Why Ratings Don't Tell The Whole Story - The Viral Appeal Of "Lovely Runner" Among The K-Drama Community That Has Everyone Glued To Their Seats

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The K-Drama industry remains as hot as ever with the many series currently on air. Online communities have been abuzz, raving about the various shows that have caught their eye. One of the most trending K-Dramas everyone seems to be watching right now is tvN's "Lovely Runner". It is led by the vitamin-like Kim HyeYoon and captivating Byeon WooSeok. These two are joined by a wonderful supporting cast that includes N.Flying's Lee SeungHyub and Song GeonHee. Both the series and cast are seeing a significant rise in popularity, earning international recognition from countless fans.

"Lovely Runner" is based on the web novel, "The Best of Tomorrow". It depicts the story of beloved celebrity, Ryu SeonJae (Byeon WooSeok) and his eternally supportive fan, Im Sol (Kim HyeYoon). After Ryu SeonJae experiences a tragic event, Sol suddenly finds herself 15 years in the past where she meets SeonJae's 19-year-old self as a fellow schoolmate. She makes every effort to alter the future and ultimately prevent any misfortune from happening to him.

National and global forums have been filled with numerous posts talking about "Lovely Runner". Fans have created everything from gifs, short clips, and edited montages to express their love for the series. Despite the passionate reception from fans and being one of the most talked about dramas of the season, its viewership ratings still fall under the 5% mark. While this might incite some concern, there are many who say differently and believe a good show shouldn't be based on ratings alone.

This is certainly the case for "Lovely Runner" as it has