On June 11, 2024, the South Korean media outlet Single List reported that Lovely Runner's actress Kim Hye-yoon topped the TV-OTT integrated non-drama cast. She peaked at No. 1 after appearing on the variety show titled Whenever Possible episode 7, resulting in the show's search and rise of its ratings (up to 70.9%.) This is the first time in the show's history that a guest has ranked first on the survey list and impacted the show's global rating.Previously, her co-star Byeon Woo-seok, topped the list in May 2024, following which Kim Hye-yoon took over the first spot. They became the most talked-about onscreen couple since the global success of their drama, Lovely Runner, that aired on TVING and Viki from April 8 to May 28, 2024.For the unversed, Whenever Possible is South Korean variety show (television entertainment) where actor Yoo Yeon-seok collaborates with leading comedian Yoo Jae-suk. The pair explores Korean leisure activities as they invite popular celebrities as guests. The eight-part series depicts them visiting the homes of ordinary people and allowing them to share their stories with viewers.Kim Hye-yoon appears in Whenever Possible post the success of Lovely Runner In Whenever Possible show, comedian Yoo Jae-suk questioned Kim Hye-yoon if her hectic schedule was a result of her fame and complimented her on the success of her latest drama. The actress spoke about meeting Yoo Yeon-seok at an award function, where he had congratulated her for taking home the "Blue Dragon Film Award" trophy for Best New Actress.Lovely Runner is a recently-concluded fantasy romance series that aired on tvN. In this popular series, Kim Hye-yoon plays Im Sol, the female protagonist who goes to any length to protect her love interest, Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok). With her character engulfed in the time-travelling drama, Hye-yoon's character displays wide spectrum of emotions.Staring her career with a string of supporting characters, Kim Hye-yoon landed her first major role in MBC's Extraordinary You alongside Rowoon, Lee Jae-wook, and Lee Na-eun. Based on the webtoon July Found by Chance, this web series follows a student (Hye-yoon) who finds out that she is the main character of a comic book and that her life is taken from its pages.Earlier, Kim Hye-yoon made appearances in other dramas such as Sky Castle, Snowdrop, and The Girl on a Bulldozer. Over the years, she has been considered an underrated actress with massive potential. With her recent tvN drama capturing the interest of both K-netizens and admirers worldwide, her breakthrough performances from the past have once more come to light.Meanwhile, her Lovely Runner co-star, Byeon Woo Seok, has also done many cameos and supporting roles across a several shows such as Record of Youth, and the Korean film, Soulmate. Both the actors have catapulted to international fame with their latest drama.Whenever Possible episode 7, featuring Kim Hye-yoon, aired on June 4, 2024, on SBS.