Actor Byeon Woo Seok waved goodbye to his role as Ryu Sun Jae in the drama "Lovely Runner."

Byeon Woo Seok shared his feelings about the finale of the tvN Monday-Tuesday series "Lovely Runner" via Baro Entertainment on May 29th.

In the last episode, Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok) leaped over 15 years of time to regain all memories of Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon) and emotionally reunited with her.

Their tearful reunion left a lasting impact on viewers. Ryu Sun Jae, no longer facing death, and Im Sol, no longer struggling to save him, brought closure to their story by rescuing each other.

Through this project, Byeon Woo Seok revealed a new aspect of himself. He portrayed a character transitioning from a lively 19-year-old student Sun Jae to a youthful 20-year-old college student Sun Jae, and finally to the mature 34-year-old top star Sun Jae, shedding the "First Love Icon" title and establishing the equation "Byeon Woo Seok = Ryu Sun Jae."

His acting growth was evident, delicately capturing the character's emotions as they dimmed over time, while injecting realism into the drama with his performance suited to his age group.

His visuals, reminiscent of first love, focused solely on Im Sol for 15 years, along with affectionate glances and a warm, soothing voice, successfully wrapped up his first leading role challenge.

He expressed, "To be honest, although I anticipated this moment, it feels surreal that it arrived so suddenly. Having lived as Sunjae for over a year, I still feel a mix of emotions and confusion."

Continuing, he said, "This project was like a dream to me, and it holds immense meaning. I hope viewers felt the same. I'm deeply thankful to Sun Jae for choosing me, and I humbly ask for continued support and love for Byeon Woo Seok in the future."

His heartfelt appreciation extended to all who tuned in.

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Hyun Bin is finally addressing the long-standing "ddongcha" (poop car) theory surrounding his character from My Name is Kim Sam-soon—and he's not holding back!

In an interview on the 19th with Star News, the beloved actor confessed, "I was wrong," responding to the reevaluation of his iconic role as Hyun Jin-heon from the 2005 hit drama. The "ddongcha" theory has been a subject of online debate for years, with many viewers critiquing Hyun Jin-heon’s character as overly arrogant and entitled.

Hyun Bin, who first rose to fame in My Name is Kim Sam-soon, took the time to reflect on the character that made him a household name. He shared, “I was just following the script; there were no personal opinions added to the character of Hyun Jin-heon. At that time, I knew Hyun Jin-heon was portrayed as a ‘bad boy,’ and the way it was expressed was different from today’s standards.”

With My Name is Kim Sam-soon now being re-released as part of Wavve's "New Classic" project, fans are revisiting the 2005 drama, and the character of Hyun Jin-heon is under fresh scrutiny. Director Kim Yun-cheol even admitted that the "prince on a white horse" and "bad boy" tropes that once worked in 2005 don’t quite match today's sensibilities, leading to edits in the 2024 version.

Hyun Bin humbly acknowledged his gratitude for his successful career and hit works, saying, "It’s wonderful and I am grateful to have so many hit works. I’ve been fortunate to work with amazing writers, directors, and actors. Thanks to them, I’ve received a lot of attention and love." He also shared a sense of humility, noting, “But I never know when that luck will come again."

Despite the dramatic shift in perspective on his character, Hyun Bin’s charm and dedication remain strong. Fans are eager to see him in his upcoming film Harbin (directed by Woo Min-ho), set to be released on the 24th.

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