Lovely Runner

I will love you in a any universe

May 28, 2024

Lovely Runner has ended and I am so sad about that. A drama that has been boycotted in the beginning yet able to surpass all the hate it received. Able to be loved by many viewers like me. A drama, I was so hyped to watch and it delivered all until the very last episode. A drama that ignited my Kdrama slump as other kdramas fell flat. Lovely Runner, you have jumped to the S-tier list of my Kdramas. I know that many might say "how is this S-tier?". Well in my opinion, it is. A mixture of rom-com, fantasy, time travel. A lovely casts and it make sense why it took a while for production to hit. Thank you for those who rejected the previous offered role of Sunjae as I would not think any other actor than Byeon Woo Seok can play him. Sunjae was made to be played by him. And with our lovely female lead Kim Hye Yoon, she played Sol real well.

The plot progression of this drama is amazing. It perfectly captured the 16 episode timeslot that they deserved. Each Mon and Tues I look forward to watched, I have never been disappointed. Only kept wanting more and being hooked more onto the upcoming episode. It was indeed a lovely ride (yes, I'll keep using this word a lot... heheh.). I feel that no drama will fill the hole this will leave in my heart as any of the upcoming dramas/on going dramas right now are not my cup of tea.

I am happy how they never made the second lead a bad person. He truly deserved the best, Tae Song, I hope you were able to find your partner whom will love you. Our loserism, male lead, I think this characteristic of his, is the reason why so many people love him. To be honest, we are all sick of the rich boy, smart student tropes. His personality is a fresh of breath and that is why it is so well-received. I truly want a Sunjae in my life, someone who is a green flag, a forest of green, like him. I am happy how he was able to survive all of the demise upon him. It was just so fulfilling seeing him happy at the end. For our female lead, I love her so much. The development of her character and growth was chef's kiss. She really beat the odds against them. Sol, I am so proud of you. And I know many viewers have criticize you for being dramatic and overly a cry-baby. But I will always defend you given how much you have to witness and suffer.

Can we also talk about how great the chemistry of our leads? It was off the charts, through the roof. They gave all the fluffs, the pain, the angst, the tears, all the we needed to feel. We felt that.

I don't want to say goodbye yet since the past month has been amazing due to Lovely Runner.

I can't wait to rewatch you again. You are one of my comfort drama that I will keep on rewatching over and over again.

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Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon are the greatest chemistry in the story

I fall in love the drama as soon as to watch eps 1 but continue to eps 4 more exciting the story which is so meaningful a lot. Two lead actors made beautiful emotional chemistry ever , Sooo cute and beautiful together .
Everything including lines in plots is thoughtful very much by the writer Lee Yo Eun and great directing, editing of scene. I heard the filming took 8 months more from July 2023 to April 2024 .Great team ！！！
I totally recommend the drama. I am looking forward to seeing next 12 episodes.
Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon are the best couple 2024. They has some deep expression in the acting and so beautiful together.

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A Masterpiece of Romance and Fantasy: "Lovely Runner" Review

I started watching this drama because the premise seemed intriguing. Written by the same screenwriter behind "True Beauty" and starring Kim Hye Yoon, whose talent I appreciated in "Extraordinary You," I didn't have high expectations; I anticipated something similar to those other dramas. However, now that I've finished it, I can confidently say that it not only met but far exceeded my expectations in every category, surpassing even my wildest imagination.

Story

What truly distinguishes this drama from other romcom, time-slip, and fantasy series is how the story unfolds over its 16 episodes. By weaving together multiple timelines, the narrative offers characters various meet-cutes, challenging situations, delightful montages, and enlightening moments, keeping viewers engaged and intrigued throughout. Unlike other romcoms that introduce a random killer midway, "Lovely Runner’s" entire storyline revolves around the villain's actions affecting the main characters, seamlessly integrating with the plot. Additionally, the writer ensures a balanced mix of elements in each episode, preventing viewers from enduring lengthy stretches of heavy plot centered solely on the killer. The pacing was executed perfectly, ensuring viewers neither felt rushed nor bored. Every scene was given just the right amount of time, culminating in a fully satisfying happy ending in the final two episodes.

Characters

All the characters were well-crafted, with even the majority of the supporting cast being three-dimensional. Unlike many other romcoms, where the comedic burden often falls solely on the actress and a few sidekicks, this drama distributes the humor evenly. Both the male and female leads, as well as the supporting characters, share an equal amount of comedic scenes.

Ryu Seon Jae: Who can resist falling in love with this character? He loves the main lead unconditionally and is willing to sacrifice his life for her time and again. Loyal, brave, and innocent (as his father says, "pure as oxygen"), he embodies all these qualities beautifully.

Im Sol: It's impossible not to cheer for our heroine as she bulldozes through every obstacle to rescue her love. She is loud, sweet, and a force to be reckoned with. Most importantly, she is strong; despite has lived with a disability, she faced a killer without fear, confronting the villain head-on to protect what she loves.

Kim Tae Sung: A second male lead who is not annoying or clingy, but a reliable friend to our main leads. It would be even nicer to know a little bit of his backstory.

Baek In Hyuk: A fantastic sidekick, always ready to deliver the best funny moments.

Acting

Byeon Woo Seok: To be honest, I've only seen him in "Record of Youth," but I fast-forwarded through 70% of that drama. Now, I question why I wasn't aware of this great actor earlier. His performance in this drama was exceptional. He effortlessly transforms from a 19-year-old high schooler to a 34-year-old idol. His expressions were so precise that you could feel the joy, sadness, longing, and countless moments of embarrassment. Additionally, his portrayal of an idol was incredibly believable, and he sang the drama's OSTs beautifully.

Kim Hye Yoon: It's difficult to distinguish Kim Hye Yoon from her character Im Sol because her performance was so convincing. What I love most about Kim Hye Yoon is her natural, sincere, and unpretentious demeanor. When she acts cute, it never comes off as annoying due to her genuine charm. When she portrays sadness, you can't help but want to cry along with her, and since she cried quite often in this drama, it was hard not to reach for the tissue box. When she passionately sings as a kpop fan, she perfectly embodies the fervor of someone you'd find at a concert.

Final thoughts

This exceptional drama sets a new benchmark for all romcoms, time-slip stories, and fantasy genres. The "Lovely Runner" team's outstanding efforts—from the director, screenwriter, and casting director to the editor, sound crew, and actors—deserve high praise. They have truly outdone themselves.

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It's a really good drama .
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I should thank you for coming into this world . For making the long journey of time to come to me with that i got chance to ask you to be with me. For that i'm grateful .
- sun jae.
i' loved it.
All of the scene from the first episode until the end is Grandma's POV (point of view). Im Sol is the younger self of Grandma.
Have you ever wonder, why does grandma acting so strange?
1. She's been keeping Sunjae's watch
2. She has dementia (makakalimutin) but she didn't forget everything that happened from the past up to the future.
3. She remembered that Im Sol can't walk kahit pa naka time travel sila that time.
4. On episode 14, she called sunjae as "husband" so it's possible that sunjae is actually her husband when she's younger.
5. Episode 14, she knows that Sol misses Sunjae that's the reason why grandma went to the restaurant owned by Sunjae's father.

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Heart Warming ♥️

just love it. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️After the Hidden Love C-drama series, this is the best series in K-drama. 💙💙💙💙 The cast, their chemistry, the storyline, everything was directed perfectly. ♥️ I'm going to re-watch it.
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IF U HAVE NOT WATCHED..WHAT R U ACTUALLY DOING? (1000000000000000000000000% RECCOMENDED)

^_^ WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS MASTERPEICE..💖🫠
1)ONE MOST IMP THING I HAVE TO SAY THAT YOU CAN SEE THERE ARE HARD TO FIND DRAMAS LIKE THE OLD ONES(2016-2020) AND THIS SHOW ACTUALLY FELT LIKE IT.....💗😌
2)MY SUNJAE-YA (MALE LEAD) IS TOTALLY WHIPPED FOR SOL(FEMALE LEAD)...💖🤭..WHICH YOU WILL LOVE SOOO MUCHHH.....BECAUSE SUN-JAE IS A LOSER IN LOVE....HE IS SO FREAKING CUTE..🤧😭
3)THE ACTORS...THEIR VISUALS, THEIR ACTING.......FELT SO GOOD AND REALL.....❤️✨
4)ALSO THE SIDE ACTORSS..UFF..THEY ARE SO CHAOTIC AND FUNNY ALSOOOO💅🏻
5)THIS SERIES WILL DEFINATELY MAKE YOU LAUGH A LOT...THERE ARE MANY FUNNY AND CHAOTIC SCENES...🤣✨
6)YUP,IF YOU ARE WATCHING IT LATER ONWARDS,THEN I THINK YOU WON'T CRY.BUT YES I DEFINATELY DID..😭🤧
7)YESSSSS...AND PLEASE DON'T HATE MY SOL..PLEASE KNOW HER STORY ALSO..HOW MUCH SHE HAS SACRIFISED FOR HER LOVE😭
8)THIS SERIES WILL GIVE YOU SO MUCH FEELINGS AND EMOTIONNSSSS..YOU WILL DEFINITELY LOVE ITTT...I GURANTEE YOU..💖🫠
💖 THANK YOU FOR READING MY REVIEW 💖

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