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Run On: The Elliott to my E.T. drama heart

I'm still relatively new to dramas, and I'm picky about romance plots with too much drama, so this was the perfect watch for me.

Story:
Never before has the dialogue of any TV/show I've seen been so intentional. No cringe jokes stuck in for the sake of humor, just friendly banter between friends. There aren't any 2-D characters that only ever seem to have one personality trait: characters that may seem headstrong at first are shown recognizing and apologizing for their mistakes, while characters that may seem soft-spoken or mild in character soon show resilience of their own. All in all, I really felt that the characters' personalities and wit really shown through all of their interactions. There were times I would rewatch a certain scene over and over because i expected a character to have acted one way, and almost thought I had understood the plot wrong. However, I would then realize that this was a learning moment for them (or simply just a representation of their mentality towards a certain subject matter), and it was surprising but also pleasing to see growth. And there were other times I would rewatch a scene because I thought the banter was just perfect, to the point where I would've missed some of the cleverness in the dialogue had I not rewatched it. Most of all, there were moments that gave the drama its own charm, such as the E.T. references or hilariously peculiar situations such as the moments before Dan Ah's birthday party (or Mi Joo and Seon Gyeom's first encounters).

Run On also addressed some major societal issues. The topic of bullying and whistleblowing in the athletic community, the reality of working on film sets, parental pressure when it comes to academics, family dynamics and having a work-life balance, the difficulties of being an idol, and so much more are all addressed. There was also LGBTQ+ representation in the form of both gay and ace characters, as well as some important messages about respecting the difficulties of coming out. Most importantly, the drama addresses the idea of respecting yourself and respecting others. We first see the idea of self-love and communication early on through the portrayal of Seon Gyeom, who is learning to respect himself instead of selflessly sacrificing for others who wouldn't do the same, and is in turn also learning to communicate his thoughts so others around him can help him on his journey. Soon, we see that this progression applies to every single character, as everyone learns to grow in some way. And in turn, the side plots contribute nicely to the overall message of the story - instead of leaving us feeling like "_______ couple" got more screentime than "_______ couple", we are left with a complete picture of characters whose lives and journeys are intertwined.

On the topic of Mi Joo and Seon Gyeom, I've seen some comments about how the chemistry wasn't really felt between Im Shi Wan and Shin Se Kyung (although of course I'm generalizing here). But I think that more has to do with how their characters are written. Neither of them really carries the extravagance of Dan Ah, or Young Hwa's overly romantic view of first love - which makes the second leads' dynamic so much fun to watch. They simply exist in each other's space. Mi Joo learns to break down her naturally strong, independent exterior and learns to open her heart up instead of turning away with difficulties in their relationship. Seon Gyeom learns to better understand both his emotions and others' emotions, no longer keeping things to himself and sharing how he feels. There are funny moments in between their moments of wit/banter, especially in their first few encounters with one another; there are awkward moments at times, when they don't have much to say; there are angsty moments when they break up or Mi Joo becomes frustrated and Seon Gyeom doesn't understand why; and there are cute moments when they show affection towards one another. It's enviable how peaceful their existence is with one another, and it makes me feel warm.

However, the reason I gave this plot a 9 and not a 10/10 is because there were some road bumps toward the middle and end of the story - I felt that some plots did not get as resolved as well as I had hoped, especially in the last episode. However, given that this is only 16 episodes, I think the drama did a good job.

Acting/Cast:
I don't have any complaints about the acting. This is a seasoned cast that did a great job.

Choi Soo Young's portrayal of Dan Ah is honestly my favorite. Soo Young brought out the qualities of Dan Ah as a badass character, and I totally admired how blunt she was with everyone around her. Her expression was often unreadable/she was quite cold to the people around her, but you could see Dan Ah slowly letting go of her pride to admit her wrongdoings in moments of vulnerability later on, which I thought was wonderful.

I also thought the rest of the main cast did a great job embodying their characters. Although at first it seemed that Se Kyung wasn't showing a lot of emotion in her portrayal of Mi Joo, now that I better understand the character of Mi Joo, I think she did a great job. Like I said before, Mi Joo doesn't have any striking personality traits like some of the other cast; all we see at the beginning is her as strong and independent character that doesn't take anyone's sh*t. However, we slowly see the development of her character through her interactions with everyone else: movie references, her perspectives on being a translator, her backstory (family, past relationships) and how it affects her today, being nocturnal, her relationship with blenders, drunk Mi Joo, etc. And she definitely has her funny/endearing moments, such as (like I said before) her first encounter with Seon Gyeom, her conversations with Dan Ah and Mae-Yi, as well as incidents involving a brick and the f-word, lol. All by way of saying that Se Kyung brought out all of these qualities about Mi Joo that we love so much, even if she didn't seem particularly expressive in the way that she portrayed Mi Joo - there was humor when there needed to be, moments of vulnerability amidst a really headstrong personality, and quiet moments with Seon Gyeom that were brought out really well.

Im Shi Wan, despite not doing a lot of romcoms, also served as a great portrayal of Seon Gyeom. Seon Gyeom seemed really level-headed (and often out of the loop, lol), and Shi Wan's eyes were especially expressive when Seon Gyeom didn't express his thoughts with his words (or they matched how he was feeling in the moment). There was a characteristic expression of blankness that indicated Seon Gyeom's confusion which Shi Wan brought out really well, such as when he didn't understand Mi Joo's movie references. Kang Tae Oh also did a great job as Young Hwa, and we could definitely see the transition from his idea of puppy love to a more mature view of Dan Ah.

Lastly, I thought Park Young Gyu really succeeded at embodying the villain role he was given. And Choi Jae Hyun and Yeon Je Wook as Tae Woong and Ji Hyun were hilarious to watch.

Music:
The OST was definitely catchy, and it fit well with the idea of recurring themes across different characters. However, given that this drama tries to be real in its portrayal of love and relationships, we didn't always need the overly melodramatic music and slo-mo shots when there was something touching going on. I don't necessarily have a problem with the songs themselves; rather, I thought the placement of the songs didn't fit with the overall message of the script.

Edit: Changing the music rating from a 6.5/10 to a 8.5/10 because even though it doesn't fit the series that well in my opinion, it's SO GOOD on its own. I've been listening to "Where Are You?" by Kim Na Young on repeat for the past few hours.

Rewatch Value:
Lastly, I would definitely watch this again. It's only been a few hours since i finished the last episode, but wow, I don't think I'm getting over this drama for a while. Every single character was so endearing. I understand why others may think that the plot dragged because there wasn't a lot of action or outright drama happening (and the ending being unreliable), but for me, it had enough suspense at times to keep me going while still maintaining the feel of the mundanity of life.

Conclusion:
Standing ovation to Park Shi Hyun. Definitely going to be watching more of Choi Soo Young's work. I want a roommate like Mae-Yi and a brother like Tae Woong. I also badly want to try japchae now.

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Rottweiler1
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Apr 17, 2021
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Overall 9.5
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Rewatch Value 8.0

EASY WATCHING

I loved watching this. A few teary spots but for the most part it is a feel good series. The story itself was fun and amusing and at a few times sad. The leading actors all had good chemistry and were totally believable in their character’s roles. I liked that there were actually five stories being told. After watching so many dramas with fighting and bloodshed and others that made me cry or even others that made me angry this was just pure entertainment for me. Would have given it a 10 but I find the music distracting and unnecessary.
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Feb 9, 2022
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Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 8.0

Sweet story with good pace

The key things that make this show enjoyable:
1. Good pace -- things actually happen in every episode! And they make sense!
2. Sweet, sweet story -- not saccharine, but uplifting and leaves a smile on one's face.
3. Excellent cast -- in every part, the actors do a really good job.
There are very few, and relatively minor, downsides. For me, primarily, one of the B-plots was a little too convoluted for the remainder of the plot, but still enjoyable. The other one that made the first few episodes hard to swallow was the impossibly-young-CEO trope (though with a woman, for a change).
However -- overall -- a show that is perfect for lazy weekend viewing.

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teslaman8
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Dec 10, 2022
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Rewatch Value 8.5

Underrated

I am truly shocked that this show did not receive more recognition or love. It has everything a kdrama needs: the classic "kdrama moments," a great OST, and really fantastic characters. Not only that, this show does not feel like a generic kdrama, and it really pushes some boundaries. The main leads felt like very real people, and the story felt original and lacked clichés. I won't spoil anything, but you will watch this show and realize that Run On has characters and subjects that break typical kdrama norms. Soo-Young as the second female lead did a stellar job, and the love story between the second leads was fantastic, especially towards the end. You may think this is just another kdrama, but no, this one makes an effort to be different and stand out, which is why I recommend watching Run On. Some moments may be slow, but I encourage everyone to stick with it and see where the show goes, because I doubt it'll disappoint.

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DadaSoka
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Rewatch Value 7.5

to be different doesnt mean to not be together. run towards your goels

I love dialoges in whole movie. they keep me sleepless for week. The story was easy going and it had some nice turns. At beginnig the main actor was a little speechless but later on I got is was part of his character. It has happy ending and sure I will watch it again. I could understand the movies from the different point of wiev as well. to do translation. to do what u choose to do. to follow it and stick to it. so make a time and give it a try. it was long time in my watch list. and I love acting of lady main character. I saw already 3 movies with her
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Salatheel
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Rewatch Value 6.0

A promising fledgling trapped in a cage of romance tropes.

This drama was a pleasant surprise that exceeded my admittedly low expectations. There was a straightforwardness and believability about the writing, and the delivery of the lines by the central leads, Im Si Won and Shin Se Kyung, that enhanced the reality of the story. The attitude of the FL was credible given her background. She was written with some depth to her, unusual in romance dramas. The pressures and considerations around her profession as a translator were well illustrated and interesting. I must admit that I’m pretty hopeless at learning languages but I do have an appreciation of how a language shapes your world. After all, you can only know that you experience things that you have words for.

The serious nature of the topic under discussion at the start was well treated, with echoes of DP, another drama that explores institutionalised bullying. The ML had some of the expected personality traits: cold, unresponsive etc, but he was given a credible reason for them in his background. The drama did a reasonable job of showing us the steps of his transformation without completely turning our frog into a prince charming.

The characters of the leads were non-standard for romance and they were well fleshed out and believable. With two unconventional and interesting leads one wonders whether it was necessary to have such a prominent secondary couple. The mood of the drama was more akin to “I’ll see you when the weather is fine” or “Just between lovers”, both of which emphasised the primary romance, with less than usual time given to the secondary one. We really needed to spend more time with our main couple to understand the subtleties of their interactions with each other. Sometimes the time lines were twisted and there was an inexplicable reaction happening before the motivation that explained it, which was confusing and unnecessary.

According to kdrama tweets on Twitter, (https://twitter.com/iconickdramas/status/1347390682848129025?lang=en) this is Park Shi Hyun’s first outing as a lead writer, having been an assistant writer to Kim Eun Sook who wrote “Goblin”, “Descendants of the Sun” and “Mr Sunshine”. If this is the case, Park is definitely to be commended and encouraged because it shows promise and it’s faults can at least be understood if not forgiven.

Having mentioned faults, let’s go there and explore them. I think that one source of the problem as far as I’m concerned was trying to fit a non-standard romance into a standard formula with a standard treatment. In the process the subtlety was trashed and a great deal was lost in translation. The natural flow of the story seemed to be forced in some places and stifled in others by the rigid application of standard romance tropes and editing choices. The relationship between the two leads was forced. The writer hardly gave it time to develop before pulling it apart on cue which seemed totally inappropriate for this drama. As far as I’m concerned, in order to reveal the natural development of the characters it needed it’s own non-standard form. In particular, the episodes around two thirds of the way through lacked character integrity for me.

Unfortunately we were treated to the tedious long frozen gazes that seem to plague romance dramas. Sorry, but I’m so over that style of directing and editing. I find it unnatural, weird and incredibly dated. You know that very soon it will identify an era that was very OTT and laughable. In fact it seems like that to me right now. I imagine that it is all about live broadcasting, allowing viewers to have long lingering hot-shots of their favourite crushes. But this was a Netflix series, watched on-line where you can freeze the frame yourself and gush in the privacy of your own bedroom (or whatever you want to do…). So why?

I felt that Park Shi Hyun wanted to write something different and was being constrained by outside forces to conform to a norm. The result was a strangely unsettling experience full of cliched romance production values and lip bump kisses. It really had the potential to be so much better than that.

What my rating means: 6+ Some aspects of it were OK but it had serious flaws. It will pass the time but you can find something better.

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BeepingMoon
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Rewatch Value 9.0

Just...sigh...perfect

Beautifully written and performed. Light-hearted and strangely thought-provoking gem.

So I watched this when it aired. I have SAD which was especially bad this year with lockdown and crap. This series generally lifted my mood each week so I have some bias in that sense. But if you are struggling with stuff or feel down I would seriously recommend this series, it's both light and intelligent. It's just exquisite.

There is not loads of plot (some, enough to keep it going, but not loads). It is not fast-paced or filled with action. It's almost slice-of-life like.

The characters felt like people in my life when I was finished.

The writing is genuinely wonderful. (And is beautifully translated in the subtitles too.) There are snippets of wisdom in the words of the characters that play off really well in the witty, amusing and sometimes emotional dialogue. I honestly would recommend it for the writing alone. Which I rarely say as I'm picky when it comes to writing.

The acting is also excellent. Legitimately no complaints whatsoever. They were all perfect for their roles.

I fell in love, felt frustrated, annoyed, laughed, cried with the characters. In the simplicity of the story and the gorgeous writing the actors really brought the characters to life. They really lived up to the writing (which is saying something). I mean they've all been great actors before but the chemistry between them worked well too.

This series was gold to me when I watched it.

There is one other thing this series does which is pertinent to international fans of dramas and films when they don't speak the language. This series truly has moments of being a love letter to translators and subtitlers. I love that side of it too.

I recommend it so much. I don't know if it would work as a binge drama as it is there to be savoured (in my experience). But I love it.

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Cierra McCauley
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Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 4.5

A Beautiful Journey

Run On was a really good watch! The Storyline is unique and even though it’s not thrilling, it has a comfortable feeling that makes you want to keep watching. This was a slow burn, the characters take you on a journey as they try to navigate their life with work, family and love. I really loved all the characters, they were refreshing. Our Main Lead is so different, he has this whole air about him that’s just so unique, he’s so hard to read. I’ve never seen this actor before so I didn’t know it this was typical for him or this was just the roll he played but his aloofness was just so beautiful. Seon Gyeom is a Talented, handsome man that keeps to himself, does exactly what is required of him and nothing more, he lives a very straight and clean cut life. Or he did until he keeps having run ins with a chaotic film translator that makes him “wake up, come alive”. I really enjoyed their love story, it fun and hilarious and sweet and soft. There’s humor and the two females are my favorite duo. Our second lead couple really gives balance for our main couple. Dan Ah and Yeong Hwa are just as interesting and addictive, if not more than our mains. They had me rolling in tears from laughter to heartache. I didn’t give this 10 stars because after finishing it I realized I had finished it and while I did really enjoy it, it wasn’t a must watch. It’s one of those show that you can watch to enjoy because it’s good, but don’t watch it if you’re on a roll and wanting exciting, all consuming romance. Run On is a comfort show with low angst and all the warm and fuzzies. A Really good watch to make you happy.

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Dec 30, 2021
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Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 9.0
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Deep Dive

Why you should watch it
1. WRITING
It would be a disservice to the writer Park Shi Hyun if I didn’t start this review by talking about her. She has previously worked under Kim Eun Sook for big-name dramas like Goblin, Descendants of the Sun and Mr Sunshine and Run On was her first drama as the main writer. If this isn’t a big flex then I don’t know what is? She wrote one of the most well-written scripts I have seen for a romance drama in a very long while and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.

Run On is a mature and very realistic take on relationships. It shows the beauty of love and life. It is a character-driven story and not a plot-driven – by that, I mean that it does not have twists, turns, backstabs and dramatic storyline. It mostly relies on its characters to live their lives and grow. All the characters in the drama, even the clichéd ones felt like human beings and not overly dramatised characters we can’t relate to. So if you are looking for a feel-good drama with amazing dialogues, a beautiful story and very cute characters – please check it out.

2. IM SIWAN as KI SEON GYEOM
I don’t know why but Im Siwan can do no wrong. He always takes the most unique scripts. If you are a new kdrama lover then please check his other dramas. He is a fantastic actor who has a knack for choosing unique characters to portray. What’s more? He is a wonderful human being and he is also done with his military service – stan him, besties. In Run On, Im Siwan was obviously amazing and his character was just so cute and sweet I just had this immense urge to keep him safe from the evils of this world (so did our female lead, lol).

3. SHIN SE KYUNG as OH MI JOO
I feel like Im Siwan and Shin Se Kyung have the same energy when it comes to the characters they choose to play. Oh Mi Joo was probably my favourite character Shin Se Kyung has played by far. Oh Mi Joo is a badass female lead character. She is bold but she is not rude like many strong female leads in dramas these days. A woman being strong doesn’t always have to mean being mean and selfish. Oh Mi Joo is a hardworking woman who doesn’t take anyone’s bullshit, she stands up for herself and doesn’t wait for someone else to speak on her behalf. Shin Se Kyung brought life to Oh Mi Joo so subtly and beautifully. She was absolutely stunning in the drama.

4. CHOI SOO YOUNG AND KANG TAE HO as THE MOST ADORABLE SECOND LEADS
These two!! I can’t emphasis enough just how cute these two were in this drama. Both these actors have worked in so many dramas as main leads over the years but Run On was probably the first drama that they got the kind of exposure theys deserved. Did you know Kang Tae Ho was in The Tale of Nokdu? Did you know Choi Soo Young was the main lead in the recent drama Tell Me What You Saw?? She was right there as the main lead but still, people didn’t notice. That’s a big issue in dramas with a big star cast, we overlook even the main actors and only focus on the big-name actors.

I am happy to say that Run On did these two actors justice. Not only were they the main part of the drama they were also given as much love and attention as the main two leads. It was such a breath of fresh air, we got four amazing characters to love and root for. Choi Soo Young outshined everyone in this drama with her gorgeous self and fantastic acting. She was absolutely stunning. I want to steal her character Seo Dan Ah’s entire wardrobe. Kang Tae Ho played a university art student Lee Young Hwa and he was so damn cute and actually had the broke millennia energy…just so cute.

5. CINEMATOGRAPHY AND OST
Not gonna lie, the first episode of the drama almost made me turn off this drama because to me it looked badly shot and edited. I am thrilled to inform you all that I was wrong. The scenery and the shots in Run On were absolutely breathtaking. Run On team deserve so much praise for executing this drama perfectly. OSTs and Cinematography can make a good drama great and Run On was great because of it.

SPOILER ALERT - There is no “big” spoiler of this drama because it is a simple drama but this spoiler warning is for watchers like me who hate spoilers of any kind. Come back and scream with me after watching the drama.

1. CAREER AND DREAMS
Seon Gyeom had a promising career as a national runner but he decided to not run and leave his job because his ethics and principles were bigger than his career. Even though he retired from his job as a runner he never stopped running. It gave him freedom.Oh Mi Joo was a translator who loved translating subtitles for movies. It was her dream job but throughout the drama, we also see her work multiple jobs using her skills. She worked really hard and not let anyone or anything come in the way of her job. She also stood up for herself, called people when needed and did not let her job be her entire life.

Sometimes when we are hustling to make our dreams come true, we forget to prioritise ourselves. Seon Gyeom and Oh Mi Joo found multiple ways to use their skills without constricting themselves to one role. Your job should not define your entire existence. There should always be a work-life balance.

2. PARENTS
Parents doing unloving things in the name of love. Kdramaland is full of toxic, unsupportive parents. About 80 per cent of dramas follow the toxic parent formula to bring conflict between the main characters. Especially romance kdramas. It is a good thing that kdramas address this issue but only a few manage to do something about it.

Parents who think their children are their property and they can make them do whatever they think is right. As an Asian myself, I can say for a fact that it be like that sometimes. Sometimes. Sometimes parents don’t understand the meaning of boundary and that their children are adults who are capable of making their own decisions (and mistakes). Run On also did the same with the rich fathers of Seon Gyeom and Dan Ah but this time instead of making that a big deal Run On gave a different take on it by children standing up for themselves and not letting it become a reason for them to not do what they want to do. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not claiming that every single parent is horrible and that children should always rebel, I am saying that there should be a healthy boundary.

Stalking children, forcing a career on them, using them for political advantage, sexism, classism, physical and verbal abuse. Sometimes, even the most loving parents do things that are harmful to their children in the long run. So when dramas like Run On show characters with toxic parents and these characters don’t let their parents define who they are and what they should and shouldn’t be doing – it says to the audience that there can also be another way. Also, can we talk about Seon Gyeom’s mother? She was the kind of mother who has never cared for her children more than her career but she also accepted her faults and didn’t force herself or her wishes on her children later on. Sometimes even this realisation is enough and I love her for that. I know this is not the point but actress Cha Hwa Yun is also looking very gorgeous in this drama.

3. FRIENDSHIP

I don’t have a lot to say in this section except – I loved the friendship dynamics in this drama. Oh Mi Joo and Dan Ah had a love-hate relationship. Mi Joo’s roommate, Mae Yi, was asexual. Kang Tae Ho’s best friend, Ye Joon, was in love with him. Friendship with Seon Gyeom required a lot of patience. All these characters were flawed in their own ways – they were weird, quirky, dramatic, selfish. But they loved, supported and accepted one another as they were and it was lovely to witness. Im Siwan, Shin Se Kyung in Kdrama Run On (kdramaomo)

4. LOVE YOURSELF FIRST
I think I am running out of words to describe just how amazing Im Si Wan and Shin Se Kyung were in this drama and how outstanding their chemistry was in this drama. So I am going to move on and talk about Oh Mi Jo and Seon Gyeom instead.

“I value myself more than anyone else.”

Their biggest problem was Seom Gyom’s father who constantly looked down on Mi Joo. When Oh Mi Joo starts questioning what’s so wrong with her that her boyfriend’s father hated her so much she realises that she was not loving herself enough and takes a step back from him. Instead of hanging on and constantly underestimating her own value and identity, she chooses to cherish herself first. Even though that scene was one of the most heartbreaking scenes of the drama, it was still my favourite scene of the drama because it showed how much they have grown together and as individuals.

“She is my strength, not my weakness.”

Oh Mi Joo and Seon Gyeom’s relationship was based on trust and support. They don’t need to hold hands or kiss to show their love. It was obvious with the way they treated each other with respect and care. They accepted each other as they were and worked on their communication skills. The best kinds of relationships are the ones that help you grow and shine not just together but also individually.

5. RUN ON
From start to finish, Run On was amazing, it never had moments of extreme highs and extreme lows it was just normal like life. The ending of this drama was perhaps one of the finest endings in a drama I have seen in a long time. There was no last farewell, everyone had their version of a happy ending but no ‘The End’ just (to quote the loves of my life BTS) Life Goes On…

Conclusion
Run On is an ultimate feel-good drama that is good for your mind and soul. It will make you happy, teach you and uplift you. In conclusion, I stan writer Park Shi Hyun and this wonderful drama.

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violettaena
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have to be in the mood to enjoy

if you’re looking for excitement. this is not the drama for you. now if you’re looking for something soft go for it. this is a piece of life drama centered around movies, don’t let the title fool you sports kinda go to the side but they still play a part. the story is focused on the characters individual growth and how that affects their relationships so there’s not a plot we just tag along, the chemistry between the main couple is very natural and easy-going there were scenes where it felt as if they weren’t acting but the one that takes the cake is dan-ah and Yeong-Hwa they were the best I scream every time they appeared.

topics like sexual orientation, parental neglect, and depression are talked about and are always refreshing seeing more diverse stories being told in kdramas nowadays even if they give baby steps.

I don’t think this is a boring drama as some people had said but you have to be into soft, puppy love, piece of life, calm kinda vibe or in the mood for. production was amazing Netflix makes aesthetic dramas, it was so pretty to see.

the one thing I didn’t really like was seong-yeom’s dad not only his entire attitude because he was annoying but the scene where they talked about the lake I wanted to know what they said, I want him to finally say to his dad all he felt and I wish the whole family would have come up at that moment and kinda express all they felt through those years because we do see that at the end the dad regrets his decisions and wants to make up for it (at least has the intention to).




spoilers: one thing I did like a lot is when Dan-Ah apologized to Yeong-Hwa’s friend for confronting him about liking Yeong-Hwa and also “coming out” just to not get married and get away when he and a lot of more people live in fear to be who they are, especially in Korea. it shows how much dan-ah’s character grows.

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Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

Just life

There is nothing big to say except that it was a pleasure to watch such a drama, all in subtility, very authentic characters in their environment in everyday life.
All arr facing what their issues and try to keep on learning and moving on.

Some may say it was realistic and yes, it looked more like what we can see everyday but with a plus: the characters are more courageous.
Maybe is it a way to shows us the path to make of our "reality" something more authentic and more respectful of ourselves..., who knows!

Well written, i loved the dialogues, the developpement of characters and their personalities.
The music, i loved it.
The actors did a great job and the production portrayed all this very well from the beginning to the end.

The whole crew did an excellent job and I thank them warmly.

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Wolfgang
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Jun 9, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 3.5
Acting/Cast 7.5
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 3.0

What was that?

This show is really weird and im kind if bamboozled how people can give such high reviews.
Let me tell you something - i honestly more than half of the time never even understood what the people were talking about. Like seriously there were scenes where thd main couple was talking and suddenly the female lead was mad and i was like "what just happend" tried to rewind it and listen several times but the conversation was just too weird and puzzling and abstract.
And thats my biggest issue NO ONE in real world talks like people in this show. Let me give you example: main lead cries and there is this conversation: "please dont teach me that", "dont teach you what?", "teach me everything but dont teach me how to break up." Like does that supposed to sound smart and deep? No its just weird because no one talks like that. And that just the tip of the eisberg, most of the dialogs are eve worse. Because if this you dont even understand motives or desires if all the characters and when the talk about their desires and dreams for tenth time its just cringe.
Also the chemistry for both couples were really weak and even their attraction was unreasonable. You can always tell when at the end of the show there is this flashback montage where one of the character recall those sweet moments of their past together but there are barely any sweet moments and you can feel how to director of the show struggles to pick something up but there is nothing to pick from -, just talking talking talking and thats not really exciting.
All and all really confusing show which act as slice of life drama even though no one in actual real world act or talk like people in this show

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