In the thrilling finale of 'Lovely Runner', fans experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Did Im Sol and Sun Jae manage to overcome their tragic fate in the k-drama's last episode?
K-drama 'Lovely Runner' kept the audience totally captivated throughout its airing. The love plot between Im Sol and Sun Jae was the focus of attention, and fans eagerly waited for the outcome. In episode 16, all the unknowns were resolved and viewers experienced mixed emotions. Below, we examine the key moments and answer the question on everyone's mind: did they manage to find lasting happiness?
'Lovely Runner' episode 16 recap: what happened?
In the last episode, Im Sol and Sun Jae bravely faced their fate. After traveling to the past and living a life without him for 15 years, the young heroine made a momentous decision to withdraw from a project after accepting him as an actor. Despite the obstacles and intertwined plans, she chose to move on without crossing paths with her love.
However, at the beginning of episode 16 of 'Lovely Runner', Sun Jae desperately searches for Im Sol after recovering his memories from different timelines thanks to a special watch she had given him in another reality, while Kim Youg Soo tries to run him over and eventually gets killed by a truck while running away from Tae Sung. The mystery behind Im Sol's grandmother, Jung Mal ja, is also solved when she undoes the connection to the time travel arc.
When the young girl excitedly approaches the singer and tries to find an excuse related to how she knows him, he finally tells her that he remembers everything. The two then embrace and kiss, and later the star tells her that he never forgot her.
Did Im Sol and Sun Jae stay together at the end of 'Lovely Runner'?
The answer is a resounding yes. In a thrilling twist, Sun Jae was saved and the two main characters finally found their way to true love. Im Sol followed her dream of becoming a film director, while Sun Jae continued her music career, as they secretly shared dates and their feelings grew stronger and stronger.
The love that the k-drama protagonists shared transcended the barriers of time and space, and their story culminated in a happy ending.
Was there a wedding in the finale of 'Lovely Runner'?
After overcoming tragedy, Im Sol and Sun Jae moved forward in their relationship and spent the night together. In that context, they tell each other that they love each other and he starts to propose to her. Later, photos of their dating are revealed and go viral on forums, but the singer doesn't give the articles any importance. Moreover, he gets a chance to thank Tae Sung for helping him break the cycle.
Later, at the celebration for Im Seum and Hyun Joo's son's birthday, Jung Mal Ja, the wise grandmother, wished them a long and blissful life. After the event, the artist tries to propose to his beloved with the help of his friends on a cruise ship, but refrains when the young woman reveals her plans to make her film project.
However, to the delight of fans, Sun Jae later managed to make a romantic marriage proposal under the cherry blossoms. She, of course, accepted, and as they sealed their promise with a kiss, the emotional wedding scene of the beloved characters left more than one with open mouths and tears in their eyes.