Byeon Woo Seok is currently the talk of the town! His role as Ryu Seonjae in tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Lovely Runner’ has catapulted him into the limelight, making him one of the most sought-after actors today.

The drama has captivated viewers in the 20-49 age bracket, making it a hot topic.

As ‘Lovely Runner’ continues to gain traction, Byeon Woo Seok’s responsibilities have also increased.

For starters, fans have started referring to him as “Ryu Seonjae”, the character he plays in the drama. This is not only due to the strong impact of his character but also because of Byeon Woo Seok’s stellar performance.

Much like actor Park Sung Hoon, who earned a second name as Jeon Jaejun from ‘The Glory’, Byeon Woo Seok has also gained a new moniker, Ryu Seonjae.

Moreover, Byeon Woo Seok seems to be on the verge of an unexpected singing debut. ‘Lovely Runner’ is a time-slip romance where a passionate fan, Im Sol (played by Kim Hye-yoon), travels back to 2008 to save her favorite artist, Ryu Seonjae (played by Byeon Woo Seok), after his death leaves her in despair.

In the drama, Ryu Seonjae is the lead vocalist of the top band Eclipse. Byeon Woo Seok has been nailing his role, even showcasing his idol acting skills during performance scenes.

He has even lent his voice to Eclipse’s songs ‘Shower’, ‘Run Run’, ‘You and I’, and ‘I’ll Meet You’, enhancing the overall immersion of the drama.

As the drama’s popularity soars, rumors about the existence of Eclipse and Ryu Seonjae have started to circulate. Eclipse’s song ‘Shower’ has made it to the top 100 on Melon, Korea’s largest music site, and continues to climb the charts. Even popular singers are finding it hard to break into the top 20.

Fans, in response, have been showing their support and expressing their desire to see Eclipse perform live. They have been requesting appearances on music shows and concerts. Since Byeon Woo Seok himself sang the songs, a music show appearance would essentially be his singing debut.

Given the immense popularity of ‘Lovely Runner’, tvN is reportedly planning various events to show appreciation for the viewers’ support. While nothing has been finalized yet, Byeon Woo Seokhas confirmed his appearances on the SBS entertainment program ‘Running Man’ and tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’.

He is also engaging with fans through fan meetings and has joined the fan community Weverse.

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Actor Lee Min Ho recently shared an unforgettable and embarrassing moment from his early career, revealing how he became a “falling star” at his first Baeksang Arts Awards.

On the December 25th episode of You Quiz on the Block (Episode 274), Lee Min Ho made a guest appearance and reflected on his rise to fame.

The actor, known for his iconic role as Goo Jun Pyo in Boys Over Flowers, won the Best New Actor award at the Baeksang Arts Awards, but it wasn’t just his victory that grabbed attention.

Lee Min Ho recalled, "I was attending the Baeksang for the first time, and I was so excited. Since I wasn’t going as Goo Jun Pyo, but as Lee Min Ho, I styled my hair in a perm and was ready to go." However, things took an unexpected turn when he tripped and fell on the red carpet.

He sighed, recalling, "That day, I fell. I fell and created so many memes. Even now, I look back and think, 'How did I walk that quickly on the red carpet?'"

Laughing at his own clumsiness, he admitted, "I was moving at the speed of light, no composure, no focus. Honestly, more than the joy of winning the award, that day was chaotic and so embarrassing for me."

Though his win was a highlight, Lee Min Ho humorously shared that the incident of tripping overshadowed the excitement of his achievement.

It’s safe to say that while the fall became a funny meme, it also became a lesson in humility for the actor, and a moment that fans still remember to this day.

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