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Actor Byeon Woo Seok's previous works are drawing renewed attention following his significant rise to fame as Ryu Sun Jae in the recent drama 'Lovely Runner'. Despite its initial average viewership ratings of around 5%, 'Lovely Runner' gained explosive popularity through word-of-mouth on online platforms and OTT services, becoming a career-defining project for Byeon Woo Seok. In this drama, he showcased a wide acting range, portraying characters from a high school student in his teens to an idol in his thirties.
Byeon Woo Seok debuted in 2016 with tvN's 'Dear My Friends' and steadily built his experience through minor roles in various productions, including 'Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo' and 'Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo'. In 2019, he demonstrated his presence with his model-like visuals and natural acting in 'Search: WWW' and 'Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency'. His recognition further grew with 'Record of Youth' in 2020, where he appeared alongside Park Bo Gum. Notably, he played the villain Ryu Shi Oh in 'Strong Girl Nam-soon', leaving a strong impression that contrasted sharply with his 'Lovely Runner' character, Ryu Sun Jae.
Bloggers note the enjoyment of revisiting Byeon Woo Seok's earlier dramas after watching 'Lovely Runner'. They express surprise at discovering his charms and acting skills that they might have overlooked before, often commenting, "Now that I see it, it was Byeon Woo Seok all along." Comparisons between his portrayal of Ryu Shi Oh in 'Strong Girl Nam-soon' and Ryu Sun Jae in 'Lovely Runner' highlight his broad acting spectrum, leading to positive reviews of his versatile performances.
