WORTH WATCHING!!
I love the amount of plot twists that this drama has!I’m so so happy that they change the director, the drama would really be different if they didn’t change. I really like the vibes that this kdrama has. I’m usually not into time skip dramas but i like this one! i really love the cast 💕
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I Feel unsatisfied
The storyline started off great for the first 5 episodes. I was thinking "Wow this is great, I am invested in this" Then for some reason, it took a nose dive and I ended up fast-forwarding from episodes 8- 16.Reasons:
1) I saw and felt ML love and obsession for FL. He was too into her if you ask me. Every time he saw her name, saw her, she called him or she seemed to be in trouble he would drop everything and go with her or stalk her.
Kind of weird how a cute/attractive teenager and adult never likes or has a crush on another woman in all that time.
Anyway, I felt his love for the FL. He portrayed the love, obsession, and angst very well.
2) The FL lead did not portray the love nor I don't think she said it ( as far as I can recall from all the fast-forwarding I did) that she loved the ML. She said she liked him a lot during the college time frame I believe and he said " I love you" but I never heard her say she loved him.
She treated him as if she was still just a fan, just like him as a fan, and wanted to, of course, save him from being killed. The FL portrayed the crying emotions, worry, teenage crush on that 2nd ML, and anxiousness to find the killer very well. But, to my eye and feeling she did not seem to portray the love it seems they were trying to portray she should feel even in the present time frame.
She did not show angst/yearning for ML when they could not be together or were apart. It was like they have cutesy moments, she gets distracted with a shiny ball/interest, and then she puts him out of her mind. It is the ML who is constantly making an effort to contact her to stay in her orbit.
3) Also why does she still seem like she has only the thoughts/experiences of a teenager when she went back in time as a late 20's/30 year old. I know she was in a wheelchair for a while etc.. but her hearing/seeing and experience of human experiences should not still be of a teenager. Romantic relationships yes, she did not have those experiences in the present time. I don't know. It frustrated me how they wrote the FL lead lines and how she acted it out. Did she put her " savior" ML on a pedestal as an adult when she was a fan and did not have romantic fantasies about him? I know she was in a wheelchair and did not think it was possible to date anyone, but most female fans still have romantic notions about male celebrities. That is where her " liking' him should have a head start in the feelings moving on to love when she goes back in time with all her memories and feelings intact.
4) Also are they trying to say that teenage FL and adult FL switch places in the same time frame when the adult version goes back to being a teenager? Like the same day? That is why she dated and still has a soft spot for 2ML? They could have kept that just as friendship and developed her feelings for ML even more. It just made it weird/icky that she kept hanging around ML, while dating 2ML and ML did not mind ( actually sought her out ) doing activities together knowing she was dating 2ML.
Anyway, it was okay, I don't get the hype. I am waiting for the ML to have a costar who complements him well as his partner and gives their all. Strong Girl Book Soon (or whatever it is called) and this one, did not have a good FL chemistry and or storyline.
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ASSISTAM LOVELY RUNNER!!!!!
O que falar de lovely runner!???eu comecei esse Dorama normalmente sem muitas espectativas não havia visto nada sobre.
quando vi o elenco já fiquei animada e já no primeiro episódio o Dorama me prendeu completamente, chorei muito, ri muito, fiquei muito ansiosa pelos episódios, fiz muitas teorias, foi uma experiência assitir esse dorama, não são todos que nós proporcionam isso, FINALMENTE UM FINAL FELIZ PRO MEU BYEON WOO SEOK!!!!!! eu estou tão feliz com isso vocês não tem noção! é isso assistam
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Altered my brain chemistry
Por más que las reseñas de este drama sean tan mixtas, honestamente me rompe el corazón. Yo lo amé, así como en su época a los 13 años amaba strong girl do bong son, eso no es algo que experimente mucho en la vida, solo con dos o tres al inicio que fueron decayendo, pero este fue de inicio a fin. La intensidad del romance; yo creo que después de ver esto ya nunca veré a la vida de la misma manera, por más que sea muy infantil, genuinamente me absorbió, y deseo comérmelo de tanto amor y cariño que le tengo. Para mí, no es nada sobrevalorado, es sinceramente hermoso, y aunque sí, entienda lo repetitivo o fantasioso que haya sido, hay tanto que compensa todo esto. El desarrollo de personaje de Sol, de sus amigas y de sun Jae, el angst está muy bien hecho y razonado, podría parecer hasta cliché, pero por alguna razón por mas que haya visto algo así mil y una veces, me pega distinto. Deseo que alguien, que se encuentre en mi misma situación, le pase lo mismo. Es una muy hermosa serie para ver recién cumplido los 18, emocionada por una nueva vida en otra ciudad, para alguien que recién o nunca comprendió mucho el amar románticamente a otra persona, por más que esté llena de amor. Espero reencontrarme con este drama o esta historia en algún momento. Simplemente hermoso. 🩷Was this review helpful to you?
Lovely Runner: The Drama That Stole My Heart
I actually don’t even know how to put into words how much Lovely Runner means to me. From the very first episode, it pulled me in with its emotional story and beautiful direction. The cinematography, the vibe, and the way the plot unfolded just felt so unique and heart-touching.But the highlight for me is definitely Im Sol. She has officially stolen my heart and I’ve become her fan for life 😄. The actress is so incredibly talented—her expressions, her warmth, the way she carries every scene with such sincerity—it just made me fall in love with her character completely. Im Sol’s kindness, courage, and bright personality made the whole drama shine.
The chemistry between the leads was magical too. Every interaction felt natural and real, like they weren’t just acting but truly living those moments. Their relationship gave me butterflies and made my heart ache at the same time. By the last few episodes, I was crying, laughing, and cheering all at once.
Lovely Runner is the kind of drama that makes you feel everything—joy, heartbreak, hope, and love. It’s emotional, healing, and so full of heart. I know I’m going to rewatch this again and again because it’s truly one of the most beautiful series I’ve ever seen.
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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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Very entertaining watch.
This idol drama had a very good potential to be a fantastic plot-driven series. The synopsis was right up in my alley. The plot dragged out in the middle for me but the acting and the music made up for it.I loved Im Sol, Sun-Jae and their unforgettable love story. They had good chemistry and many heart-fluttering moments between them. I'd definitely rewatch some of their interactions. Even the side characters were entertaining.
The first few episodes were fantastic. Then it dragged a few episodes. But the climax was satisfying.
Ignoring a few plot holes, some idiocy from the female protagonist and some over-the-top acting from the side characters, I would say this drama is really watchable.
P.S. Their first kiss! I simply loved it.
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too much going on
okay so honestly it wasn't really that bad but it felt very dragged, like maybe 12 episodes would've been fine. but 16? it was kind of losing me by the 10th or 11th episode ngl. i lowkey hate that she had a disability and we just skipped over it per say. we only really saw her be in a wheel chair for 1 episode (please disregard my bad memory, i did not in fact pick this drama up again til now) like in later episodes we saw that she got hit by a vehicle but never put into a wheel chair again? idk if i'm really focusing on the right thing but it didn't really make any sense because that how she initially she paralyzed. also it high key made me upset when she just kept pushing and pushing him away. like yeah we know you want to protect him or whatever but she just kept falling more in love with him each time without realizing it was fate doing its magic. home girl over here yapping about some "oh yeah were not meant for each other" how oblivious can u be.. (its the woke part of me speaking bc what?) that guy who was supposed to be the bad guy actually made me so mad because how was he not caught in less than like 8 episodes.. justice for my man kim tae seong bc he deserved so much better, like where is his girl at mane (yall are looking at her right here) my man byeon woo-seok did his job tho (looking fine as ever) he was so adorbs. FL did not deserve any of the boys that chased after her because they were both good guys and loved her a lot. ngl i couldn't choose between sun jae and tae seong.. also i love that sun jae would try to act nonchalant but would turn around to smile, that was definitely one of the best things i've seen. honestly other than that it was very gut wrenching (i sobbed during maybe all of the episodes). would i recommend it? yes but no, if u like them going back and forth then okay. the actors did what they needed to do but the story was kind of insufferable with the back and forth between everything and it does get tiring to watch as a viewer, but am i a pro drama enthusiast? absolutely not. was it worth the hype? no not really but i did enjoy having my heart torn apart and put back together.Was this review helpful to you?
Absolutely Love
Let me start off by saying that I do not like time travel dramas. They typically confuse me, and my "too realistic" brain can't often process how these things work.Somehow, the time travel of Lovely Runner just works. The storyline is cute, heartwarming, and just overall enjoyable to watch. You'll go through a roller coaster of emotions, but none of it will be regrettable. The cast all did a superb job of capturing the essence of their characters, and the amazing reception that this drama received is full evidence of that. There were many "conspiracy" theories about various elements of the plot on Reddit, but honestly, a completely enjoyable read without needing to get into all that. A definite must watch!
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People, I don't get it... Why so much hate?!
Guys, I’ve watched a lot of dramas and I don’t write reviews very often, BUT THIS MASTERPIECE RIGHT HERE!!!I had to write something about it!
This is pure, amazing, funny, romantic, chaotic, stressful, and many other things, BUT NEVER boring.
The word boring doesn’t even exist, istg.
All the episodes were so fulfilling that every time I thought I was watching the first episode of a new drama.
Even at the end of every episode, there was this cliffhanger that drove me crazy because I just needed to start the next one immediately.
The casting is one of the best things about this drama: the chemistry between Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon is (and trust me when I say it) HEAVENLY. They just know what to do and how to do it. Two super talented actors who deserve all the praise because they really created something incredible together.
As for the story... Watch it, bc istg you’re missing out on something so well-written and beautifully directed.
The screenwriting by Lee Shi Eun (if you’ve seen True Beauty, you’ll know) is truly amazing; she knows how to engage the audience and what to give them because she cooked, ate, and left NO CRUMBS!
I’m not going to spoil a thing because you guys should really experience it for yourselves and never miss even a second of it.
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A mesmerising romance with a gripping storyline
CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY CHEMISTRY!!!!! How can two people have such amazing chemistry?!! They’re officially my no.1 for best chemistry, bypassing the Strong Woman DBS couple. Apart from the fact that Sol and Sunjae have good compatibility as they were written to be so, Hyeyoon and Wooseok naturally look great together. Even when just standing and doing nothing, chemistry is pouring through the screen! Whoever casted them needs a raise.Onto the drama itself: good cinematography (camera angles/movements), great songs (especially ‘Sudden Shower’😜)
First of all, the beginning of this drama did make me wonder what wheelchair users think when watching this as it’s evident that Sol despised being one. Although I would feel the same as Sol, I felt it was a little disheartening to wheelchair users who obviously can’t go back in time and change their condition.
Some parts didn’t make sense: I understand why Sol’s initial appearance was changed (scenes were reshot in her new, modern appearance) but I also don’t think it makes sense. If those were her bangs back then, it wouldn’t suddenly grow to the new Sol’s length. Her whole wardrobe was also suddenly cute although she should’ve had granny clothes- there’s no scene showing that she bought a new wardrobe. Something else that didn’t make sense is why she left the house on the day of her accident (typical kdrama fl behaviour). Also, how could she say she’s from the future but not say things that happen in the future? It’s almost like the last few episodes (scene when she was talking to Taeseong abojt being from the future) almost forgot that she couldn’t mention stuff like that.
Having watched A Time Called You, I did feel quite sorry for 19 year old Sol. Although Sol(30s) went back in time for a valid reason, she completely changed Sol(19)’s actions which seems… unfair. Sol(19) didn’t get the chance to experience her puppy love for Taeseong, etc. Sol(30) pretty much took over Sol(19)’s freedom of choice, ruining her chance to grow and experience life at her age.
Comedic timing was perfect! So cringy but so loveable😂 Gosh, the writer lives messing with us- joseon scene, bathtub scene. Also, that sexy tune was PERFECTTTT!!! I couldn’t help but laugh every time I heard it.
Finally, I just want to appreciate how the final episode was dedicated purely to Sol and Sunjae as a couple so it didn’t feel rushed as most of the drama was based on the process of them getting together. It was refreshing to see them together at peace.
LOVELY drama! I loved each and every episode. Super bingeable! It was so good that I took a break from it so it wouldn’t finish so quickly. Hoping to see this couple again!!!💛💛
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Amazing chemistry between Ryu Seon Jae and Im sol
Time travel stories seem to be trending in Asian dramas right now. But Lovely Runner exceeded my expectations. The story is very interesting, still feels fresh, and is hard to predict. I fell in love with the amazing chemistry between the two main characters, Ryu Seon Jae and Im Sol. The soundtrack is very good, especially the song "Sonaki" (Sudden Shower). I'm ready to watch it again. For me, it's the best drama of 2024.Was this review helpful to you?
