With just four episodes left, Lovely Runner (2024) continues to keep its audience in suspense. The fate of Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon) and Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok) hangs in the balance as the perpetrator of the murder at the Juyang Reservoir remains at large. Adding to the tension, Im Sol has limited time left in 2009.
As the episodes unfold, viewers are busy forming theories about the drama’s ending. What are these fan theories? Let’s explore some of the most popular ones!
Im Sol is Paralyzed Again
still cut Lovely Runner (Youtube.com/tvNdrama)Footage from episode 13 of Lovely Runner has left viewers worried. In a scene set in the future, Im Sol is seen sitting in the snow, appearing stiff. A closer look reveals what seems to be the armrest of a wheelchair behind her.
This has led many to speculate that Im Sol might experience paralysis again, a consequence of an attack by Kim Young Soo (Heo Hyeong Gyu), the Juyang Reservoir murderer. However, some viewers hope that this paralysis is only temporary and due to an accident.
Sun Jae Was Rescued
still cut Lovely Runner (Instagram.com/tvn_drama)Im Sol has had three opportunities to travel back in time. The first time, she prevented a fire that would have caused severe burns to her mother and destroyed their home. The second time, she avoided her own paralysis.
Viewers hope that the third time she returns, Im Sol will save Sun Jae. However, another theory suggests that if Sun Jae survives, Im Sol might lose something precious in her life, possibly her ability to walk. This idea aligns with Im Geum’s (Song Ji Ho) dialogue about finding happiness despite personal sacrifices.
Im Sol and Sun Jae End Up Getting Married
still cut Lovely Runner (Instagram.com/tvn_drama)This theory stems from an incident during Im Sol’s campus tour, where a myth claims that couples who kiss in the forest at night will eventually marry. Im Geum and Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won) kissed during such a tour and later got married.
Fans hope this myth applies to Im Sol and Sun Jae, who also shared a kiss in the forest. This scene has led viewers to believe that a happy ending might be in store for the couple.
Kim Tae Sung Plays a Crucial Role in Saving Sun Jae
still cut Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)In a previous episode, Kim Tae Sung (Song Geon Hee) is seen watching over Im Sol in the future. Many viewers speculate that he still has a significant role in saving both Im Sol and Sun Jae. Some even think he might have followed in his father’s footsteps and become a police officer.
These four theories provide intriguing possibilities for Lovely Runner’s conclusion. Fans eagerly await to see if Im Sol and Sun Jae will find their happy ending. Let’s stay tuned to see how their story unfolds in the upcoming episodes of Lovely Runner on Monday!