Lovely Runner

Lovely Runner
Promotional poster
Hangul
선재 업고 튀어
Literal meaningRunaway with Sun-jae on Piggyback
Revised RomanizationSeonjae eopgo twi-eo
McCune–ReischauerSŏnjae ŏpko t'wiŏ
Genre
Based onTomorrow's Best
by Kim Bbang
Developed byCJ ENM Studios (planning)[1]
Written byLee Si-eun
Directed by
  • Yoon Jong-ho
  • Kim Tae-yeop
Starring
Music by
  • Kim Jung-ha[3]
  • Choi In-young[3]
Opening theme"You & I" (Inst.)
by Eclipse
Ending themeVarious themes[a]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Kim Ho-joon CP[3]
  • Kim Rak-hyun[3]
  • Lee Joon-yong[3]
Producers
  • Moon Suk-hwan[3]
  • Oh Gwang-hee[3]
  • Park Soon-tae[3]
  • Park Yoon-ah[3]
Cinematography
  • Yoon Dae-young[3]
  • Jeon Hyun-suk[3]
  • Shin Gi-chang[3]
  • Park Min-hyun[3]
EditorKim Ok-sun[3]
Running time70 minutes[4]
Production companyBon Factory[1]
Original release
NetworktvN
ReleaseApril 8 (2024-04-08) –
May 28, 2024 (2024-05-28)

Lovely Runner (Korean: 선재 업고 튀어) 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 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 and Viu in selected regions.

Synopsis

In the 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 death, Sol is devastated. However, fate intervenes, transporting her fifteen years into the past to 2008, when she and Sun-jae are 19-year-old high school students. 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
Sol's resilient single mother. She manages a struggling DVD store while raising her two children and caring for her elderly mother.
Sol's warm-hearted and wise grandmother.
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.
People around Sun-jae
Sun-jae's father and the owner of the Galbit House.
  • Ahn Sang-woo as Representative Kim[10]
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-sung's father who is a veteran detective with 20 years of experience.
  • Kim Hwi-gyu as Cha Yi-seul[14]
Tae-sung's friend who has a weathered appearance that belies his pretty name.
JNT people
  • Moon Yong-suk as Hyun-soo[10]
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 Sun-jae's self-proclaimed rival.
  • Kim Hyun-kyu as Choi Hyun-gu
Sun-jae's friend from Jagam High School swimming team.
  • Jung Kang-hee as Coach Ahn
The 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 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 Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (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).[2]

It was previously titled Time Walking on Memory (기억을 걷는 시간; Gieog-eul geonneun sigan).[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 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 lead roles.[25] Their appearance was subsequently confirmed on July 19 by the production team of tvN.[1] On July 27, Song Geon-hee was also confirmed to co-star alongside Kim and Byeon.[7] 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 be also joining the cast.[15]

Filming

Filming began in the second half of 2023.[28]

Original soundtrack

Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
ReleasedMay 28, 2024
GenreSoundtrack
Length201:33
Language
LabelStone Music

Album

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.

Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack
CD 1
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Sudden Shower" (소나기)Han Sung-ho
  • Han Sung-ho
  • Park Soo-suk
Eclipse3:53
2."Run Run"Jeong Jin-wookYiproEclipse3:34
3."You & I"
  • Kim Min
  • Taylor
  • Kim
  • Taylor
Eclipse2:49
4."No Fate" (만날테니까)San YoonVendursEclipse2:47
5."I'll Be There"G. GorillaG. GorillaEclipse3:52
Total length:16:55
CD 2
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Star"
JeongN.Flying3:38
2."Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서)
JeongMinnie ((G)I-dle)4:09
3."May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까)
  • Park Woo-sang (Logos)
  • Song Yoo-jin
  • Park
  • Si-woo
  • Song
Umji (Viviz)3:18
4."Super Ultra Man" (슈퍼울트라맨)Deundeun ManDeundeun ManDeundeun Man3:18
5."A Day"
  • Han Jae-hwan
  • Park Jeong-jun
HanJongho (Ateez)3:52
6."I Think I Did" (그랬나봐)You Hee-yeolYouYoo Hwe-seung (N.Flying)4:20
7."Monologue" (독백)
  • Baek Seung-jae
  • Jason Moon
  • Sean Kimm
  • Baek
  • Moon
Jae Yeon3:11
8."Spring Snow" (봄눈)Choi In-youngChoi10cm3:21
9."Gift" (선물)Choi In-youngYoon Young-junHa Sung-woon4:49
10."Please Don't Leave Anywhere" (떠나지마)Doko
  • Doko
  • Sa Seung-ho
Doko3:21
Total length:16:28
CD 3
No.TitleArtistLength
1."My Only One Star"Kim Tae-young2:13
2."Lonely Planet"muii3:30
3."Swing of Hips"Moon Jung-woon1:15
4."Plain Mat"Dennis Chang0:55
5."Heavy Thoughts"Kim Yoo-hyun2:30
6."Warmth"Mond1:25
7."Our Dream"Han Jae-wan1:33
8."Holland"muii1:54
9."Me, Myself"Dennis Chang1:34
10."Let's Fight"Moon Jung-wook1:04
11."Long Day"Kim Yeo-yeon2:23
12."Clockwise"Mond1:04
13."Black Tail"muii1:28
14."Small Candy"Han Jae-wan0:45
15."Ark"Dennis Chang1:32
16."Time Machine"Kim Tae-young2:37
17."The News"Moon Jung-wook1:36
18."Breeze"Kim Yoo-hyeo1:48
19."Walking Cat"Mond0:57
20."Youth"muii1:05
21."My Cat"Han Jae-wan1:03
22."Art Tech"Dennis Chang1:51
23."Dream Loop"Moon Jung-wook1:26
24."Sweet Time"Kim Yeo-yeon2:13
25."Harmony"Kim Tae-young1:11
26."Fresh Day"Moon Jung-wook0:50
27."Jump"Kim Yeo-yeon1:40
28."Sol Life"muii2:01
29."Not Over You"Dennis Chang1:36
30."Holly Molly"Moon Jung-wook1:34
31."Last Loop"Kim Yeo-yeon2:23
32."Zany Clown"Mond0:38
33."Pulse"Moon Jung-wook1:43
34."Underwater"muii2:17
35."The More I Do"Dennis Chang0:52
36."Secretly, Stealthily, Quietly"Moon Jung-wook1:43
37."It's Alright"Kim Yuh-yun1:26
38."Looming Shadow"Moon Jung-wook1:13
Total length:59:38

Singles

The following is the track list of singles from Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack.

Singles from Lovely Runner (Parts 1–10)
Part 1
Released on April 8, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Sudden Shower" (소나기)Han Sung-ho
  • Han Sung-ho
  • Park Soo-suk
Eclipse[b]3:53
2."Run Run"Jeong Jin-wookYiproEclipse[b]3:34
3."You & I"
  • Kim Min
  • Taylor
  • Kim Min
  • Taylor
Eclipse[b]2:49
4."No Fate" (만날테니까)San YoonVendursEclipse[b]2:47
5."Sudden Shower" (소나기;Inst.) 
  • Han Sung-ho
  • Park Soo-suk
 3:53
6."Run Run" (Inst.) Yipro 3:34
7."You & I" (Inst.) 
  • Kim Min
  • Taylor
 2:49
8."No Fate" (만날테니까; Inst.) Vendurs 2:47
Total length:26:10
Part 2
Released on April 9, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Star"
Jeong Koo-hyunN.Flying3:38
2."Star" (Inst.) Jeong Koo-hyun 3:38
Total length:7:16
Part 3
Released on April 16, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서)
Jeong Koo-hyunMinnie ((G)I-dle)4:09
2."Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서; Inst.) Jeong Koo-hyun 4:09
Total length:8:18
Part 4
Released on April 23, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusic{{{extra_column}}}Length
1."May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까)
  • Park Woo-sang (LOGOS)
  • Song Yoo-jin
  • Park Woo-sang (LOGOS)
  • SIU
  • Song Yoo-jin
Umji (Viviz)3:18
2."Super Ultra Man" (슈퍼울트라맨)Deundeun ManDeundeun ManDeundeun Man3:18
3."I'll Be There"G.GorillaG.GorillaEclipse[b]3:52
4."May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까; Inst.) 
  • Park Woo-sang (LOGOS)
  • SIU
  • Song Yoo-jin
 3:18
5."Super Ultra Man" (슈퍼울트라맨; Inst.) Deundeun Man 3:17
6."I'll Be There" (Inst.) G.Gorilla 3:52
Total length:20:55
Part 5
Released on April 30, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."A Day"
  • Han Jae-hwan
  • Park Jeong-jun
Han Jae-hwanJongho (Ateez)3:52
2."A Day" (Inst.) Han Jae-hwan 3:52
Total length:7:45
Part 6
Released on May 6, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."I Think I Did" (그랬나봐)You Hee-yeolYou Hee-yeolYoo Hwe-seung (N.Flying)[c]4:20
2."I Think I Did" (그랬나봐; Inst.) You Hee-yeol 4:20
Total length:8:41
Part 7
Released on May 7, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Monologue" (독백)
  • Baek Seung-jae
  • Jason Moon
  • Sean Kimm
  • Baek Seung-jae
  • Jason Moon
Jae Yeon3:11
2."Monologue" (독백; Inst.) 
  • Baek Seung-jae
  • Jason Moon
 3:10
Total length:6:22
Part 8
Released on May 14, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Spring Snow" (봄눈)Choi In-youngChoi In-young10cm3:21
2."Spring Snow" (봄눈; Inst.) Choi In-young 3:21
Total length:6:43
Part 9
Released on May 21, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Gift" (선물)Choi In-youngYoon Young-junHa Sung-woon4:49
2."Gift" (선물; Inst.) Yoon Young-jun 4:49
Total length:9:39
Part 10
Released on May 27, 2024
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Please Don't Leave Anywhere" (떠나지마)Doko
  • Doko
  • Sa Seung-ho
Doko3:21
2."Please Don't Leave Anywhere" (떠나지마; Inst.) 
  • Doko
  • Sa Seung-ho
 3:21
Total length:6:43

Chart performance

Release

The series was originally scheduled to be broadcast in the second half of 2023, but was moved to the first half of 2024 due to the changes in tvN's Monday and Tuesday lineup.[2]

During the CJ ENM Meet & Grow conference on January 18, 2024, tvN officially confirmed that Lovely Runner was scheduled for April 2024.[36] The series premiered on April 8, 2024.[37] It was also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, U-Next in Japan, Vidio in Indonesia, and Viki and Viu in selected regions.[38] On July 15, 2024, it was announced that the series would also be available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions, starting from August 1, 2024.[39]

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.[40] Film critic Jung Duk-hyun, one of the prominent judges at the prestigious Baeksang Arts Awards, praised Kim for her exceptional acting prowess in her role as Im Sol.[41][better source needed]

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.[42] 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".[43]

Viewership

Lovely Runner : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
10.7370.7040.8920.8590.9470.8711.0901.1241.3841.2751.3221.1891.3151.2891.4311.6611.131
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[44]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[44]
Nationwide Seoul
1 April 8, 2024 3.073% (2nd) 3.176% (2nd)
2 April 9, 2024 2.710% (3rd) 2.918% (3rd)
3 April 15, 2024 3.444% (1st) 3.678% (1st)
4 April 16, 2024 3.378% (1st) 4.069% (1st)
5 April 22, 2024 3.435% (2nd) 3.834% (2nd)
6 April 23, 2024 3.377% (1st) 3.946% (1st)
7 April 29, 2024 4.459% (1st) 5.259% (1st)
8 April 30, 2024 4.095% (1st) 4.656% (1st)
9 May 6, 2024 4.759% (1st) 5.638% (1st)
10 May 7, 2024 4.752% (1st) 5.973% (1st)
11 May 13, 2024 4.735% (1st) 5.670% (1st)
12 May 14, 2024 4.260% (1st) 5.002% (1st)
13 May 20, 2024 4.568% (1st) 5.214% (1st)
14 May 21, 2024 4.827% (1st) 5.349% (1st)
15 May 27, 2024 5.297% (1st) 6.197% (1st)
16 May 28, 2024 5.762% (1st) 7.208% (1st)
Average 4.183% 4.862%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers 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).

Accolades

Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2024 Best Couple Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon Won [45][46][47]
Best OST Eclipse – "Sudden Shower" Won
N.Flying – "Star" Nominated
Best New Actor Lee Seung-hyub Nominated
Best Director Yoon Jong-ho Nominated
Best Writer Lee Si-eun Nominated
Excellence Actress in a Serial Drama Jung Young-ju Won
Global Star Byeon Woo-seok Won
Popularity Award, Actor Won
Popularity Award, Actress Kim Hye-yoon Won
Top Excellence Actor in a Miniseries Byeon Woo-seok Nominated
Top Excellence Actress in a Miniseries Kim Hye-yoon Nominated
Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards 2024 Best Lead Actress Kim Hye-yoon Nominated [48][49]
Best Newcomer Actor Byeon Woo-seok Nominated
Best Original Song Eclipse – Sudden Shower Nominated
People's Choice Award Kim Hye-yoon Won [50]
Byeon Woo-seok Won
Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024 Best Cinematography (Grand Final) Yoon Dae-young Nominated [51] [52]
Best Cinematography (Korea) Won
Asian Television Awards 2024 Best Theme Song (Grand Final) Byeon Woo-seok Nominated [53] [54]
Best Theme Song (Korea) Won
Brand of the Year Awards 2024 Actor – Hot Trend Byeon Woo-seok Won [55]
Actress – Hot Trend Kim Hye-yoon Won
Actor – Rising Star Song Geon-hee Won
Actor – Idol Lee Seung-hyub Won
Actress – Scene Stealer Jung Young-ju Won
KAA Awards - Korea Advertisers Association 2024 Program of the Year Lovely Runner Won [56]
Korea Grand Music Awards 2024 Best OST Yoo Hwe-seung (N.Flying) – I Think I Did" by Won [57]
MAMA Awards 2024 Favorite Global Trending Music Byeon Woo-seok Won [58]
Best OST Eclipse – Sudden Shower Nominated [59]
Melon Music Awards 2024 Best OST Eclipse – Sudden Shower Won [60]
10cm – Spring Snow Nominated [61]
Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 Outstanding Asian Star: Korea Popularity Award (Male) Byeon Woo-seok Won [62]
Outstanding Asian Star: Korea Popularity Award (Female) Kim Hye-yoon Won [63]

Honors

Name of country or organization, year given, name of honor/award, and nominee of the award
Country or organization Year Honor/Award Nominee Ref.
Newsis K-Expo Cultural Awards[d] 2024 National Assembly Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee Award Kim Hye-yoon [64]
Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards 2024 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Commendation Yoon Jong-ho [65]

Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement
Publisher Year Listicle Placement Ref.
Cine 21 2024 Top 10 Series of 2024 10th place [66]
NME The 10 best K-dramas of 2024 – so far Included [67]
The 10 best Korean dramas of 2024 2nd place [68]
Teen Vogue 13 Best K-Dramas of 2024 Included [69]
Time Top 10 Best K-Dramas of 2024 1st place [70]

Notes

  1. ^ "May I Love You?" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 80 on the Circle Download Chart.[33]
  2. ^ "Super Ultra Man" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 128 on the Circle Download Chart.[33]
  3. ^ "Monologue" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 58 on the Circle Download Chart.[34]
  4. ^ "Please Don't Leave Anywhere" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 52 on the Circle Download Chart.[35]
  1. ^ The end themes used vary per episode but are all singles from Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j The song is performed by Byeon Woo-seok as vocalist, Lee Seung-hyub as guitarist, Yang Hyuk as bassist, and Moon Yong-suk as drummer.
  3. ^ Original song by Kim Hyung-joong, released in 2003.
  4. ^ Established in 2019 and co-sponsored by Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Korea Creative Content Agency, Seoul Metropolitan Council and the Seoul Tourism Organization, it awards cultural icons, businesses, and individuals who have contributed greatly to Hallyu, the Korean wave.

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