Lovely Runner | |
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![]() 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 Shi-eun |
Directed by |
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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.
The series follows the journey of Im Sol, an ardent fan of idol Ryu Sun-jae. Sol, a once-promising film director whose dreams were shattered by an accident leaving her paralyzed, finds solace in the music of Sun-jae. However, tragedy strikes again when Sun-jae dies by suicide, devastating Sol. But fate has other plans as Sol wakes up in a classroom 15 years in the past. Seeing this as a chance from Heaven, she vows to change the course of destiny for both of them.
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 Shi-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]
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 began in the second half of 2023. [28]
Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack | |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Released | May 28, 2024 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 201:33 |
Language | |
Label | Stone Music Entertainment |
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.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Sudden Shower" (소나기) | Han Sung-ho |
| Eclipse | 3:53 |
2. | "Run Run" | Jeong Jin-wook | Yipro | Eclipse | 3:34 |
3. | "You & I" |
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| 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 |
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1. | "Star" |
| Jeong Koo-hyun | N.Flying | 3:38 |
2. | "Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서) |
| Jeong Koo-hyun | Minnie ( (G)I-dle) | 4:09 |
3. | "May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까) |
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| Umji ( Viviz) | 3:18 |
4. | "Super Ultra Man" (슈퍼울트라맨) | Deundeun Man | Deundeun Man | Deundeun Man | 3:18 |
5. | "A Day" |
| Han Jae-hwan | Jongho ( Ateez) | 3:52 |
6. | "I Think I Did" (그랬나봐) | You Hee-yeol | You Hee-yeol | Yoo Hwe-seung ( N.Flying) | 4:20 |
7. | "Monologue" (독백) |
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| Jae Yeon | 3:11 |
8. | "Spring Snow" (봄눈) | Choi In-young | Choi In-young | 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 |
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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 |
The following is the track list of singles from Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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" |
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| 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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Star" |
| Jeong Koo-hyun | N.Flying | 3:38 |
2. | "Star" ( Inst.) | Jeong Koo-hyun | 3:38 | ||
Total length: | 7:16 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
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1. | "May I Love You?" (이 마음을 전해도 될까) |
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| 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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "A Day" |
| Han Jae-hwan | Jongho ( Ateez) | 3:52 |
2. | "A Day" ( Inst.) | Han Jae-hwan | 3:52 | ||
Total length: | 7:45 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Monologue" (독백) |
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| Jae Yeon | 3:11 |
2. | "Monologue" (독백; Inst.) |
| 3:10 | ||
Total length: | 6:22 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
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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 will 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 television series will be available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions, starting from August 1, 2024. [39]
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 judge 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]
Following the show's breakout success, "Sudden Shower", the song sang by Byeon in the drama as the vocalist of the fictional K-pop boy band Eclipse, entered the Billboard Global 200. [44]
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Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
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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) [45] | |
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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% | |
Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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NME | 2024 | The 10 best K-dramas of 2024 – so far | Placed | [46] |
Lovely Runner | |
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![]() 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 Shi-eun |
Directed by |
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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.
The series follows the journey of Im Sol, an ardent fan of idol Ryu Sun-jae. Sol, a once-promising film director whose dreams were shattered by an accident leaving her paralyzed, finds solace in the music of Sun-jae. However, tragedy strikes again when Sun-jae dies by suicide, devastating Sol. But fate has other plans as Sol wakes up in a classroom 15 years in the past. Seeing this as a chance from Heaven, she vows to change the course of destiny for both of them.
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 Shi-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]
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 began in the second half of 2023. [28]
Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack | |
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Soundtrack album by Various artists | |
Released | May 28, 2024 |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 201:33 |
Language | |
Label | Stone Music Entertainment |
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.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 Koo-hyun | N.Flying | 3:38 |
2. | "Like a Dream" (꿈결같아서) |
| Jeong Koo-hyun | 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 Jae-hwan | Jongho ( Ateez) | 3:52 |
6. | "I Think I Did" (그랬나봐) | You Hee-yeol | You Hee-yeol | Yoo Hwe-seung ( N.Flying) | 4:20 |
7. | "Monologue" (독백) |
|
| Jae Yeon | 3:11 |
8. | "Spring Snow" (봄눈) | Choi In-young | Choi In-young | 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 |
The following is the track list of singles from Lovely Runner: Original Soundtrack.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Star" |
| Jeong Koo-hyun | N.Flying | 3:38 |
2. | "Star" ( Inst.) | Jeong Koo-hyun | 3:38 | ||
Total length: | 7:16 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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1. | "A Day" |
| Han Jae-hwan | Jongho ( Ateez) | 3:52 |
2. | "A Day" ( Inst.) | Han Jae-hwan | 3:52 | ||
Total length: | 7:45 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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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 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | "Monologue" (독백) |
|
| Jae Yeon | 3:11 |
2. | "Monologue" (독백; Inst.) |
| 3:10 | ||
Total length: | 6:22 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 will 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 television series will be available for streaming on Netflix in selected regions, starting from August 1, 2024. [39]
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 judge 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]
Following the show's breakout success, "Sudden Shower", the song sang by Byeon in the drama as the vocalist of the fictional K-pop boy band Eclipse, entered the Billboard Global 200. [44]
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Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
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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) [45] | |
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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% | |
Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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NME | 2024 | The 10 best K-dramas of 2024 – so far | Placed | [46] |