The romantic tale unfolds in the new Korean drama, Lovely Runners, starring Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok as the main characters, Im Sol and Ryu Sun Jae. With its fantasy elements, this drama promises excitement for viewers.
Im Sol finds herself transported back to 2008 upon learning of the death of her idol, Ryu Sun Jae. Determined to change his fate, she sets out on a journey. Unbeknownst to Im Sol, Sun Jae harbors feelings for her from the start and has always been by her side. Let’s delve into the evidence below!
Warning: This article contains spoilers.
1. First Encounter: Sun Jae’s first encounter with Im Sol occurs when she runs to him in the rain shortly after he moves house.
footage of Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)2. Touching Gesture: Sun Jae is touched by the umbrella and candy Im Sol gives him, prompting him to seek ways to get closer to her.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)3. Secret Admirer: Sun Jae pretends to browse through cassettes at Im Sol’s mother’s shop, offering his hand as a backrest for Im Sol to sleep on.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)4. Surprised Reaction: Sun Jae reacts with happiness and surprise when Im Sol suddenly hugs him without realizing her true identity.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)5. Missed Opportunity: Sun Jae accidentally rejects Im Sol’s friendship request due to his father’s interruption.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)6. Act of Chivalry: Sun Jae synchronizes his schedule with Im Sol’s, rushing to stop the bus when she gets into trouble.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)7. Jealousy: Sun Jae displays annoyance when his friend mentions Im Sol’s interest in another boy.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)8. Redemption: Sun Jae quickly rectifies his mistake of accusing Im Sol of theft, rescuing her from an accident.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)9. Future Encounters: Sun Jae approaches Im Sol after a concert in the future, but their high school connection remains unnoticed by fans.
footage of Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)Despite harboring feelings for Im Sol from the beginning, Sun Jae never mustered the courage to express them. With Im Sol’s arrival from the future, will their relationship in Lovely Runner undergo a transformation?
