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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On the May 7 episode of Channel A’s variety show The Recent Life of Men - Groom’s Class, Kim Jong Min shared heartfelt memories from his wedding day, revealing the touching moment when singer Lee Hyo Ri was brought to tears.

Kim Jong Min opened up about the most emotional part of his wedding—the congratulatory song. He expressed deep gratitude toward singers Lee Juk and Lyn, who performed at the event.

During a conversation with Shin Ji, Kim Jong Min recalled that Lee Hyori couldn’t hold back her tears after hearing Lee Juk’s performance. Shin Ji added, “Lee Hyo Ri unnie cried so much after hearing Lee Juk sunbae’s song.” Kim Jong Min agreed, saying, “Hyo Ri cried a lot” and remembered the moment fondly.

Shin Ji also shared a funny story, mentioning that comedian Yoo Jae Seok joked, “Lee Juk worked harder on the wedding song than on his own concert.” The atmosphere was both emotional and filled with laughter.

However, Kim Jong Min’s wife, who is a huge fan of TVXQ, chose their performance as her favorite. Kim Jong Min revealed, “My wife is a member of TVXQ’s fan club, Cassiopeia.”

Guest Shin Jin Hwa praised TVXQ’s dedication, saying, “Two members of TVXQ came all the way from Japan just for the wedding. They went back the very next day. They came just for the wedding's congratulatory song.”

Kim Jong Min laughed as he recalled a surprising moment, saying, “When TVXQ came out to sing, Hiyung (Kim Jong Min’s wife’s nickname) let go of my hand. I was so surprised.”

Kim Jong Min, who tied the knot with a non-celebrity woman 11 years younger than him on April 20, seemed touched by the love and support from his guests, especially the heartfelt performances that made his big day even more special.

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