Actor Byeon Woo Seok is making waves in the music scene, all thanks to the hit tvN drama 'Lovely Runner'.

On May 13th, Melon, a popular music site, reported that 'Sudden Shower' by ECLIPSE has secured the 10th spot on their TOP 100 chart. This is a record-breaking achievement for 'Sudden Shower'.

The song continues to climb the Melon daily chart, jumping from the 305th spot to the 19th place as of May 12th.

But that's not all! Another OST from 'Lovely Runner', titled 'RUN RUN', made a comeback to the Melon TOP 100, landing at the 100th spot on the 9th.

'ECLIPSE', the band featured in 'Lovely Runner', stars none other than Byeon Woo Seok. The drama's writer, Lee Si Eun, revealed that 'Sudden Shower' is a heartfelt song composed by Ryu Sun Jae, inspired by his first love, Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon).

The song encapsulates Ryu Sun Jae's earnest desire to protect his loved one, likening her to a comforting 'Sudden Shower'. Byeon Woo Seok, who has captivated many female viewers with his portrayal of Sun Jae, also lent his voice to the OST, showcasing his impressive singing skills.

'Lovely Runner' is on a roll, with its viewership steadily increasing, particularly among the MZ generation. The drama kicked off with a 3.1% rating (according to Nielsen Korea nationwide) on April 8th, and reached its peak viewership of 4.8% with the 9th episode aired on May 6th.

The drama is also creating a buzz online, sparking the 'Seon Jae' trend (fans going gaga over Sun Jae). As per the data released by Good Data Corporation Fundex, a K-content online competitiveness analysis agency, on the 8th, 'Lovely Runner' topped the overall TV-OTT buzz in the first week of May with a whopping score of 24.19% and a TV-OTT drama buzz of 60.52%.

The lead actors, Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, are also enjoying the spotlight, ranking 1st and 2nd respectively in the TV-OTT drama actor buzz, with scores of 11.20% and 10.35% respectively.

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BTS’s Jimin is once again proving his global power!

On April 26, it was confirmed that Jimin’s solo song “Lie” has officially surpassed 260 million streams on Spotify, the world’s biggest music platform.
This amazing milestone shows how the song continues to be loved all over the world, even years after its release.

“Lie” was first released in 2016 as part of BTS’s second full album Wings. Jimin personally helped write and compose the track, making it even more special for fans.
The song talks about facing painful truths, and Jimin’s emotional voice mixes perfectly with the dramatic melody, touching listeners deeply.

In fact, “Lie” made history in January 2023 by becoming the first song from Wings (aside from the title track “Blood Sweat & Tears”) to pass 200 million streams on Spotify.
It also became the 53rd BTS song to enter Spotify’s “200 million club,” proving Jimin’s incredible solo power.

The song stands out for its unique sound. It samples “Spanish Dance No.1” from the opera La Vida Breve by Spanish composer Manuel de Falla, giving it a mix of classical and modern feelings.
Thanks to Jimin’s deep and powerful vocals, “Lie” has been praised by critics and fans as “a true masterpiece of K-pop.”

“Lie” is also getting a lot of love outside of music platforms.
It was recently featured in the ballet-themed TV show Étoile, directed by famous American producer Amy Sherman Palladino.
It was even introduced on KBS Classic FM’s Live Classic as “a K-pop masterpiece loved by fans around the world,” showing how much respect the song continues to earn.

The way “Lie” combines opera, ballet, and Jimin’s personal emotions creates a song that feels timeless.
Even now, it keeps popping up in new shows, radio programs, and fans’ playlists, touching hearts again and again.

Passing 260 million streams isn’t just a number—it’s proof that Jimin’s “Lie” still comforts people, brings new emotions, and stays unforgettable.
The beautiful mix of K-pop and classical music continues to echo in the hearts of listeners everywhere, just like Jimin’s pure emotions that he shared with the world.

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