Lovely Runner Stars Byeon Woo Seok & Kim Hye Yoon Reunite Onstage!

After capturing hearts with their swoon-worthy chemistry in the hit 2024 K-Drama Lovely Runner, Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon are all set to reunite—this time, on an international stage. The duo will appear together at the prestigious Asia Star Entertainer Awards (ASEA) 2025, scheduled for May 28 and 29 at the K Arena Yokohama in Japan.

Lovely Runner Stars Back in Spotlight

In 2024, Lovely Runner emerged as a surprise hit, overcoming its early controversies to become one of the top K-Dramas of the year. Much of its charm came from the electric pairing of Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon, who brought their roles to life with authenticity and emotional depth. Their performance not only earned them praise from fans but also several awards, including six for Byeon and four for Kim at the Asia Artist Awards 2024.

According to a report released on April 10, KST, the ASEA 2025 committee confirmed that Byeon Woo Seok will be a presenter on the second day of the event, while Kim Hye Yoon will co-host the evening alongside MONSTA X’s Hyungwon and The Boyz’s Younghoon. This exciting news has sparked a wave of anticipation among fans, as it will be the first time the actors appear together publicly since the Lovely Runner anniversary event.

The first day of ASEA, May 28, will be hosted by The Boyz’s Juyeon and IVE’s Rei, with actor Jang Geun Suk presenting the Daesang (Grand Prize). The second day, featuring our Lovely Runner stars, is expected to draw a massive global audience.

Although Byeon and Kim reunited privately for the drama's one-year anniversary celebration on April 8 with director Yoon Jong Ho, this public reunion holds a special charm. Fans who admired their on-screen connection are eager to see them share the stage again, this time as presenters and hosts in front of a global audience.

Their professional synergy and fan-favorite status make this reunion more than just a media moment—it’s a celebration of their shared success and undeniable chemistry.

Looking Ahead: More Collaborations?

While there’s no official word on a new project together, their joint appearance at ASEA 2025 has reignited fan hopes for another drama. Social media has been abuzz with speculation and hashtags calling for a Lovely Runner sequel or a brand-new romantic series.

For now, the spotlight belongs to ASEA 2025, where these two stars will shine once again—this time as award show royalty.