Actress Kim Hye-yoon is not resting on the success of a single work, continually changing genres and characters to expand her range. Even after leaving a strong impression as Im Sol in 'Lovely Runner,' she has been choosing works of different stripes, from fantasy romance to courtroom drama, showing audiences new faces.

'Lovely Runner's Im Sol: The Start of Mainstream Recognition

The work that once again cemented Kim Hye-yoon in the public eye was tvN's 'Lovely Runner,' which aired in 2024. She played Im Sol, acting alongside Byeon Woo-seok's Ryu Sun-jae. In this time-travel fantasy romance, she portrayed everything from bright energy to poignant emotion, leading the heart of the series.

'Human from Today': The Gumiho Eun-ho, Different from Im Sol

Kim Hye-yoon subsequently chose another fantasy character in SBS's 'Human from Today.' Her character, Eun-ho, is a gumiho who does not wish to become human. Building a story with Kang Si-yeol, played by Lomon, she presented a character different from Im Sol of 'Lovely Runner' in both personality and setup.

Kim Hye-yoon herself explained her acting direction in a previous interview, saying that when entering a new project, she tries to break away from her previous work. This means that while she cherishes 'Lovely Runner' as a precious work, she intends to build new characters in new projects.

Genre Expansion Continuing with 'Good Partner 2'

Her next move has also been confirmed. Kim Hye-yoon is set to appear in SBS's 'Good Partner 2.' 'Good Partner' is a work dealing with the stories of divorce lawyers, and the news of Kim Hye-yoon's casting was confirmed through an interview released this year.

Notably, 'Good Partner 2' is meaningful in that it differs in character from the fantasy romances Kim Hye-yoon has mainly shown recently. Following Im Sol in 'Lovely Runner' and the gumiho Eun-ho in 'Human from Today,' her move to a work set in the realistic legal world makes her genre shifts even more distinct.

A Legacy of Transformation from 'SKY Castle' to 'Girl on a Bulldozer'

Looking back at Kim Hye-yoon's filmography, this pattern of change has been ongoing. She made her name known to the public as Kang Ye-seo in JTBC's 'SKY Castle' and played Eun Dan-oh in MBC's 'Extraordinary You.' In the film 'Girl on a Bulldozer,' she took on the role of Hye-young, a girl living with anger and pain, delivering acting unlike her drama image. In particular, through 'Girl on a Bulldozer,' she won Best New Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Grand Bell Awards, earning recognition for her acting in film as well.

The Keyword Is 'Change'... Her Future Filmography Draws Attention

Ultimately, the keyword running through Kim Hye-yoon's recent career is change—refusing to stay in any single genre. Starting from school dramas and fantasy romance, she is expanding her domain to films, horror, and courtroom dramas. The fact that even after the success of 'Lovely Runner,' she is choosing different characters rather than repeating the same image keeps attention on the direction of her future filmography.

Meanwhile, Kim Hye-yoon is currently running in first place in the Best Actress category of the September Netizen Awards. Having consistently held the top spot in this category, attention is also focused on what kind of finish she will achieve this month.

[This article was written based on verifiable materials such as official announcements and published interviews, with AI utilized for article structuring and sentence refinement.]