Lovely Runner just aired its debut episode on Monday (8/4/24), surprising viewers with plot twists. In the second episode, it’s revealed that Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok) might actually be the one secretly admiring Im Sol (portrayed by Kim Hye Yoon), not the other way around.
Ryu Sun Jae was the first to develop feelings for Im Sol, but he never expressed them openly. He silently admired her from afar, making him Im Sol’s potential secret admirer. Curious to know the signs? Let’s dive in!
1. Sweet Memory:
: Despite the years that have passed, Sun Jae still cherishes the candy Im Sol gave him 15 years ago.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)2. Unforgettable Meeting:
Sun Jae vividly remembers their first encounter, even though Im Sol has forgotten it.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)3. Knowing Her Routine:
Sun Jae seems familiar with Im Sol’s daily life, such as her school routines.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)4. Silent Care:
Sun Jae often shows subtle signs of care, like offering his arm as a pillow for Im Sol to rest on.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)5. Open Gestures:
Not only does Sun Jae silently care for Im Sol, but he also openly shows his kindness, like sharing his umbrella to shield her from the rain.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)6. Embarrassed Reactions:
Sun Jae gets flustered easily, as seen when he accidentally takes the wrong cassette from Im Sol’s family’s rental shop.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)7. Jealousy Unveiled:
Sun Jae can’t hide his jealousy when he learns that Im Sol has a crush on someone else, especially someone from her school band.
excerpt from the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)As a secret admirer, Sun Jae chooses to keep his feelings hidden from Im Sol. This also means that Im Sol remains unaware of his affection, believing she’s infatuated with someone else. But with the twist of time travel, will Sun Jae muster the courage to confess his feelings? Tune in to the latest episode of Lovely Runner to find out!Discover the subtle signs of Ryu Sun Jae’s secret admiration for Im Sol in Lovely Runner’s latest episode. Will he confess his feelings?
