Centered around time travel, Lovely Runner captivated audiences, emerging as one of the most beloved Korean dramas in 2024. The narrative of Im Sol (portrayed by Kim Hye Yoon) journeying to the past to rescue Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok) resonated deeply, particularly due to the compelling chemistry between the leads and the poignant love story.
Over the course of 16 episodes, Im Sol seized three opportunities to revisit the past, endeavoring to avert certain tragedies. Here are three pivotal events that Im Sol endeavors to forestall through the intricate time-travel narrative of Lovely Runner.
1. Preventing House Fires
Kim Hye Yoon in Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)In episode 3, Im Sol recollects a fire that ravaged her home in 2008, resulting in minor material damage but leaving her mother with burns. Though the fire ultimately still occurs, Im Sol intervenes earlier in the timeline, with the assistance of Kim Tae Sung, effectively containing the blaze before it escalates. Consequently, the future is altered, sparing her mother from injury.
2. Avoiding Paralysis
Kim Hye Yoon in Lovely Runner (twitter.com/CJnDrama)Originally, Im Sol faced paralysis following a traumatic incident in 2008. Determined to rewrite history, Im Sol meticulously plans to avert this calamity. Despite being kidnapped as before, Im Sol strategically alters the course of events, ensuring that the accident does not transpire. Through his efforts, Im Sol emerges unscathed, securing employment at his dream company.
3. Preventing Ryu Sun Jae’s Demise
Byeon Woo Seok in Lovely Runner (twitter.com/CJnDrama)Im Sol’s primary objective in traversing time is to save her idol, Ryu Sun Jae, who tragically perished in early 2023. Initially suspecting suicide due to depression, Im Sol soon discovers that Ryu Sun Jae fell victim to the malevolent intentions of Kim Young Soo. Despite altering key events, Ryu Sun Jae still faces peril. Im Sol, realizing the true threat, orchestrates a plan to safeguard Ryu Sun Jae, ultimately leading to the apprehension of his assailant.
Im Sol’s relentless determination to rewrite the past for a brighter future is evident. Having successfully averted two tragedies, the looming specter of Ryu Sun Jae’s demise remains. Will Im Sol triumph in altering fate and saving Ryu Sun Jae in Lovely Runner?