The upcoming tvN K-drama Lovely Runner recently released the first set of photos, showing the lead actors Byeon Woo-Seok and Kim Hye-Yoon’s chemistry. According to a local news report, the series is a time-slip romance drama that follows the story of a fan who goes back in time to save her favorite artist. The drama is based on a popular web novel, The Best of Tomorrow, by Gimppang. Given the lead cast and the storyline, it has already raised fans’ anticipation.
Writer Lee Si Eun, popular for her work on True Beauty and Top Star U-Back, pens the tvN series. Meanwhile, Yoon Jong-Ho, known for Flower of Evil, My Holo Love, and other works, serves as the director of the drama. The series combines many interesting tropes, including idol-fan romance, time travel, and mystery.
Byeon Woo-Seok & Kim Hye-Soon tease their romantic chemistry in Lovely Runner photos
Lovely Runner is an upcoming tvN K-drama that revolves around a passionate fan named Im-Sol (Kim Hye-Yoon). However, the death of her favorite artist, Ryu Sun-Jae (Byeon Woo-Seok), leaves her in shambles. One mysterious day, Im-Sol travels back in time to when Sun-Jae is 19 years old, earning a chance to save his life and change his fate. The newly released photos showcase a heart-fluttering romance between the two.
In the first photo, Sun-Jae and Im-Sol make eye contact with each other as the former drinks from a straw. Evidently, the tension between the two as Im-Sol holds the drinks indicates a romantic moment. The second photo documents another eye contact moment where the two fondly look at each other as flower petals fall. The final photo sees Im-Sol seeking comfort, making Sun-Jae’s arm her pillow. However, the latter seems both surprised and mesmerized by her.
Even before the release of the photos, the drama and the lead actors have been making news. Kim Hye-Yoon shared pictures of her and co-star Byeon Woo-Seok on her Instagram account a few days ago. The lead actors also participated in the height difference challenge, posted on tvN’s official social media account. As it is now, viewers eagerly await to see the two together on screen.
Does the tvN K-drama Lovely Runner have a release date?
Currently, tvN hasn’t announced an exact release date for Lovely Runner. However, the network revealed that the series will premiere in April 2024. Stay tuned for more updates about the drama, the cast, episodes, and more.
