5 things that made us fall in love with Lovely Runner's Byeon Woo Seok
From his dashing looks to his amazing "fanservice", Byeon Woo Seok has quickly become the king of our hearts.
There's a new rising star in the Korean entertainment scene, and his name is Byeon Woo Seok (@byeonwooseok). He's been making waves with his standout performance in TVN's recent time-traveling romantic comedy "Lovely Runner," capturing the hearts of K-drama audiences with his charm and undeniable screen presence as Ryu Sun Jae.
Based on Kim Bbang's web novel "The Best of Tomorrow", the TV drama adaptation "Lovely Runner" tells the story of Im Sol (played by Kim Hye Yoon), who goes back in time to save her favourite singer, Sun Jae, after his untimely death. Set in a high school in the 2000s, the drama has been gaining popularity through word of mouth, attracting not only teenagers but also viewers in their 30s and 40s. It's been breaking its own records and keeping people talking for three consecutive weeks.
The more you know about him, the warmer and more delicate Byeon Woo-seok becomes! A coveted actor and model, he is a character who shows innocent aspects and possesses many charms and here are five reasons why he has captured our hearts.
HE CAN REALLY SING
In case you didn’t know, the song ‘Sonagi / Sudden Shower’ (which is the OST for Lovely Runner) is actually sung by Byeon Woo Seok, proving that he is a true multi-talented star.
Recently, Varo Entertainment released clips of the actor singing live, and it was reported that for Lovely Runner’s role, Byeon Woo Seok took lessons to hone his vocal skills further. Hardwork, talent and looks - he's got it all.
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HIS AMAZING FAN SERVICE
He is known for his warm and affectionate interactions with fans. In recent months, countless videos of the actor meeting his fans circulated on social media that got everyone's heart fluttering. He makes eye contact, listens attentively to their stories, and even buys coffee for some during their encounters.
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HE IS GOOFY AND PERSONABLE
He is close friends with many model/actors we love including Joo Woo Jae, Jang Ki Yong and Nam Joo Hyuk as they were all signed together in YG+ and appeared as cameos in their dramas.
Off-screen, they're all about goofing off and having a blast together like this episode of Running Man with Joo Woo Jae.
BOYFRIENDCORE ON SOCIALS
Recently, his Instagram photos have caught the eye of many for epitomizing the essence of "boyfriend core" aesthetics. Fans are totally smitten with his laid-back and effortlessly cool Instagram pictures! Feast your eyes below!
Byeon Woo Seok currently stars as the lead actor for Lovely Runner, which is now available on Viu.
