Recommendation: Korean Drama “Lovely Runner”

“What if you had a chance to save your favorite?”

Introduction to the drama ‘Lovely Runner’:

Have you ever been a fan of someone? Who is your ‘bias’? ‘Bias’ means ‘most favorite’. It is a familiar term for those who like artists who work in groups. The drama ‘Lovely Runner’ is a story about love and death between a ‘bias’ and a fan.

The female lead, ‘Im Sol,’ is a fan of the male lead, ‘Ryu Seonjae.’ When she loses her will to live, she regains hope in life thanks to the famous artist ‘Ryu Seonjae.’ However, for some reason, Ryu Seonjae dies, and Im Sol falls into deep despair. To save her ‘bias,’ she starts time traveling. Im Sol’s only goal upon returning to her nineteen-year-old self is to protect Ryu Seonjae!

One of the reasons for the popularity of ‘Lovely Runner’ is its interesting title. While it may not be immediately recognizable, it’s a fascinating approach considering the characteristics of being a fan. ‘Lovely Runner’ is the nickname that the female lead Im Sol used in a fan café for 14 years. In fan culture, there is something called ‘Jujeop.’ ‘Jujeop’ is a humorous way to express ‘I love you this much!’ The title ‘Lovely Runner,’ which is also Im Sol’s nickname, cleverly uses this ‘Jujeop.’

This drama has gained immense popularity in Korea, leading to the opening of a pop-up store at The Hyundai Seoul, a modern department store in Seoul. The actor playing the male lead, ‘Byun Woo-seok,’ even had a photo booth frame released through the photo service ‘Photoism.’

If you’ve ever been a fan of someone, I recommend the drama ‘Lovely Runner.’ ‘Lovely Runner’ will be available on Netflix from August 1, 2024.

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