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This drama is nothing special. The plot is basic and simple BUT OH BOY IT IS GOOD. There is just something ATTRACTIVE about the story where it tickles your lil heart uwu. NO BS LOVE TRIANGLES and cliche misunderstandings. In simpler terms the guy IS A LOST SAD PUPPY and the girl ENDS UP TAKING CARE OF IT and now he acts like an adorable loyal cute dog wanting HER ATTENTION.Breath of fresh air? Friendship goals? Healing story? Cute rom-com? You can label this drama as anything because its relatable in every sense. It might not be as memorable as other action-pact drama but you will feel happy and giggly watching it. If you FEEL SINGLE AND LONELY LIKE ALMOST EVERY KDRAMA VIEWER then this show is the one for you....im kidding <3
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Very chilled and self-healing drama
I've rewatched this kdrama three times, and I've enjoyed it everytime. I enjoy how laid back the kdrama is and the fact that there is no love triangle.The ost and cast is also perfect.
I love the message behind the reason why Ki Sun Gyeom runs.
Only negative was that I didn't like Ki Sun Gyeom's father and friends I've recommended this to have said it's too slow paced for them
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How is this so well written?
It's from a rookie writer so the that that each character has such depth is so interesting. Why does it feel like nothing is happening when everything is happening at a subtle speed, at the right tempo, giving a strange flow you get pulled into? The dialogues go from funny to deep easily. The acting of the cast is great. I never enjoyed any other previous drama of the lead actress but I still gave this a go because I have always admired the acting of the main male leads. I was pleasantly surprised seeing how much she has improved.The highlight of the show is how uniquely the four leads have been written. The strongest female lead might not be so strong and the weak in status one is not is one hell of a strong woman but if you notice all the women of this drama are strong independent, cool women. So that sure is refreshing.
One male lead is extremely unique, like a kid in an adult's body. A good and kind one. Very kind one. Another one seems like a kid but has the soul of a man, making him a paradox.
I am enjoying the human relationships portrayed in this drama and the friendship is so well written, not just between the male characters but between the female characters and the male characters and between all of them. The complexity of humane relationships is in full bloom here. Very raw, very real.
This drama has a strange power of making you happy after you have watched it when nothing exceptional is happening. This is its beauty.
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Refreshing but still was missing something
I was really perplexed on how I should feel about Run On. It was one of the few dramas that indeed tried to appeal to a more mature audience as it tries to portray a more realistic depiction of relationships. But these attempts are not always successful and it does falls into kdrama stereotypes that do not fit the realism it tried to create. That's why it always felt lukewarm.The slow pace was times enjoyable but at other times, infuriating. I appreciate it tried to not just focus into the romantic relationships but also into friendship , family dynamics etc but why do I feel some relationship should been given alot less screentime than others. Some scenes didn't move the plot or didn't built any emotional background so they felt unnecessary. And on the contrary some of the most interesting plot were resolved out of nowhere.
Overall the acting was surprisingly good BUT ... why was Siwan the worst actor out of the 4 main protagonists ? I honestly expected it to be the other way around. Not that he was bad, just very one tone (maybe that was the directors instructions for the role?)
6.5/10
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This is the slice of life drama that all I ever need
Some may find thus drama boring as it doesn't that much surprises in the plot itself. But it's the characters for me. It may be lacking that oozing mindblowing plot twist but it has all the aspect that I was looking for for a character driven drama.I couldn't love anyone else. Every characters are unique in their own ways and very much relatable. The first and second couple were so amazing. They were both unique in their own ways. Their relationship was also different from each other as they have different personalities but I think that's what makes it perfect. I admit that I love the second leads more because, I'm sooo in love with Soo Young her character and the love story between her and Tae Oh.
It greatly showed variety of people. Different kinds of people that has different personalities, choices, priorities and decisions that we don't often see in drama but are present in real life. I like how they portrayed Sun Gyeom's mother, she wasn't the typical mom that you will see in dramas. She priorities her career over her family most of the time, but that doesnt make me love her less since her decisions in life were justified. And I love that sweet development that she went through for the sake of her children in the end. I like that their father may be as bad as some other villains, but they showed a bit of his redemption in the end. An attempt to be better for his family.
One of the highlights for me, too, was how Dan-ah acknowledge her mistake of pretending to be gay just to avoid marriage. Which later on, she realized how hard it is really to be one. I like that she didn't look down on Yeong Hwa's bestfriend after knowing that he was gay.
There are so many things about this drama that I love and made my heart melt. But perhaps, it was the end that was the best for me. It was wrap up perfectly and sweetly. It wasn't happy ending indeed. Because it's not the end, but the end of that chapter in their life. Because those sequence of events that flashed shows that their life will continue.
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My forever comfort drama
This drama is one of the best drama I ever watched. I'm totally emotionally attached. I love the story, the casts, the characters, the cinematography, the message they shared, and even the behind the scenes. The chemistry between the actors is so great. Every character is unique, and each actor can wonderfully play the role. There's nobody left behind.At first, I expected nothing, I just wanted to watch something light with not so many conflicts. But yes, this drama's surprisingly great. Till I finished the last episode, I couldn't stop giggling, remembering every scenes, every quotes. Call me weak, but I can't move on from this drama.
Run On will be my forever comfort drama that I will watch it every time I need something warm in my heart.
Thank you for making this drama exist, dear director, scriptwriter, all the crews, actors, and everyone behind it. I love Run On so much.
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I hate this, but I loved it
I think I'm mostly disappointed with this show because I liked it so much. The main couple was adorable and their development believable with the characterisation they were given. But more than that, I liked them as people. The female lead is headstrong and straightforward, and the male lead's kindness and strong sense of justice made it impossible for the viewer to not sympathise with him. But like, I'm not going to keep watching the garbage queerbaity side plots that took centre stage after the main couple got together. I physically cannot.Was this review helpful to you?
meh... not really much but its cute
Big props to the careers of the main character. An athlete and a translator never heard of that one in a kdramaStory line is non existent. Let me word that, if you are into lovey dovey cute shows then watch this, its more chance of you liking it. But if you like something more on the serious side with drama and conflict, this isn't really the one. So it all depends on your liking.
I'm going to keep watching just to see where its heading
CASTING/ACTING
Acting is good but I'm conflicted on the main boy. He reminds me of the main character from My Id Is Gangnam beauty. He has only one facial expression unless he is drunk. So I'm not sure if that's how his character is supposed to be. Otherwise looking at him is hilarious cause his face just screams "i dont care"
I WILL UPDATE WHEN I FINISH! BUT ITS WORTH IT TO GIVE IT A TRY
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IT'S SO DAMN GOOD
this is my review, Damn it's so good. this drama is by far the best k-drama I have seen this 2021. everything is perfect from cast to plots. everything is so amazing and so beautiful, I must say that this is a must watch drama to watch this 2021. you will miss a lot in life if you don't watch this drama. it's a perfect master piece so beautiful a 10/10!!!!!! it gives you this certain chills that makes you watch it more and more. you can really feel the characters emotion. you can see it in the drama on how hard they worked for this project. it sure is a master piece, this drama gave me a lot of lessons in life. like my perspective in love have grown deeper. in this drama I also learned the importance of oneself, and how family is very important. and I got butterflies in my stomach almost all the time. you will learn a lot in this drama, again this is a must watch drama you won't regret it.my favorite quote of one of the characters is:
-I'll just let it hurt when it does, I can be alright when the pain stops.
(lee young hwa)
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Beautiful Relaxing Drama
Just want to say that this may not be for everyone and this is better to be watched weekly rather than binge watching.The story is healing, relaxing, and calming. It’s not over the top but the story telling is very subtle.
The characters are all different, they have their own quirks and differences, but i love how they all shined from start to end.
Noticed that there are a lot of symbolisms throughout the drama, i think while it looks calm from the outside, it requires attention to the many details.
The ost, cinematography, beautiful as well. I will rewatch this again soon. A 10/10 drama.
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There couldn't be a perfect K-drama for ages 25+
Don't be intimidated by my headline! I'm just saying it's best fitted for this age group because we already/are about to face many of the problems faced by the characters in this show. 16 year old me wouldn't understand many of the things they slyly implied and how their obstacles are ACTUAL obstacles that we encounter in real life.The strongest point this drama is undoubtedly the dialogues between everyone and especially the first and second lead couples. I could listen to their normal conversations for 16 more episodes without any story involved, that's just how good it was. An anime avid watcher would compare it to the Monogatari Series or Rascal Bunny Senpai... they would be on the right page and they felt so similar even though this isn't superficial of any sort.
The story itself is quite light but strong in terms of pointing out problems from real life and showing us the best ways to handle/solve (kinda) them. Kdrama tropes are scarce in this one compared to other Korean romance/drama/comedy series. It doesn't rely upon cheap cliffhangers and obvious complications to hold on to the viewers' attention. Though the main plot itself isn't that interesting, it surely didn't have much plotholes (from my perspective) so it kept itself in frame of it's broadness.
The casting was perfect. Nothing much to say about them except their chemistry is so good that there were times I couldn't tell the difference, whether which one was the first or second leads. Second couple could have been given more airtime but that's just how these things work. No one could replace Choi Sooyoung for her role here, literally NOBODY could.
Overall, it was way over my expectations going into this drama. I highly recommend it to ones who don't like full blown jealousy + drama filled + rich family problems. Will definitely watch this again as soon as I feel the need for some dkdk for my heart.
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Utter garbage ! Actors can't act to save their lives !
Nothing good about it. .just an over the top makeup and camera action fanfare ... Nothing special to offer whatsoever .. I understand the teenagers who might find it entertaining, However , I assure you ... It will waste your time .. just disappointing till the end .. no plot no story. .. all action just leads to dead ends ... The characters act so , because the storyline demands it .. no character development of any sort .. doesn't help that the actress and actor are dumbstruck emotional less twigs.Was this review helpful to you?
