Ongoing 10/16
adzastra
8 people found this review helpful
May 7, 2024
10 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 8.5
Rewatch Value 8.0
Above the feels and laughs, what makes this work is the fact that the three main leads can genuinely act... Refreshing and fun... Can't wait to see how it ends. Full of wackness while bring the shock value. Yay!!!

Reminds me of the quality older dramas without the long drawn out pacing and silly love triangle for triangle sake.
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Completed
LeHcar13
5 people found this review helpful
May 28, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 9.0
Story 8.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 8.5
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Fun and bubbly drama with some darker parts

I really enjoyed watching this drama.
I started it a bit late (so that I didn't have to wait every week for new episodes) but enjoyed it thoroughly.
It was truly fun and interesting with surprising parts, interesting characters, and good chemistry.

What I loved:
I felt like the whole time-travel bit was quite nicely done (it made me think of Twinkling Watermelon). I always enjoy the Idol-fan trope, so it was very satisfying.
The music was exceptional, and I got really into it (I will definitely add some of the songs to my playlist).
The cast was so good; all the actors did well and had definitive value. They made the drama truly endearing.
I felt like the darker side of the drama was there but not too much and we got to have nice episodes too.
I liked that SunJae waited for the right time to propose and didn't just do what he wanted. The ring appearing was truly magical and sweet.

What I liked a bit less:
I found it disappointing that their first kiss happened when Sol was drunk, and that SunJae knew about it but still confessed and kissed her. I don't get why he was surprised that she didn't have any memories of it afterward.
I feel like the drunk kisses really have to go; they are way too common in K-dramas.
Some technical time-travel parts didn't fully make sense to me, but it's okay.
We still don't really know why the bad guy is a bad guy except that he is a bad guy...
I don't get why SunJae said that he didn't want her to erase his memories again... like, it was to save his life, not a fun little trip for Sol, so... yeah.

Anyhow, I loved this drama. The ending was so fluffy and satisfying; the main leads were cute and fun. I definitely recommend it!

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Completed
Amanda
5 people found this review helpful
Jun 1, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.5

uma boa história

eu amo essa história, é maravilhosa!! porém o drama pesou um pouco no suspense. e ficou com algo sem explicação!
achei que o casal foi pouco explorado. com todo aquele vai e volta.
a história original é engraçada, as vezes um pouco cansativa rs' mas muito gostosa de se ler.
certas partes do drama ficou bem cansativo, essa coisa do taxista... que no fim nem mesmo teve explicação. se tivesse mais 1 episódio explorando mais o romance do casal seria um 9.

achei a ost maravilhosa! o cenário também! tudo lindo.
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Ongoing 10/16
Bibidiboo
7 people found this review helpful
May 8, 2024
10 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

A K-drama that reminds me of "the good old days".

Reviews are obviously subjective, so please keep that in mind!

To get it out of the way: If I could I would give this an 11/10!

Now on the the review - when I say this drama reminds me of "the good old days" I mean that it brings back the feeling I had when I first started watching K-dramas. Everything felt new and exciting, from storytelling, to directing, to acting - it was just pure happiness to explore this new genre. And while there are still shows that get me excited, I've been pretty disappointed with romance and comedy dramas in the last few years (with a few exceptions).

Enter "Lovely Runner", a comedy/romance drama with an element of fantasy/sci-fi that swept me off my feet and carried me all the way to K-drama heaven. I don't remember the last time a K-drama had me this hyped for the next episode and waiting a whole week for the next one is literal torture. But at the same time I'm kinda happy I can't binge it, because I get to enjoy it that much longer.

I initally started this drama because I loved Byeon Woo-seok in Strong Girl Nam-soon and when I read he would be the male lead, I just had to watch Lovely Runner, even though I didn't have any expectations. However, by the end of the first episode I had gone from sad to happy to devastated to giggling and kicking my feet in the air, and with the twist at the end of episode 2 I knew this was gonna be one of my all-time favourite dramas.
The chemistry between Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon is "chef's kiss" (I definitely recommend watching the behind the scenes and their promotional interviews) and the rest of the cast is great too, even the second male lead is really lovable. The story does include more serious topics that might be difficult for some people but overall it's a refreshing romantic comedy with some unexpected twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

So if you have thought about watching it but aren't sure, I would strongly recommend you do yourself a favor and give it a try ;)

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Ongoing 10/16
RavenjoyBanaag
7 people found this review helpful
May 8, 2024
10 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
GRABEH! I LOVE THIS DRAMA SO MUCH LIKE 🫶❤️ANG GANDA NG STORY AND FEEL NA FEEL MO YUNG PALABAS KIKILIGIN KA TALAGA AND ALSO I LIKE THE CHARACTERS HERE IN THIS DRAMA FIT NA FIT SAKANILA YUNG ROLE NILA GRABEH🤗🤗🤗SUPER MAGUGUSTUHAN NIYO TOH GUYS I SWEAR YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS DRAMA I'LL GIVE THIS DRAMA 100%
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Completed
KayeLusung
5 people found this review helpful
Jun 1, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Rom- com that will tug your heartstrings

Lovely Runner is a captivating K-drama where the characters experience deep and enduring love across different timelines. The title reflects the inevitable connection and love between the main characters as they run towards each other in every timeline. The show leaves a lasting impression on the audience with its radiant and unforgettable essence, making it a rare gem in the world of K-dramas.
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Ongoing 10/16
LaMia
7 people found this review helpful
May 12, 2024
10 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
Lovely Runner was unexpectedly good. I thought it was just the usual timeslip drama, but there was more to it than that. Its mixed of Romance, thrill, and suspence. I feel emotional happy and sad at the same time. It’s just so absolutely amazing. I love their chemistry. its a good time travel series- and this one out does most the back and forth is amazing- the story- the love - the cast and crew have really outdid themselves. Highly recommended ❤️
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Ongoing 10/16
shen quin
7 people found this review helpful
May 7, 2024
10 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 8.0
Story 5.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Bubbly drama for a kdrama beginner

If you are just starting on kdramas then you might like it, it might also be your top drama but if you are someone who has been watching dramas for years then this is just another romcom. Nothing else,nothing special about this. If you like watching dramas with good looking male lead then go ahead and watch it for sure. Byeon woo seok is such an eye candy to look at. He hit his mark so late, i find him so attractive and he is also a good actor. I really look forward to his upcoming dramas!
I will complete this drama as i am watching this when it is airing, if you ask me if i will binge watch it…hmm I probably will not.

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Completed
Nyrti3
3 people found this review helpful
Jun 17, 2024
16 of 16 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.0
Story 7.5
Acting/Cast 5.5
Music 6.0
Rewatch Value 5.5

جيد

لو ان الدراما استمرت زي اول حلقتين كانت من اقوى اعمال كوريا الي مستحيل ينساها الانسان لكن مسلسل جدا رائع كل الشكر لسونجاي
وايضا لو ان النهاية كانت حزينه كان بيكون افضل
صار في تمطيط في اغلب الحلقاتلو ان الدراما استمرت زي اول حلقتين كانت من اقوى اعمال كوريا الي مستحيل ينساها الانسان لكن مسلسل جدا رائع كل الشكر لسونجاي
وايضا لو ان النهاية كانت حزينه كان بيكون افضل
لو ان الدراما استمرت زي اول حلقتين كانت من اقوى اعمال كوريا الي مستحيل ينساها الانسان لكن مسلسل جدا رائع كل الشكر لسونجاي
وايضا لو انه ف

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Ongoing 10/16
dan
7 people found this review helpful
May 11, 2024
10 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Heartwarming and fresh

With still 6 espisodes left I may be getting ahead of myself, but I'm confident saying now that this show is one of the best kdramas ever made. The plot is interesting, well written but not over the top, the characters are captivating and the acting is amazing (high praise to Kim Hyeyoon and Byeon Wooseok).
You can see how all the people involved in this project poured their hearts and souls to bring this beautiful story together.

Lovely Runner will definitely make you fall in love time and time again, so please watch it, it's an opportunity you shouldn't lose!

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Ongoing 12/16
Hashiiii
6 people found this review helpful
May 19, 2024
12 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 9.5
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 9.0
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A refreshing drama with hint of comedy

Honestly this drama is so good. At first I did not have much expectation as I just finished watching twinkling watermelon and other time travel dramas but this one was just so good.

The story is about the girl Im Sol who lost her leg in an unfortunate accident. She resented the person who saved her and thought she was better off dead but turns out that her idol who gave her the motivation to live Ryu Sun Jae is the one who saved her. When Ryu Sun Jae commits suicide Im Sol is devastated and just wants to save Sun Jae and somehow she ends up coming back to year 2008 where Ryu Sun Jae is her neighbour!! She is determined to change their fate but that is not all turns out that from high school Sun Jae has always liked Sol!!
The way they added a sense of humor in it (especially that c*ndom scene) was hilarious.
The story is good too I didn't ven realise that I finished watching 12 episodes in 2 days!!
As for cast...this drama is just eye candy because all the cast are so pretty. Byeon woo seok just stole the whole show with his visuals and his acting? Excuse me but it was so good the female lead too I watched her other drama too like extraordinary you and I have to say she did not disappoint!! All in all this is a must watch drama!!

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Ongoing 10/16
Eevaanavi
7 people found this review helpful
May 8, 2024
10 of 16 episodes seen
Ongoing 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Beautiful drama

Such a beautiful drama with unique plotline. There are time travelling dramas like marry my husband, perfect marriage revenge where both the leads travel back in time but here its only the Fl . The most sad thing about the leads is sunjae doesn't remember what happened once imsol changes things in past and imsol doesn't remember anything from her 15 years life once she goes to present... What a unique plot.. Loved every bit of this drama
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