Netizens Shocked by “Lovely Runner” Byun Woo-seok’s Friendship with Hyeri

The popularity of K-drama “Lovely Runner”has brought much attention to actor Byun Woo-seok, making him a hot topic among viewers globally. However, there have also been some negative consequences, such as when certain fans of Byun Woo-seok began attacking Hyeri, accusing the idol-actress of attempting to flirt with the actor.

Despite the incident, it was later discovered that Byun Woo-seok and Hyeri have been close friends for a long time. In fact, in June 2023, Hyeri shared photos from her birthday celebration where Byun Woo-seok was one of the attendees.

Furthermore, it was revealed in a photo of Hyeri that Byun Woo-seok was the one behind the camera, further solidifying his presence in her reflection.

Many people were surprised by Byun Woo-seok’s friendship with Hyeri, and netizens have shared their thoughts in the comments below:

I’m jealous…
Oh wow Hyeri’s social circle is really wide
Did they ever co-star in a project together? How did they end up getting to know each other?
Wow Byun Woo-seok is so good at taking photos. The photo he snapped of Hyeri is beautiful
Hyeri seems to be close with everyone she has worked with

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