Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon Named Best Couple of 2024 by Industry Experts in Lovely Runner’s

To commemorate its 20th anniversary, Joy News 24, a prominent South Korean entertainment and economics newspaper, conducted a comprehensive survey from September 30 to October 8. This survey focused on identifying the standout dramas, variety shows, films, actors, and singers anticipated to capture audiences in 2024.

More than 200 professionals from the entertainment sector participated in this initiative, including employees from broadcasting companies, producers, and reporters. The beloved pairing of Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon from tvN’s “Lovely Runner”emerged as the ultimate on-screen couple of the year.

Top On-Screen Couple of 2024: Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon Lead the Votes

Byun Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon’s impressive chemistry in “Lovely Runner”earned them the prestigious title of 2024’s favorite on-screen couple, captivating a broad audience and industry experts alike.

The series “Lovely Runner,”a time-travel romantic drama, tells the story of Im Sol (played by Kim Hye-yoon) as she journeys back to 2008 to save her lover, Ryu Seon-jae (played by Byun Woo-seok). The duo’s performances were pivotal in making them the defining couple of the upcoming year. With a commanding 92 votes, they secured the top position in the survey, recognized for their seamless blend of youthful romance and emotional depth.

Survey respondents affectionately referred to them using nicknames like ‘Sol Seon-jae Couple’ and ‘Sol Seon Couple,’ further emphasizing their popularity.

Coming in at second place were Kim Soo-hyun and Kim Ji-won from “Queen of Tears,”who garnered 76 votes. While some critics pointed out the drama’s predictable plot, the undeniable chemistry between the two actors—who portrayed a married couple navigating a crisis—made them one of the most cherished pairings of the year. Their ability to blend comedic elements with poignant moments was a highlight of their performance.

Third place was claimed by Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min from “Love Next Door,”who received 13 votes. Their natural on-screen chemistry prompted speculation among fans about a real-life romance. The show’s narrative, revolving around the relationship of childhood friends reuniting as adults, benefited immensely from their authentic performances.

Other notable couples featured in the survey included Shin Min-a and Kim Young-dae from “No Love No Gain,”with 7 votes, as well as Park Seo-joon and Han So-hee from “Gyeongseong Creature,”who each received 4 votes. Additionally, Um Tae-goo and Han Sun-hwa from “My Sweet Mobster”secured 4 votes, while Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun, known for their strong ‘womance’ in “Good Partner,”and Son Hyun-joo and Kim Myung-min from “Your Honor”were also recognized for their chemistry, each receiving 3 votes.

Further nominations included couples like Ahn Jae-hong and Lee Som from “LTNS,”Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik from “Doctor Slump,”and Ahn Bo-hyun and Park Ji-hyun from “Flex X Cop,”all of whom showcased exceptional performances.

The results of this survey reflect a year filled with memorable on-screen romances, setting a high standard for the upcoming entertainment landscape in 2024.

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