After a change in its broadcast schedule, “Lovely Runner” finally premiered its first episode on Monday, April 8, 2024, grabbing attention ever since its cast was announced by tvN.
The plot follows a fan who travels back in time to prevent their idol from a tragic fate. Let’s delve into the full storyline below!
1. Story Summary of the Korean Drama “Lovely Runner”
trailer for the Korean drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)The drama revolves around an idol named Ryu Seon Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok), whose death is suspected to be a suicide. Im Sol (portrayed by Kim Hye Yoon), a devoted fan, unexpectedly finds herself transported back in time.
Upon returning to the past, Im Sol endeavors to befriend Seon Jae to prevent his descent into despair. This leads to an unforeseen romantic connection between them.
2. Cast Members of “Lovely Runner”
trailer for the Korean drama Lovely Runner (doc. tvN/Lovely Runner)The drama gained attention with the announcement of Byeon Woo Seok’s role as Ryu Seon Jae, whose demise unfolds in the first episode. Byeon Woo Seok had previously portrayed characters facing tragic ends.
In addition to Byeon Woo Seok, the cast includes:
- Kim Hye Yoon as Im Sol
- Song Geon Hee as Kim Tae Sung
- Lee Seung Hyub as Baek In Hyuk
- Jung Young Joo as Park Bok Soon
- Song Ji Ho as Im Geum
- Kim Won Hae as Ryu Geun Deok
3. “Lovely Runner” Adaptation and Where to Watch
webtun The Best of Tomorrow (kakaowebtoon.com)The series is adapted from the popular webnovel and webtoon titled “The Best of Tomorrow” by Kim Bbang. Originally slated to premiere on April 10, it was rescheduled to April 8.
The change in schedule sparked controversy, as it was deemed disrespectful to the late SHINee’s Jonghyun. Nevertheless, the drama, consisting of 16 episodes, continues to gain popularity.
You can catch “Lovely Runner” on VIU, with new episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday. Remember to avoid illegal streaming links!