Byeon Woo Seok fan wins $1,400,000 in lottery after dreaming about him; Lovely Runner star's cheeky response goes viral
It's not every day that a celebrity is credited with bringing someone unimaginable luck, but that's exactly what happened with South Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok. The Lovely Runner star recently became a lucky charm for one Korean family without even knowing it.
Byeon Woo Seok fan's life-changing dream
On June 11, Korea's Donghaeng Lottery shared the story of the 61st Speed Lotto 2000 winner, whose ticket earned them a jaw-dropping 2 billion KRW (roughly 1.4 million USD). The winner, who remains anonymous, is from Wonju in Gangwon Province and shared a pretty surreal reason behind the purchase.
According to the interview, the winning ticket was bought after the man's wife had a vivid dream featuring Byeon Woo Seok. 'My wife dreamt of actor Byeon Woo-seok appearing at a large event,' he shared. 'He was glowing with a heavenly aura, called out her name during a prize giveaway, and even gave her a hug.' Inspired by the strange but striking dream, she picked up a scratch-off ticket the next day—and hit the jackpot.
A heartfelt thank-you to the star
The couple didn't just keep their story to themselves. Along with the lottery win interview, they included a handwritten message saying, 'Thank you, Byeon Woo Seok, for bringing luck to our family.' It didn't take long for the story to blow up on Korean social media, with fans calling it the most wholesome twist of the week.
Byeon Woo Seok's response wins hearts
After the story reached him, Byeon Woo-seok chimed in on a travel magazine's Instagram post that shared the viral news. He commented, 'Wait for me, I'm coming.' Fans were delighted by his playful and humble reaction, praising him for keeping things light and warmhearted. Many joked that they'd be dreaming of him that night in hopes of their own lucky windfall.
More about Byeon Woo Seok
Byeon Woo Seok has been in the show business for almost a decade, but his major breakout role came with the 2024 tvN drama Lovely Runner, a time-slip romance drama also starring Kim Hye Yoon that quickly earned cult status. His performance as Ryu Sun Jae, an idol with hidden scars, earned him critical praise and a surge in popularity across Asia, including the Prizm Popularity Award at the 2025 Baeksang Art Awards.
As for his next project, the actor will be seen in The Wife of a 21st Century Prince (tentative title), alongside IU. The drama was earlier slated to release this year but has now been pushed to 2026.
Meanwhile, with fans calling him 'Lottery Fairy' and 'Dream Prince,' his stardom has taken an even more magical turn.
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