Actor Byeon Woo-seok / Courtesy of Varo Entertainment 'Lovely Runner' star to embark on fan meeting tour in Asia By Park Jin-hai The romantic drama “Lovely Runner” shattered its own viewership record of 5.8 percent in the finale, Tuesday, but the popularity of actor Byeon Woo-seok, who portrayed the K-pop idol Ryu Sun-jae, appears to be skyrocketing. Taiwanese fans took over a billboard in New York's Times Square with photos of Byeon Woo-seok, while the song "Sudden Shower," which he performed in the drama as a member of the fictional K-pop band Eclipse, is dominating Melon's top 5.
Additionally, his film debut, "Soulmate" (2023), is receiving a special re-release this weekend to capitalize on his rising stardom. Reflecting on the drama that has garnered numerous fans obsessed with the so-called "Sun-jae syndrome," the 32-year-old actor said he can only attribute his success to "luck." “I think there were many factors that contributed to the drama's success.
The writer's penmanship was exceptional and the director's editing, directing and attention to detail were immaculate. It was a complex and well-crafted production. All these work out so well and I can't think of other words than sheer luck," he said during an interview with The Korea Times at a cafe in Seoul, Wednesday.
Byeon and his co-stars joined some 1,000 fans to watch the final episode of the drama together at a CGV theater in Yongsan District, Seoul, Tuesday. Recalling the live-watching event celebrating the.