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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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I could not get past episode 2. Too boring to continue
A friend recommended this drama because she liked it so much. However, I could not get past episode 2. It was too boring, slow, and unengaging.My friend was raving about this drama, and I am unsure why. I found it too childish, and I am done with high school love romance.
Grrr................
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Watched Ep1, looks promising, so excited!
The first episode was so good, had all the right elements and made my heart race for those two in certain scenes! 😍Hope it continues to have the same momentum! 😍 can’t wait! Woo seok is soooo handsome!Hye yoon is so cute in her acting! OST, Visual Fx is all great. Can’t wait! Another cute romantic comedy!Was this review helpful to you?
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Happy Ending
I like it so much also the actor and actresses, Hye yoon and Byeon Seok, The Drama named Lovely Runner it makes me happy,The flow of the story is very good, especially for the actors who performed this drama, it gave me a break from work, it's good that even though I'm old, these dramas are still not boring, also the actors and actresses who performed like ImSol and Sunjae found outWas this review helpful to you?
'REAL ROMCOM' - GIGGLING CRYING SCREAMING
changing my rating from 9 to 10 for now after watching ep 2❕💌🫧. It's been quite a long time since I have thoroughly enjoyed a kdrama (literally from first to last of a episode) and the ending OHMYGOD AAHAHAHHHH (writer ate changed the trope I had in my brain)!! PLS I REALLY HOPE IT WILL MAINTAIN ITSELF LIKE EP2 CAUSEE I AM INVESTED. It's cute, really fun, gives u real romance & laugh and mysterious too?!! I CANT WAIT A WEEK NOW! The male lead, second male leads (both) and my fav female lead 🔛🔝Was this review helpful to you?
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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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need a drama with a disabled main character
after the first episode, I realized that I would like to watch a drama with a disabled hero, just like FL.After two episodes, the drama seems to have great potential, the scheme of returning to the past is quite popular. I'm curious what the creators of Lovely Runner will do with it. the actors are great, I'm having fun, although the female character sometimes acts childish (considering she's an adult in a teenager's body)
I am waiting for more!
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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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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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Simplesmente perfeito!
Apesar de alguns furos no roteiro eu fiquei apaixonada por tudo! A química dos dois, o elenco, OSTs, história. Você se apaixona de novo e de novo por eles em qualquer linha do tempo. Pra mim foi o melhor de 2024 com certeza.Eu não queria que acabasse nunca. E olha que nem é o meu tipo favorito de dorama, não gosto muito disso de magia e tudo mais mas deixaram tão leve e gostoso de assistir que foi impossível não gostar. Impecável do começo ao fim, pra quem gosta de dramalhão é 10/10. Ameiiiii!
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