The TvN series Lovely Runner, also recognized as Run Away With Sun-Jae On Piggyback, wrapped up its final episode recently. The romantic-comedy time-slip drama, penned by True Beauty writer Lee Si Eun, stars Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon portraying Ryu Sun Jae (Ryu Seon Jae) and Im Sol.
Ryu Seon-Jae (Byeon Woo-Seok) has been a celebrity since his debut, living under the constant gaze of the public. Despite a seemingly flawless life, the entertainment world has taken its toll on him. Im Sol (Kim Hye-Yoon), on the other hand, has been a fan since a young age when an accident made her forgo her dream and Ryu Seon-Jae’s music provided solace. When Im Sol learns about Ryu Seon-Jae’s shocking suicide, she’s flung back in time 15 years to when he was a 19-year-old high school student, leading her to attempt altering his tragic future.
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Since the beginning, the connection between Im Sol and Ryu Sun Jae had a sense of destiny…
The show also presented another intriguing male character, Kim Tae Sung (played by Song Geon Hee), who weaves through different timelines with varying relationships to Im Sol: a crush, a boyfriend, and finally, a dear friend.
Although Tae Sung was not part of the happily-ever-after couple, he emerged as a memorable and beloved personality who plays a crucial savior role in the narrative.
Interestingly, Tae Sung was nowhere to be found in the source material.
Lovely Runner draws its storyline from the webcomic titled Tomorrow’s Best. Adaptations often undergo various changes, and in this case, they have received mixed initial reactions from the audience.
However, as the drama unfolded, Kim Tae Sung’s character grew on viewers, and his addition to the show has now been deemed vital and praiseworthy.
Ultimately, fans found that the modifications in the K-Drama adaptation of Lovely Runner had significantly enhanced the story, with many favoring the drama over the original webcomic.
Another supporting actor has caught the public’s attention. Learn more about it below.
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FAQs About “Lovely Runner” and its Webtoon Origin
- What is “Lovely Runner” about?
- “Lovely Runner” is a time-slip romantic-comedy drama that follows the story of Im Sol, who travels back in time to prevent the tragic future of her favorite celebrity, Ryu Sun Jae.
- Who stars in “Lovely Runner”?
- The show features actors Byeon Woo Seok as Ryu Sun Jae and Kim Hye Yoon as Im Sol.
- Was Kim Tae Sung a character in the original webcomic of “Lovely Runner”?
- No, the character Kim Tae Sung, played by Song Geon Hee, was created exclusively for the TV adaptation and was not part of the original webcomic titled “Tomorrow’s Best.”
- How has the audience reacted to the changes in the adaptation from webcomic to drama?
- Although there were initial skepticisms about the changes, the audience has largely praised the drama, with many feeling that the modifications added depth and improved the story, especially the addition of the character Kim Tae Sung.
- Is “Lovely Runner” better than the original webcomic?
- Viewer opinions may vary, but some fans of the drama express a preference for the K-Drama adaptation over the webcomic, applauding the script and character development, particularly the character of Tae Sung.