After the finale of the hit tvN drama 'Lovely Runner' on May 28th, fans are buzzing about the wedding outfits worn by Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok) and Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon).

On May 29th, pictures from tvN surfaced online, showing Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon in their wedding attire.

People couldn't help but notice the striking similarity between their outfits and those of Hyun Bin and Son Ye Jin. Some even felt like they were experiencing déjà vu.

Byeon Woo Seok's white suit and black bowtie look almost identical to what Hyun Bin wore during his wedding photoshoot.

Similarly, Kim Hye Yoon's sleeveless white wedding dress is eerily similar to Son Ye Jin's gown. This has got fans wondering if it was just a coincidence or a deliberate homage.

Fans took to social media to express their thoughts. Comments like "I'm getting serious déjà vu vibes," "Are they twins or what?" and "How can they be this alike without copying on purpose?" flooded the feeds. Some even joked, "Let's do another shoot and get married again."

Many fans are also sad about the end of the series and are hoping for a second season. Some are longing for a Sol-Sun newlywed diary.

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Meanwhile, Pop culture critic Jung Deok Hyun weighed in on the success of 'Lovely Runner,' saying, "Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon perfectly embodied their characters. Byeon Woo Seok's chemistry with Sun Jae was captivating, and Kim Hye Yoon's performance kept the drama engaging."

He praised the show for its excellent writing, charismatic characters, and talented cast, which all contributed to its success.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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