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Byeon Woo Seok Fits All The Qualities The “Lovely Runner” Director Was Looking For

Byeon Woo Seok Fits All The Qualities The “Lovely Runner” Director Was Looking For

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Netizens thanked the director for casting him.

tvN’s Lovely Runner actor Byeon Woo Seok has become a hot topic in the K-Drama world for his visuals, talent, and personality.

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He has garnered worldwide popularity with this role and is preparing for his Asia fan meeting tour.

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During the drama press conference, the director revealed how he was cast for the role.

The role of Ryu Sunjae had to have the visuals, the physique of a swimmer, and the aura of a top star and they had to sing well too. It’s a role that requires a lot of work, and although acting is important too, visuals were number one. I saw him at the BIFF (Busan International Film Festival) for his role in ’20th Century Girl’ and saw his youth, and decided to cast him because I felt he could act in their teens and 30s.

Let’s see if he checks off all the qualities the director was looking for!

Physique of a swimmer, visuals

Aura of a top star with singing talent

Ability to act in their teens

Ability to act in their 30s

Also, according to reports, it took three years for the show to start production. They dealt with many actors rejecting and turning down the role and finally confirmed Byeon Woo Seok for the male lead.

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But in hindsight, netizens felt that Byeon had met his career-defining role as Ryu Sunjae and were glad that other actors turned down the offers.

Netizens thanked the director for casting Byeon Woo Seok, as they felt he was perfect for the role.

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Netizen comments | theqoo
  • “True taste.”
  • “I think my heart fluttered because it was Byeon Woo Seok acting as Sunjae.”
  • “It’s surprising that he can do it all, visuals, singing, swimming. How can he do that. I can’t even imagine Sunjae that isn’t Byeon Woo Seok.”
  • “He played the teenager role really well.”
  • “Whoever played that role could have rose to fame, but not anyone would be able to fit that role well.”
  • “The director has true taste!”
  • “Seriously such good taste.”
  • “He really did a great job casting him.”
  • “Thank you director…”

Byeon Woo Seok first debuted as a model in 2014 before making his acting debut in 2016. He was first cast in a lead role in the K-Drama Record of Youth in 2020. He continued to play various roles and won the Best New Actor award in 2022.

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