The drama ‘Lovely Runner,’ starring Kim Hye Yoon, has had a bit of a slow start. Despite high expectations, the initial viewership hasn’t quite hit the mark.
‘Lovely Runner‘ is a tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama that tells the story of Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon), a die-hard fan who is devastated by the death of her idol, Ryu Sunjae (played by Byun Woo Seok). In a twist of fate, she travels back to 2008 to save him.
Before the show aired, there was a lot of buzz around ‘Lovely Runner.’ This was largely due to the fact that Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok were cast as the leads. Plus, it marked Kim Hye Yoon‘s return to the tvN Monday-Tuesday slot for the first time in over three years since ‘Extraordinary You‘ and ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy.’
However, the show didn’t quite take off as expected. The first episode pulled in a viewership of 3.1%, and the second episode dipped slightly to 2.7%. These numbers are lower than the first week viewership of the previous drama ‘Wedding Impossible,’ which had ratings of 4.0% and 4.1% for its first and second episodes respectively.
But it’s not all doom and gloom for ‘Lovely Runner.‘ There’s still hope for a comeback, especially with Kim Hye Yoon‘s standout performance as Im Sol. Her vibrant and lively portrayal could just be the ticket to drawing in more viewers.
Kim Hye Yoon has managed to break away from the somber mood of her previous drama ‘Snowdrop’. In ‘Lovely Runner,’ she’s back to her energetic self, reminiscent of her roles in ‘Extraordinary You‘ and ‘Secret Royal Inspector & Joy.’ She’s proving that she’s more than just the girl from ‘SKY Castle.‘
In ‘Lovely Runner,‘ Kim Hye Yoon‘s character, Im Sol, travels back to 2008 and relives her high school days. Her expressive and emotive performance adds a fresh vibe to the show. Her on-screen chemistry with Byun Woo Seok is also a highlight, as is her comedic timing, which is sure to bring a smile to viewers’ faces.
Despite a slow start, Kim Hye Yoon is expected to turn things around. With her infectious energy and enthusiasm, she’s set to bring a wave of excitement to the small screen.
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