The hit tvN K-drama Lovely Runner concluded on May 28, 2024. It is undoubtedly one of the most loved series of all time; thus, fans have already begun to miss it. Apart from its gripping time travel storyline, direction, and amazing cinematography, the electrifying chemistry between the lead couple, Ryu Sun-Jae (Byeon Woo-Seok) and Im Sol (Kim Hye-Yoon), has made it even more captivating.
Throughout all sixteen episodes of Lovely Runner, fans have witnessed several heart-fluttering and emotional moments shared by the pair. From the yellow umbrella scene to Sol’s confession scene to the wedding scene at the very end, these moments have captured the hearts of many fans worldwide. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best moments of Sol and Sun-Jae in the K-drama.
The Yellow Umbrella & Rain
One of the most memorable moments of Lovely Runner is Ryu Sun-Jae seeing Im Sol for the first time in the rain. He goes to return a parcel of Sol that mistakenly arrived at his place. From a distance, Sol sees him and thinks that he is a delivery person. Thus, she runs towards him with a yellow umbrella to take the parcel.
When the two meet, Sol holds the umbrella over his head and eventually gives it to him. She thanks him for the parcel and also gives him some candies. Sun-Jae immediately falls for Sol’s bright smile and kindness. It is the very moment from where their fascinating love story begins. Thus, it has become one of the most iconic moments in the world of K-drama.
Im Sol’s Confession
A moment from the future timeline where Sun-Jae takes Sol to her home after they spend the entire night at Sun-Jae’s place is yet another cherished scene from the drama. Before going inside her house, Sol finally gathers the courage to confess her true feelings to him. She tells him that she has always liked him.
Right after that, Sun-Jae runs to ask Sol how she feels about him now. It is an extremely emotional moment for both of them, and they engage in a passionate kiss inside Sol’s house. It is most definitely one of the most heart-fluttering scenes in Lovely Runner.
The Bridge & Snowfall
It is another highly satisfying moment between Im Sol and Ryu Sun-Jae in Lovely Runner. After finding out that it is his first love, Sol, who has given him the flowers, Sun-Jae rushes to see Sol. He calls her, and the two meet after a long time at the river-side bridge amidst snowfall.
Both of their eyes lit up after seeing one another. Sol comes towards him and again holds the yellow umbrella over his head. Soon, Sol starts thinking about how to keep Sun-Jae safe and sound that night. Thus, she proposes that the two spend the night together. Sun-Jae is completely surprised by what Sol says.
Cherry Blossom & the Wish
It is a moment Sol and Sun-Jae spend together after they start dating during their college days. From the time capsule and certain behaviors of Sol, Sun-Jae finally realizes that Sol has come from the future to protect him. This is why she has been keeping a distance from him. Thus, he asks Sol to be with him as he does not want to waste any more time before Sol returns to the future.
In this particular scene, Sol and Sun-Jae walk on a road holding hands. Meanwhile, cherry blossoms are falling all over the road. Sol tries to catch them but fails. Thus, Sun Jae helps her catch some, and together, they make a wish. This is one of the most beautiful moments in the series.
The Dream Wedding
After going through several timelines and facing numerous obstacles, Sol and Sun-Jae finally get their happy ending at the very end of Lovely Runner. It is the final scene of the K-drama. After Sol finishes directing her movie, Sun-Jae meets her, and in an alluring moment, he proposes to Sol for marriage.
Sol accepts the proposal, and Sun-Jae puts the ring on her finger. Then, the two share a heartfelt kiss. Right at that moment, they start to imagine their dream wedding ceremony, giving fans a chance to see them as a stunning bride and groom. It is indeed one of the most satisfying endings to a K-drama.
Some other memorable moments of Ryu Sun-Jae and Im Sol include the amusement park ride scene, the scene where Sun-Jae compares the size of his hand with that of Sol’s, Sun-Jae and Sol’s first kiss at the school swimming pool area, and many more.
Viewers can stream Lovely Runner on Viki.
