? Lovely Runner – A Refreshing, Heartwarming Ride Through Young Love ?
Lovely Runner truly stole my heart. The cast was perfect, and I’m especially a fan of the main lead—he portrayed his emotions so sincerely. What touched me most was how he fell for her first, but she ended up falling even harder. The emotional depth between them, the way he acted brave around her while being soft inside—it felt so real, just like how we are in real life when we love someone deeply.This drama beautifully showed how love often means letting go to protect the other person. But when love is real, it finds a way—no matter what. Their dedication, their connection, their youthful emotions—everything felt so refreshing and genuine. It made me feel warm, happy, and full of hope.
A must-watch for anyone who believes in second chances, true love, and the magic of fate. 💖
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soul mate ♥️
I was blown away by the drama when I first watched it.Lovely Runner is an emotional and suspenseful drama with a great plot and charismatic characters. The chemistry between the two leads is so magnetic that if you have eyes and a pulse, you will be drawn into their story.
The drama has nothing to do with running, it is a time-travel love story that follows Im Sol (played by Kim Hye-Yoon), who moves between the past and the present to try to rewrite the fate of her beloved, Sun Jae (Byeon Woo-Seok).
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IM A SUCKER FOR ROM-COM SO...
first of all, my friend was always bugging me to watch this but im not really fun of time travelling concept so i dont feel like watching it at first. BUT!! but!!!! once i started it, I CANT STOP. its the perfect rom com for me, the chemistry between the leads is just so chef kiss that i have to pause every once in a while bc i feel like my heart's gonna burst out of my chest lolthe fl lead was amazing??? so i dont really get those that say she's annoying?????? 😭 she somewhat carried the show, her acting 😩🤌🤌🤌🤌 its not easy to cry every episode
but can i just say the ml is what takes it, he was wrote like what woman want for a man lol he's beautifully written idc about yall i guess im also sucker for first love and destiny??? 😭😭 byeon woo seok the actor that YOU ARE! (im currently so obssessed with him rn, ig i just found my new fav actor)
overall, i love the whole cast! they made a great choice. maybe this drama is a breath of fresh air after queen of tears that is why korea's gp is eating it up so bad rn lol
SO OBSSESSED WITH THE OST TOO 😭😭 crazy how an imaginary band is getting 3m listeners rn on spotify lol. i didn't know that bws was the one really singing those songs, I DIDNT KNOW HE CAN SING?????
overall, i love it, BIG TIME! it made me cry with both happiness and sadness. ig time travelling concept is not that bad? lol i love them both sm 😭 this is like the first time i've been so obssessed with a drama after weightlifting fairy.
those who enjoys rom-com this is highly recommended!
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LOVELY RUNNER IS A MASTERPIECE!
No Boring Episodes, No Loop Holes, No Miscommunications, Not Slow Pacing, Jaw Dropping Plot Twists every episode. Not A Typical Romcom K-Drama... Thank you Writter-nim for creating a series like this~ I really love this Drama soooo much~ it's been years since the last time i felt this kind of excitement for a Kdrama. Thank you everyone~ your hardwork has been paid off! #KimHyeYoon #김혜윤 #Hyeyoon #Wooseok #ByeonWooSeok #변우석 #선재업고튀어 #LovelyRunner #솔선 #soljae #IMSOL #RyuSunJaeWas this review helpful to you?
MUST MUST watch !!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Firstly let me tell you something, this show was considered has non anticipated work (Which shocked me - since i waiting for this show, for close to an year, for it to be aired), had negativity surroundings it, had lack of promotion. But mind you the day the 1st and 2nd episode dropped, it was a game changer. It was like a mic drop it was epic. The acting of both BWS and KHY is top notch and story is so damn good, not even a single boring moment, the chemistry oh man i don't know how describe it, it is soo beautiful that you will just keep asking for more you heart will surely flutter once you see them on screen (Even if you are not into romcom - these 2 ll make you fall in love with them). The comic timing is so good you will definitely have a good hard laugh. Lastly the OST which is one of the main focal point of this show, since those songs speak story of their own about these 2 and add a different dimension to the story all together. Be it backdrops, OST, Acting or chemistry everything is so damn damn good about it. This show is the classic example of "Never judge a book by its cover" bcz sometime when you open those book you will find hidden treasure this show here called "Lovely Runner" is that HIDDEN GEM that world needs to see and feel. Also this show reached it high all thank to fans and word of mouth for giving this show it glory that it deserved 👏 .💙💙💛💙💛💙💛💙Was this review helpful to you?
Instant k-drama classic, Don't believe the recent low ratings
I watched this show 2 years late cuz I didn't want get caught up in the hype when it was airing. This show is one of the best k-dramas I've ever seen. And I've watched a lot as you can see from my watch history. This is not just another high school drama. The low ratings are because of people who wouldn't have enjoyed this drama anyways. They're not the target audience. If you want pure dopamine, great acting, cohesive plot and a gorgeous male lead who can sing like an angel, this is the show for you. No, I'm not exaggerating.One of the themes is time travel. This isn't a spoiler because it happens pretty early on and it's literally mentioned in the episode blurb. This show reminds of the great shows of the past like While You Were Sleeping, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, etc. It's definitely it's own thing but is just as enjoyable. It will put a smile on your face and make your heart race like those shows did. Instant classic.
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Go into this drama absolutely blind and expecting NOTHING.
As the headline says, DO NOT READ OR WATCH ANY SPOILERS BECAUSE YOU WILL END UP NOT ENJOYING IT AS MUCH AS I DID.I thoroughly enjoyed it, i hated the misunderstandings, i hated how they couldn’t even communicate their feelings but the chase was just as much fun. the comedic timing of the characters were so amazing, its rare to see kdramas nowadays that are 16 episodes with such fun characters( netflix is at fault!) and a fun story. Their love story was so beautiful to see, in every timeline they chose each other.
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MUST WATCH DRAMA
For me it's best drama ever 😏 This drama is whole vibe. There is no boring episodes, sometimes when I watch new drama I got easily board but this one is different. I really like this drama. I know that this drama story is very basic but the emotions oh my god I can't tell in words how much I like this drama.Was this review helpful to you?
Worth watching, but it’s not the masterpiece it’s made out to be
I understand why people rave about this show, but I find it slightly overrated. While it was entertaining, it wasn’t jaw-droppingly amazing.I enjoyed the time travel plot, the romance, and the portrayal of the idol-fan parasocial relationship. The intrigue surrounding Im Sol’s accident and Ryu Seon Jae’s death, as well as the dynamics between the characters, kept me engaged. I appreciated how we received snippets of the overall plot as the story developed, which helped maintain my interest throughout, and the romance between Im Sol and Ryu Seon Jae was sweet and well-written; it felt awkward and gradual, capturing all the elements of teenage love. Even though he fell for her first, her feelings were deeper, making it even more beautiful.
Now, for what I didn’t like: the last arc. The plot was fantastic up until episode 12, but after that, it dragged unnecessarily due to Im Sol making a life-altering decision that changed everything. We fell into the familiar hurt-them-to-save-them trope. Why?! It didn’t enhance the story at all; in fact, it stretched a plotline that had already run its course, adding nothing but my frustration as we revisited the initial storyline where Im Sol loved Ryu Seon Jae from a distance, only to eventually return to him in the end. This repetitive cycle was not only annoying but also unnecessary.
As for Tae Seong, I felt his character suffered from the second male lead curse. He experienced heartbreak knowing he would never measure up to the main lead, yet he remained an essential part of the plot.
So, while I enjoyed the series, I felt underwhelmed by the overall experience. It has an impressive production value, a beautiful soundtrack and intro, good chemistry between the actors, and an interesting plot. However, it didn’t move me the way I had anticipated.
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This review may contain spoilers
I watched about half of this drama, spurred on by glowing reviews, but even that much felt like a forced march. From the ML instantly falling so hard for the FL that his love endured through years of separation to the way that the FL’s crush on her idol became a reality because they’d known each other before, the romance struck me as kind of tweenies, and immature tweenies at that. I also kept wanting to shout, “WAIT, THINK!,” whenever the FL’s poor self-preservation skills made her do questionable things. Plus, once again South Korea seems to be the serial killer capital of the world. Because it can’t be true love unless someone wants to kill you.Was this review helpful to you?
Byeon Woo Seok deserves notoriety - but LR was just above average; not great
Everyone's favorite drama from 2024; my opinion is it had unnecessary storylines just to make it 16 episodes long. Still, in the end it was worth watching - and enduring the few stupid parts - for a pretty engaging and beautiful story.The choice of actors for this drama was truly wonderful. And as a viewer who did not find her previous roles appealing, I absolutely give Kim Hye Yoon high marks on this one. Byeon Woo Seok is always great in every role I've seen him, and he was particularly well chosen for this role. If this is why Lovely Runner was everyone's favorite, then I have to agree. I also truly loved Song Geon Hee as probably the most complex role in the series - superbly acted and believable in every scene. And all the other supporting actors and actresses were fantastic.
The ending was beautiful - except for the stupid parts added. But I doubt the writers were aiming at a masterpiece, so I "forgive" them...I guess.
I might re-watch this at some point; it will depend on how many other dramas are out there to engage me. But I certainly recommend this one as a must watch - if only for conversation with your other kdrama watching friends. It's kind of sad not to be able to discuss what you like or dislike when you haven't seen something.
Soundtrack was good; Cinematography also good. Length of series - too long. Quality of storyline - above average but lower than BEST. Casting = EXCEPTIONAL. Director - could have done better directing the female actors.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is by way of comparison.' Lovely Runner' FAR, FAR!!! outperformed another popular drama called 'Love Next Door' which I found a complete waste of time.
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A Perfect Guide to a Rom Com done so well and right!
I went into this drama blind... And I am coming out of this drama with so much love in my heart for it!I never thought I would give this drama a 10/10, but here I am giving this one a perfect 10 because this drama deserves it all.. the praise, the rave reviews, the mad obsession and being the talk of the time from start to the finish line.
As always, I watch the first two episodes of every drama before deciding if I want to continue or drop it. First episode went well and I thought ok, this would be a nice rom com, but then episode 2 came and that ending rolled around and there I was... seeing the twist, the yearning, the innocent love and thinking to myself, this could easily be one of my fav dramas if things go well.
I am always skeptical about dramas once they reach around ep 8, since I have seen so many dramas go downhill during the second half and there I was holding my breath and trying not to jinx this drama with my outpouring love for Sun Jae.
Oh dear Sun Jae.... If I start talking about you, then I would get distracted and sound like a broken record, confessing my unrequited love for a fictional character over and over again. The sweetest cutest greenest flag to ever grace on a silver screen. Sun Jae... setting standards miles ahead that from now on, I am gonna compare every rom com lead with my dearest Sun Jae and see if they will ever come close... which I doubt. I don't think there would be a character that could out rival this.
Ahh... he got my whole heart and I think I love this drama mainly because of Ryu Sun Jae. Ok, half bcoz of him but the other half bcoz well this drama was written and directed. There was never a dull moment. This drama made me laugh in every single episode. And episode 8 was my favorite since I laughed the most during that one.
All in all... this drama was heavy at places but then balanced it out on the next and maintained what it does best. Comedy and Romance... and a lil mix of fantasy and this one is the perfect guide for anyone who is thinking of making a rom com in the future.
Ep 16 of this drama was what I hoped Queen of Tears would have had been. This drama did the finale episode so well that it never made me feel like there was any filler scenes, like we find in other dramas especially in the last episode.
I am in a sugar coma... after the finale... and I want to profess my love to my favorite character ever... Sun Jae yah... I love you!!!!!
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