Dream High Episode 01 Apr 2026

: Hye-mi is hunted by debt collectors who eventually offer her a way out: she must enter Kirin Arts High School and debut as a singer to pay off her father's massive debt.

In the premiere of , we meet Go Hye-mi, a haughty and talented classical singer who dreams of attending Juilliard. However, her life takes a sharp turn when her father's business goes bankrupt, leaving her to face aggressive loan sharks. To settle the debt, she is forced to audition for Kirin Arts High School , a place she previously looked down upon as a "cesspool" for pop star wannabes. Key Plot Points Dream High Episode 01

: Despite her pride, Hye-mi drags her loyal "shadow," Yoon Baek-hee, to the Kirin auditions. While Hye-mi treats Baek-hee as a mere sidekick, the episode sets the stage for their future rivalry. : Hye-mi is hunted by debt collectors who

: The episode opens with a flash-forward to 2018, showing a mysterious superstar known only as "K" winning a Grammy Award, leaving viewers to wonder which of the six main students will eventually achieve this feat. Characters Introduced To settle the debt, she is forced to

: Hye-mi’s devoted friend who is constantly belittled, planting the seeds for her transformation.

: A gifted but arrogant soprano forced into the world of K-pop.