Lovely Runner

Travel back in time to re-discover unspoken confessions

Delving into the first two eps, I can say that it lived up to my expectations or even exceeded it. Excuse me, the moment when sunjae revealed that he had that kind of feeling at first sight with im sol, I was screaming my heart out! So many coincidences. I can already see that taesung will have deeper feelings with im sol. Girl, the chemistry is already there! The visuals are giving and the osts just gives more into the vibe, I can already see myself adding this into one of my favorites if the upcoming eps will not add unnecessary plot. I'm telling you that you'll love this if you like extraordinary you. You don't know how I loved that drama and it feels like I'm back to highschool. It feels more special to me that hyeyoon is the lead, you know she won't disaappoint. Its been so long since hyeyoon has starred in an idol drama and its wooseok's first lead role in a series. Looking forward to the upcoming eps and hoping it won't have a sad ending!

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I want to kidnap sunjae and run too!!!!!!

it is different from the webtoon version but more better and definitely worth watching !!
the group name is eclipse and they released this on the day of solar eclipse, what a coincidence it’s unbelievable

everything is perfect about this kdrama “lovely runner” the visuals, the story just everything is so perfect
I first saw byeon woo seok in strong girl namsoon and I was like hoping and waiting when he will be the main lead and finally he did !!

I couldn’t wait for the drama to release so I read the webtoon first.

in the webtoon the FL did not had any accidents but in the kdrama there is, and the ML died a little bit different in webtoon than in the kdrama it says he died in swimming pool. I found it a lot different from the webtoon. The accident of FL also made me think that we should be grateful with what we have because it is precious too.

I never cried in the first episode of any kdrama but in this one I cried in first episode itself

definitely recommend if anyone is interested in romcom👍🏻 it’s not that cringy

from now on Mondays and Tuesdays are going to be the best!!!

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SUNNY TRIBUTE

SPOILER ALERT!

Lovely Runner Episode 11 and 12 with a reference from the Movie Sunny!

Episode 11 - When Im Sol's mom mentioned renting the movie Basic Instinct for a month, Sunjae runs to Im Sol to cover her ears, the song in background played "Reality by Richard Sanderson" - Original Soundtrack from the movie Sunny.

Episode 12 - it's given! Tae Sung's car named SUNNY. the move title itself

Sunny (Korean: 써니; RR: Sseoni) released on May 4, 2011 is a South Korean comedy-drama film. The film is about a middle-aged woman who tries to fulfill her friend's dying wish of reuniting their group of high school friends. The film alternates between two timelines: the present day where the women are middle-aged, and the 1980s when they were in high school.

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Premiering on an Actual Solar Eclipse Day

The kpop group Ryu Sungjae is in called Eclipse and in the opening scenes they show people watching a solar eclipse. This drama premiered on the 8th of April 2024, on a day when an actual total solar eclipse happened. What are the odds !!!!? I'm amazed at how everything lined up.

Overall I love the drama, the plot might be cliche but Im Sol being disabled after an accident and gaining the will to live because of an accidental call with an idol is truly heartwrenching. Kim Hyeyoon totally knows how to portray her character so well. For now, it's just the time travel and nothing more in ep 1. So I am expecting to see more of their lives in upcoming episodes.

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Breathtakingly Lovely!

For some of us..when a new series comes online..the first thing we do is read the reviews, even when it is too early to know for sure, so this review is for those early birds like me. But here is my promise....I will be back throughout the series to update both the rating and the review. Pinky swear. ❤️

So what makes this series a potential stand out? Well, for one thing...the two leads. We knew for a while that it was coming..and as I kept reading about it..I was drawn to the ML's body language as he talked and noticed the words he used to describe his relationship with the FL. He kept signaling their compatibility...and how easy they were together. In a teaser for the series..he said “My chemistry with Kim Hye Yoon was so good that it’s indescribable.” He went on to say, “I have complete faith in Kim Hye Yoon, who has a lot of romantic comedy experience. Thanks to her, I was able to act comfortably during filming. I think this will translate well on screen too. Especially in scenes where Sun Jae is emotionally moved by Sol, my heart genuinely fluttered as well.”
As I told my friend..this usually portends some very good things for a drama. The first two episodes are a case in point. They are gonna sizzle because in my view..they just naturally appeal to one another.

What I Love:

The Emotional Connection:

Chemistry among leads is almost an indescribable quality, but while we can't always define it ..we know when it is there and we def know when it is missing, lol. These two leads are connecting on all cylinders and that makes the allurement between them easily discernible. In every scene from the first episode ..both leads pulled at our hearts. As several of us said on the boards this morning..so many scenes had an emotional tug..that tears were never far away. It wasn't depressing ..but rather it moved us and because the emotions were so legit, we felt immediately plugged into the drama.

Kim Hye Yoon:

She is fantastic at emotive acting so this series is def in her wheelhouse. She portrays a woman who suffers a life altering event that all but ended her, until one strangers voice changed her life's trajectory. She is grateful and remains stunningly cheerful despite the many obstacles she faces. Her courage appeals to those of us who have been there...with struggles that required a herculean effort to overcome. Her heart is so softened in sympathy...that when she sees he is a fellow sufferer, her desire to comfort him and give him back the peace he has lost is overwhelming. So watching her work sweet magic on his wounded heart is gonna be so lovely.

Byeon (Byun) Woo Seok :

This guy it goes without saying is dreamy...but there is so much more to him than that. He deserves this role not because he is a star but because he is truly talented. Like KHY he emotes so well that we feel his response without words. I love that about him, his face is so expressive.. When he held the umbrella (mostly over her) getting very rained on and simply stared at her for long moments....his concern and empathy were etched on his face. We felt his emotions as we watched him allow her to hug him for long moments in what was an embarrassing encounter. Most ppl would've pushed her away..but because he felt her distress..he reacted slowly. So he is effortlessly using body language..and a magnetic style of acting which should prove a fascinating watch.

Clues and Connections:

Fun clues that connect the past to the present. Watch for them...you will love them.
Umbrellas, black, blue, yellow. Weather, Eclipses, Rain, Snow.
White candies. Rented Video. Running. A pair of Watches.

Special Moments:

There are so many of these...it is hard to pick a favorite. One in particular that I loved was towards the end of the second episode...while walking directly in front of him, she says " he refused my friend request and he is getting farther away from me all the time...he doesn't seem to want to get close to me" and all the while, he is smiling and zipping backpack up from 2 inches away. So ...many adorable and memorable scenes. I have a feeling there will be many more.

I will stop there as it is early yet (I know) but so far..this is a total recommend. Stop whatever you are doing and run to watch Lovely Runner. I am lovin' it! I dare you to try one episode..you will be hooked!

@4 Update: Outside of a few cut aways in key moments where they didn't later continue where they left off and a few comedic scenes that were extraneous..this series has delivered.
Time travel romances are nothing new...but watching this one is a bit tantalizing as the writers are good at not letting us see around the next bend. They def know how to build anticipation. The sizzle I had hoped for is there, in fact, for a young love story...it is pretty adult in substance. They look as though they were made for each other and the feels are all there.
There is only one problem at this point and that is waiting for Monday and Tuesday. If you enjoy binging a series..this one might be a good choice as you could keep all the details fresh in your mind. For now, none of us can wait...take a look at all the angsty board.
This is fun...join us.

Happy Watching!

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