The cast of tvN's 'Lovely Runner' is enjoying a reward vacation in Phuket, and Heo Hyeong Gyu shared some fun snapshots.

On June 19th, Heo Hyeong Gyu posted a photo captioned, "Are you not mad anymore? Are we good now?" showing him and Kim Hye Yoon having a playful argument over a menu.

Netizens loved the playful chemistry between Kim Hye Yoon and Heo Hyeong Gyu, commenting, "They bicker in real life too," "They seem close despite being enemies in the drama," and "Byeon Woo Seok must be envious."

Earlier, Heo Hyeong Gyu posted a picture of himself and Song Geon Hee relaxing by the pool with the caption, "Is this what you wanted?"

He also shared a group photo with director Kim Tae Yeop, writer Lee Si Eun, Kim Hye Yoon, Song Geon Hee, and Song Ji Ho (who played the king) just before their vacation.

'Lovely Runner' is a time-slip romance where Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon) goes back to 2008 to save her favorite artist, Ryu Sunjae (Byeon Woo Seok). The drama ended with its highest rating of 5.8%.

To celebrate the show's success, the 'Lovely Runner' team went on a vacation to Phuket on June 16. Sadly, Byeon Woo Seok couldn't join due to his Asia tour schedule.

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IU has once again warmed hearts with her sweet and caring nature — this time by personally helping young actress Kim Tae Yeon get ready for her very first awards show.

The two actresses both played the same character, Ae Soon, in different stages of life in the Netflix drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines". IU played the adult version while Kim Tae Yeon touched viewers with her emotional performance as young Ae Soon.

Even though Kim Tae Yeon doesn’t have an agency yet, IU made sure the young star wouldn’t be alone. According to insiders, IU personally visited a dress shop with Kim Tae Yeon to help her pick out a beautiful outfit. She even helped with hair and makeup plans, making sure Tae Yeon could shine at the upcoming 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, where both actresses are nominated.

Kim Tae Yeon’s mom posted about the moment on Instagram, saying:

“Tae Yeon met IU unnie and told me to say thank you. Words aren’t enough to express how grateful we are. We were so surprised by her unexpected visit, and her thoughtful care truly touched our hearts. Thank you again to IU for the gift.”

The post also showed a happy Kim Tae Yeon holding IU’s present and choosing a dress — a moment that melted fans’ hearts.

IU is well-known in the industry for her generosity and kindness. While filming "You Have Done Well", she reportedly gave thoughtful gifts and created a warm, friendly vibe on set for everyone, from co-stars to staff.

The drama itself became a big hit, earning praise both in Korea and overseas. IU, Park Bo Gum, Yeom Hye Ran, Choi Dae Hoon, and Kim Tae Yeon all received Baeksang nominations — a huge achievement, especially for the young star.

Kim Tae Yeon, born in 2011, has been acting since she was little and appeared in dramas like Crash Landing on You, A Dog’s Love Today, and Gyeongseong Creature. But her powerful acting in "When Life Gives You Tangerines" truly made people cry, smile, and remember her name.

IU didn’t stop at helping Kim Tae Yeon. She also invited fellow cast members Moon So Ri, Park Hae Joon, Ahn Tae Rin, and more to her concert, sending them gifts to show her love and support.

In an earlier interview, IU talked about giving gifts to so many people. She humbly said,

“As I do more projects, there are more people I’m thankful for, but it’s not as hard as people think. I just hope the people receiving the gifts feel happy.”

Talking about the drama, she added,

“It was such a grand project. Just being part of it was a blessing. It made me think, ‘Ji Eun, you really experienced something amazing.’ I’m grateful I could work with such great people.”

Once again, IU has proved she’s not just a talented singer and actress — she’s also a true “Good Deed Queen.”

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