The drama 'Lovely Runner,' starring Kim Hye Yoon, has had a bit of a slow start. Despite high expectations, the initial viewership hasn't quite hit the mark.

'Lovely Runner' is a tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama that tells the story of Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon), a die-hard fan who is devastated by the death of her idol, Ryu Sunjae (played by Byun Woo Seok). In a twist of fate, she travels back to 2008 to save him.

Before the show aired, there was a lot of buzz around 'Lovely Runner.' This was largely due to the fact that Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok were cast as the leads. Plus, it marked Kim Hye Yoon's return to the tvN Monday-Tuesday slot for the first time in over three years since 'Extraordinary You' and 'Secret Royal Inspector & Joy.'

However, the show didn't quite take off as expected. The first episode pulled in a viewership of 3.1%, and the second episode dipped slightly to 2.7%. These numbers are lower than the first week viewership of the previous drama 'Wedding Impossible,' which had ratings of 4.0% and 4.1% for its first and second episodes respectively.

But it's not all doom and gloom for 'Lovely Runner.' There's still hope for a comeback, especially with Kim Hye Yoon's standout performance as Im Sol. Her vibrant and lively portrayal could just be the ticket to drawing in more viewers.

Kim Hye Yoon has managed to break away from the somber mood of her previous drama 'Snowdrop'. In 'Lovely Runner,' she's back to her energetic self, reminiscent of her roles in 'Extraordinary You' and 'Secret Royal Inspector & Joy.' She's proving that she's more than just the girl from 'SKY Castle.'

In 'Lovely Runner,' Kim Hye Yoon's character, Im Sol, travels back to 2008 and relives her high school days. Her expressive and emotive performance adds a fresh vibe to the show. Her on-screen chemistry with Byun Woo Seok is also a highlight, as is her comedic timing, which is sure to bring a smile to viewers' faces.

Despite a slow start, Kim Hye Yoon is expected to turn things around. With her infectious energy and enthusiasm, she's set to bring a wave of excitement to the small screen.

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don reunited once again—and their playful banter had fans laughing out loud.

On May 13, a new video titled “Hyung Yong Don Jyong legend updated! Jung Hyung Don’s unique way of managing celebrities begins (※ G DRAGON fans, do not watch)” was posted on the YouTube channel Jung Hyung Don’s Untitled TV.

In the clip, G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don lay side by side, chatting casually like old friends. When Jung Hyung Don brought up his song “Good Day” ranking No.1 on Melon, G-Dragon cheekily said, “Congrats, hyung. It’s your first time, right?”

Jung Hyung Don confidently clapped back, “When I was with Hyungdon and Daejune, we got No.1 with ‘Aniani’ and ‘Olympic Road.’ We were even nominated alongside artists like f(x) and Wonder Girls.”

They also talked about Jung Hyung Don’s recent music release—a duet called XY with top math instructor Jung Seung Je back in March.

When Jung Hyung Don asked, “Why do you keep searching me up?” G-Dragon replied with a smile, “Fans and viewers love us together. We keep showing up in the algorithm.”

Things got even funnier when the topic of YouTube Premium came up. Jung Hyung Don asked, “Do you use Premium?” and when G-Dragon nodded shyly, he joked, “You’ve made it.”

The laughs continued when Jung Hyung Don proudly said, “What about Netflix? I use the 17,000 won one. My whole family can watch it,” making G-Dragon burst into laughter.

Fans couldn’t get enough of their playful chemistry, with many saying it felt like watching two brothers goofing around.

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