“Lovely Runner” Kim Hye-yoon Profile: Rising Star of Korean Cinema and TV

Kim Hye-yoon, who received praise from her junior actress saying, “She resembles Shim Eun-ha when she was young,” started her journey by winning the Rising Star Award at the New York Asian Film Festival for her first lead role in the 2022 film “Girl on the Bulldozer.” Since then, she has swept the Rookie of the Year awards at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and various other film ceremonies.

Currently, she is meeting viewers through tvN’s “Lovely Runner,” which depicts a time-traveling romance between Ryu Seon-jae (played by Byun Woo-seok), an entertainer who helped her find the will to live again, and Im Sol (played by Kim Hye-yoon), an ardent fan who fell into despair after his death.

“Lovely Runner” has garnered great love from Gen Z female viewers, particularly because of its romantic storyline with a famous idol and its setting in 2008, reminding viewers of the idol fan culture of that time.

At the heart of this fervent response is Kim Hye-yoon’s portrayal of Im Sol. She has been praised for carrying the drama with her performance, having previously gained attention for her role as Kang Ye-seo, the daughter of Han Seo-jin (played by Yeom Jung-ah) and Kang Joon-sang (played by Jung Jun-ho) in JTBC’s “SKY Castle.”

Despite coming from a financially stable family with a brilliant mind, Kim Hye-yoon convincingly portrayed Kang Ye-seo, a top-ranking student with a flawed character, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Kang Ho-dong once praised Kim Hye-yoon’s acting in “SKY Castle,” saying her performance was so convincing that it scared him into stopping watching. Additionally, her co-star in the drama, Kim Seo-hyung, commented, “She really resembles Shim Eun-ha when you see her in person,” praising her performance.

In fact, some netizens have noted similarities between Kim Hye-yoon and Shim Eun-ha in her prime, attributing it not only to their appearance but also to their exceptional acting skills.

Following “SKY Castle,” Kim Hye-yoon portrayed high school students in various drama such as “Extraordinary You” and “Secret Royal Inspector & Joy.” In “Lovely Runner,” she alternates between playing a teenager and a woman in her thirties, showcasing her versatility.

Recently, critic Jung Deok-hyun praised Kim Hye-yoon, saying, “When she puts on a school uniform, she displays an explosive acting charm,” and commended her for convincingly portraying a character with constantly changing emotions, likening it to riding a roller coaster.

The writer of “Lovely Runner,” Lee Si-eun, started writing with Kim Hye-yoon in mind for the role of Im Sol, and Kim Hye-yoon has exceeded the expectations of the writer and staff, receiving overwhelming love and support for her fantastic performance.

Source: daum