Overview: “Lovely Runner” Kdrama (also known as “Carry Sun Jae and Run”) is a tvN original drama series that released on April 8, 2024, and starring Byeon Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, Song Geon Hee and Lee Seung Hyub. It will tell the story of a fan girl who somehow goes back in time and decides to save her idol’s tragic future.
| Genre | Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Time-Slip |
| Episodes | 16 |
| Watch Online* | Viki |
| Director | Yoon Jong Ho, Kim Tae Yeop |
| Scriptwriter | Lee Shi Eun |
| Air Time & Schedule | Monday & Tuesday at 08:50 PM |
Synopsis
“Lovely Runner” Korean drama tells the story of Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byun Woo Seok), a celebrated celebrity with good looks, immense talent, and undeniable charm. Despite his outward success, the burdens of his celebrity life lead to a tragic early end. However, a girl named Im Sol (portrayed by Kim Hye Yoon) who mysteriously finds herself thrown back in time, decides to save him from his tragic fate.
Im Sol was an ardent fan of Ryu Sun Jae. She was forced to abandon her dreams due to an accident in her youth. Her lifeline becomes Ryu Sun Jae’s music, which brings her solace during her ordinary days. One day, she gets an unexpected opportunity to travel 15 years into the past. There she meets the 19 year old Ryu Sun Jae. She decides to change his fate.
Main Cast & Characters
- Byeon Woo Seok as Ryu Seon Jae
- Kim Hye Yoon as Im Sol
- Song Geon Hee as Kim Tae Sung
- Lee Seung Hyub as Baek In Hyuk
Supporting Cast
- Jung Young Joo as Park Bok Soon (Im Sol’s mother)
- Sung Byung Sook as Jung Mal Ja (Im Sol’s grandma)
- Song Ji Ho as Im Geum (Im Sol’s brother)
- Seo Hye Won as Lee Hyun Joo (Im Sol’s friend)
- Kim Won Hae as Ryu Geun Deok (Seon Jae’s father)
- Ahn Sang Woo as CEO Kim
- Lee Il Joon as Park Dong Seok (Seon Jae’s manager)
- Moon Xion as Hyun Soo (‘Eclipse’ member)
- Yang Hyuk as Jay (‘Eclipse’ member)
- Park Yoon Hee as Detective Kim (Tae Sung’s father)
Still Cuts
Notes & Facts
- “Lovely Runner” is based on the captivating web novel “The Best of Tomorrow,” by Kim Bbang.
- Byeon Woo Seok earlier starred in Korean drama “Strong Girl Nam Soon” (2023).
- Kim Hye Yoon earlier appeared in Korean drama “Cleaning Up” (2022).
- Song Geon Hee earlier appeared in Korean drama “Joseon Attorney: A Morality” (2023).
- Lee Seung Hyub earlier appeared in Korean drama “Sh**ting Stars” (2022).
- Previous drama on this time slot of tvN: Wedding Impossible
Trailers & Clips
Episodes 1, 2, 3,….., Highlights
*Drama is subject to regional availability.