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Finest 2024 K-Drama So Far! This brings back old drama vibes!

At first glance, we all must assume that this drama is just another time travel storyline in which the FL annoyingly chases after the ML. The character's introduction illustrates FL's intense admiration for ML, which lends credence to this early judgment. For everyone who has seen this drama, we can all agree that the turning point in our opinion was when we saw ML's POV at the end of episode 2. From this epic scene, it was the second I knew that this drama was not just "just" a random drama.

The most intriguing aspect is that the 'vibes' I experienced while watching this drama reminded me of the first time I watched Korean dramas; they were amusing, light, and succeeded in making us laugh and feel butterflies in our stomachs at the same time. I watched it for joy because everyone said it was okay to watch, and heellll I spent nearly 7 episodes sitting on a seat! It was too exciting to leave my seat.

The plot of this drama is light; some may argue that it is a cliché plotline with random conflict and a predictable ending. But there's nothing wrong with those of you who enjoy light-hearted dramas about school life. We'll be like roller coasters, laughing out loud, getting excited, and crying at the end of each episode.

The two main characters accurately portray the characteristics of a high school lovey-dovey pair. While many people adore Sun Jae, I am particularly impressed by the image of Im Sol's character; this girl is depicted as vibrant and enthusiastic. Kim Hye Yoon is the perfect artist to play characters of different years in each era. I can't picture anyone else being Im Sol. On the other hand, Byeon Woo Seok is truly destined to play Sun Jae; he and his current popularity when this drama aired are enough proof that he is a superb actor, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors as an actor.

Also, I hope we all find at least one man like Sun Jae in our lives (though this is almost impossible) hehe.

Each aspect of this story makes it difficult for me to forget. The OST for the drama "Sudden Shower" is certainly spectacular! Do listen and feel how Byeon Woo Seok sings this; I can nearly feel Sun Jae's complex feelings for Im Sol every time I hear this song.

Undoubtedly, Lovely Runner is the best 2024 drama so far; hopefully, we will see many more dramas like this. Hands up to the entire crew; despite the hardships they had at the beginning of production and filming, the hype surrounding this drama is well-deserved!

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Bad fighting scenes, interesting story

I was excited when this drama came out as it has been a long time since there's a Wuxia drama and this drama is casted by famous actors and director. After watching eps 1-2, I can see Zhao Lu Si is not fitting for fighting drama, her strokes are weak, even if her weapon is a ribbon, her grip of the ribbon is not strong. Shes basically holding it while CGI does the rest of the work. If you watch Jet Lis Fong Sai Yuk theres many ribbon scenes that shows it can be a stronger weapon by the way the actor portrays it. It reminds me of Chinese ribbon dance and not martial arts. As for Yang Yang.. fan dance?

Due to the increasing high rating, I decided to bypass my opinion and watch a bit more.. the story is very interesting... But every fight scene is disappointing... I can see other reviewers speaking highly of the two main actors. I am a fan of their work too (love 020, romance tiger rose, etc) but only their NON fighting wuxia drama.

If you are watching this drama for maybe romance you may like it. However, if you are a martial arts/wuxia fan (i am not talking about stuff like eternal love, romance of tiger rose these are focused on romance and not fighting), this may not be for you.

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just doesn't work for me

the tearjerking story of the two kids in the first episode strangely didn't touch me at all. It's really strage, as the story itself of violent parents is definitely something normally getting to me, but here - nothing. I also didn't find the two actors very convincing, and it just seemed... 'invented' and also exaggerated, especially when they are on that ship to flee, and that very young boy gets beaten almost to death by the girl's psycho dad. I didn't understand, why he didn't just tell the girl on the ship when he saw her father outside at the port, they both could easily have hidden in the ships toilet until it had taken off, and nothing bad would have happened? Next thing, the boy super tragically leaves the girl without warning her, and then he is the one going straight towards her dad at the port and bringing his attention to them both, thus confirming with his behaviour the girl is on the ship? Then we see how is is badly beaten, holding the aggro-dad off from going onto the ship... we see how the ship with the still clueless girl is finally leaving the port - and then all of a sudden, the dad is on the ship? How?? How did he even get on, without a ticket, and when the ship had actually already taken off? Didn't make any sense to me and it all seemed to be a forced story to make it extra extra tragic.

The dad can then even chase his daughter like a serial killer all around that huge ship without anyone hindering him? No personell there? No security? After he almost killed a boy for all to see at the port, leaving him there presumably dead?
The girl jumps into the water to escape the dad - cut - she is alone on a remote island.
There she has some interesting items, tea pots and whatnot, no one knows wherefrom she has all these things as she actually dropped the huge bagpack that was filled with all the good stuff on the ship, when she ran from her father.

Another cut, and it's 15 years later, so we jumped from around 2008 to 2023. Interestingly enough our now 15 years older island girl has a great haircut with nice longer wavy bangs - one wonders how she managed that all alone? Even more, she still has that same set of clothing, the only clothing she had actually for 15 (fifteen!!) years, and these clothes are perfectly fine, not torn, or ripped, colours not washed out =D

So, after these 15 long years, finally, and no one knows why it didn't happen all the years before, some dorkies with their drones are suddenly there, and our island girl is supposed to see the first human after those many years alone. They take her back into civilisation and .... I re-checked like how long was she supposed to be gone? And since when, which year? So, she was lost there since 2008. A rather modern time I'd say? Yet, when she is back in the city, she suddenly acts like a person from rather 1800, not 2008, trying to use a water tap in the bathroom, not knowing how to actually use it and then spreading water all around the bathroom like an idiot? Did she not know water taps back in 2008? they make her seem like she grew up in the jungle since she was a toddler, why?

And I could go on with these things...I really like Park Eun-bin, she had some great dramas in the past and she is good actress, but here, the story is so lacking basic sense, even she can't save it for me.

I am really annoyed meanwhile that many promising new dramas do not pay attention to anything concering logic and intelligence. Things don't have to be perfect but the mistakes just can't be that obvious and jumping at me like that, at least I get so annoyed and distracted I don't want to go on watching at all.

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This is one of my favorite BL SERIES that I also included to my BL SERIES BUCKET LIST. I like how the story played by the characters. it gives connections and Kilig Factor of the ACTORS. I am a CERTIFIED BL SERIES FANATIC in the PHILIPPINES. First Two Episode of this series makes me get hooked to watch the upcoming episodes. the BL Series that's on my list are the following:

1. Together With Me The Next Chapter/ Bad Romance The Series
2. SOTUS/SOTU S The Series
3. Love by Chance The Series
4. My Tee The Series
5. 2Moons The Series


Thank you for bringing the Bring the Characters PETE & AE Alive #LovebyChancePhilippines

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MUST WATCH!!!!

I think this drama very interesting kind of fun to watch. Theres a lot of plot twist srsly im waiting for new ep rn n the visual of song joong ki is no jokes waa im fall in love again after dots.? I really recommend this drama not being over but just my opinion hehehe kinda curious how the drama ending every ep always make me curious with the plot twist?so if u like action n comedy (dark comedy) drama then this will be the best for u bcs i think this drama quite amused. This drama mybe will make us scared at first but due to the comedy so it makes this drama balanced.

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Yes, it is overhyped...

Let's start with the worst: The Story
Once you truly reflect about this drama, then you will be aware, that the story is lacking. Neither time travel nor the motive of the villain is truly explained. For the villain, they just could have added one scene as an explanation. And the whole time travelling left us with thousands of questions. We don't even know how this whole world works, where the story is happening. But also Sol as a 30+ years old travelling back to a highschoolers body, didn't behave the way one would....

But aside from the story, everything else is perfect (or at least for me). All the actors did a wonderful job, making "boring" characters lovable and charming! Especially FL & ML portrayed the emotions so well, one could feel all the pain and heartache! Their chemistry was great!
The music was phenomenous! While "Sonaki" is a very beautiful love letter, "Spring Snow" sums up the whole drama wonderfully. "Like a dream" is also one of my favourites!

Would I rewatch it? Absolutely! It is sooooooo hilarious! And the romance is very good, got me grinning and kicking like Minmin!

So, why is it overhyped? For a romcom, it's a great series! Fun, lovable and rewatchable with great acting and music. However, for a series, it is lacking (as previously mentioned). So, the more you look into reasoms and try to analyse it, the more you will realize how imperfect this series is. Imo it was a great choice to neglect the background of the whole time travalling, instead of coming up with a not good enough explanation, that would have ruined the whole vibe.

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Idgaf

To be honest i haven't find any problems with the series so far not sure if am blind or what, its ok for me best bl drama raw and uncut with real life problems stress and stuff.

Hope the other characters could have more story line all now i haven't seen techno's boyfriend he was complaining to type on the phone about am curious ?.

I understand the facts why type don't want to get married to the world it is not because of what people will say but the look they give when you pass by it ain't nice to be the center of attention tharn should understand that he didn't even insist on getting a private wedding or something a ring says it alll.

Base on the characters they are ok for me i haven't find problems the argue with the writer about i just curse the characters ? from time to time for their foolish acts lol thanks ....

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Not the best

Not going to lie, I'm only watching for Zhu Zhengting, Song YuQi, and some of the other main casts.
The story plot / dating drama was not the best in my opinion, especially compared to the eventful season 1 and season 2. This season did not excite me that much, or make me anticipate the next episode. The ladies in this season are all beautiful with different distinct personalities, but sometimes I'm disappointed with the choices the people make.

Although I would really want to continue watching for SYQ and ZZT, the boring plot really makes me stray away. Even the first episode failed to capture me in (I was so hooked immediately for season 1 and season 2). Maybe it's because it's gotten repetitive, or maybe the directors are running out of better ideas on how to make the plots exciting and engaging? Either way, I would recommend just watching S1 and S2.

Overall 5/10.

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Leave it out in the cold

Terrible show on every level. Cookie cutter everything, all the wrong messages. I am not such a huge fan of the genre but some have been amazing and this is not one of them. I was sick of the lead female and for those who say it is not the actors fault it was. She can not act. Male lead am getting tired of. He has done some great work but am not sure why he is lowering himself to do such nonsense. I get that maybe his company is forcing him and he has no say in what they choose for him. That is and would be a shame if that is the case. Do yourself a favor and leave this one out in the cold.

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Partially funny story with manipulative child women!

A woman writes this drama, and of course then a woman is always the better half in a story. Surprise! That's why I would like to see more dramas written by men, or mixed teams.

Let's take an example: In F7 and F8, the FL provokes the ML with her flirting with Xiao Su, the emperor's spy. This Xiao puts himself over military orders in the military camp. Later he thinks he has uncovered a crime of the ML. Then he fights against ML's soldiers. All gripes in the toilet.
But FL defends Xiao and says to the horrified ML: "He (Xiao) is my man", nobody should touch him. This was almost a marriage vow in ancient China. The crowning glory was then the thing with the precious token. She looks like a lover and behaves like one at that moment. She doesn't need explanations.

Nevertheless, the ML has the ass card. He's stupid and of course got it all wrong. He has to take reproaches not only from the troublemaker Xiao Su. It needs an apology to the FL. And the tough soldier, this one-man slaughterhouse, has to give an embarrassing whimpering, screaming and crying performance. It sucks and is unbelievable! The following "resolution" then lacks any romance, one does not find redemption, but a formal explanatory text.

I cannot follow this: Why didn't FL have to justify her misunderstanding behavior to ML? Did she have a thing with Xiao? Didn't Xiao have to explain why he was spying? What is he doing in the camp anyway?

Overall, the story is riddled with little annoyances like this. But much of the rest is also very funny. And entertaining. Maybe just leave out the annoyances?
But the author sits at the longer writing instrument! And whether in China, or with us in the west, a woman writes of course annoyingly biased. Therefore: Goodbye and thanks for the fish!

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This is a Tough One

I have to say I agree with previous reviews. This drama is really hard to swallow. It starts off well with a simple premise. Then it gets absurdly complicated. You can feel the desperation of this drama to be epic but the director did not know what they were doing.

So many cast members, how ridiculous. I say this after watching Snow Tower and Lost Love in Times. I did not think anyone could beat those dramas on extra cast members but this drama certainly did. You could feel the money go down the drain. The acting out of the gate is bad. FL "genius" is terrible and then becomes annoying because she is so freaking terrible. You just want her to stop. She has moments of glory but it doesn't match her overall character. This is the director's fault, they saw how bad she was but kept filming without coaching. ML has no connection to anyone not even playing two faces. He doesn't work at all. He's totally overshadowed by the second leads. FL "purple eyes" kept us watching because she's good but not great but her story follows the usual cdrama plotlines and her interactions played well with other characters. You even forget about her eyes after awhile. She's why the audience stays.

I'm sure the studio regretted the money they poured into this because it does look expensive. Next time keep it simple. Beauty does NOT equate to acting skill. This is the lowest score I have ever given to a cdrama but it honestly deserves it because it's such a mess.

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