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Understand. My condolence. Now, I know why lovely runner also doesnt resonates with you too.

Some people just cannot take a healthy debate well. All they do is just block. 😂 Well for Ms Jiawei, let me just finish off.
EARTH. No one said actors can’t grow or fit different roles—that’s literally obvious. The point was never “everything is monotonous,” it’s that not every performance or script lands the same way for every viewer, even when it checks industry boxes like “progress” or “role suitability.”

Also, saying “LR fans toxicity never dies down” just because someone disagrees with you is a bit ironic when you’re the one generalising an entire group over a single conversation. I’ve been pretty calm and specific about critique, not personal attacks.

Telling people to “go back to your fandom page” just because they don’t agree is basically admitting there’s no actual counterpoint left, just labels and dismissal.

Fom what you said, I can see that your understanding of the core dramatic structure is at level 1. Let me enlighten you. Lovely Runner is a standout romantic comedy because it combines heartfelt romance, humour, and emotional depth in a way that feels both comforting and painful. More than just a love story, the drama explores grief, regret, and the human desire to change fate for someone we care about deeply. This central idea connects strongly with viewers because many people have experienced the feeling of wishing they could go back and prevent the loss of someone important.

Ah yes, the classic “you must be a die-hard fan” opener—always a strong start when someone runs out of actual counterpoints 😭

Calling Lovely Runner “meh at best” is fine, that’s your opinion, but dismissing criticism as “new to kdramas” just because it doesn’t align with yours is a bit of a stretch. Tropes being “natural” was never the issue—execution was literally the point being discussed, not their existence.

Also, pointing out plotholes while insisting everything was poorly done doesn’t automatically make it objective truth, it just shows you didn’t connect with it. Different perspectives exist without needing to downgrade the other person’s experience

Nope... not a newbie. Hence, why I can tell you the about the recycled tropes.

Stalking on someone and suddenly claiming the account is a “hate account” just because I don’t agree with you is a bit dramatic. I’ve actually been pretty polite and measured in my statements, just pointing out opinions on writing and execution without attacking anyone personally.

Checking someone’s comment count like it’s some kind of credibility test is honestly funny—since when did online engagement stats become a qualification for having a valid opinion? Not everyone lives in comment sections 24/7.

Disagreeing with a drama isn’t “acting like a fan in disguise,” it’s just… having a different perspective. Not everything critical is an agenda

Hype staying strong just means the marketing, cast pull, and visuals are doing their job, not that every criticism magically disappears. By that logic, anything popular is automatically flawless, which is… a very convenient way to shut down discussion.

Also, “you are wrong” doesn’t really land as a debate point—it just assumes popularity equals correctness. People can acknowledge success while still pointing out weak writing or predictable execution. Both things can exist at the same time without collapsing the internet

Predictable doesn’t automatically mean well-executed though 😭 Yes, contract marriage romcoms follow familiar beats—but the difference is in how engaging, tight, and emotionally convincing those beats are. Popularity also isn’t a direct measure of quality; hype, cast popularity, marketing, and visuals all play a huge role in driving numbers. And plenty of “mid” writing still becomes successful if the production value is strong enough. Saying it “wouldn’t be popular if the writing was bad” oversimplifies how the industry works. Viewers can enjoy something and still acknowledge its flaws at the same time

That is why the plot is weak

Nobody’s denying it’s a high-budget rom-com with experienced actors, but high production value doesn’t automatically shield a story from critique. Watching a drama fully doesn’t mean every viewer has to interpret pacing, emotional depth, or character writing the same way. Tropes are fine—rom-coms rely on them—but execution still matters, and repetition can still feel flat even if it fits the genre. Also, “meaningful plot” isn’t invalid just because someone didn’t connect with it the same way you did. Disagreement isn’t hate, it’s just perspective. If everything critical is dismissed as “skipping” or “looking for complaints,” then it stops being discussion and becomes defense only

Because it is your cup of tea

You never wat WLGYT?

Funny how one drama suddenly makes people rewrite an actor’s entire filmography 😭 If you didn’t notice BWS’s acting in Lovely Runner, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t there—it just wasn’t the kind of role that clicked for you. Actors don’t suddenly “gain skills” between projects; they show range by switching genres and character types. Calling it “proving you wrong on every level” sounds more like hype catching up with perception than a real transformation. Sometimes it’s just different writing, styling, and direction making the same actor feel more impressive, not a sudden leap in ability.

Calling Lovely Runner “messy” while praising another drama with recycled tropes and predictable writing is kind of ironic 😭 The time-travel plot may not have been perfect, but at least it took risks emotionally and kept viewers invested. A few plot holes don’t erase the chemistry, heart, and emotional payoff that made people connect with it so deeply. And saying his acting is suddenly better now just sounds like you finally watched a role that matched your taste more. Different genre doesn’t mean his previous performance was weak

Not unique... you forget Princess Hour.

Too predictable... if you want to keep it longer, you must add the part where Ian had to marry another lady and Huiju will find ways to stop it... heartache. So lets just drop a few episode to skip to the good part okay.

My dear... dont you think he is acting like Sunjae but only in Prince Ian persona? You can disagree with me but I think this is a stagnant role for him... No growth at all.

Sure, Perfect Crown may receive awards, has visuals, famous actors, and chart rankings, but none of that automatically makes it a masterpiece. A drama can be beautifully shot with a great OST and still suffer from weak pacing, repetitive conflicts, and shallow emotional development. Many viewers stayed for the aesthetics rather than the actual storytelling. “Good chemistry” is also subjective because not everyone felt emotionally invested in the leads. Topping charts mainly shows popularity and hype, especially with a star-studded cast, but hype fades quickly if the writing cannot truly leave a lasting impact. Pretty packaging alone cannot carry a drama for everyone.

In my opinion, many people were just drawn in by the star-studded cast, lavish visuals, and the fresh idea of a modern constitutional monarchy, but the execution did not fully live up to the expectations. The drama spends too much time building aesthetics and “royal fantasy” scenes without giving enough meaningful plot progression. Romantic scenes often came across as forced or overly polished instead of sincere and immersive. The writing rely too heavily on familiar K-drama tropes without adding enough originality. Many scenes were similar to a recent popular drama. As a result, the story became predictable despite its high-budget setting. The drama just did not deliver the emotional depth and storytelling as expected from such a highly anticipated series.

The FL making emotional, messy decisions is literally the point of her character. Not every lead has to act like a robot with perfect judgment just because you want a flawless fantasy.