Ha YeonSoo comeback is set with ‘Dream Stage’. Initial reports from a media outlet in November 2025 first suggested her casting. The news became official on December 1, 2025, when the full cast was announced. This project solidifies her return to acting and signals a deliberate focus on building her career in the Japanese entertainment industry.

An Impressive Cast Lineup

The cast for the Japanese drama ‘Dream Stage’ features a notable lineup of talent from both Korea and Japan. Joining Ha YeonSoo are fellow Korean actors Lee YiKyung and Kim JaeKyung, alongside acclaimed Japanese actor Nakamura Tomoya. The official confirmation came via a statement from Lee YiKyung’s agency, Sangyoung ENT, which formally introduced the main cast to the public.

Future Plans and Focus

With her return to the screen now confirmed, Ha YeonSoo has stated her intention to concentrate on her activities in Japan for the next one to two years, spanning 2026 and 2027. Her role in ‘Dream Stage’ is not just a comeback project but the first major step in this new phase of her professional journey. Fans are eagerly anticipating her performance after the long career hiatus and her transition into the Japanese drama landscape.

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