Byeon Woo-seok & Kim Hye-yoon Reunite—Fans Swoon Over ‘Lovely Runner’ Couple (+Photos)

Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, stars of the hit drama Lovely Runner (Korean title: 선재 업고 튀어), reunited—setting hearts aflutter once again.

On May 6, the official Baeksang Arts Awards social media shared backstage photos of the 61st ceremony with the caption:

“PRIZM Popularity Award winners Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon. Swipe through PRIZM x Don’t Look Up’s exclusive backstage captures of the winners' joyful moments.”

In the photos, the pair is dressed in formal tuxedo and gown, beaming with radiant smiles. Their sweet height difference and chemistry—once the subject of dating rumors during the Lovely Runner era—remains just as endearing, stirring excitement among fans.

Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon both won the PRIZM Popularity Award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards, held on May 5 at COEX in Seoul. The award was determined entirely through public voting, which ran for ten days from April 23 to May 2. From a pool of 35 male and 35 female nominees across film and television, the duo secured the highest number of votes.

Lovely Runner, which premiered in April 2024, captivated audiences with its time-travel romance set in 2008. The youthful chemistry between Byeon and Kim, paired with its nostalgic retro aesthetic, made it a standout. The drama’s OST, including songs like “Shower” (소나기) and “I Guess So” (그랬나봐), also climbed the charts, and the show gained significant popularity across Asia, especially in Japan and Taiwan.

About the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards

The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards (Korean: 제61회 백상예술대상) took place on May 5, 2025, at COEX in Seoul, lighting up the evening with some of the biggest names in Korean entertainment. Broadcast live at 8:00 PM (KST), the prestigious ceremony celebrated the most acclaimed talents in Korean television, film, and theater.

The star-studded event saw Ju Ji-hoon take home Best Actor (TV) for The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call, while Kim Tae-ri earned Best Actress (TV) for her moving role in Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born. On the film side, Jo Jung-suk won Best Actor (Film) for Pilot, and Jeon Do-yeon was named Best Actress (Film) for her gripping performance in Revolver.

Mega-hit dramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines (IU and Park Bo-gum), The Tale of Lady Ok (Lim Ji-yeon), and Study Group dominated the buzz, with Moving also winning Best Drama—adding to its global acclaim. The awards also honored rising stars and fan favorites, including Lovely Runner’s Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, who both won the PRIZM Popularity Award.

With top-tier fashion moments, viral speeches, and unforgettable reunions, the 2025 Baeksang ceremony was a true celebration of K-content excellence—cementing the event's reputation as the Oscars of Korea.

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