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Byun Woo-seok: “Lovely Runner” Role Was Offered to Another Actor, Grateful to Get It

The leading actor of K-drama “Lovely Runner”, Byun Woo-seok, disclosed casting stories about this viral series. 

On the May 15 broadcast of tvN’s entertainment program “You Quiz on the Block” (hereafter referred to as “You Quiz”), the preview for Byun Woo-seok’s upcoming appearance was revealed at the end of the episode.

In the preview, Yoo Jae-suk introduced Byun Woo-seok as “the cure for Monday blues” and expressed his desire to “run away with Byun Woo-seok.” Yoo Jae-suk also humorously called the actor “Mr. Seon-jae” (name of Byun Woo-seok’s character in “Lovely Runner”, to which Byun Woo-seok responded, “You can call me Seon-jae. Everyone always calls me Seon-jae.”

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When asked by Yoo Jae-suk how he felt, Byun Woo-seok expressed his excitement and said, “I feel dazed. My heart is racing, and I can’t sleep because of it.”

On the other hand, the K-drama “Lovely Runner” reportedly took three years to get produced. 

Regarding this, Byun Woo-seok shared his gratitude, saying, “It seems the script was initially offered to other actors. I am very thankful that it was eventually given to me.” He also mentioned that he will talk about his first love, raising anticipation for his appearance.

Additionally, Byun Woo-seok also shared stories about his first love and grandmother, rousing anticipation

Currently, Byun Woo-seok is captivating viewers with his role as Ryu Seon-jae, the vocalist of the band Eclipse, in tvN’s “Lovely Runner.” The episode of “You Quiz” featuring Byun Woo-seok will air on May 22 at 8:45 PM KST on tvN.

Source: Naver