The friendship between Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon) and Lee Hyun Joo (played by Seo Hye Won) stands out in the Korean drama Lovely Runner, capturing viewers’ attention. These two friends consistently support each other and share strikingly similar traits.
Their friendship takes a dramatic turn when Im Sol travels through time, altering not only his own fate but also that of his friend. What unfolds in Im Sol and Lee Hyun Joo’s friendship story in Lovely Runner? Dive into the details below!
1. Im Sol and Lee Hyun Joo have been friends since their school days, attending a neighboring school to Jagam High School in 2008.
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) and Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won) in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)2. Jagam High School holds special significance for Im Sol, as it is where her idols, Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok) and Kim Tae Sung (played by Song Geon Hee), attend.
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) and Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won) in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)3. Lee Hyun Joo understands Im Sol’s desires better than anyone else, evidenced by their skipping classes to attend their idols’ performances.
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) and Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won) in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)4. Even amidst Im Sol’s time-traveling confusion, she continues to support Lee Hyun Joo’s connection to Ryu Sun Jae.
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon), Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won), and Ryu Sun Jae (Byeon Woo Seok) in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)4. Their bond extends into adulthood, with Lee Hyun Joo still accompanying Im Sol to events like the Eclipse concert in the first episode.
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) and Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won) in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)6. Despite Lee Hyun Joo’s initial career success, Im Sol’s time travel alters her trajectory.
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) and Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won) in the drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)7. Im Sol avoids a critical accident in episode 7 and pursues a career as a drama scriptwriter in a film studio.
Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) in the drama Lovely Runner (instagram.com/tvn_drama)8. Meanwhile, Lee Hyun Joo marries Im Sol’s older sister, Im Geum (played by Song Ji Ho), and becomes a mother of two daughters.
Lee Hyun Joo (Seo Hye Won) and Im Geum (Song Ji Ho) in the drama Lovely Runner (instagram.com/ziffffo))In episode 7 of Lovely Runner, the dynamics shift as Im Sol becomes aware of the consequences of his time-traveling activities, altering Lee Hyun Joo’s fate.
However, Lee Hyun Joo faces challenges managing her household on her husband’s sole income. Despite this, she embraces her role as a mother and chooses not to alter fate. Will Lee Hyun Joo’s decision influence Im Sol’s future choices?
