Lovely Runner Explained
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Native Name: | Hangul: | 선재 업고 튀어 | Rr: | Seonjae eopgo twi-eo | Mr: | Sŏnjae ŏpko t'wiŏ | Lk: | Runaway with Sun-jae on Piggyback |
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Genre: | |
Developer: | CJ ENM Studios (planning)[2] |
Director: | |
Starring: | |
Music: | - Kim Jung-ha[3]
- Choi In-young
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Endtheme: | Various themes |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Num Episodes: | 16 |
Executive Producer: | - Kim Ho-joon
- Kim Rak-hyun
- Lee Joon-yong
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Producer: | - Moon Suk-hwan
- Oh Gwang-hee
- Park Soon-tae
- Park Yoon-ah
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Cinematography: | - Yoon Dae-young
- Jeon Hyun-suk
- Shin Gi-chang
- Park Min-hyun
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Editor: | Kim Ok-sun |
Runtime: | 70 minutes[4] |
Company: | Bon Factory |
Network: | tvN |
Lovely Runner is a 2024 South Korean television series starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon. It is based on a web novel titled Tomorrow's Best, which was also serialized as a webtoon by illustrator Doong Doong. It aired on tvN from April 8, 2024 to May 28, 2024, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, U-Next in Japan, Vidio in Indonesia, and Viki,Viu and Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
In the high-stakes world of stardom, Ryu Sun-jae shines as a top-tier celebrity whose life, despite its public facade, is marred by exhaustion. Im Sol, an ardent admirer of Sun-jae, finds solace in his music after a childhood accident derailed her dreams.
When news breaks of Sun-jae's tragic accident, Sol is devastated. However, fate intervenes, transporting her 15 years into the past to 2008, when Sun-jae is a 19-year-old high school student. Seeing this as a chance from Heaven, Sol vows to change the course of destiny for the both of them while grappling with the challenges of changing the past.
Cast and characters
Main
A top star who has everything, from good looks to talent and charm. He is a former swimmer turned singer and actor, but his life as a celebrity doesn't go well, especially as he battles depression, ultimately leading up to his unfortunate death.
A cute and lovable young woman who gives up her dream of becoming a film director in 2009 when she injures her legs and becomes paralyzed.
An ulzzang with a flamboyant look. He was the bassist of the band Eclipse in high school, and is a police officer in the present time.
A friendly guy who is easy to get along with. He is Sun-jae's best friend, as well as the leader and guitarist of the famous band Eclipse.
Supporting
People around Sol
The resilient single mother of Sol. She manages a struggling DVD store while raising her two children and caring for her elderly mother.
The warm-hearted and wise grandmother of Sol.
Sol's older brother. He is an aspiring actor full of passion for acting, but he repeatedly faces rejection in auditions.
Sol's best friend. She is bold, sharp, and stubborn in everything.
People around Sun-jae
Sun-jae's father and the owner of the Galbit House.
- Ahn Sang-woo as Representative Kim
CEO of Sun-jae's agency JNT.
- Lee Il-jun as Park Dong-suk[13]
Sun-jae's manager.
People around Tae-seong
- Park Yoon-hee as Detective Kim[14]
Tae-seong's father who is a veteran detective with 20 years of experience.
- Kim Hwi-gyu as Cha Yi-seul
Tae-seong's friend who has a weathered appearance that belies his pretty name.
JNT people
- Moon Yong-suk as Hyun-soo
The drummer of the band Eclipse.
A bassist and the youngest member of the band Eclipse.
Jagam High School students
- Lee Chul-woo as Kim Hyung-gu
A member of the Jagam High School swimming club, and the self-proclaimed rival of Sun-jae.
- Kim Hyun-kyu as Choi Hyun-gu
Sun-jae's friend from Jagam High School swimming team.
- Jung Kang-hee as Coach Ahn
Coach of the Jagam High School swimming team.
Tae-seong's ex-girlfriend.
Others
- Heo Hyeong-Gyu as Kim Young-Soo
A taxi driver with a grudge against Sol and Sun-jae.
An employee of the cinema where Im Sol applies for an interview.
Special appearances
A swimmer who plans to showcase his swimming skills alongside Sun-jae.
A member of the legendary girl group Girls' Generation.
Production
Development
The series was originally published as a web novel on KakaoPage between July and September 2020 written by Kim Bbang. It was later adapted into a webtoon by illustrator Doong Doong, which became available in September 2021.[21]
It is directed by Yoon Jong-ho, who co-directed other popular works such as (2016–2017), My Holo Love (2020), and Flower of Evil (2020). It is also written by Lee Si-eun, who is best known for her work True Beauty (2020–2021).
It was previously titled Time Walking on Memory .[22]
Writer Lee Si-eun stated that the character Im Sol was specifically created with actress Kim Hye-yoon in mind.[23] It was also revealed that the series took a solid three years to produce and was offered to several other actors before the role ultimately went to Byeon Woo-seok.[24]
Casting
On March 28, 2023, reports surfaced stating that Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok were in discussions and actively considering taking the main roles.[25] Their appearance was subsequently confirmed on July 19 by the production team of tvN. On July 27, Song Geon-hee was also confirmed to co-star alongside Kim and Byeon. On the same day, there were reports highlighting that Lee Seung-hyub was in discussions to appear in the drama, and his agency confirmed his participation on July 31.[26] [27] In the following days, it was reported that Yang Hyuk would also be joining the cast.
Filming
Filming began in the second half of 2023.[28]
Original soundtrack
Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack
The drama's soundtrack is compiled in a three-part album released by label Stone Music Entertainment on May 28, 2024. CD 1 contain of Eclipse's song, CD 2 contain the drama's theme songs, and CD 3 contain the drama's musical score.
Singles
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3
- Part 4
- Part 5
- Part 6
- Part 7
- Part 8
- Part 9
- Part 10
Chart performance
Album
Singles
Release
The series was originally scheduled to be broadcast in the second half of 2023; however, it was moved to the first half of 2024 due to the changes in tvN's Monday and Tuesday lineup.
During the CJ ENM Meet & Grow conference on January 18, 2024, tvN officially revealed that the premiere of Lovely Runner was scheduled for April 2024.[33] It was later confirmed that the premiere would take place on April 8, 2024, at 20:50 (KST)[34] and would also be available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, U-Next in Japan, Vidio in Indonesia, and Viki and Viu in selected regions.[35] On July 15, 2024, it was announced that the television series would be available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions, starting from August 1, 2024.[36]
Reception
Critical response
Despite its modest viewership ratings, Lovely Runner garnered positive reviews from audiences, contributing significantly to Byeon Woo-seok's rise to stardom and solidifying Kim Hye-yoon's reputation in the industry.[37] Film critic Jeong Deok-hyeon, one of the prominent judges at the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards, praised Kim for her exceptional acting prowess in her role as Im Sol.[38]
Singapore's national newspaper The Straits Times gave the series four out of five stars, stating that the love story between the characters portrayed by Byeon and Kim was captivating and the "multi-layered" plot got richer and richer with each episode.[39] Time Magazine praised the drama as one of the best K-dramas released in 2024, commending the series for its use of "familiar genres to craft a thrillingly unexpected, continuously moving story experience".[40]
Viewership
! scope="col" rowspan="2" Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[41] |
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Nationwide | Seoul |
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1 | April 8, 2024 | 3.073% | 3.176% |
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2 | April 9, 2024 | | |
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3 | April 15, 2024 | 3.444% | 3.678% |
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4 | April 16, 2024 | 3.378% | 4.069% |
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5 | April 22, 2024 | 3.435% | 3.834% |
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6 | April 23, 2024 | 3.377% | 3.946% |
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7 | April 29, 2024 | 4.459% | 5.259% |
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8 | April 30, 2024 | 4.095% | 4.656% |
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9 | May 6, 2024 | 4.759% | 5.638% |
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10 | May 7, 2024 | 4.752% | 5.973% |
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11 | May 13, 2024 | 4.735% | 5.670% |
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12 | May 14, 2024 | 4.260% | 5.002% |
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13 | May 20, 2024 | 4.568% | 5.214% |
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14 | May 21, 2024 | 4.827% | 5.349% |
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15 | May 27, 2024 | 5.297% | 6.197% |
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16 | May 28, 2024 | | |
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Average | | |
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- In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
- This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).
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Accolades
Awards and nominations
Listicles
External links
Notes and References
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- Web site: 소녀시대 유리, '선재 업고 튀어' 특별출연. Girls' Generation Yuri makes a special appearance in 'Runaway with Sun-jae'. Naver. Osen. Yeon Hwi-seon. March 28, 2024. March 28, 2024. March 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240328010410/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/109/0005045274. live.
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- Peak positions on the Circle Digital Chart:
- "Sudden Shower", "Spring Snow", "Run Run", "Like a Dream" & "Star": Web site: Digital Chart 2024 Week 23. Circle Chart. June 13, 2024. June 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240613025411/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=23&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- "I Think I Did", "You & I", "I'll Be There", "No Fate", "A Day" & "Gift": Web site: Digital Chart 2024 Week 22. Circle Chart. June 11, 2024. July 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240718171800/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=22&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3. live.
- Peak positions on the South Korea Songs:
- Peak positions on the Billboard Global 200:
- Web site: 2024 tvN드라마 라인업 · 배우 · 방송일 관심. 2024 tvN drama lineup, actors, broadcast date. Naver. Geumgang Ilbo. ko. Cho Eun-soo. January 19, 2024. January 20, 2024. January 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240120003544/https://www.ggilbo.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=1011398. live.
- Web site: 변우석·김혜윤 '선재 업고 튀어' 4월 8일 첫방송 확정. Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon's 'Runaway with Sun-jae' confirmed for first broadcast on April 8. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. Shin Young-eun. March 6, 2024. March 6, 2024. March 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240306021325/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/009/0005267979. live.
- Web site: 변우석-김혜윤 로맨스 온다...'선재 업고 튀어' 인물 관계도→OTT 플랫폼 보니. Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon romance is coming... 'Runaway with Sun-jae' relationship chart → OTT platform. Naver. Top Star News. Jeong Eun-young. April 8, 2024. April 9, 2024. April 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240408183951/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15477788. live.
- Web site: 다시 한번 '선재 업고 튀어'...티빙 추격에 분주한 넷플릭스. Netflix Busy Chasing Tving Once Again 'Lovely Runner'. Naver. Korean Economy. ko. Kim Dae-young. July 16, 2024. July 16, 2024. July 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240718165909/https://n.news.naver.com/article/015/0005010154?sid=105. live.
- Web site: 'Lovely Runner' showcases power of buzz over ratings. The Korea Times. K. Times. May 24, 2024. July 7, 2024. May 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240525232412/https://m.koreatimes.co.kr/pages/article.asp?newsIdx=375277. live.
- Web site: 정덕현 평론가를 매료시킨 김혜윤의 앙상블 연기. Critic Jung Deok-hyun was captivated by Kim Hye-yoon's ensemble acting. YouTube. ko. vid. 정덕현의 네모난 세상. June 2, 2024. June 16, 2024. June 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240616094733/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja1Q9yATatI. live.
- Web site: Binge-worthy: Multi-layered K-romance Lovely Runner thrives on Byeon Woo-seok's charms. The Straits Times. Singapore. Joanne Soh. June 26, 2024. June 26, 2024. June 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240628090100/https://www.straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/binge-worthy-multi-layered-k-romance-lovely-runner-thrives-on-byeon-woo-seok-s-charms. live.
- Web site: How Lovely Runner Nailed Its Finale to Become the Year's Best K-Drama (So Far). Time Magazine. Kayti Burt. May 30, 2024. May 30, 2024. July 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240718160726/https://time.com/6983798/lovely-runner-ending-explained/. live.
- Nielsen Korea ratings:
- Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 8, 2024. April 9, 2024. April 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240408232506/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240408. live.
- Web site: Ep. 2. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 9, 2024. April 10, 2024. April 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240409232841/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240409. live.
- Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 15, 2024. April 16, 2024. April 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240415231734/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240415. live.
- Web site: Ep. 4. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 16, 2024. April 17, 2024. April 16, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240416231957/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240416. live.
- Web site: Ep. 5. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 22, 2024. April 23, 2024. April 22, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240422233024/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240422. live.
- Web site: Ep. 6. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 23, 2024. April 24, 2024. April 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240423232003/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240423. live.
- Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 29, 2024. April 30, 2024. April 29, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240429233408/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240429. live.
- Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. ko. April 30, 2024. May 1, 2024. April 30, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240430233152/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240430. live.
- Web site: Ep. 9. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 6, 2024. May 7, 2024. May 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240506231438/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240506. live.
- Web site: Ep. 10. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 7, 2024. May 8, 2024. May 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240507231128/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240507. live.
- Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 13, 2024. May 14, 2024. May 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240513232116/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240513. live.
- Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 14, 2024. May 15, 2024. May 14, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240514231516/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240514. live.
- Web site: Ep. 13. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 20, 2024. May 21, 2024. May 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240523074713/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240520. live.
- Web site: Ep. 14. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 21, 2024. May 21, 2024. May 23, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240523074713/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240521. live.
- Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 27, 2024. May 28, 2024. May 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240527231251/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240527. live.
- Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. ko. May 28, 2024. May 28, 2024. May 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240528231431/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20240528. live.
- Web site: '갑질 경호' 논란에도..변우석, 인기상 투표 1위→'고독방' 팬 소통 오해였나[이슈S]]. Naver. ko. July 15, 2024. August 6, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240806125642/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/477/0000501895. live.
- Web site: ko:김수현·고민시·변요한·김혜윤·채종협…뉴시스 한류엑스포. Naver. ko. live. August 13, 2024. August 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240813043126/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012725203.
- The 10 best K-dramas of 2024 – so far. NME. Delgado. Sara. June 27, 2024. July 4, 2024. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712045003/https://www.nme.com/features/tv-features/best-k-drama-2024-so-far-3769098. live.