Lovely Runner

THE BEST OF 2024....

The drama is spectacular for real that I cried so hard so many times because of sadness as well as joy.
I can't accept the fact it ended my Mondays and Tuesdays won't be joyful anymore 😭
The drama is full of emotions have all sort of things that a Rom Com should have.
The Writer portrayed every single thing so amazingly.
The cast choice was also very amazing.
Woo Seok Oppa did great job as well as Hye Yoon Unnie.
I am glad all other actors rejected character of Sunjae because this character was only meant to be for Woo Seok Oppa.
I am glad it delayed 3 years atleast we got amazing cast.
The best of line of Drama will be the quote which will stay in my heart forever.
Grandma: "Although the mind forgets the memories but the heart would never, all the precious time and moments you spend is smeared in ones soul"
The drama was wholesome and my heart felt it for real.
Although I don't Rewatch the Dramas But I'll probably be rewatching this drama😭💞.

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A Love That Runs Through Time

I can’t help but be completely biased when it comes to Lovely Runner. After watching well over a hundred dramas and being a huge fan of rom-coms this is the one that carved out the most special place in my heart. Yes, I’ve seen dramas with better production quality, tighter scripts, or grander scale… but a drama doesn’t need to be perfect to move you deeply. And Lovely Runner did exactly that.

I even debated whether I should write a review. With all its popularity, people seem to attack it just because it’s beloved calling it overrated, cringy, or overhyped. But at the end of the day, taste is subjective, and this is why Lovely Runner stands out to me as one of the best rom-coms ever made.

❤️ Unmatched Chemistry — The Heart of the Story

From the very first episode, the chemistry between the leads is electric.
Warm. Real. Alive.
There are very few drama couples that manage to capture the raw, magnetic energy these two did.

Their love felt like something that breathes across timelines choosing each other again and again, no matter how the universe shifts around them. Even without the time-travel logic (which I personally found solid), the emotional truth felt undeniable.

Some scenes genuinely took my breath away. The emotional intensity, the soft gazes, the devastating longing everything felt overwhelmingly human.

💛 Im Sol – Flawed but Real

Did Im Sol frustrate me? Absolutely.
Her stubbornness.
Her habit of hiding things “for his own good.”
Her constant need to protect Sunjae even when it broke him.

But oddly enough that’s what made the story feel real.

She wasn’t perfect. She made mistakes. She hurt him unintentionally. She tried to carry too much on her own.
And that’s what made the love story even more powerful—because love isn’t always neat and logical. Sometimes it’s messy and painful and deeply human.

🧡 Byeon Wooseok — The Soul of Lovely Runner

I didn’t know Byeon Wooseok before this show.

Now? I can’t imagine anyone else as Ryu Sunjae.
He didn’t just act the character—he became the character.
Every expression.
Every heartache.
Every smile.
Every moment where he silently loved her with his whole being.

His emotional range carried the drama. The sincerity in his eyes made Sunjae unforgettable. His golden-retriever warmth, his devotion, his vulnerability… he brought a kind of male lead we don’t get often.


🎶 The OST — A Soundtrack That Lives Rent-Free Forever

Even a year later, I still listen to half the songs.
“Sudden Shower”?
A masterpiece.
A heartbreak in music form.

Few dramas ever have OSTs that stay with you like this.

✨ A Romance That Feels Magical and Human at the Same Time

Lovely Runner is a rare blend of:

youthful warmth
emotional sincerity
magical destiny
heartbreaking longing
healing
and the unforgettable sweetness of first love

It’s the only idol-themed drama I’ve watched that didn’t feel shallow or cliché. It treated the world of fandom and idol love with sincerity and respect showing its warmth, its impact, and its meaning.

🌈 Why the Ratings Debate Misses the Point

Some say it’s overhyped.
Some mock its high score.
Some compare it to thrillers and psychological masterpieces.

But here’s my view on it:

⭐ A 9/10 romance score is not insulting to a 9/10 thriller.
They are judged within their own genre.

Romance is rated on chemistry, feelings, atmosphere, emotional payoff, and charm.
Thrillers are rated on logic, twists, plot strength, and intensity.
The genres are incomparable—and people need to stop acting like they are.

💙 A Drama That Becomes a Memory

Lovely Runner is one of those rare stories that stay lodged in your heart long after you finish:

the blue door
the yellow umbrella
the snow scenes
the timelines
the aching devotion
the overwhelming feeling of “I will find you in every lifetime”

It doesn’t matter if the story isn’t perfect.
What matters is the emotional journey—and this one was unforgettable.

⭐ Final Thoughts

Lovely Runner isn’t just a drama.
For many of us, it was an experience.
A story of love that defies time.
A romance so genuine you feel it in your chest.
A warm, emotional journey about choosing someone again and again—even when destiny seems impossible.

To me, it’s one of the most beautiful rom-coms.
Not because it’s perfect but because it made me feel.
And that’s what makes a drama truly special.

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Everything doesn’t need to be logical to hit deeply

I can’t help but be biased when it comes to Lovely Runner. Even after watching well over a hundred dramas, and not even being a huge fan of rom-coms, this one holds the most special place in my heart. There are probably better dramas I've seen in terms of production or storyline, but a drama doesn’t have to be perfect to move you deeply. So allow me to be unapologetically subjective in my love for it.

At one point, I even debated whether to write a review. Despite its popularity and high ratings, it feels like people are often hating on it just for the sake of it... Calling it overrated, cringy, and whatnot. But everyone has their own taste. Here’s why Lovely Runner stands out as one of the best rom-coms I’ve seen.

First and foremost, the chemistry between the leads is unmatched. There are very few dramas where the romance feels this warm, this alive, this magnetic. The way they portrayed the feeling of choosing each other again and again across timelines was everything. I didn’t even need the time-travel logic to make sense (although it was quite solid in my opinion). I felt the emotional truth of it. So many scenes were breathtakingly beautiful, overflowing with raw emotion.

I’ll admit, Im Sol frustrated me sometimes. Her stubbornness, her need to shoulder everything alone, her tendency to hurt Sunjae unintentionally by hiding things “for his own good”… at times it was tough to watch that. But oddly, that’s what made the love story feel even more real. Flawed, frustrating, and deeply human.

And then there’s Byeon Wooseok. I didn’t even really know his name before I started this drama. But wow. He IS Ryu Sunjae. One of those rare cases where the actor doesn’t just play the role, but becomes it. I truly believe Lovely Runner wouldn’t be half as magical without him. His emotional range, his sincerity, his ability to bring so much heart to every scene. I absolutely adored his golden retriever energy. He made Sunjae unforgettable. And I don't think that incredible chemistry could’ve happened without the real-life care and respect he clearly has for Kim Hyeyoon (the BTS clips say it all).

It’s also probably the only idol-themed drama I’ve seen that doesn’t feel flat or cliché. It handled the impact idols have and the sincerity of fan love with surprising depth.

And the OST? Don’t even get me started. A year later and I still listen to half the soundtrack regularly, screaming my lungs out to those gorgeous lyrics. "Sudden Shower" most of all will forever be legendary.

At the end of the day, Lovely Runner is one of those dramas that stay with you. The blue door. The yellow umbrella. And finally, the kind of love that defies time and logic to find its way back. To me, that’s unforgettable.

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Rom-com is for sure rom-coming!

I need to start saying that I loved this drama but it wasn’t 10/10 for me as it was for some people. Fortunately the issues that I had didn’t make me hate the drama but I still need to talk more about them here. First, I don’t know if this is a unpopular opinion or not but Sol’s best friend relationship with Sol’s brother was SO ANNOYING. The relationship was annoying and the characters were also annoying. I usually love second couples in rom-com but I seriously disliked them here.

Second, I felt like the villain had too much importance in the story but we practically don’t know that much about him, which was a bit disappointing and made the character lack personality. I get it that this is mainly a rom-com but he was too superficial. This lack of personality and involvement made me start to think that he was dragging the story down and being a totally uninteresting character. The writer tried to create a scary environment for him which was working in the beginning but then becomes boring later on. And I also felt that 16 episodes were a bit too much. The writer wasn’t developing the main characters that much, the side characters, not even the bad guy, so it was really needed to have 16 episodes? I think 12 episodes would’ve been better and would make the story less draggy.

But being honest with yall, as I said in the beginning, even with these issues that I pointed out I still enjoyed this drama SO SO much! I think the main reason for that is that Lovely Runner have everything that I like in a romcom and everything that makes a rom-com good for me. We have a super chemistry between the main leads, we have cute and funny scenes, we have ML being the cutest puppy handsome guy (personally I just love when a Ml is over heels for the FL, like a completely loser) and amazing OSTS (I will listen to them A LOT). Also the story wasn’t perfect but I think it’s exciting enough until a certain point. A positive point for me as well was that the SML doesn't interfere too much with the main couple, which is great.

Lovely Runner was a drama that I found myself eagerly awaiting new episodes every week and I became obsessed with the main couple. If you like the biggest romcom clichés with a cute couple and plot that intrigues you enough (with you ignore some main issues), I think the chances of you finding this drama at least enjoyable are high.

PS: I am completely in love with Wooseok, gosh this man is everything!!!!

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I think about this show every single day

It's been months since I watched Lovely Runner and I cannot stop thinking about it. Every drama or romance I watch, I immediately start comparing it to this show and nothing comes close 😭 help.

I dropped this show after watching 2 episodes the first time. It was cringe over the top and I don't like cringe. But my friend made me hear a song from the ost "Spring Snow" and I was absolutely smitten- It was so cute and the lyrics were so comforting.

So I listened to her and gave this show another try. And I am so thankful for that.

As I said, this is the best romance I have ever watched. The stealing glances at each other, not knowing how to behave around the other person, stuttering and stumbling over your words- it was so cute that I actually blushed- Like my face actually really turned red as a tomato. And it wasn't even overtly spicy- It was the little things. The way they looked at each other. Their history- It's just THE STANDARD. 😩🤌🏼✨

And then Spring Snow did not even end up being my favorite song! There's this sort-of-flashback scene during (ifykyk 💜) which 'I think I did' by Kim Hyung Joong plays and that hands down is one of the best things I have ever watched in my entire life. The cinematography? The story? The way that scene was built up? Immaculate- perfection- Oscar.

I literally think about that scene EVERY SINGLE DAY. It just touched me in a way i did not think what was supposed to be a lighthearted romance drama could. I still have goosebumps ever time I watch that scene. Truly the best scene in a romance drama I have EVER seen.

The way Sunjae and Sol always put the other person before themselves is so touching. Their love is never grand confessions or swooning kisses but the way they put everything away for the other person. I have no words. 🥲

I will say that the plot is not as strong but that is not the point and the romance compensated more than enough!!! I will never get over this drama truly. 🫠😭💕

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Time traveling to save the on you Love

Hey everyone, last time on the K-drama study, I talked about the show Pyramid Game One. I loved watching it. Today, I'll be talking about a show I discovered on Mydramalist after looking for a new show during March. Lovely Runner is the show I'll be talking about, and I've been excited to share my thoughts on it. Now, let's jump into the show and see what I thought.


Lovely Runner started airing on April 8th, the same day the eclipse happened. From the first episode, I was hooked, falling in love with our female lead, Im Sol. We see Im Sol in a wheelchair during the first episode, which made me feel bad for her as she was trying to get a job but was turned down for being in a chair. The first time I saw Sung Jae, I became interested in where his character would be going. The final scene in the first episode, where Sung Jae put the umbrella over Im Sol, got me excited for the next episode. Yes, Sung Jae dies in the first episode, which upsets Im Sol, so she runs out of the house in her wheelchair. At one point, she drops the watch and has to go into the water to get it, which starts the time travel. When Im Sol wakes up, she is back in high school. I found the high school section of the show to be one of my favorites, as it had funny and emotional moments. Sol's friend was another excellent character in the show. I want to stress how much the show pulled my heart from the romance between the leads to the side characters that fit wonderfully into the show. One thing that I wasn't a fan of was the police side story. It started well but then fell flat. Aside from that, this show was excellent, making me tear up a few times. I want to mention that when the show brings in the comedy, it knows it's silly. Sol and Sung Jae are excellent characters who blend perfectly forever. I will say the last few episodes felt like they lost the special atmosphere that the show's first half delivered. The ending of the two lovers getting married is a little typical, but I found it satisfying.

I have to talk about the OSTs which hit each time they were released. The fictional band delivered the first batch of OSTs with the song Sudden Shower, which has been on repeat since I first heard it. N. Flying drops a track called Star that brings in the rock vibe. Yoo Hwe Sung from N.flying released a solo track that hit me with feelings and emotion. Umji from Viviz had a sweet track for the show that kept popping up on my playlist a lot. Doko was the artist who closed out the OSTs, making me miss the show. These OSTs hit all my feels as I kept listening to them on repeat, and I've been playing them even though the show is over.


Overall, I'll give Lovely Runner an A for being a fantastic show that kept me interested until the end. I've been missing the show like crazy since it ended, but I've been watching clips of it on YouTube. Sol and Sung Jae are excellent characters; I'll miss them like crazy. I hope you all enjoyed reading my thoughts on the show. I'll drop another Drama review whenever I find my next show. I hope you all are doing great, and I highly recommend you watch Lovely Runner. You won't be disappointed.

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Overall good but it has its shortcomings

I will say that I enjoyed this drama. I thought the cast was great and so was the chemistry. FL and ML had great chemistry, along with the FL family and ML friends and dad.

It has many funny moments too and I also liked the crime drama aspect of it. Even all the cringy moments, the puppy love stuff was good. The music was great too.

What I didn't like and what I think many people got tired of was the constant pushing the ML away. It got repetitive and tiresome and eventually made the drama seem like it dragged on too long . The last 4 episodes were of here pushing him away, trying for him not to remember, etc. I understand that she was trying to keep him safe but the way the went on about it was too much and I was already ready for it stop.

Again, I liked it and would recommend it to people. However, I will say that there could be stuff that they might not like but then again, since this drama is well loved, they might love it 100%.

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Feeling Nostalgic?

This drama embodies everything I love about K-dramas. The characters and storyline are captivating, and the main leads delivered outstanding performances. The male lead convincingly portrayed his deep, unwavering love for Im Sol, making his emotions feel real and heartfelt. The second lead was charming and had just enough screen time to avoid the dreaded 'second lead syndrome' (where the second lead seems more deserving of the female lead than the first).

However, I was frustrated with the writers at times. Our female lead had some frustrating dialogue, which I attribute more to the script than to her acting. Despite this, would I watch it again? Absolutely.

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this is gonna be good… (Pilot review)

I expected a cute romantic story about teenage love, and although it may be like that in the future episode, this first episode opens with a very serious topic, depression.
I really like how they are portraying this emotion and I really hope they will continue doing so seriously, making us understand more of the characters feeelings and reasons.
I also really liked how the female lead becomes fan of the band and the male lead because he saves her life by being sensitive and empathetic towards her. (btw I’m already in love with him for this)
can’t wait to see how this story will unfold…

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Every second you put into this drama will be worth it.

I'm actually so surprised at the bad reviews when I tell you i lovedddd this Kdrama so much...I literally couldn't wait for the days it would come out. I'm a big fan of both Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon so its no surprise i loved this. I had high expectations coming into it and finished this drama feeling satisfied. I normally hate Mondays and Tuesdays but when lovely runner started I would be so excited for the weekends to end. It was the one thing i looked forward to every week. So when this drama ended i felt so empty😔After watching this kdrama it set such high expectations for me with other dramas. One of my 3 dramas ever and I've watched a lot😭

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