'Lovely Runner' star Kim Hye-yoon to appear on 'Whenever Possible'
Kim Hye-yoon, the leading actor in the K-drama Lovely Runner, is set to make a guest appearance on the SBS variety show Whenever Possible. Media reports revealed the news on Tuesday, mentioning that she had already filmed for the show. Her agency, Artist Company, confirmed her participation. She is scheduled to feature in Episode 7 airing on June 4, following the conclusion of Lovely Runner on May 28.
'Whenever Possible' show details and Kim's previous appearances
Whenever Possible is a unique variety show where hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Yoo Yeon-seok visit ordinary people during their free time, aiming to bring luck into their lives. The show is a collaboration between production designer Choi Bo-pil of Running Man and writer Chae Jin-ah of Siren: Survive the Island. This will be Kim's second appearance on a show hosted by Yoo, following her guest spot on How Do You Play? in 2021.
Fan criticism toward Kim's agency, Artist Company
Meanwhile, despite Kim's rising popularity, her fans have expressed dissatisfaction with her agency, Artist Company. They flooded the agency's Instagram recently with comments demanding better promotion for the actor. One fan questioned, "Why aren't you promoting Kim?" while another urged the company to "Please work hard so that Kim can feel her popularity!" These demands have sparked criticism from Korean netizens who believe they are excessive and biased toward the actor.
Tracing Kim's journey to stardom
Kim first gained recognition for her portrayal of Kang Ye-seo in JTBC's television series Sky Castle (2018). She received her first leading television role in MBC's Extraordinary You (2019) and her first leading film role in The Girl on a Bulldozer (2022). Dubbed the "Nation's Little Sister," Kim recently joined Artist Company, one of Korea's most influential acting agencies, which is home to top stars such as Lee Jung-jae, Jung Woo-sung, and Lim Ji-yeon.
