Lovely Runner (2024)
Kernel Score: 92% · 239 ratings
Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy, Mystery
First aired: 2024-04-08
Seasons: 1 · 16 episodes
Where to watch Lovely Runner
- Stream: Rakuten Viki
- Free with ads: Rakuten Viki
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Lovely Runner parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Lovely Runner is a Korean fantasy romance drama involving time travel and a suicide reference.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Byeon Woo-seok as Ryu Sun-jae
- Kim Hye-yoon as Im Sol
- Song Geon-hee as Kim Tae-sung
- Lee Seung-hyub as Baek In-hyuk
- Jeong Young-ju as Park Bok-soon
- Seong Byeong-suk as Jung Mal-ja
- Song Ji-ho as Im Geum
- Seo Hye-won as Lee Hyun-joo
- Kim Won-hae as Ryu Geun-deok
- Ahn Sang-woo as Kim Seok-hyun
Lovely Runner FAQ
Is Lovely Runner good?
Lovely Runner has a 92% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 239 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Lovely Runner?
In the US you can stream Lovely Runner on Rakuten Viki and watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki.
Is Lovely Runner OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Lovely Runner is a Korean fantasy romance drama involving time travel and a suicide reference.
What shows are like Lovely Runner?
If you liked Lovely Runner, try Marry My Husband, The Institute, Find Me in Paris and Love Alarm.