Filming at Incheon Airport; Dream Stage is a Korea-Japan co-production; co-stars include Nakamura Tomoya and Ha Yeon-su; Lee Yi-kyung also lines up a Vietnamese film

Lee Yi-kyung has been confirmed as the lead in Dream Stage, a Korea-Japan co-produced drama, signaling his continued activity across domestic and international projects. The production brings together a Korean知 producer and a Japanese partner, with Nakamura Tomoya and Ha Yeon-su among the cast joining Lee for the Korean portions filmed at Incheon Airport. The project is positioned as a major collaboration in the regional entertainment landscape.

The drama is slated to air in January 2026, marking a high-profile entry for Lee in a cross-border series. Lee’s involvement alongside Nakamura Tomoya further highlights his expanding presence in both the Korean and Japanese markets. In addition to Dream Stage, Lee has reportedly lined up a Vietnamese film, 나는 여기에 있다, underscoring a busy, globe-trotting schedule.

Separately, the article notes that a rumor circulating online about Lee’s personal life prompted legal action from his agency. Despite the rumor, industry insiders say Lee is prioritizing drama and film work, while maintaining appearances on select programs such as 나는 SOLO and 용감한 형사들4.