Kim Tae Yeob, the director behind 'Lovely Runner', couldn't help but admire actress Kim Hye Yoon's dedication to her craft.

On June 11th, Kim Tae Yeob joined Dongguk University's official YouTube channel to share some behind-the-scenes moments from the making of tvN's hit drama 'Lovely Runner'.

During the discussion, Director Kim highlighted Kim Hye Yoon's commitment to her role. He revealed, "We got the script for episode 13 just a day before filming episode 2. We had to jump right into shooting episode 2, but we also needed to keep episode 13 in mind since these scenes had to be filmed together."

He went on to recall a comment he saw online, saying, "Someone wrote, 'Did they shoot the endings of episode 2 and episode 13 on the same day? Is Kim Hye Yoon crazy?' I thought the same thing. Despite the 15-year age gap between us, I truly admire her professionalism."

Director Kim also touched upon the production costs of 'Lovely Runner', emphasizing the financial challenges in the industry.

"As the industry grows, the costs skyrocket, making the risks higher if a project doesn't succeed," he explained. "The production budget for 'Lovely Runner' was 20 billion won, which is typical for a 16-episode mini-series."

'Lovely Runner ' tells the story of Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok), a renowned artist who finds renewed purpose in life, and Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon), a devoted fan who travels back in time to save him.

The drama has been breaking viewership records with each episode and has topped charts on platforms like Rakuten Viki, holding the number one spot for six weeks straight in 109 countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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Fans eagerly waiting for Episode 9 of Love Scout will have to wait a little longer! Instead of the next episode, SBS has decided to air a special broadcast on January 31st.

According to the production team, this special episode will be aired on Friday, January 31st, at 10 PM KST, while Episode 9 is now set to broadcast on Saturday, February 1st, at 9:50 PM KST.

To keep fans entertained, Love Scout has also dropped new behind-the-scenes photos in celebration of the Lunar New Year holiday! The newly released cuts highlight Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s passionate performances.

Han Ji Min radiates her signature bright and lovely energy on set, while Lee Jun Hyuk fully immerses himself in his role, paying attention to every detail. The two actors’ dedication shines through, making the drama’s romance even more captivating!

The behind-the-scenes shots also showcase Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s undeniable chemistry. One particular photo has fans swooning—Han Ji Min flashes a bright smile while Lee Jun Hyuk playfully places a finger on her head, showing their effortless bond.

Their close proximity adds a sophisticated and mature charm that’s hard to miss. With their romance officially blooming in Episode 8, fans can’t wait to see how their love story unfolds!

On January 30th, the production team shared a warm message, saying, “We hope everyone had a wonderful Lunar New Year holiday.”

They continued, “Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk’s chemistry has always been top-tier. They are already perfect actors, but they continue to exchange ideas and work hard to create even deeper emotions on screen.”

The team also teased what’s coming next, saying, “With only four episodes left, Ji Yoon and Eun Ho will help each other grow through a more mature love. Please stay with Love Scout until the very end!”

With emotions running high and only a few episodes left, fans are more excited than ever to see how this romance will develop. Will Ji Yoon and Eun Ho get their happy ending? Stay tuned!

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