Popular Korean actor Byeon Woo Seok, who has stolen hearts with his role as Ryu Sun Jae in the hit K-drama “Lovely Runner,” recently opened up about his own experiences with first love during an appearance on the variety show “You Quiz on the Block.”

The episode, which aired on May 22nd, featured Byeon Woo Seok as a guest. The actor, enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to “Lovely Runner,” discussed various aspects of his life, including his career, relationships with co-stars, and even his first love.

A Love Story from Middle School

During the show, the hosts took note of Byeon Woo Seok’s portrayal of a character with a pure first love in “Lovely Runner” and cleverly transitioned to ask, “Ryu Sun Jae is a character with a pure first love. How about your first love in real life?”

Byeon Woo Seok responded candidly, revealing that his own first love blossomed during his middle school days. He admitted to having a crush on a close friend at the time. Despite their strong bond, Byeon Woo Seok confessed that he was unable to express his feelings.

Missed Opportunities and Regret

Recounting his story, Byeon Woo Seok acknowledged that there were moments when he could have confessed his feelings. However, he admitted to lacking the courage to take that leap. The actor expressed feelings of frustration and disappointment, even describing himself as “pathetic” at the time.

He shared a specific memory of walking on the Cheonggyecheon Bridge, a place where he had resolved to confess his feelings. However, even in this setting, Byeon Woo Seok found himself unable to utter the words he had planned.

The “Lovely Runner” star explained that his hesitation stemmed from the fear of jeopardizing the friendship he cherished. Sadly, in the end, he never mustered the courage to make a confession, leaving his first love story unresolved.

He said he couldnt confess to his first love bcs he was afraid of losing her as friend BYEON WOOSEOK IS LIVING SUNJAEISM IN OG TIMELINE 😭😭😭👊🏼👊🏼❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹 pic.twitter.com/CrL7Pl0ISA

— fadil 🍉 (@bapmeokjae_hsw) May 22, 2024

“I met my first love in middle school. I was looking at the timing to confess but failed. We were best friends. I'm afraid that I will lose the friendship, that's why I can't confess”

And just like that, the ending of byeon wooseok's first love 😭😂

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— daisy han (@kdramadaisy) May 22, 2024

about his first crush > they were close friends in middle school, but he was afraid of drifting apart, so he couldn’t bring himself to confess his feelings to that person/her

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— ً (@wooseokfiles) May 22, 2024

A Hypothetical Confession

The conversation then took a lighter turn when the hosts asked Byeon Woo Seok what he would have said if he had confessed. With a touch of humor, he playfully referenced a line from his character in “Lovely Runner,” saying, “I told you to think only about me, right?” This lighthearted response elicited laughter from the audience.

Following this playful moment, Byeon Woo Seok clarified his true feelings and offered a more sincere version of what he might have said in a genuine confession. He stated, “I think I have feelings for you, not just as a friend, but as a woman. Would you like to go out with me?”

"if i ever confessed, 'i don't see you as my friend but more than that, so do you want to be my girlfriend?' i would say it like this" IF BYEON WOOSEOK EVER CONFESSED TO ME LIKE THIS I WOULD BE IN GRAVE 🫂 pic.twitter.com/xTa0WO5gqO

— liy 🏃🏻‍♀️ (@chaedaely) May 22, 2024

About “Lovely Runner”

While the conversation about his first love offered a glimpse into Byeon Woo Seok’s personal life, the episode also highlighted the K-drama that has skyrocketed him to fame. “Lovely Runner” is currently captivating audiences and has secured a place as one of the top K-dramas of 2024.

Adapted from a popular web novel, “Lovely Runner” is a time-slip romance drama penned by Lee Si Eun, the screenwriter behind the hit series “True Beauty.” The drama explores the intriguing question of what someone would do if given the chance to travel back in time and save their favorite celebrity.

The story centers around Kim Hye Yoon, who portrays Im Sol, a devoted fan heartbroken by the tragic fate of her idol, Ryu Sun Jae (played by Byeon Woo Seok). Determined to change his destiny, Im Sol embarks on a journey back in time, adding a unique twist to the classic fan-idol relationship.