The penultimate
episode
of ‘
Lovely Runner
’ has propelled the beloved drama to new heights, clinching its highest viewership ratings to date. According to data released by
Nielsen Korea
, the latest installment of the hit series achieved an impressive average nationwide
viewership rating
of 5.3 percent. This marks a notable uptick of 0.5 percent from its preceding episode.
‘Lovely Runner’, a time-slip romance drama penned by acclaimed writer Lee Si Eun, known for her work on ‘True Beauty’, is taking viewers on an emotional rollercoaster ride. Inspired by a popular web novel, this series poses a thought-provoking question: ‘What would you do if given the chance to save your ultimate bias?’ At the heart of the storyline is Kim Hye Yoon, portraying the role of Im Sol, a fervent fan left shattered by the tragic demise of her beloved idol, Ryu Sun Jae, portrayed by Byeon Woo Seok.
As Im Sol grapples with the anguish of losing her favorite star, she is miraculously transported back in time, presenting her with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to alter destiny and rescue Ryu Sun Jae from his untimely fate. Kim Hye Yoon is the determined protagonist, whose every decision holds the weight of consequence.
In comparison, the fifth episode of ‘Crash’ maintained a steady performance, securing an average nationwide rating of 4.1 percent, matching its previous episode's viewership score. Similarly, ‘Dare to Love Me’ sustained its audience engagement, with episode 5 maintaining the same viewership rating of 1.4 percent as its predecessor.