The Time-Traveling Watch
At the end of episode 13, viewers witnessed the death of Ryu Seon Jae in 2009. After being stabbed by Kim Young Soo and drowning, Seon Jae’s watch lit up and displayed the number three, mirroring the three opportunities Im Sol had to travel through time. In a desperate moment, Im Sol pressed the watch, and it transported them back to their first meeting. However, this time, Im Sol did not acknowledge Seon Jae, altering their interaction.
Netizens’ Theories
Fans of Lovely Runner are buzzing with theories about Ryu Seon Jae’s potential as a time traveler. The watch’s functionality as a time-travel tool has sparked speculation that Seon Jae, like Im Sol, can travel through time. Observant viewers noted Seon Jae’s calm demeanor and brief smile when Im Sol turned away from him, hinting at his awareness of the timeline changes.
Moreover, fans believe that when Im Sol pressed the watch, they both returned to the past but avoided each other until the time slip concluded. Im Sol ended up back in 2023, while Seon Jae remained in the past. This theory is bolstered by the fact that Seon Jae’s watch was active when he saved Im Sol during their first time travel.
Episode 14 Preview
The preview for episode 14 further supports this theory. It reveals that Ryu Seon Jae has lost his memory of Im Sol but feels an inexplicable familiarity with her. According to the synopsis, Seon Jae reads Im Sol’s screenplay, and the scenes resonate with him, evoking emotions as if he has lived those moments.
The upcoming episode, airing on May 21, 2024, promises to reveal more about Seon Jae’s connection to time travel. Don’t forget to tune in and find out if Ryu Seon Jae is indeed a time traveler!
Whether he’s a time traveler or not, the journey to uncover the truth is captivating and keeps fans eagerly awaiting each new episode.
