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Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon starred in the highly successful romantic comedy-drama Lovely Runner, which aired in 2024. The lead couple became an instant fan-favorite pairing for their onscreen chemistry.
On January 22, 2025, Stars News Korea sat with actor Byeon Woo-seok after his successful stint at the 9th Asia Artist Awards in December 2024. The actor spoke about the possibility of reuniting with his Lovely Runner co-star Kim Hye-yoon, saying he would love to do it if he got the chance again.
Byeon Woo-seok's answer about possibly working with Kim Hye-yoon again excited fans. They took to X to share their thoughts and reactions on the possibility of a reunion. One user wrote:
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"maybe kdrama normalize pairing actors again If actors have chemistry together."
"im so obsessed with them im gonna need 5 other kdramas with them as leads," wrote a fan.
"cast byeon wooseok and kim hyeyoon for princess hours remake pls," a fan mentioned.
"With their explosive chemistry, any genre will do. May the universe conspire for a reunion project for these two talented actors." another fan commented.
Fans struck some humor while sending their request for the pair to be recast again. One such user even begged the writers, while another said they were willing to invest their money.
"writer-nim pls cast my woohye again, im on my knees," a user wrote.
"Bring it onnnnnn!!! I'm willing to invest my money in that project," another fan wrote.
"the kdrama pdnims need to bring them back together please (not in a historical tho)," a fan requested.
Kim Hye-yoon & Byeon Woo-seok starrer Lovely Runner: The success and the impact
Lovely Runner, based on the webtoon The Best of Tomorrow by Kim Bbang, aired in April and May 2024. During its 16-episode run, it amassed a great fan following owing to its well-written storyline, endearing romance, and great chemistry between the leads, Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-seok.
The tvN drama's co-leads earned newfound fame at home and across the globe. Following its successful run on Viki, Lovely Runner found a place on Netflix as well. The drama's success also won the actors several awards at award shows like the Asia Artist Awards.
The anticipation of fans to see Woo-seok and Hye-yoon together onscreen again is also evidence of the impact the drama and the pair's chemistry had on its audience.
In other news, Byeon Woo-Seok has been confirmed to star in the drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince with singer-actress IU. The drama is slated for a year-end release in 2025.
