OMG DON'T TELL ME THE SHOW WANTS US TO THINK THEY'RE TWINS, BUT ACTUALLY THE CURRENT A CHOU IS THE REAL WEI ROU AND THE CURRENT WEI ROU/JUN DAI IS THE DAUGHTER OF THE POOR FAMILY??? 😭 idk anymore, this drama is SO chaotic and I LOVE IT
But honestly, the most unrealistic part of this drama to me is how Lady Li can hate someone so much when that person looks almost IDENTICAL to her own daughter 😭 like, I'm not a mother and I haven't read the novel, but wouldn't a mother's instincts make it at least a LITTLE difficult to physically hurt someone who looks like an exact copy of her daughter???
I can understand holding a grudge because, at the end of the day, you KNOW this isn't your daughter. But going THIS far out of your way to torture a kid who looks like your daughter, mentally AND physically, wanting to kill her AND her entire family??? LIKE MISS MA'AM 😭😭 YOUR PALACE TRAUMA FROM THE HAREM CANNOT BE THAT BAD THAT YOU'RE OUT HERE TRYING TO DESTROY SOMEONE WHO LOOKS LIKE A REPLICA OF YOUR OWN DAUGHTER LMAO
PS (I'm totally gonna look up the novel for spoilers now because I NEED TO KNOW IF THEY'RE ACTUALLY TWINS OR NOT 😭 I HAVE ZERO SELF-CONTROL LMAO)
2 big questions 🙄1. If Wei Rao/A'chuo is sooo intelligent, manipulative and daring that she can outmaneuver,…
Okay, in my opinion for your first question, the whole point of her character and in real life as well is that where you are born matters a lot, even in today’s society. She did everything she could to survive, and even if she had been the most talented or intelligent, she would still have been denied a higher position/job because of her origins, which was even harder as a woman at that time. I thought this was common sense, since even today, being born into a farmer’s family in a village or a middle class family in the city makes a huge difference in the opportunities you get in life. While talents are appreciated today without looking into background or gender, Also those without a privileged life strive for knowledge and work hard for it, unlike nobles. She literally worked to learn whatever she could from those people to survive she made time out of her day for knowledge, and that’s how people live even today so it’s not an exaggerated plot, in my opinion. For your second question, I think it’s more understandable, and I also found it a bit weird that people were very insulting toward lady li. But I wouldn’t say that they did it publicly it’s mainly behind closed doors, just like how they would do it in real life. Her marrying the king on other hand is definitely a stretch lmao that looks like a coincidence very much, but it’s still spicy and fun it adds a lot more anticipation and drama :P.
This is my first time following an airing series and ONE episode a day is so diabolical 😭 as a binge watcher, I literally feel like an addict shaking at the screen waiting for my next hit.
Indeed well written plot. Except the punishment is VERY HARSH ON WOMEN.
Yes, I agree, but realistically, today’s world is still tough for women, and it must have been even harsher and crueler for women of that era. I can’t imagine what they endured. Even now, out of 195 countries, only 14 offer full legal protections for women, while others provide only partial rights. Women aren’t truly free until all women are free. The world has always been hard on women, and this series captures a glimpse of that reality with both compassion and cruelty, while also highlighting the gentleness and solidarity of women working together that’s why I find it beautiful.
I can already tell this one is going to be banging. The director and screenwriters are all women, and it’s definitely a women-written plot it's so beautiful, bringing out raw emotions in such a gentle way. So far, I’m loving the satisfying pacing, the slow-burn romance, the characters, and villains whose schemes feel like real fascism and politics in real life. It all just feels like a warm hug rn
I haven’t binged a drama in one day in so long 😭 this had me in a chokehold from start to finish. Such lush characters, I actually love all of them sm. But Dr Park, the med student, is my fav. Bro is cute and nonchalant in the best way possible ahaha
I’m on episode 20 right now, and so far Ya Ke and YJX are total 10/10 ragebaits. But I actually like Head Madam Yu’s character she has this femme fatale vibe, like a cool villain who’s hard to read, and I love that. Meanwhile, the rest of the family is pure ragebait.
So far, this drama is actually so entertaining. It’s giving me huge nostalgia and making me wanna rewatch the romance of tiger and rose, such a classic. I’m in ep 12 rn and y’all, the editing is cracking me up fr the FL’s hair is getting cut, ML literally teleports in, ninja kicks the villain, then somehow lands and kneels right next to her all at once. I feel bad for her, but you guys don't know how funny this is at 3 AM 😭
I loved seeing the main leads together again after so long since Go Go Squid. I was pretty young when I first watched it, and it was one of my earliest dramas, so I remember adoring this couple back then. Watching them now feels so nostalgic, especially since their chemistry is still as strong as ever. They’re incredible actors who feel like completely different characters in this drama. The focus on women’s empowerment is inspiring, though also heartbreaking at times, especially when portraying their early struggles. It’s a sobering reminder that these challenges still exist for women today, making it even harder to imagine what women in the past endured. It’s such an enjoyable eye candy drama, and I’m contemplating whether to watch season 2 xD.
Y'all, what's with the absolute civil war surrounding this drama? 😭 On one side, people are acting like this is the greatest Kdrama ever created and would probably defend it with their lives. On the other side, there are people who swear it's the worst thing they've ever watched. The dramatic divide made me even more curious to watch it. For me, Lovely Runner was just really cute. Like aggressively cute. The whole drama feels like it was designed to make you smile. The time travel aspect was fun, the romance was sweet, the family moments were adorable, and I absolutely loved the grandma. My biggest disappointment, however, is that I was robbed of a Sun jae and Kim Tae seong KISS SCENE. Yes, I said what I said. The chemistry, the tension, the potential wasted. We listen and we don't judge. 😔 I think one of the drama's biggest strengths is how easy it is to watch. It's the kind of show you put on when life is being annoying and you just want something fluffy and comforting. Not every drama needs to traumatize you, leave you emotionally destroyed. Sometimes you just need two attractive people being cute while fate repeatedly throws them together. That being said, I won't pretend it's perfect. Around episode 13 or so, I definitely started speeding through parts of it. The story began feeling repetitive, and it was pretty obvious they were stretching certain plot points longer than necessary. What had been exciting and refreshing at the beginning started feeling a little too familiar. I didn't hate it, but I did lose some interest toward the end. Still, despite the pacing issues, I genuinely enjoyed watching it. The leads had great chemistry, there were plenty of heartwarming moments, and it delivered exactly what I wanted from a rom com. Also, a piece of advice: stop reading ALL the reviews before watching a drama. Seriously. I feel like reading too many comments beforehand can ruin the experience. Once someone points out a flaw, you start actively looking for it instead of naturally enjoying the story. I found myself noticing things people complained about simply because those opinions were already sitting in the back of my mind. If I had gone in completely blind, I probably wouldn't have focused on those issues nearly as much. Overall, a good watch. Is it the masterpiece some people claim it is? uh not for me . Is it the disaster others make it out to be? cmon bruh Definitely not. It's just a fun, cozy, feel good drama that knows exactly what it wants to be. If you're looking for something deep and life changing, this probably isn't it (cuz of the 9 rating lmao). But if you're looking for something cute that'll have you smiling like an idiot at your screen, then Lovely Runner might be worth the ride.
Omg, I just finished this drama in TWO. DAYS. It’s been forever since I’ve binged something like this, and wow, it was so worth it. I genuinely loved it. It’s been a long time since I found a drama that didn’t start boring me after a few episodes, but this one had me completely hooked from start to finish.
It pulled on so many of my heartstrings. And the women empowerment theme? Yeah, that’s exactly my thing. I live for it. What’s funny is, when I first read the description, I actually thought it sounded kind of boring, like it would be overly angsty and slow. But wow, I could not have been more wrong.
The storytelling is just so satisfying and engaging. It constantly makes you want to watch just one more episode, and suddenly it’s 3am. It doesn’t just tell a story, it pulls you in. You feel everything the characters feel, like you’re right there with them, like you’re part of their world and their family.
Also, this is the first drama I’ve watched with the female lead, and I’m already in love. Her face is so cute, and her acting is so natural and expressive. I’m definitely going to check out more of her work. There’s something about stories like this that makes you think maybe people and lives like this really do exist somewhere in this huge world. It just makes life feel a bit more interesting. And the male lead Yanxi, I’ve seen him before in Go Go Squid. Back then, I found him a little nonchalant and kind of poker faced,( not in a bad way though, it felt like his signature style). But honestly, I actually like that about him. It’s subtle but charming. And in this drama, that same vibe but maybe more expressive somehow made him even more lovable.
But the best part is the couple. They’re the kind of pair you can’t help but root for. Every moment with them just makes you more invested, more emotional, and more attached. Now the ending. I won’t lie, it completely took me by surprise. It did feel a little rushed in my opinion. This story definitely had enough depth for at least 10 to 20 more episodes, especially to properly build up that missed strong woman villain arc in a woman empowerment theme. It’s honestly such a shame they skipped over it, probably because of that frustrating 40 episode limit. I mean, I blinked and suddenly we were at episode 40, and the main villain herself only really showed up in the last few episodes. That part felt like such a missed opportunity. I also wish we got more time to explore the other characters towards the end. Their stories deserved a bit more space to breathe and conclude properly.
But even with all that, I can’t bring myself to dislike it. Not even a little. That’s how good this drama is. The rushed ending might be its only real flaw, but somehow it still leaves you feeling full. I’m genuinely surprised at how much I loved it despite that
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But honestly, the most unrealistic part of this drama to me is how Lady Li can hate someone so much when that person looks almost IDENTICAL to her own daughter 😭 like, I'm not a mother and I haven't read the novel, but wouldn't a mother's instincts make it at least a LITTLE difficult to physically hurt someone who looks like an exact copy of her daughter???
I can understand holding a grudge because, at the end of the day, you KNOW this isn't your daughter. But going THIS far out of your way to torture a kid who looks like your daughter, mentally AND physically, wanting to kill her AND her entire family??? LIKE MISS MA'AM 😭😭 YOUR PALACE TRAUMA FROM THE HAREM CANNOT BE THAT BAD THAT YOU'RE OUT HERE TRYING TO DESTROY SOMEONE WHO LOOKS LIKE A REPLICA OF YOUR OWN DAUGHTER LMAO
PS (I'm totally gonna look up the novel for spoilers now because I NEED TO KNOW IF THEY'RE ACTUALLY TWINS OR NOT 😭 I HAVE ZERO SELF-CONTROL LMAO)
It pulled on so many of my heartstrings. And the women empowerment theme? Yeah, that’s exactly my thing. I live for it. What’s funny is, when I first read the description, I actually thought it sounded kind of boring, like it would be overly angsty and slow. But wow, I could not have been more wrong.
The storytelling is just so satisfying and engaging. It constantly makes you want to watch just one more episode, and suddenly it’s 3am. It doesn’t just tell a story, it pulls you in. You feel everything the characters feel, like you’re right there with them, like you’re part of their world and their family.
Also, this is the first drama I’ve watched with the female lead, and I’m already in love. Her face is so cute, and her acting is so natural and expressive. I’m definitely going to check out more of her work. There’s something about stories like this that makes you think maybe people and lives like this really do exist somewhere in this huge world. It just makes life feel a bit more interesting.
And the male lead Yanxi, I’ve seen him before in Go Go Squid. Back then, I found him a little nonchalant and kind of poker faced,( not in a bad way though, it felt like his signature style). But honestly, I actually like that about him. It’s subtle but charming. And in this drama, that same vibe but maybe more expressive somehow made him even more lovable.
But the best part is the couple. They’re the kind of pair you can’t help but root for. Every moment with them just makes you more invested, more emotional, and more attached.
Now the ending. I won’t lie, it completely took me by surprise. It did feel a little rushed in my opinion. This story definitely had enough depth for at least 10 to 20 more episodes, especially to properly build up that missed strong woman villain arc in a woman empowerment theme. It’s honestly such a shame they skipped over it, probably because of that frustrating 40 episode limit. I mean, I blinked and suddenly we were at episode 40, and the main villain herself only really showed up in the last few episodes. That part felt like such a missed opportunity.
I also wish we got more time to explore the other characters towards the end. Their stories deserved a bit more space to breathe and conclude properly.
But even with all that, I can’t bring myself to dislike it. Not even a little. That’s how good this drama is. The rushed ending might be its only real flaw, but somehow it still leaves you feeling full. I’m genuinely surprised at how much I loved it despite that