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Lovely Runner
★ 8.6/10•2024•1h 10m•15•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Comedy
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I will protect both you and me.

Right after Ryu Sun-jae, a top star, ends his life, Im Sol, his top fan, somehow ends up at a time when they were in high school and tries to protect him. A fantasy romance unfolds where people who missed each other in time finally meet.

Kim Tae-yeoup · Director

Lee Si-eun · Writer

Yoon Jong-ho · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 10m
LanguageKO
First Air DateApr 8, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1 - Live Another DayE164m

Live Another Day

Sol had gotten into an accident and had no will to live a life. However, a phone call from Sun-jae, the vocalist of the group Eclipse, gave her hope and comfort. Since that day, she has become Sun-jae's fan. Years have passed, and Sol goes to Sun-jae's concert. But a few hours later, Sun-jae is found dead. And then, Sol goes back to 2008, when Sun-jae was still alive.

Apr 8, 2024

Episode 2 - I Want to Protect YouE262m

I Want to Protect You

Sol is confused about the situation, but one thing she knows is that she must save Sun-jae. She finds out that she can't directly explain the future. To save Sun-jae, she decides to become friends with him, but it's not easy to become friends. Meanwhile, Tae-sung is curious about Sol who changed all of a sudden. And Sun-jae is also bothered by Sol who appeared in front of him from nowhere.

Apr 9, 2024

Episode 3 - It's All About the TimingE365m

It's All About the Timing

Sun-jae wins the gold medal at the competition and he decides to confess his feelings for Sol. But due to unexpected events, it’s not as easy as it seemed. Sol thinks that she has changed the future, but Sun Jae gets hurt during practice. Sun-jae decides to quit swimming and it makes Sol heartbroken. Sol tries to comfort Sun-jae and Sun-jae finally confesses his feelings for her.

Apr 15, 2024

Episode 4 - I'm BackE465m

I'm Back

Sol is back in 2023. She couldn't save Sun-jae, but she found out that she did make some changes in the past. She manages to go back in time again, but things have turned out strangely while she was gone. Sol is officially dating Tae-sung and Sun-jae feels confused and betrayed about Sol. He wants to keep a distance from Sol, but Sol keeps showing up. Meanwhile, Sol gets lost on her way home.

Apr 16, 2024

Episode 5 - Sun-jae SingsE562m

Sun-jae Sings

Sun-jae saves Sol just in time. Sol realizes how precious her life is and tries not to miss out on many things. Tae-sung feels jealous of Sun-jae who seems close to Sol. Meanwhile, the vocalist of Tae-sung's band can't come to the band contest and Sun-jae sings for the band. Sun-jae gives the prize to Sol as a gift, but Sol is upset because he sang in a band which she wanted to prevent from happening.

Apr 22, 2024

Episode 6 - I Liked It That DayE665m

I Liked It That Day

Sol breaks up with Tae-sung, thinking he only dated her to avoid the girl who likes him. Sun-jae tries to be cool with Sol so he can win her heart, but it’s not easy for him to hide his feelings. Sol tries to avoid her accident that will happen to her in the future. Meanwhile, Tae-sung gets in an accident and gets hospitalized. At the hospital, he runs into someone unexpected.

Apr 23, 2024

Episode 7 - Thank You for Being AliveE763m

Thank You for Being Alive

Sol manages to escape from the kidnapper and Sun-jae saves him. At that moment, Sol is back in 2023. She is relieved to know that Sun-jae is safe as well, but a lot of things have changed. Her legs are fine and she works at a film production company. Hyun-joo and Geum are married and having another baby. Meanwhile, Sol goes to Sun-jae’s concert to meet him.

Apr 29, 2024

Episode 8 - How About Now?E866m

How About Now?

Sol and Sun-jae meet at the Hangang Bridge as they promised. Sol is worried that something might happen to Sun-jae if she lets him go. She insists they spend the night together and the two end up going to Sun-jae's place. They finally realized how they felt about each other after all those years. However, an unexpected accident happens, making Sol flustered again.

Apr 30, 2024

Episode 9 - Sol Goes Back AgainE966m

Sol Goes Back Again

Sun-jae is attacked again and he’s in a critical condition. Police disclose information on the culprit and Sol notices that the timeline has changed again. She manages to find a way to get back to the past, and this time, she goes to the same college with Sun-jae. Sol wants to keep distance from Sun-jae, but they keep run into each other. Meanwhile, Sun-jae gets a chance to get a rehabilitation training in the US.

May 6, 2024

Episode 10 - I Figured It All OutE1062m

I Figured It All Out

Sun-jae tells Sol he will leave for the US for the rehabilitation training. Sol is relieved to hear the news as he’ll be safe in the US, but she feels sad at the same time. In-hyuk asks Sun-jae to join his band and go to the audition together. Tae-sung finds out about Sol’s kidnapping case and he comes to see her. Meanwhile, Sun-jae goes to the airport to leave for the US.

May 7, 2024

Episode 11 - Become a CoupleE1164m

Become a Couple

Sol and Sun-jae decide to be honest with their feelings and enjoy every moment together until Sol goes back to the future. Their parents find out that they are dating, and a small mistake leads to a big misunderstanding. Kim Young-soo is arrested by the police and Sol feels relieved. Meanwhile, In-hyuk's band is performing for the last time and tries to help him.

May 13, 2024

Episode 12 - Go On a TripE1266m

Go On a Trip

Kim Young-soo escapes and Sun-jae wants to protect Sol and make her feel relieved. They run into Geum and Hyun-joo and find out about their relationship. In-hyuk goes back to his home in the countryside as he quits the band. Sun-jae, Sol, and Tae-sung go to In-hyuk’s place to tell him that Eclipse might have a chance to debut. Meanwhile, Sol notices that the future has changed.

May 14, 2024

Episode 13 - My Future Has ChangedE1362m

My Future Has Changed

Sol lies to Sun-jae and leaves him. Sun-jae comes back to Seoul alone, but he finds out that Sol lied to him. He goes back to find her, but Sol doesn't answer his calls. Meanwhile, Sol asks Detective Kim to help her catch Kim Young-soo. Since she knows when and where the incident will happen, she sets a trap to get him at once. However, the incident brings an unexpected result.

May 20, 2024

Episode 14 - The Wrong ScriptE1464m

The Wrong Script

After Sun-jae and Sol's brief and misunderstood encounter at the award ceremony, Sun-jae is accidentally given the wrong script proposed by Sol. However, upon reading it, Sun-jae becomes inexplicably determined to play a role in it while Sol tries her best not to get mixed up with him. But as things don't go the way she wants them to, Sol even thinks about quitting her job.

May 21, 2024

Episode 15 - Memories Don't DisappearE1570m

Memories Don't Disappear

Sol passes out on the Ferris Wheel and Sun-jae takes her to his place and looks after her. Sol wants to draw a line, but Sun Jae can’t stop having feelings for her. He keeps seeing visions when he’s with Sol, and he wants to know about it. Sun-jae joins Sol’s movie, but on the day of the meeting, he finds out that Sol quit her job. Meanwhile, Tae-sung finds Kim Young-soo.

May 27, 2024

Episode 16 - I Remember EverythingE1677m

I Remember Everything

Sun-jae's memory comes back and now he remembers everything that happened between Sol and him. Thanks to Tae-sung, the ill-fated relations are resolved and the couple can be together. Sun-jae wants to propose to Sol, but finding the right time is difficult. Sun-ae decides to attend Sol’s nephew’s first birthday party and meet Sol’s family.

May 28, 2024

Actors

Byeon Woo-seok

Byeon Woo-seok

Ryu Sun-jae

Kim Hye-yoon

Kim Hye-yoon

Im Sol

Song Geon-hee

Song Geon-hee

Kim Tae-sung

Lee Seung-hyub

Lee Seung-hyub

Baek In-hyuk

Jeong Young-joo

Jeong Young-joo

Park Bok-soon

Seong Byeong-suk

Seong Byeong-suk

Jung Mal-ja

Song Ji-ho

Song Ji-ho

Im Geum

Seo Hye-won

Seo Hye-won

Lee Hyun-joo

Kim Won-hae

Kim Won-hae

Ryu Geun-deok

Ahn Sang-woo

Ahn Sang-woo

Kim Seok-hyun

Lee Il-jun

Lee Il-jun

Park Dong-seok

Yang Hyuk

Yang Hyuk

Jay

Moon Yong-seok

Moon Yong-seok

Hyun-soo

Park Yoon-hee

Park Yoon-hee

Kim Won-chul

Jeon Yeong

Jeon Yeong

Lee Kyung-ja

Go Tae-jin

Go Tae-jin

Choi Jung-hoon

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