Fans of Lovely Runner got their much-anticipated reunion in December last year as Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon came together for the Asian Artist Awards 2024 that took place in Bangkok on December 27. One month on, viral clips from the event still continue to wow fans, as they gush about Byeon Woo Seok playing perfect plus one to Kim Hye Yoon. Amid the online frenzy, the actor recently shared that he made Hye Yoon's fangirl dreams come true after he introduced her to her favorite girl group, NewJeans.
The breakout star of 2024 recently sat down with Star News for a chat where he spilled some beans about his personal and professional life, including his camaraderie with Lovely Runner co-star Kim Hye Yoon.
Byeon Woo Seok revealed that Kim Hye Yoon is a huge fan of girl group NewJeans, but she didn't know how to approach them. So when he saw the quartet sitting behind them at AAA 2024, he took the opportunity to introduce her to the girl group.
¡°On set, Hye-yoon always mentioned how much she liked New Jeans. She even danced to their songs at a fan meeting. But she was such a big fan, she didn¡¯t know how to approach them. Since New Jeans was seated right behind us, I decided to introduce her instead,¡± he explained.
The actor also expressed his enthusiasm for reuniting with his co-star Kim Hye Yoon in another drama. When asked about the possibility of working together again, he replied, "Of course, if given the chance!" He praised Kim Hye Yoon as a "great actress" and shared that he has learned a lot from her. Fans of the pair are thrilled to hear this, as they would love to see them bring their iconic Lovely Runner era back.
The Record of Youth star humbly acknowledged the tough competition they faced in the Best Couple category, noting that it's not easy to receive such an award with so many beloved dramas out there. However, he felt that the award was even more meaningful because it was a recognition of the chemistry between him and Kim Hye Yoon, which was a result of their hard work on set. "It glorified the hard work we did on set, and it felt like they recognized our hard work," he said.
Meanwhile, on the acting front, Byeon Woo Seok will next be seen in Wife of a 21st Century Prince with singer-actress IU. The drama will air in the second half of 2025.
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