Lovely Runner (2024) episode 12 has become a major topic of discussion following its broadcast on tvN and Viu. The episode’s conclusion left viewers with a significant cliffhanger: Im Sol suddenly forgot why she was at Baek In Hyuk’s house. This has led fans to speculate—did Im Sol return to the future? Let’s dive into the details to unravel this mystery.
Im Sol’s Sudden Change at the End of Episode 12
Still cut of Korean drama Lovely Runner (doc. Viu/Lovely Runner)In the final moments of episode 12, Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon) was preparing to head back to Seoul with her friends Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok), Kim Tae Sung (Song Geon Hee), and Baek In Hyuk (Lee Seung Hyub). Just as the train was about to depart, Im Sol dozed off. When she awoke, her demeanor had drastically shifted—her expression, gaze, and voice all resembled her younger self from her early twenties.
This sudden change was puzzling. In the past, Im Sol didn’t care much for Ryu Sun Jae and generally tried to avoid him. Ryu Sun Jae, thinking back to a previous incident involving a near-miss with a white truck driven by Kim Young Soo (Heo Hyeong Gyu), initially believed that this Im Sol was indeed from the past. Consequently, he decided to stay on the train rather than follow her.
Im Sol’s Clever Ruse
Still cut of Korean drama Lovely Runner (doc. Viu/Lovely Runner)However, it turns out that Im Sol was merely pretending. After disembarking from the train, she broke down in tears and reverted to her usual demeanor. Im Sol had come to a critical realization: her future had been altered. Instead of an attack near her home, Kim Young Soo had followed her to Danpo-ri. He had discovered her location while at a record store where Park Bok Soon (Jung Young Joo) had received a call from the princess.
Im Sol’s goal was to avert a potential disaster for Ryu Sun Jae. She knew that her time-traveling days were numbered, and this was likely her final chance to change fate. If she failed this time, Ryu Sun Jae’s grim future would be unavoidable.
The Implications of Im Sol’s Last Time Travel
Still cut of Korean drama Lovely Runner (doc. Viu/Lovely Runner)As viewers, we are left on tenterhooks. Im Sol’s desperate attempt to alter the future might hinge on her success in thwarting Kim Young Soo. The teaser for episode 13 offers a glimmer of hope, showing Im Sol and Ryu Sun Jae playing in a playground—a scene that has not yet been featured in the series. This suggests that there may still be a chance for Im Sol’s plan to succeed.
The critical question remains: did Im Sol manage to change the future, or is she still trapped in the past? What is certain is that Im Sol has not yet returned to her future. Her ongoing efforts to save Ryu Sun Jae keep the story alive, filled with suspense and endless possibilities.
In conclusion, Lovely Runner episode 12 leaves fans with more questions than answers. Im Sol’s actions and their consequences will undoubtedly shape the narrative moving forward. As we await the next episode, the uncertainty surrounding Im Sol’s fate only adds to the excitement and intrigue of this captivating series.