tvN’s Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Lovely Runner’ is still running strong, once again nabbing the top spot in ratings and proving its dominance in viewership.

As per Nielsen Korea, a leading viewership rating research company, the 11th episode of ‘Lovely Runner’ that aired on May 13 KST, scored a nationwide rating of 4.7% on paid platforms.

Despite a slight dip of 0.1% from the previous broadcast’s 4.8%, the drama held its ground, especially in the metropolitan area, where it bagged a rating of 5.7%.

The plot of ‘Lovely Runner’ takes viewers on a time-traveling journey with Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon), a die-hard fan who, shattered by the supposed death of famed artist Ryu Sun Jae (portrayed by Byun Woo Seok), finds herself whisked back to 2008 with a chance to change destiny.

The drama skillfully blends elements of time travel with a riveting rom-com dynamic between Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, hooking audiences with unexpected plot twists and meticulous direction that brings key scenes to life.

The on-screen chemistry between Ryu Seon-jae and Im Sol has resonated with viewers, as their repeated time slips and blossoming relationship add layers of thrill to the narrative.

According to the Good Data Corporation Fundex, a K-content online competitiveness analysis agency, the drama topped the charts in the first week of May, commanding a whopping 24.19% in TV-OTT general topicality and 60.52% in TV-OTT drama topicality.

Plus, Byun Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon snagged the top two spots in the popularity rankings for TV-OTT drama actors.

On the flip side, KBS2’s ‘Dare to Love Me’, which premiered on May 13, debuted with a nationwide rating of 2.3% (2.2% in the metropolitan area).

The series paints a gentle romance between Shin Yun Bok, an MZ scholar with wisdom and humanity, and Kim Hong Do, a woman worn down by a life of neglect, with Kim Myung Soo and Lee Yoo Young in the lead roles.

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Kim Soo Hyun’s agency, Gold Medalist, has spoken up about the recent controversy involving the late Sulli and her bed scene in the 2017 movie Real.

On April 2, Gold Medalist released an official statement saying, “From the very beginning, the role of Song Yoohwa, played by the late Sulli, included a bed scene. This was clearly stated during casting, and the actress had to be comfortable with it.”

They explained, “Just like job listings mention necessary qualifications, this role required exposure, and that was made clear in advance. If these things are only discussed after casting, it can create unnecessary pressure on the actor.”

The agency also emphasized, “Sulli and her agency were fully aware of the bed scene before she accepted the role. The script clearly described the level of exposure required, and the contract also included these details.”

Addressing rumors about a body double, they stated, “There was no body double for the acting. A ‘standing actor’ was only used during rehearsals to help with movement cues.”

Gold Medalist also included statements from Real’s assistant director Kim Joong Wook and script supervisor Lee Jun Hyun, confirming, “No actor was ever forced into doing a bed scene or nudity. That would never happen on set.”

As for claims that they contacted Sulli’s mother, the agency denied it and responded to her brother’s accusations, saying, “It’s understandable to have concerns about things heard at the funeral. However, bringing up something from six years ago and spreading false information as if it were personally witnessed is hard to accept.”

Finally, they urged people to stop spreading false rumors, saying, “Many people worked hard on Real, and these baseless accusations are hurtful. Also, there have been false rumors targeting Kim Soo Hyun recently. We sincerely ask for an end to speculative reports and misinformation.”

This comes after the late Sulli’s older brother, Choi, raised concerns on March 28 about the bed scene in Real, demanding answers from Kim Soo Hyun and director Lee Sa Rang.

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