Lovely Runner (2024) gained popularity both in Indonesia and its home country, South Korea. According to Nielsen Korea, this drama ranked first for Monday-Tuesday dramas with a temporary highest rating of 4.5 percent for episode 7. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, Lovely Runner consistently trended in the top 10 on X and Twitter after each broadcast.
Behind the scenes, there are two talented directors behind this drama, namely Kim Tae Yeob and Yoon Jong Ho. For those who enjoy Korean dramas like Lovely Runner, you can explore recommendations for Korean dramas by these two directors. Let’s dive in!
1. When My Love Blooms (2020)
drama poster When My Love Blooms (doc. tvN/When My Love Blooms)Directed by Kim Tae Yeob in collaboration with Son Jeong Hyeon, this drama tells the story of Han Jae Hyun (Yoo Ji Tae), a man in his 40s who reunites with his first love from college, Yoon Ji Soo (Lee Bo Young). Apart from Yoo Ji Tae and Lee Bo Young, this romantic drama also features Jin Young, Jeon So Nee, and Park Si Yeon.
2. Flower of Evil (2020)
drama poster Flower of Evil (doc. tvN/Flower of Evil)Directed by Yoon Jong Ho in collaboration with Kim Cheol Kyu, Flower of Evil follows the story of Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won), a detective who discovers that her husband, Baek Hee Sung (Lee Jon Gi), is living under a fake identity. This romantic drama is filled with mysteries that will keep you captivated.
3. My Holo Love (2020)
drama poster My Holo Love (doc. Netflix/My Holo Love)In this drama, So Yeon (Ko Sung Hee) becomes a tester for a hologram device called AI Holo (Yoon Hyun Min). As she spends time with the hologram, she forms a close bond. Meanwhile, Nan Do (Yoon Hyun Min), the creator of AI Holo, finds himself drawn to So Yeon after witnessing her interactions with the hologram he created.
4. Times (2021)
Times drama poster (doc. OCN/Times)Times tells the story of two reporters, Lee Jin Woo (Lee Seo Jin) and Seo Jung In (Lee Joo Young), who live in different times but are connected by a telephone line as they try to save the Korean president, who is also Seo Jung In’s father. Similar to Lovely Runner, Times presents mysteries and explores the relationships between different times.
5. Drama Stage Season 3: Ogre (2019)
drama poster Drama Stage Season 3: Ogre (doc. tvN/Drama Stage Season 3: Ogre)Directed by Yoon Jong Ho, Drama Stage Season 3: Ogre consists of only one episode. The story revolves around Han Soo (Park Yong Woo), a gambling addict who agrees to impersonate his brother and work for a private company. However, his brother never reappears, leading to unexpected events.
Director Yoon Jong Ho’s dramas often revolve around mystery themes, while Kim Tae Yeob tends to focus on romantic dramas. The collaboration between these two directors resulted in Lovely Runner, a drama that combines sweetness with puzzles. If you’re curious, give these dramas by the director of Lovely Runner a try!