Lovely Runner
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| Lovely Runner | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster | |
| Hangul | 선재 업고 튀어 |
| Literal meaning | Runaway with Sun-jae on Piggyback |
| Revised Romanization | Seonjae eopgo twi-eo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Sŏnjae ŏpko t'wiŏ |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Tomorrow's Best by Kim Bbang |
| Developed by | CJ ENM Studios (planning)[1] |
| Written by | Lee Si-eun |
| Directed by |
|
| Starring | |
| Music by | |
| Opening theme | "You & I" (Inst.) by Eclipse |
| Ending theme | Various themes[a] |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers | |
| Cinematography | |
| Editor | Kim Ok-sun[3] |
| Running time | 70 minutes[4] |
| Production company | Bon Factory[1] |
| Original release | |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | April 8 – May 28, 2024 |
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, 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 and Viu in selected regions.
Synopsis
[edit]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 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
[edit]Main
[edit]- Byeon Woo-seok as Ryu Sun-jae[5]
- 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.
- Kim Hye-yoon as Im Sol[6]
- 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.
- Song Geon-hee as Kim Tae-seong[7]
- 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.
- Lee Seung-hyub as Baek In-hyuk[8]
- 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
[edit]People around Sol
[edit]- Jung Young-ju as Park Bok-soon[9]
- The resilient single mother of Sol. She manages a struggling DVD store while raising her two children and caring for her elderly mother.
- Seong Byeong-suk as Jung Mal-ja[10]
- The warm-hearted and wise grandmother of Sol.
- Song Ji-ho as Im Geum[11]
- Sol's older brother. He is an aspiring actor full of passion for acting, but he repeatedly faces rejection in auditions.
- Seo Hye-won as Lee Hyun-joo[12]
- Sol's best friend. She is bold, sharp, and stubborn in everything.
People around Sun-jae
[edit]- Kim Won-hae as Ryu Geun-deok[10]
- 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
[edit]- 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[14]
- Tae-seong's friend who has a weathered appearance that belies his pretty name.
JNT people
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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.
- Oh Se-young as Choi Ga-hyun[16]
- Tae-seong's ex-girlfriend.
Others
[edit]- Heo Hyeong-Gyu as Kim Young-Soo
- A taxi driver with a grudge against Sol and Sun-jae.
- Ko Tae-jin as Choi Jeong-hoon[17]
- An employee of the cinema where Im Sol applies for an interview.
Special appearances
[edit]- Park Tae-hwan as himself[18]
- A swimmer who plans to showcase his swimming skills alongside Sun-jae.
- Kwon Yu-ri as herself[19]
- A member of the legendary girl group Girls' Generation.
- Han Seung-yeon as Radio DJ[20]
- Lee Soo-ji as Heavenly Granny
- Kim Min-gi as Park Do-jun
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]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 a solid three years to produce and was offered to several other actors before the role ultimately went to Byeon Woo-seok.[24]
Casting
[edit]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.[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 also be joining the cast.[15]
Filming
[edit]Filming began in the second half of 2023.[28]
Original soundtrack
[edit]| Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
| Released | May 28, 2024 |
| Genre | Soundtrack |
| Length | 201:33 |
| Language | |
| Label | Stone Music |
Album
[edit]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
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sudden Shower" (소나기) | Han Sung-ho |
| Eclipse | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Run Run" | Jeong Jin-wook | Yipro | Eclipse | 3:34 |
| 3. | "You & I" |
|
| Eclipse | 2:49 |
| 4. | "No Fate" (만날테니까) | San Yoon | Vendurs | Eclipse | 2:47 |
| 5. | "I'll Be There" | G. Gorilla | G. Gorilla | Eclipse | 3:52 |
| Total length: | 16:55 | ||||
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Star" |
| Jeong | N.Flying | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서) |
| Jeong | Minnie ((G)I-dle) | 4:09 |
| 3. | "May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까) |
|
| Umji (Viviz) | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Super Ultra Man" (슈퍼울트라맨) | Deundeun Man | Deundeun Man | Deundeun Man | 3:18 |
| 5. | "A Day" |
| Han | Jongho (Ateez) | 3:52 |
| 6. | "I Think I Did" (그랬나봐) | You Hee-yeol | You | Yoo Hwe-seung (N.Flying) | 4:20 |
| 7. | "Monologue" (독백) |
|
| Jae Yeon | 3:11 |
| 8. | "Spring Snow" (봄눈) | Choi In-young | Choi | 10cm | 3:21 |
| 9. | "Gift" (선물) | Choi In-young | Yoon Young-jun | Ha Sung-woon | 4:49 |
| 10. | "Please Don't Leave Anywhere" (떠나지마) | Doko |
| Doko | 3:21 |
| Total length: | 16:28 | ||||
| No. | Title | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "My Only One Star" | Kim Tae-yeong | 2:13 |
| 2. | "Lonely Planet" | muii | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Swing of Hips" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:15 |
| 4. | "Plain Mat" | Dennis Chang | 0:55 |
| 5. | "Heavy Thoughts" | Kim Yu-hyun | 2:30 |
| 6. | "Warmth" | Mond | 1:25 |
| 7. | "Our Dream" | Han Jae-wan | 1:33 |
| 8. | "Holland" | muii | 1:54 |
| 9. | "Me, Myself" | Dennis Chang | 1:34 |
| 10. | "Let's Fight" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:04 |
| 11. | "Long Day" | Kim Yuh-yun | 2:23 |
| 12. | "Clockwise" | Mond | 1:04 |
| 13. | "Black Tail" | muii | 1:28 |
| 14. | "Small Candy" | Han Jae-wan | 0:45 |
| 15. | "Ark" | Dennis Chang | 1:32 |
| 16. | "Time Machine" | Kim Tae-yeong | 2:37 |
| 17. | "The News" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:36 |
| 18. | "Breeze" | Kim Yu-hyu | 1:48 |
| 19. | "Walking Cat" | Mond | 0:57 |
| 20. | "Youth" | muii | 1:05 |
| 21. | "My Cat" | Han Jae-wan | 1:03 |
| 22. | "Art Tech" | Dennis Chang | 1:51 |
| 23. | "Dream Loop" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:26 |
| 24. | "Sweet Time" | Kim Yuh-yun | 2:13 |
| 25. | "Harmony" | Kim Tae-yeong | 1:11 |
| 26. | "Fresh Day" | Moon Jung-uk | 0:50 |
| 27. | "Jump" | Kim Yuh-yun | 1:40 |
| 28. | "Sol Life" | muii | 2:01 |
| 29. | "Not Over You" | Dennis Chang | 1:36 |
| 30. | "Holly Molly" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:34 |
| 31. | "Last Loop" | Kim Yuh-yun | 2:23 |
| 32. | "Zany Clown" | Mond | 0:38 |
| 33. | "Pulse" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:43 |
| 34. | "Underwater" | muii | 2:17 |
| 35. | "The More I Do" | Dennis Chang | 0:52 |
| 36. | "Secretly, Stealthily, Quietly" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:43 |
| 37. | "It's Alright" | Kim Yuh-yun | 1:26 |
| 38. | "Looming Shadow" | Moon Jung-uk | 1:13 |
| Total length: | 59:38 | ||
Singles
[edit]The following is the track list of singles from Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack.
Singles from Lovely Runner (Parts 1–10)
- Part 1
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sudden Shower" (소나기) | Han Sung-ho |
| Eclipse[b] | 3:53 |
| 2. | "Run Run" | Jeong Jin-wook | Yipro | Eclipse[b] | 3:34 |
| 3. | "You & I" |
|
| Eclipse[b] | 2:49 |
| 4. | "No Fate" (만날테니까) | San Yoon | Vendurs | Eclipse[b] | 2:47 |
| 5. | "Sudden Shower" (소나기;Inst.) |
| 3:53 | ||
| 6. | "Run Run" (Inst.) | Yipro | 3:34 | ||
| 7. | "You & I" (Inst.) |
| 2:49 | ||
| 8. | "No Fate" (만날테니까; Inst.) | Vendurs | 2:47 | ||
| Total length: | 26:10 | ||||
- Part 2
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Star" |
| Jeong Koo-hyun | N.Flying | 3:38 |
| 2. | "Star" (Inst.) | Jeong Koo-hyun | 3:38 | ||
| Total length: | 7:16 | ||||
- Part 3
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서) |
| Jeong Koo-hyun | Minnie ((G)I-dle) | 4:09 |
| 2. | "Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서; Inst.) | Jeong Koo-hyun | 4:09 | ||
| Total length: | 8:18 | ||||
- Part 4
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까) |
|
| Umji (Viviz) | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Super Ultra Man" (슈퍼울트라맨) | Deundeun Man | Deundeun Man | Deundeun Man | 3:18 |
| 3. | "I'll Be There" | G.Gorilla | G.Gorilla | Eclipse[b] | 3:52 |
| 4. | "May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까; Inst.) |
| 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
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "A Day" |
| Han Jae-hwan | Jongho (Ateez) | 3:52 |
| 2. | "A Day" (Inst.) | Han Jae-hwan | 3:52 | ||
| Total length: | 7:45 | ||||
- Part 6
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Think I Did" (그랬나봐) | You Hee-yeol | You Hee-yeol | Yoo 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
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Monologue" (독백) |
|
| Jae Yeon | 3:11 |
| 2. | "Monologue" (독백; Inst.) |
| 3:10 | ||
| Total length: | 6:22 | ||||
- Part 8
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Spring Snow" (봄눈) | Choi In-young | Choi In-young | 10cm | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Spring Snow" (봄눈; Inst.) | Choi In-young | 3:21 | ||
| Total length: | 6:43 | ||||
- Part 9
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Gift" (선물) | Choi In-young | Yoon Young-jun | Ha Sung-woon | 4:49 |
| 2. | "Gift" (선물; Inst.) | Yoon Young-jun | 4:49 | ||
| Total length: | 9:39 | ||||
- Part 10
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Please Don't Leave Anywhere" (떠나지마) | Doko |
| Doko | 3:21 |
| 2. | "Please Don't Leave Anywhere" (떠나지마; Inst.) |
| 3:21 | ||
| Total length: | 6:43 | ||||
Chart performance
[edit] Album[edit]
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Release
[edit]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.[2]
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.[36] It was later confirmed that the premiere would take place on April 8, 2024, at 20:50 (KST)[37] 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.[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
[edit]Critical response
[edit]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 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.[41]
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
[edit]Lovely Runner : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[44]
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| Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||
| 1 | 0.737 | 0.704 | 0.892 | 0.859 | 0.947 | 0.871 | 1.090 | 1.124 | 1.384 | 1.275 | 1.322 | 1.189 | 1.315 | 1.289 | 1.431 | 1.661 | 1.131 | |
| 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% | |
Accolades
[edit]Awards and nominations
[edit]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | 2024 | Best Lead Actress | Kim Hye-yoon | Nominated | [45][46] |
| Best Newcomer Actor | Byeon Woo-seok | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Song | "Sudden Shower" by Eclipse | Nominated | |||
| People's Choice Award | Kim Hye-yoon | Won | [47] | ||
| Byeon Woo-seok | Won | ||||
| Brand of the Year Awards | 2024 | Actor – Hot Trend | Byeon Woo-seok | Won | [48] |
| 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 | |||
| Seoul International Drama Awards | 2024 | Outstanding Asian Star: Korea Popularity Award (Male) | Byeon Woo-seok | Won | [49] |
| Outstanding Asian Star: Korea Popularity Award (Female) | Kim Hye-yoon | Won | [50] |
Honors
[edit]| 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 | [51] |
Listicles
[edit]| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NME | 2024 | The 10 best K-dramas of 2024 – so far | Placed | [52] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ "May I Love You?" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 80 on the Circle Download Chart.[33]
- ^ "Super Ultra Man" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 128 on the Circle Download Chart.[33]
- ^ "Monologue" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 58 on the Circle Download Chart.[34]
- ^ "Please Don't Leave Anywhere" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but it peaked at number 52 on the Circle Download Chart.[35]
- ^ The end themes used vary per episode but are all singles from Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Original song by Kim Hyung-joong, released in 2003.
- ^ 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.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Park Seo-hyun (July 19, 2023). '선재 업고 튀어' 변우석X김혜윤 캐스팅 확정..타임슬립 판타지 로맨스 (공식) [Byeon Woo-seok X Kim Hye-yoon confirmed for 'Runaway with Sun-jae'... Time slip fantasy romance (official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 19, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Kwak Yeon-soo (July 19, 2023). "Byeon Woo-seok, Kim Hye-yoon to star in fantasy romance series". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Lovely Runner. Episode 1 (in Korean). April 8, 2024. tvN.
- ^ "Lovely Runner (2024)". CJ ENM. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Lim Jae-ho (July 19, 2023). 변우석, 타임슬립 판타지 로맨스 드라마 '선재 업고 튀어' 출연 확정! [Byun Woo-seok confirmed to appear in the time-slip fantasy romance drama 'Runaway with Sunjae on Piggyback']. BNT (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Park Jin-young (March 28, 2023). 김혜윤, '기억을 걷는 시간' 주인공...'로코퀸' 굳히기 [Kim Hye-yoon, the main character of 'Time Walking on Memory'... Strengthening the 'Romantic Comedy Queen']. Joy News 24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 3, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2023 – via Naver.
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External links
[edit]- Official website
(in Korean) - Lovely Runner at IMDb
- Lovely Runner at HanCinema
- Lovely Runner on KakaoPage
