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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BTS member Jungkook continues to prove his worldwide star power, setting another incredible record on the Billboard charts!

As of the latest Billboard update (November 23), Jungkook’s hit solo single "Seven", which came out last July, ranked at No. 110 on the Global 200 chart. It also held strong at No. 64 on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart, showing its lasting impact on international music fans.

With this, Jungkook becomes the first-ever Asian solo artist to achieve 70 consecutive weeks on both the Global 200 and Global (Excl. U.S.) charts.

That’s not all! His track "Standing Next to You", released last November, stayed on the Global (Excl. U.S.) chart at No. 140 for the 54th week, further solidifying his dominance.

"Seven" has been making history since its release. Last year, it topped Billboard’s 2023 Global Summer Songs chart. This year, it claimed the No. 1 spot on the 2024 International Power Players chart, proving it’s a fan-favorite in over 200 countries.

On Spotify, "Seven" became the first Asian artist’s song to surpass 2 billion streams, joining the exclusive "2 Billion Club." It also broke records by staying in Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Global Chart Top 50 for more than 350 days.

Jungkook’s achievements didn’t stop there. His debut solo album GOLDEN made him the first and longest-charting Asian solo artist to stay on the Billboard 200 for 24 straight weeks. He also holds the record for 71 consecutive weeks on Spotify’s Weekly Top Albums Global Chart.

At the prestigious 2024 MAMA Awards, Jungkook earned a triple crown, winning Best Male Artist, Best Dance Performance Male Solo, and Fans' Choice Male Top 10.

Jungkook’s achievements keep piling up, proving that his talent and influence know no bounds! Fans are already excited to see what he’ll achieve next.

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