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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😭Was this review helpful to you?
A whole lot of stupid decisions and a fantastic ML
There are elements of this show that are spellbinding - such as the male lead role and acting execution. Other elements are simply exasperating. Just when you think the main female character will stop making ridiculous decisions - she goes on to make yet another one. This never-ending cycle of irrational and frequently stupid decisions over apparently several attempted lifetime stories (...I'll stop taking his calls - that will stop him from trying to find me..) is what makes the show hard to get through. The chemistry is there and the top-line storyline is interesting but many elements just make this frequently aggravating and unpleasant to watch. The fact that this show has such hype on social media has left me somewhat bewildered.Was this review helpful to you?
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"Lovely Runner" has totally made 2024 so much better!
I was deeply impressed by the story and cinematography in the drama "Lovely Runner." The story is so inspiring about an athlete who has to struggle to recover from an injury but never gives up. The full support of the fans further strengthens this story. The romance presented feels like fantasy, yet it remains realistic in depicting the struggles of a career and the search for identity. Sunjae and Im Sol are an amazing character. The unpredictable storyline amazed me, even as a K-drama fan for 15 years. Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok are perfect for their roles. After watching "Lovely Runner," other romance dramas feel less appealing. I really enjoyed the unique timeline in this romantic comedy fantasy drama. It's really surprising to know that this drama has only been in production for 3 years and has achieved international recognition by being screened at the opening of the Paris Olympics. As a K-drama fan, I really appreciate the quality of the story, cinematography, and script. I even bought the script book and Bluray . The soundtrack is also beautiful (ECLIPSE : Sudden Shower, Run Run, etc) I listen to it every day. I even bought the script book and Bluray :)Was this review helpful to you?
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This series broke my K-drama slump!
The first few episodes got me hooked and made my heart flutter. I was also caught off guard by the whole time travelling plot since I had no idea about it going in.Why it’s not a 10: I felt conflicted that Sol’s struggle with workplace inaccessibility as a disabled person was introduced, only to vanish once the timeline reset and she landed the job. I also think there were a few too many timelines, which made things a bit confusing, but I guess that’s the staple for time-travel series.
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good but not B.O.A.T
not really the best time travel drama, but highly recommend for watch once in a lifetime. FL and ML just 50:50 in chemistry. but this drama way more better than Queen of Tears cause the ending not really spectacular everything was fine. hahaha and the watch itself remind me of Ben 10 animation, why they not make this drama into Ben 10 Live Action that was joke bruv.Was this review helpful to you?
It became my favorite k-drama ?
Definitely my favorite k-drama ever😭❤️ Really, I liked this show a lot. The actors are perfect and the storyline is beautiful. It’s so sweet and cute, but also touching and funny. Lovely runner deserves all the hype and more. This show mixed love and fantasy in a perfect way, I loved all the charachters (the second lead too 👀) and I binged watch all the episodes in a few days, cause this show is so good.AND BYEON WOO-SEOK? I love him so much, he was perfect for this role, I love his character and his acting❤️🩹
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Perfect example of a series being carried by a good looking Male lead. Please beware.
I feel so bad. I've reviewed some titles lately and many of them were terrible. The crazy thing is that I've seen some incredible shows lately, yet I've never had the time to review them. The Atypical Family, King the Land, Queen of Tears, and Perfect Marriage Revenge, These are some of the best K-dramas I've ever seen and my personal list for best shows of the past two years. And the reason why I've never written a review for them is cause I'm immediately rewatching my favorite scenes over and over. I go back to reddit and watch the episode recaps and usually I get to see people share the same love and excitement I had for the series.But when shows don't respect your time and they can be a complete miss, that's when I feel the need to write. Lovely Runner is one of those examples. Despite all the love for the shows above, I could not get away from people recommending Runner or at least including it on a "must watch" list. So let me keep this sort. My verdict is this, it's a poorly written show. It tackles extremely sensitive subjects with juvenile intelligence that doesn't make any sense, given the plot.
The Fl is extremely dim-witted and childish. Which makes no sense given that she's supposed to be approaching her mid 30's. She gets the chance to save a friend but makes it a completely linear goal, void of intelligent thought. With how sensitive suicide has become for it to be a subject in a drama, the approach from this show baffles me. Our FL gets the chance to save her friend, but she can't openly state what the future will be. That's fine. She's actually 30, so she could comfort her friend. Become his friend. Openly talk to him, allow him to express his feelings and learn whatever darkness he has, right? Well, she doesn't do that. Instead, she becomes a 15 year old high school girl with a one way track of thought. She forces the ML to avoid anything to do with his future career. Becomes overprotective with no communication as to why. No character buildup to demonstrate how or why she cares. No chemistry. Do you understand how confusing irritating that can be? So I go online to reddit and I'm relieved to see so many others agreeing with how annoying she is, but also her intelligence. Why do they love each other? There's no clear answer, no writing to explain, no chemistry to show. It's just... bad. If you have ever watch Run On, you'll remember how strange and dimwitted the ML was. This show has the FL equivalent perfectly.
There really isn't much to say beyond that. I mean, the writer does throw in a serial killer and why not? Let's just throw in another trope when the others don't even make sense or help. As for the ML. Well, I'm a straight man, but even I can admit when another man has won the genetic lottery. He is handsome, there's no other way to put it. Has everything. But I've watched many of his past shows, there's a reason he's been playing support for the past decade. He's not a bad actor, I just strongly believe you need something more than a baby face to be a lead. And this guy just doesn't have it.
Suicide is nothing to balk at. It's a tough subject that demands slow caution and careful writing. I'm not suggest the show doesn't respect the subject itself, it just shows that the writer doesn't understand it. Never use it as a plot device when you don't know how to properly approach it, especially in 2024. Along with that, I just can't recommend this show. Dropped.
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The best kdrama I've ever seen
It seems like a lot of people here didn't like it, but I loved it. I love the story and Woo Seok and Hye Yoon's acting, the only thing I could consider "bad" is that Im Sol seemed to not want SunJae to save her. The ending was beautiful and deserved for both of them, it revived my expectations in love!Although I didn't like how Im Sol's relationship with Tae Sung was forced, but he was a good character and contributed a lot to the plot, I think he was one of my favorite characters.
I really liked this kdrama and I would recommend it to people who are just starting out! It was funny and sad at the same time, I loved it.
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One for histrory
This drama is one in a miilon. The story line to the acting and ost is just to perfection.STORYLINE
its captivating snd a different take in the whole time traveling stories. It was perfect from the start to end and you see that its worth 16 epsodies and in dumple terms very captivating.
Cast
The whole cast that was chosen from the main leads to the supporting leads was just perfect and they had good chemistry which made watching them feel likr its reality. So in simple terms they brought the show to life especially the main leads their chemistry was off the roof it looked like they where in love for real.
Ost
The soundtrack for this drama was to die for and it fit the whole anesthetic for show. In other words it brought the emotions of the characters to life and its really fun to listen to
Overall rating for the show is a 8.7 out of ten and its really one for the books in the long run its going tobe a classic
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Lovely Time
if you like True Beauty, you should watch this. if you like A Time Called You, you should watch this. if you watched A Time Called You and feel disappointed, you should watch this.It’s been a while since I watched kdrama because I’ve moved to cdrama, but I’m glad I picked this up. This is a typical yet epic kdrama love story. I cried, I laughed, the actors moved my heart. the cinematography is beautiful, the story is fictional yet plausible. the physical contact is cringe yet endearing. good job BWS and KHY for giving me back the feeling of watching a drama. when most kdrama nowadays focuses on thriller, zombies, devil, makjang, LR is like a fresh cool mineral water after a long and tiring run on a sunny day 🧡
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Who can rewatch this ???
Sure, here is the revised review using ML (Male Lead) and FL (Female Lead):---
I feel that the plot is good, but the story development is quite poor, especially due to the FL's foolishness which prolongs the story. There are many things that don't make sense, particularly her overpowered magical abilities that she doesn't use.
After that, the story relies on plot twists instead. I won't spoil the content, and yes, I couldn't predict it, but it wasn't very impressive. I have to say it's a drama where the characters are extremely foolish. Watching it, I felt frustrated with both the FL and the police; it was very illogical.
I was very attached to the ML, feeling warmth from his expressions of love and intelligence, which made the ending satisfying.
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