Lovely Runner is a themed drama about time travel, the latest offering from tvN. The story follows Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon), who journeys to the past to prevent the death of her idol, Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok). Surprisingly, they discover a shared destiny that Im Sol had forgotten.
With four episodes already aired, this drama is becoming increasingly gripping with its numerous unexpected plot twists. Some of these twists revolve around several significant objects in the storyline of Lovely Runner. Curious?
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
1. Ryu Sun Jae’s digital watch silently witnesses the hardships he endured as a teenager. This object becomes Im Sol’s means of traveling back in time.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)2. Ryu Sun Jae has a fondness for white sugar candy, as it reminds him of the first time he met Im Sol.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)3. The umbrella also holds significance in the story of the couple’s first encounter. There are three emotional umbrella scenes in the first episode alone.
Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok in Lovely Runner (twitter.com/CJnDrama)4. A DVD of the film Basic Instinct sparks controversy over the renter’s identity. It turns out that Ryu Sun Jae inadvertently rented the film while grieving over Im Sol.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)5. The photo booth snapshots of Ryu Sun Jae and Im Sol serve not only as mementos but also as markers of the changing future.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)6. The number 34 holds significance, from Im Sol’s 2008 home address to Ryu Sun Jae’s age at his death.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)7. A taxi is suspected to be involved in the accident that leaves Im Sol paralyzed. However, the driver’s identity remains a mystery.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)These seven objects play pivotal roles in the conflicts and storyline of Lovely Runner. Some are tied to mysteries yet to be unraveled in the drama, while others are intertwined with the love story of Im Sol and Ryu Sun Jae.