Interesting Story
Every Episode is super interesting. Don't miss it. It is funny as well. The leads play the role so well especially the female lead is too good. I did not expect the male lead could act so well. wish to see him more Kdrmas in playing different roles and characters.It gets super funny when she has a memory of an old girl but taking a role of a student and still exhibiting the mature lady character is super funny. I loved all those scenes where she scolds them at the same time takes care of them as an adult.
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simply amazing!
arghhh this drama is so good! i was on a kdrama break and lovely runner started apearing on my fy, so i was like, i gotta watch!and i dont regret, its simply beautiful! the story revolves around time travel and its a very thrilling yet funny and lovely (lol) drama! the characters are super well written and you can see the development, as well the plans that they have to save each other
the soundtrack is BEAUTIFUL! i keep listening nonstop
im o b s e s s e d hihi
:) its super worth watching :))
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A Solid Drama
This drama is one of those k-dramas that is really great overall but is perhaps missing that something really, really special that makes it resonate below the surface and takes it from a great k-drama to an outstanding drama. Don’t get me wrong. This is a special drama in that it got a lot of things right. It’s more solid in execution than a lot of the k-dramas of late. You absolutely won’t regret watching it. The first couple of episodes were strong and I think it has the type of ending execution we’ve all been yelling for years that we really want (even though the non-romantic plot side was anti-climatic and wrapped up somewhat too easily for the amount of tension that was built). The middle and the very last episode were less polished but again, great overall.For me personally, there are great dramas that don’t connect to me that deeply simply because I can see the actors playing the characters rather than just being immersed in the characters. This is not to say the acting isn’t solid. It is. However, this reminds me of when you go to see a play and although you can appreciate and are impressed by the seasoned acting, you can very much tell the actors are acting in a play. In order for me to connect to a drama on a deeper level, I need to not see the actor but only see the character. For this reason I can only say this drama is a solid drama that was executed well and deserves praise but I cannot say it is a drama that gripped me or will stay with me in any way. I admired the love and strength of the characters and what they went through but it was like watching actors in a drama and that’s it. Other less polished dramas have that really, really special something that gets you below the surface; that has so much heart you know you are experiencing something unlike others when you watch. For me, this is not such a drama (although great overall).
If I could, I would rate this an 8.7 as I think it’s higher than an 8.5.
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A masterpiece with every detail..
The leads.. The acting.. The plot... The camera angles.. EVERYTHING JUST TOO GOOD TO BE REAL ㅠㅠ Generally if a drama has time lapse plot, it has some untied events too but THIS IS NOT (yet btw we'r at 8th ep).. I'm so in love with the plot/scenario AND OFC SUNJAE ㅠㅜ. And the supporting cast is awesome too everyone suits their role so well. You must watch it!! Lets hope that dude will stay alive this time,, it is not a want it's a NEED.note: the character limit is weird dude thats it for me pls let me go wtdym i have to write 500 characters ahabxhqhjxıq
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Finally found my "the one" in dramas
To explain the title, my favorite dramas, besides this now, are probably SWDBS and AOS. But with SWDBS I purely liked the romance and nothing else (the serial kidnapper side plot is ok when watching just once). And with AOS the plot, the visual effects, the characters, everything was topnotch and it really is my favorite drama, but for me the romance was a little lacking (which is alright since it's more of a fantasy than a romance drama). But Lovely Runner managed to weave everything together and create an amazing masterpiece.There's the right amount of everything: action, mystery, angst, comedy, romance, and of course Sunjae's loserism. For me with most kdramas, after episode 13/14 we kind of hit a slump and everything becomes predictable and boring, but I didn't feel that with Lovely Runner. Yes, I could easily guess what would probably happen, but it's the way they present the story. Most ppl are here for the ride than the destination, and if that's you then you'll most likely love this drama.
A 10/10 from me, and if you like romcoms, time travel, mystery side plot, and a lovely romance then this drama's for you.
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Incrível
Muito bom, me conquistou do inicio ao fim, geralmente eu demoro um pouco para terminar alguns doramas mas eu so nao vi esse de uma vez porque estava em lançamento, todas as minhas segundas e terças feiras foram felizes por causa desse dorama.Kim Hye Yoon e Byeon Woo Seok foram incríveis nesses papeis principais, Hye yoon foi super divertida e entregou tudo, concerteza eu irei ver mais trabalhos dela
Em resumo é um K-drama super divertido e engraçado, me fez chorar algumas veses mais em todos os episódios eu dava pelo menos uma risada, recomendo muito ?
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A beautiful start, a beautiful journey and an epic end.
A epic journey with wonderful actors. A compelling story with no boring episodes.Story
The drama is a epic romantic story that contains sad moments to the funniest moments you will ever watch. The POV of each characters are written very well. The POV of how the characters see each other will make you giggle and cry like teenagers even if you are grown a** adults. The last time i had this much fun watching a drama each week was when woo young woo came out.
Music
Just add the whole OST album to your Spotify playlist cause you will enjoy every single one.
Acting
The whole cast are really good specially Hye Yoon the Female lead. She goes from making you cry to make you smile in seconds. Her facial expressions to the tone of her voice is epic. The comedic acting of the ML is also epic. Cheers to all the other actors, every one of them is a 10/10.
Will definitely rewatch.
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Lovely Runner ❤️
This drama has my heart. It makes the start of my week better which is why I’m sad it is coming to an end. What’s not to love. Everything about this drama is fun and heartwarming. Although there are times we wish something different could happen, I understand the choices made for this film and still support them. Because I’m just glad this film was made and I know many others feel the same!!Was this review helpful to you?
The best OTP
I have been watching kdramas since 2015 and for a while I was in a Kdrama slump but this is one of the dramas that took me back from that slump. I didnt pay attention much to Byeon Woo Seok before since I only saw a few of his work, and I am just glad that he got casted for this. He nailed his character so well and his character is literally is a green forest. I am so glad he's getting the shine he deserves.Kim Hye Yoon , my girl, I already know she's gonna kill the role. Her chemistry with her male leads are always on point!! People are all head over heels for Byeon Woo Seok, but she brought the drama to life as well!
The way they just love each other and are willing to sacrifice themselves ugh!! Their acting is just so beautiful, it wouldn't have the same impact if they casted diff actors for this. I just find myself kicking my feet cause of all the romcom moments. They really did well with the writing and cinematography.
There were moments that I was already so done with the plot because it kept repeating and just hurting my feelings but its all worth it.
Lets not even get started with the freaking OST that has been on repeat and makes me want a sunjae for myself that would put a yellow umbrella over me ?
I dont know how Ill move on from this drama but I do hope they get to work again in the future, though its rare.
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A classic: Perhaps the greatest romance drama ever
If you read the plot synopsis you'd think there's nothing new or revolutionary about this plot. And you'd be right. "Time Slip" genre has been done to death in not just Korean Dramas but Asian Dramas in general. Just last year we had three Time Slip dramas, and those are just the ones I watched. The writer has written the story of Lovely Runner in such a beautiful way that these overused tropes feel so fresh. Each episode ends on such a high that all you think about is this drama, while waiting for the next one to come out, so much so that your life will be consumed by it (I really envy people who are going to binge watch this). The ending of Ep 2 is a particular favorite of mine, where the writer spins the narrative on its head and that is the moment where I knew I was in for something special. And there was no looking back after and there was not one episode until the end where I was not captivated by the storytelling. The writer has a unique take on "Time Slip" where the main female character Im Sol is able to travel back and forth between past and the present. The only catch is, she has limited tries and there are some rules she must not break while she is in the past. This raises the stakes of the story and also keeps the narrative interesting.Im Sol and Ryu Sunjae are the heart and soul of this beautiful story. Kim Hye Yoon who plays Im Sol and Byeon Woo Seok who plays Ryu Sunjae give career defining performances. I have seen Kim Hye Yoon before in "Sky Castle" and "Extraordinary You", and I always thought she was a good actress, but with Lovely Runner she has become one of my favorite drama actresses. This is my first drama with Byeon Woo Seok and what an actor he is! He deserves all the praise that is coming his way for playing Sunjae. Im Sol and Ryu Sunjae are some of the best written main characters in kdrama history and Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok elevate those characters to a whole another level. The supporting characters were all great, especially the SML, Kim Tae Sung who is a breath of fresh air among second leads in kdramas. Never once does he force his feelings on Im Sol and was such a ray of sunshine throughout. I adored his bond with Sunjae and Sol.
Lovely Runner gives us a romance story for the ages spanning multiple decades. Im Sol challenging fate and destiny, failing multiple times along the way trying to save her love Ryu Sunjae. Their story will make you cry multiple times, but you'll also smile like crazy watching them being in love with each other. Unlike other romance dramas which run out of steam in Ep 10, this one just keeps getting better as it takes you through a roller coaster of emotions. And unlike most dramas the payoff at the end is so satisfying to watch. This is one of the rare dramas which gives you a very satisfying ending, an amazing payoff to Sol and Sunjae's love story.
Music is also an important part of the story with Sunjae headlining a famous band called "Eclipse". It is very well incorporated into the story and the songs are all top tier. Half of the songs are sung by Byeon Woo Seok himself, which is such a nice touch. No wonder these songs are so popular in Korea right now.
Dramas like Lovely Runner only come around once every few years. A drama that will captivate you through its storytelling and acting and production. This drama was not at the top of anyone's "Plan to Watch" list before it came out heck even the channel was expecting it to flop but through its sheer excellence it became the raging Hit that it is. Lovely Runner is a masterpiece and one of the best dramas I have ever seen. I am putting it in the same category as "Reply 1988" and "Twenty Five Twenty One" as my all time favorite dramas.
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LITERALLY PERFECT!
This drama is one of my top 5 kdramas. I really love the whole cast, the production, the storyline and the perfect ending. True to its genre "ROMCOM". Indeed, LOVE CONQUERS ALL! I will definitely watch this again and again. Much love to the people who made this show possible. You did a great job and you will always be in my heart.Was this review helpful to you?
A DRAMA THAT HAS BECOME AND WILL ALWAYS BE A PART OF MY LIFE.
Even after years have passed, memories of waiting ever since the official announcement, watching it in real-time, and seeing soljae's story unfold as they fight against their ill-fated destiny over and over again until they get the happy ending they deserve. I will be forever grateful to the cast and crew the whole team behind this masterpiece. They genuinely made me happy for the past 2 months. Finally I have something I can go back to and watch whenever life gets hard.Was this review helpful to you?
