Lovely Runner

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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My Dimple Fluffy Couple

First of all, i have read the webtoon although some parts are way different from the webtoon, it still works. I love how it didnt follow the webtoon entirely and thats what i like about it. The acting mwuah chefs kiss. The character did an excellent and amazing job at portraying each character.

Sunjae is a definition of love can make one a fool. He becomes a total loser when it comes to Sol which is refreshing to see. I had enough of cold men who barely expresses themselves but Sunjae, he is a whole forest a TOTALLY green flag. He would die for her over and over again and will still love her regardless.

He expresses his love for her every second he can get. BWS did an amazing job and portraying that character which can be quite difficult. Overall, i enjoyed this drama and the ending really wraps it up. If you want a light yet suspense drama this is for you. Love that they didn’t messed up the ending.

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“Lovely Runner” is the kind of drama that reminds you why you fell in love with K-dramas in the first place. It’s tender, funny, heartbreaking, and full of that rare kind of magic that makes time travel feel less like fantasy and more like fate. What begins as a story about second chances slowly unfolds into a meditation on love, regret, and the quiet courage to change destiny.

Kim Hye-yoon is absolutely phenomenal as Im Sol — warm, determined, and deeply human. Her portrayal of grief and hope feels painfully real, and she carries the emotional weight of the story with extraordinary grace. Byeon Woo-seok as Ryu Sun-jae delivers a performance that is both gentle and devastating; his sincerity makes every moment of love, confusion, and sacrifice hit straight to the heart. Together, their chemistry is electric — not flashy, but pure and deeply felt.

The writing strikes a perfect balance between fantasy and realism. The time-travel element never overshadows the emotions — it enhances them, showing how even the smallest choices can ripple through a lifetime. Every episode feels purposeful, blending laughter with tears in a way that feels effortless.

Visually, “Lovely Runner” is breathtaking: warm sunlight, nostalgic filters, and intimate framing that capture both the wonder of youth and the ache of what could have been. The music — especially Sun-jae’s songs — lingers long after the credits, turning memories into melody.

What makes this drama unforgettable is its heart. It’s not about rewriting the past; it’s about cherishing the present and the people we love while we still can.

Poetic, healing, and full of soul, “Lovely Runner” is a timeless love story — one that runs straight into your heart and stays there.

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Sauver l'homme qu'on aime, possible ou pas ?

"Lovely Runner", c’est pas juste une romance avec un twist temporel... Pour moi ça a été une claque émotionnelle, un de ces dramas qui me prennent par la main, me font rire, pleurer, et m’écrasent un peu le cœur… mais avec tendresse 🫠. J’ai été happée dès le premier épisode, la construction du récit, entre passé et présent, est d’une fluidité folle ⏳. Chaque aller-retour dans le temps a du sens, chaque geste, chaque regard pèse lourd...

Et puis… Byeon Woo Seok. 🫠 Mon dieu !!! Ce gars ne joue pas, il ressent... Il a une manière d’aimer qui est silencieuse, presque tragique, qui m’a complètement retournée. Il porte son personnage avec une intensité douce, un regard qui dit tout sans parler. Quant à Kim Hye Yoon, elle est lumineuse, drôle, vulnérable et forte à la fois. Leur alchimie ?!? Irréelle. Perso, j’y ai cru 😭🔥

Ce que j’ai adoré aussi, c’est que "Lovely Runner" ne tombe jamais dans la facilité. La romance est là, mais elle se mêle à une vraie réflexion sur le destin, les choix et la perte... C’est doux, mais jamais mièvre 👍🏻

Et l’OST… 🥹🎶 un vrai coup de poignard dans le cœur... Elle accompagne les moments clés avec une justesse folle, au point que chaque note te replonge direct dans une scène précise... et je l'écoute encore 💔

Même les rôles secondaires ont leur place, rien n’est laissé au hasard... chaque personnage, même le plus discret, contribue à ce fil rouge du destin et de la seconde chance.

Bref, "Lovely Runner", c’est un bijou à la fois tendre et déchirant, je ne l'oublierai pas facilement... ✨ Je l’ai aimé fort et je j’y repenserai encore longtemps ✌🏻

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En aşık kdrama karakteri

Çok güzel başladığını düşünüyorum ilk bölümler kalbimi kıpır kıpır ettirdi erkek karakterin kadın karaktere gösterdiği aşkını izlemek aşka olan inancımı arttırdı her zaman ve her evrende erkek karakter sevmeye ve aşık olmaya devam etti bence dizinin en etkileyici kısmı da buydu . Kadın oyuncunun oyunculuğunun mukteşemliği erkek oyuncuya da çok şey kattı ve güzel bir gençlik aşkı izlememize olanak sağladı .fakat sonlara doğru senaryonun basitleştiğini ve katil adamın neden öldüğünü merak ediyorum dizinin iyi sonla bitmesi güzel oldu fakat kötü sonla bitseydi kesinlikle akılda kalıcı bir senaryo olacaktı.

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Benvenuti nel nulla che piace, ma non a me.

Un drama così caotico che sembra scritto da un algoritmo ubriaco di soju: mille trame che si accavallano e fanno a botte come gatti in un sacco. Ogni personaggio sembra uscito da una caricatura malriuscita: lei, con l’intelligenza di un sasso levigato (ma senza nemmeno il fascino archeologico del reperto), e lui, perso in un loop infinito tra “ti amo” e “non avremmo dovuto incontrarci”, come un navigatore GPS rotto.
La sceneggiatura? Una raccolta punti dei cliché presi da altri drama, incollati insieme con lo sputo e la disperazione. Il momento più surreale: un serial killer che decide di perseguitare la protagonista non per vendetta, non per trauma infantile, ma… per un cellulare trovato. Nemmeno Kafka avrebbe osato tanto.
Cosa si salva? Forse la capacità di farti rivalutare ogni altra serie vista finora, anche quelle che avevi odiato: accanto a Lovely Runner diventano capolavori. Rimane un mistero insondabile il voto altissimo su Viki, forse frutto di un complotto globale, o di spettatori che hanno lasciato la TV accesa e sono partiti per un viaggio intercontinentale.

Consigliato solo a chi vuole un’esperienza mistica tra l’assurdo e l’insopportabile. Oppure a chi vuole punirsi senza spendere in palestra.

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