Get ready to step back in time with Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon as their popular K-drama Lovely Runner is finally coming to Netflix. The series, which captured hearts on tvN in South Korea, originally aired from April 8 to May 28 and quickly became a fan favourite for its unique storyline and charming performances. Based on the web novel Tomorrow’s Best, the show also gained a strong following after being made available on Viu and Viki. Following its release, both Hye Yoon and Woo Seok saw their popularity soar, not just in Asia but globally. Read on to find out when and where you can catch this beloved drama on Netflix.
When And Where To Watch Lovely Runner:
Netflix’s K-content X account announced that the hit series is all set to start streaming on the platform, from August 1, 2024. Along with the lead stars, the series also stars Song Geon Hee and Lee Seung Hyub in key roles. The streaming giant made the announcement by sharing intriguing pictures from the series, offering fans a sneak peek of the chemistry between Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon.
some lovely monday news:#LovelyRunner is coming to Netflix on August 1#KimHyeyoon #ByeonWooseok pic.twitter.com/uWPUd1I0mP— Netflix K-Content (@netflixkcontent) July 15, 2024
Lovely Runner tells the story of Im Sol, played by Kim Hye Yoon, who is shown as a diehard fan of Byeon Woo Seok’s character Ryu Sun Jae. Her life takes a tragic turn after a serious accident crushes her dream of becoming a director. The situation worsens when she learns that her idol, Sun Jae committed suicide. While she is devastated by the news, Im Sol suddenly finds herself mysteriously transported back to 2008, 15 years earlier. In this new timeline, she ends up in a classroom from the past and it becomes her mission to change both her and Sun-jae’s destiny.
While Kim Ji Won and Kim Soo Hyun starrer Queen of Tears was recorded on Netflix, Lovely Runner, on the other hand, achieved impressive viewership ratings on tVN. According to Nielsen Korea, the K-drama began with a 3 per cent rating for its first episode and rose to 4.8 per cent by the 14th episode. The series ended on a high note, as the final episode exceeded expectations and crossed a 5.8 per cent viewership rating.
