K-drama: Viewership surges for 'Lovely Runner'; 'Crash' hits record high
South Korean shows Lovely Runner and Crash have achieved record-breaking viewership ratings, according to Nielsen Korea. The Tuesday (May 21) broadcast of tvN's Lovely Runner saw an average nationwide viewership rating of 4.8%, a slight increase from its previous episode's rating of 4.6%. Similarly, ENA's K-drama Crash also experienced a ratings boost, reaching an average nationwide rating of 4.1% from the previous episode's 3.8%.
Not all shows shared the success of 'Lovely Runner,' 'Crash'
While Lovely Runner and Crash celebrated their record-breaking viewership, not all shows shared in this success. KBS2's show Dare to Love Me experienced a decrease in ratings, with its fourth episode achieving an average nationwide rating of only 1.4%. Its third episode had achieved an average nationwide rating of 1.5% on Monday. Despite the overall positive trend in viewership for other shows, this particular series saw a slight dip.
Here's what 'Lovely Runner' is all about
Adapted from Kim Bbang's web novel Tomorrow's Best, the series centers on Ryu Seon-jae (Byeon Woo-seok), a K-pop idol, and Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon), his dedicated fan. Their lives take a turn when Ryu tragically dies, leaving Im grief-stricken. However, a miraculous turn of events allows Im to journey back in time and encounter Ryu during his school years. Determined to prevent his untimely demise, Im forms a deep bond with him, aiming to alter the course of fate.
Meanwhile, 'Crash' is a thrilling crime drama series
Crash is an ongoing K-drama series helmed by writer Oh Soo-jin and director Park Joon-woo. Premiered on May 13, the show features a stellar cast including Lee Min-ki, Kwak Sun-young, Heo Sung-tae, Lee Ho-chul, and Choi Moon-hee. The narrative revolves around a crime tracker navigating the challenges faced by a traffic crime investigation team, often overlooked by society. Viewers outside South Korea can catch it on Disney+.
