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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BTS member Jin has touched hearts once again with his kind gesture to support those affected by wildfires.

On April 3, Jin visited Gilan Middle School in Gilan-myeon, Andong, to serve meals to disaster victims and firefighters. His actions brought much-needed comfort to the people in the area.

Gilan Middle School is where celebrity chef Baek Jong Won, a close friend of Jin, has been running a free meal service through his company, The Born Korea.

Since March 28, The Born Korea has been providing meals for the wildfire victims, preparing 300 to 700 servings each time to ensure that the affected people and firefighters receive warm food.

Jin quietly made his way to Andong, a region that suffered extensive damage from the wildfire, to lend a helping hand.

Big Hit Music, Jin’s agency, shared, “Jin wanted to provide even a small amount of help to those affected by the wildfires, which is why he decided to participate in this volunteer activity.”

This heartwarming gesture follows BTS's large donations for wildfire recovery efforts. Jungkook donated a whopping 1 billion KRW, while V gave 200 million KRW, and RM, J-Hope, and Suga each contributed 100 million KRW to aid in the recovery.

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