THAT MAN IS FIONEEEEEEEEEEE
Being honest the story line wasn't great 1 kept get confused ting and bored. But let me tell y’all something. THOSE KISS SCRNES 1000000/10. EVERYTIME I FELT LIKE I WAS INTERUPTING. AND EHOOOOOOOOOO THE MAN THAT U ARE BYEON WOO-SEOK!!!!!!!!! GORGEOUSSSSSSSSS. EXQUISITE.but the acc plot was meh. but the characters were quite funny but overall it’s a good watch if u wanna pass time but high expectations are not guaranteed to be met. But quick shoutout to the female lead she was hilarious and ate her character up.Was this review helpful to you?
A Whole Masterpiece in Creation
As expected, the writing in the show didn't disappoint. Each episode flows smoothly, balancing romance, comedy, and more. I love how the show embodies its creative vision. The writing and acting are excellent and definitely deserve awards. The hype is well-deserved. The creators and actors have done a remarkable job, bringing each character and story arc to life with great skill. Every scene transitions seamlessly, making it enjoyable to watch. This show truly stands out for its high quality and engaging content, and it’s clear that a lot of effort and talent went into its production.Was this review helpful to you?
personally i think its worth the watch
i am SO shocked at all the reviews on this, this is definitely a favourite of mine, it was the right amount “cringey” i loved everyone relationship/ friendships with each other, its a mix of humour and romance has the perfect balance between them. A big shoutout to Kim Hye-yoon she really stood out to me with her acting in this, she played her part amazingly!! I feel like some people may find it repetitive, I’ll admit yes it was but that’s basically the whole storyline/ point of the show but in my opinion every time it was repeated it was so so different from the last and filled with more and more surprises. I really liked the contrast between them in high school to them being adults, also i loved Im sol and Tae seong’s friendship so much like he was always there for her bless. I felt way too many emotions watching this, anger, happiness and sadness you will go through it all haha.Was this review helpful to you?
Best drama this year so far...
I love this beautiful drama a lot, and I strongly recommend it. The storytelling is perfect. The directing is excellent. The leads' acting and chemistry are great. It is rare to see such chemistry on screen. Everything is so well thought out. Thanks to this drama, I got to know the wonderful Kim Hye Yoon.Was this review helpful to you?
🌟My Rating: 9.0/10
It really surprised me. I started watching, thinking it would be just another fantasy idol romance—but it turned out to be so much more 💔. It's a heartwarming, emotional rollercoaster with the perfect mix of fantasy (time travel!), romance, comedy, and melodrama 🥹 .
So, the story follows a disabled girl who is the biggest fan of a top K-pop idol from the band Eclipse, who dies unexpectedly. The story revolves around their Past, Their Love & mystery of the idol's death.
There are many PROS & CONS to the Story.
✅ PROS:
The main leads have amazing chemistry, and both actors nailed their roles.
Even the side characters were well-developed
The OST is phenomenal—seriously, it gives life to every emotional moment.
Cinematography, sets, locations, and dialogues are all top-notch.
The emotions hit hard—some scenes stay with you.
❌ CONS:
The pacing gets slow at times, especially in the middle episodes.
There are a few scenes with weak or repetitive screenplay that could’ve been tighter.
Honestly, it felt like a 16-episode story stretched a bit—it could’ve been perfect at 14.
Too many clichés in some parts (yes, the usual K-drama tropes!), and some emotional beats got a bit repetitive.
I was ready to give it a 10/10 after the first few episodes, but some dragging brought it down a bit.
Despite those few issues, Lovely Runner is a must-watch for anyone who loves emotional, heartfelt stories with a fantasy twist. It’s not just about idols or romance—it’s about love, loss, hope, and second chances.
If you love time-travel romances with emotional depth, great acting, and a beautiful message about second chances and fate, you’ll enjoy this one. 🌙💫
It's a drama that stays with you long after it's over 🥹✨
Definitely worth the watch! 💯
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What could have been
I wished I could've liked this more than I did. It had great potential but somehow it missed it.I like a good time travel drama, the kind where the time travel is at the beginning and then again at the end if the character has to go back to his or her own time. Which is what I thought this drama would be. She would go back in time to save him, they'd fall in love, she would stop him from dying, they'd come back to the present and tada happily ever after.
Unfortunately, that is not what I got. There was a lot of back and forth, back and forth, she'd save him from dying one way and then lo and behold he'd die a whole new way.
The FL was way too irritating. She'd go from not wanting to be away from him so she could protect him to pushing him away to protect him. Honestly, it got old in a hurry.
I felt so sorry for Ryu Seon Jae. She broke his heart over and over again. At no time did she deserve him.
Although the ending was a happy one, for me it was still a bitter pill to swallow after all she had put him through.
The only reason to watch this is if you're a fan of Byeon Woo Seok (he is perfect as Ryu Seon Jae), otherwise I'd give it a pass.
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Best On-Screen Chemistry
This is one of those rare dramas that had me emotionally invested from beginning to end. It beautifully blends romance, comedy, suspense, and fantasy, but what truly makes it unforgettable is the incredible chemistry between the two leads.Every interaction between Im Sol and Sun-jae felt natural, heartfelt, and believable. Their relationship made me laugh, smile, and completely root for them through every challenge. The story kept me engaged with just the right balance of humor, mystery, and emotional moments without ever losing sight of the romance at its core.
The acting is outstanding, the soundtrack is beautiful, and the supporting cast adds so much warmth and charm to the story. Every episode left me wanting to watch just one more.
Most importantly, this drama left me feeling hopeful and genuinely happy. Long after it ended, I found myself thinking about the characters and missing them. That’s the sign of a truly special drama.
If you love romances with incredible chemistry, memorable characters, and an ending that leaves you smiling, this is an absolute must-watch.
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An Idol/Fan Romance or Two Roads Diverged
The beginning of this drama is not easy to get through. At first glance it appears as an Idol/Fan relationship that feels very parasocial, and as someone who is very sensitive to cringe factor, it took me 3 tries to start this drama and get through the first episode. However this story isn't that.What this drama is really about, is the realization that you have been turning right your entire life when you could have turned left. It's about opportunities that have you missed by only looking one way and not the other. And if you could, would you make those decisions again or change them? Should you?
Imo it's been a while since such a well put together kdrama has come out, and not many more have come out since. The story, acting, directing, and OST were all on point. Each element was required to make this drama the masterpiece that it is. If one of those elements hadn't been up to par, it would have detracted significantly from the magic.
I put off watching this drama for a couple years. At first I thought it was a high school drama, which I'm not into at this stage of my life. But people just kept raving about Lovely Runner, so I finally gave it a chance. I'm so glad I did. The high school element is only a part of the overarching story, and it didn't feel cringe or immature. The actors portrayed their characters as adults and as teenagers very well, and in a way that felt natural and mature.
That isn't to say the the drama is without flaws. There are questions that go unanswered (what on Earth is up with the watch?), and side stories that don't add anything (literally anything to do with the brother tbh). But all of this is easy to forget because the drama is so engaging.
This drama made me feel the way I did when I first started getting into kdramas in 2018 - youthful, giddy, nostalgic.
None of us ever have the opportunity for a true re-do in life, but this is the type of show that makes you think about how your life would be different if you had just considered...maybe...what if...would things be different...if only you had taken the left road instead of the right.
I highly recommend this drama for fans of Goblin, Strong Girl Do Bong Soon, and anyone who just wants an emotionally engaging romance drama with a solid plot.
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Lovely Runner: 7/15/2025 ~ 7/16/2025
I really enjoyed watching this show, by that I mean I finished it in the matter of two days. The romance between the two main characters was amazing and the storyline was something new. It was also cool to see how little actions really changed the future, such as the development of the second couple. I also like how dedicated the FL and the ML were to each other, so much so that the ML loved her in every timeline. It was something so small but it made their romance so sweet. I also like the 2ml cause while he liked the FL he understood she didn’t feel that way for him and instead decided to remain as friends. It was something really cute and not seen very often. Also I loved how selfless the FL was since she was ready to give up everything for home to be safe even though that hurt her. The only frustrating thing was how she wouldn’t tell him things a times but made sense since she was scared. In the end the way they get their happy ending was really sweet and the proposal scenes was one of my favorite of all times.Was this review helpful to you?
Too Overhyped
There are a few long reviews by people that didn't like this drama, so I won't bother. But the FL is so annoying - her voice grates and the unsuccessful attempt to be cute just feels like wading in saccharine. I really can't stand another episode - I'm surprised I made it through 3.There doesn't seem to be any real substance, although dropping after 3 episodes means that things might have gotten better. But when I'm watching K-Dramas, I want the characters to be interesting and have some depth. Would I invite them to a party at my house? Would I enjoy sitting next to them on a long plane ride? And the answer is no, not these characters.
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I enjoyed watching this in general but therw are some things I don't like :(. First off, does SunJae actually commit after seeing Sol for the first time in years or is it Kim YoungSoo once again? I mean he sees his lifelong crush after so long, plus she looks happy so why would he do that? also I really don't like how everyone else forgot :(( like sunjae, inhyuk and taesoong's friendship was so nice to watch. it really saddens me honestly. overall, it was a good watch, and im saying this as a person who doesn't really watch time travel and supernatural shows and dramasWas this review helpful to you?
First kdrama I've enjoyed since Dots [HONEST REVIEW] will continue after I finished the show:
Okay Lovely runner, the fuc is this title? And high school theme poster, it's so cliché..but why in the world it got me sobbing after 8mins?-idk how to start a review but first of all those who's not happy about the character of kim hye yoon(im sol) should just dropped the show coz it annoys me how can they diss a character when we're are in her pov, we should understand her the most coz we know what's she's thinking and why she's doing everything . YET mfs instead use their pov to reason the logic of the show! Shut up do you have traumaS? Amnesia? Did your an idol save you too? and that idol dies? Yada yada.. okay enough rant.
-lovely runner established whats the premise of the show from the from the start and after ep. 3 they add another layer to that time travel/saving sun jae/ something to do with fate.. throughout the series, the writer would slowly slip us this idea of what's bound to happen would happen, it is annoying , frustrating and traumatic not just to the viewers but to our mc imsol too. Especially to imsol!
-tho I admit the concept of timetravel in this show is still a mystery and a plot hole itself.. the story about their love is just sooooo good, chemistry and acting..comedic timing is good too! There's still some cringe moment(some scene of geum) but overall the only thing that's concerning me is how would they wrap up everything in just two episode.
But even if it turns out bad or open ending, i would never forget LR for bringing me those butterflies again, I grow up watching kdramas, those who just have pure love, romance and cute stuffs, then when stop i got bored, tho i still enjoyed different genre but never be like someone who would be screaming and punching my pillow for just a smoch. This maybe my last kdrama idk but thank you lovely runner team! You guys deserve every praises❤️
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