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Great watch!
I like a good story and this drama has it. The stand out for me is definitely the fantastic chemistry between two main leads. All round good performance from the cast, and I especially enjoyed Hou Ming Hao‘s acting here. OST are really nice as well. Definitely recommend watching this drama at least once.Was this review helpful to you?
Had high expectation but felt short!
Lovely Runner has been on my plan to watch list forever and I finally completed it. Unfortunately, I am disappointed after watching it, especially given the high rating and awards the show has won. I struggled with the first 10 episodes, from episodes 11 to 15 it got better and then there was the last episode ( not sure if we even needed it…)What’s good:
1) ML’s acting. I thought he did a decent job as a ML. Only saw 1 movie of him prior to this show so no real expectation.
2) Chemistry between the three actors, BWS, SGH and LSH. Whenever there was a scene between them it brought a smile to my face or a LOL.
3) Decent OST
What’s not great:
1) The plot - too repetitive, boring and confusing. I did want to drop the show because of it but I preserved until the end because I don’t like dropping dramas lol.
2) Chemistry between ML and FL. I know this is possibly an unpopular opinion but for me it was just average. I really don’t feel the electrifying chemistry between them, which made it difficult to watch because the show is about great first love who timed travel many times over to save each other. I felt there was better chemistry between the FL and SML (SGH).
Overall, I would not rewatch this show. If you like the actors/actress then give it a go. It is an ok show to watch but definitely no more than that, in my opinion.
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Love it!
What a great ending for one of the best dramas in 2025! This drama has been consistently great from the very first episode to the last episode, and it managed to capture my attention 💯 Gripping plot with many twists and turns, amazing cast and the chemistry between leads is just beautiful to watch. Highly recommend.Was this review helpful to you?
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Captivating drama series
Firstly I want to say I love this drama. I think it is a beautiful sad story about great love, loyalty, friendship and ultimate sacrifice. I have watched the ending three times and as I am sad for FJM and HS I thought they stayed true to their values and character till the end. Their last conversation was portrayed beautifully by the talented Yang Mi and William Chan. The emotion was raw and real as it gets. That last moment alone was enough for me to recommend this drama. Then you have other actors in the series also did an exceptional job, amazing sets, cinematography and very fitting OST. Overall this drama has captivated my full attention in the last few weeks. The plot was clever which kept me on my toes as I didn’t know what will happened next. I highly recommend it.Was this review helpful to you?
Road To Success : A Beautiful Healing Drama That Made Me Laugh and Cry
Finally finished all 32 episodes of Road to Success! Wow, where do I even begin? I hadn’t read the book and went in with no real expectations, but it turned out to be absolutely enjoyable. I laughed and cried so much — this drama stirred up so many emotions and left me deeply moved.Nowadays we’re so used to fast-paced dramas, short reels, and TikTok, but this one really forces you to slow down and reflect. So many moments hit hard: the “I cheated” scene, Lin Wanxing’s trauma, Grandfather’s message, the court case, each of the boys’ situations, and everything in between. They all had me crying ugly tears.
There are quite a few football scenes, so if you’re not into sports or football, you might find them a bit draggy. I personally didn’t mind them at all.
The relationship between the leads feels so mature and loving. I would’ve liked a few more tender moments between them, but I understand this drama isn’t focused on romance or just one couple. The dynamics between the boys and the whole group are wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed every episode — the entire cast’s chemistry is fantastic.
I really liked the acting from everyone, but Esther Yu deserves a special shoutout. I’ve seen many of her dramas, yet this one takes her acting to a whole new level — it’s incredibly engaging to watch. Her performance moved me to tears countless times, especially her heartfelt narration in the emails scene and the letter to the boys on graduation day. The OST and cinematography are also excellent. As someone who has been around football for many years, I found the way they shot those scenes very realistic.
A beautiful healing drama perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, found family, and heartfelt sports dramas with real emotional depth. If you haven’t seen it yet, do yourself a favour and give Road to Success a try. I promise there’s at least one moment that will deeply resonate with your own life experiences.
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