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The soundtracks of the beloved K-drama “Lovely Runner” have captured the hearts of fans and dominated the top 100 rankings on Korea’s main music sites as of the morning of May 27. Their dominance in the charts is undeniable and indicative of their widespread popularity.
Notably, the song “Sudden Shower” by the fictional band Eclipse captured the 6th spot, while “I Think I Did” by N.Flying’s Yoo Hwe-seung charted at 29th. Additionally, “Spring Snow” by 10CM took the 34th position, soon followed by another Eclipse track, “Run Run” at 58th. (G)I-DLE Minnie’s “Like a Dream” found its place at 77th, and N.Flying’s “Star” rounded out the list at 98th.
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The upward trajectory of all six songs has grabbed the attention of music lovers and dramophiles alike.
Eclipse, a boy group featured within “Lovely Runner,” ridden with fame partly due to Ryu Sun-jae’s portrayal, has stirred speculation among fans about becoming a real band—especially since lead actor Byun Woo-seok lent his voice to “Sudden Shower” and “Run Run.”
Excited netizens have commented, “‘STAR’ is truly a masterpiece. While the N.Flying version is great, I also want to hear the Eclipse version,” “The buzz is crazy,” “Eclipse, please appear on ‘M Countdown’ music broadcast,” and “Amid the comebacks of popular artists, it’s impressive that ‘Lovely Runner’ OST is charting.”
Considering May’s high-profile comebacks by chart-topping groups like NewJeans, aespa, and IVE, the success of “Lovely Runner” OSTs is particularly remarkable amidst such fierce competition.
Source: Daum
The article “Soundtracks from “Lovely Runner” Dominate Korean Music Charts as “Eclipse” Gains Momentum” was originally published on KBIZoom.
FAQ
- What is “Lovely Runner”? – “Lovely Runner” is a popular K-drama whose OSTs have gained considerable success on Korean music charts.
- Which song performed by Eclipse is currently highest on the charts? – “Sudden Shower” by Eclipse is currently ranked 6th.
- Has the actor Byun Woo-seok sung any of the OST songs himself? – Yes, Byun Woo-seok, who is a part of the drama, has sung “Sudden Shower” and “Run Run” himself.
- Are there real-life versions of the band Eclipse’s songs? – Fans have expressed a desire to hear real-life versions of Eclipse’s songs, hintings at the popularity and potential for Eclipse to become a real band.
Conclusion
The OSTs from “Lovely Runner” have not only left a significant mark on the music scene by clinching top spots on Korean charts but have also sparked conversations about the potential of the fictional band Eclipse to transition into a real-life music group. The impressive chart performance, especially amidst stiff competition from established K-pop acts, demonstrates the strong connection and impact the drama and its music have made on fans. It’s a cultural moment to witness fans rallying for the fictional band’s real-time debut, which would be an exemplary case of life imitating art.