'Lovely Runner' Wraps Up with Emotional Finale Event
The K-drama series Lovely Runner recently wrapped up its seven-day popup store event and a group viewing gathering in Seoul. Written by Lee Si Eun and directed by Yoon Jong Ho and Kim Tae Yeop, the show by CJ ENM Studios and Bon Factory follows the story of two lovers. Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon) plays a devoted fan who time-travels back to 2008 to save her favorite artist, Ryu Sunjae (played by Byun Woo Seok), after his tragic death. With its captivating narrative of a 15-year romance and mutual redemption, Lovely Runner has garnered popularity for its compelling storyline and synchronized performances by the cast.
The production team of Lovely Runner expressed their gratitude to the show’s viewers for a popup store and a finale group viewing event in collaboration with CGV. The finale viewing event, held on May 28, attracted a thousand fans nationwide, making it the most attended event of the year.
Directors Yoon Jong Ho and Kim Tae Yeop, writer Lee Si Eun, and the cast, including Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, attended the event and expressed their appreciation to the audience. Byun Woo Seok, visibly moved, thanked the staff and audience for their support, while Kim Hye Yoon conveyed her gratitude and shared a memorable line from the show, expressing her wish for Lovely Runner to remain in the hearts of the audience as a lasting memory.
The success of the popup store and the finale viewing event underscores the significant impact Lovely Runner has had on its audience, reaffirming its status as a beloved drama series. It carries a nostalgia that transcends its final episode.