'Lovely Runner' is making waves as a global sensation, setting new records each week. This tvN drama, airing every Monday and Tuesday, has been the talk of the town for six straight weeks, especially among viewers aged 20-49, the key demographic for tvN. It's also the most-watched weekday drama this year among women in their 20s.

Good Data Corporation's FUNdex platform revealed that 'Lovely Runner' dominated the TV-OTT drama buzz survey for the second week of May, securing the top spot for two weeks in a row with a score of 58.37%.

The lead actors, Byun Woo Seok, Kim Hye Yoon, and Song Gun Hee, also made a clean sweep in the TV-OTT actor buzz survey, clinching the top three spots.

What's more, 'Lovely Runner' scored an average buzz score of 68,248 points in its fifth week, ranking ninth in the all-time records. Fans are eagerly watching to see how much higher 'Lovely Runner' can climb.

In the first week of May (April 29th to May 5th), 'Lovely Runner' topped the VIU weekly chart for pan-Asian OTT views, ranking first in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia.

This achievement came just four weeks after its local premiere, sparking speculation about whether 'Lovely Runner' can conquer all major Asian markets.

'Lovely Runner' is also making strides on the music charts. As of the 16th, it ranked 8th for 'Shower', 45th for 'Spring Snow', 47th for 'I Guess So', 75th for 'Run Run', and 100th for 'Dreamlike' on the Melon TOP100 chart. 'Shower' has been a particular hit, continually breaking its own record and reaching 9th place on the Melon daily chart as of the 17th.

The drama has amassed a staggering 570 million views up to its 10th episode, and on TVing, it captured 94% of the real-time viewing share across all live channels, demonstrating the immense interest in 'Lovely Runner'.

As the romance between Ryu Seon Jae (played by Byun Woo Seok) and Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon) deepens, viewer engagement continues to heat up. Everyone's watching to see how far 'Lovely Runner', a proven trendsetter, will go.

Don't forget, 'Lovely Runner' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM.

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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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