tvN’s upcoming time slip romance, ‘Lovely Runner,’ unveiled a teaser on February 23, showcasing the notable height difference between the drama’s lead stars, Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok.
The clip highlighted the considerable 29 cm height gap between Kim Hye Yoon, standing at 160 cm (5’3”), and Byun Woo Seok, towering at 189 cm (6’4”). The revelation sparked discussions among netizens, with some expressing reservations about the perceived imbalance.
Netizens shared their varied opinions on the height difference:
- “It’s too weird… They don’t look good together.”
- “It looks too unnatural.”
- “I love height differences between the female lead and the male lead, but it turned out, it can’t be too extreme…”
- “Her neck is gonna hurt so much, and he’s gonna have to bend down all the time.”
- “This is too much. The casting wasn’t smart.”
However, some netizens countered these opinions by pointing out that Kim Hye Yoon had previously starred in the 2019 drama ‘Extraordinary You’ alongside Rowoon, who is around the same height as Byun Woo Seok. This led to a division of views, with some suggesting that Kim Hye Yoon has successfully managed a similar height dynamic in the past.
On the other hand, ‘Lovely Runner’ narrates the tale of a devoted fan who time-travels 15 years into the past to save her idol. Set to premiere in April of this year, the drama promises a unique narrative with its time-slip premise and the potential challenges of the lead characters’ considerable height difference.
As discussions unfold among netizens regarding the perceived awkwardness of the height contrast, the drama’s premise and the chemistry between the leads remain subjects of anticipation and curiosity. The diverse opinions highlight the subjective nature of viewer preferences when it comes to on-screen pairings.