This was really good. The fight scenes were sometimes repetitive but very well choreographed. The ending felt a little rushed and like it was missing something. Even so, great watch!
This show started out strong but then fell flat on its face. The first 4 episodes were gripping and great, but then the writers literally lost the plot. There were no satisfying character arcs whatsoever, and wth was even the point of Kang Ha? He started out strong, but then quickly gets distracted by a sad girl. And none of the bullies got justice???? Watch the first 3 episodes then do yourself a favour and drop it. This is not worth losing 7 hours of your life over.
I gave this a lower score because of the ending. Movie was fine other than that.
Iâm here after watching Lovely Runner, and noticed there were quite a few plot elements that were the same/similar in both films. I wonder if the writer of Lovely Runner drew inspiration from this. I know itâs based off a webtoon, but certain things were too similar, you know? Like the FL getting drunk and being close to ML, the FL working at her familyâs video store while the ML is across the street working/living, the FL being chased by a second ML who she canât get rid of, the FL holding her hands up as punishment in school and ML approaching her while she does this, the FL being violent and saving MLâs from danger, the ML being secretly in love with FL from early on⊠and the list goes on. I felt like I was watching Lovely Runner the movie just without all the time travel stuffâŠ
I've been watching asian dramas and movies all my life and never, NEVER, have I ever completed a full 16 episode kdrama because they always end up dragging at some point for me. This is the first kdrama I watched front to back, all 16 episodes. The plot drew me in and Byeon Woo Seok made me stay <3
It says, âDirector Shen Aoâs commentary adds another layer to the finale. According to him, âRegenerationâ is not a tale about scams but a story about memory and perspective. Ending the show with He Shanâs novel, for him, was a significant motivation for filming the show. The final scene, as seen through He Shanâs eyes, may not represent the absolute truth but could be a product of her imagination.
This ambiguity suggests that the story is more about the charactersâ perceptions and less about objective reality. Director Shen Ao notes, âIn He Shanâs eyes, Fei Ke is self-destructive. She doesnât think she outed him but imagines that Fei Ke would be willing to die just to save her. Eyes and ears can deceive our brain and heart.â This open-endedness leaves room for interpretation, inviting viewers to question the reliability of the narrative and the charactersâ recollections. Perhaps Fei Ke could be alive starting a new life just as the Chinese title âXin Shengâ suggests.â
So given that explanation, the trailer makes perfect sense, now. The director did it on purpose to make us question our perception of things.
In the trailer posted by Youku on YouTube, at 0:16, there is a scene in graveyard. I don't think that scene exists…
How perceptive of you! The headstone is blank, too. Maybe it means donât believe what you see? Like even the trailer was fake? Cuz his eyes didnât open at the end either. I want to know what thatâs about from the writer himselfđ
As much as I loved this series... that ending was very unsatisfying. The show had such twists and turns, I was expecting some kind of cliffhanger ending. Like his death was fake or something lol. I really think the very last scene should have been He Shan finding a clue that he might still be alive, like she comes into her office one day after his 'death' and finds a soda can leaning on its side how he always used to do it. That would have really tied the whole series together nicely and fit the mysterious theme.
I feel like Fei Ke's motive wasn't explored enough. One more episode should have been given from his perspective. There was a little glimpse shown of his hatred for people who tried to use him, but hearing it from Fei Ke himself would have been really awesome. There should have been a scene where he turned on everyone in the boat and said, 'You all deserved it. You used me first, and got what was coming to you. No one cared about me. Everyone just tried to use me,' type of thing.
Overall, I do like the ending and think it's appropriate. The execution was just a little bit off. I can't help but feel that Fei Ke was due some justice even though he scammed so many people. His motive was pretty compelling. And he seemed to only go after people who were scammers, themselves. He definitely gave me Dexter vibes; a serial killer who only goes after the bad guys.
I'm sad they killed him off because I totally could have watched a season 2 of this. I have no idea how they'd do a season 2, but I'm sure something could have been crafted.
Oh my good lord, this was amazing. I cannot say enough good things about it, my dudes. I binged this entire series, all ten episodes. It really keeps you guessing, and just when you think you have it figured out, they throw another twist in that keeps the mystery alive. Excellent writing. Excellent cast. It's really rare that I find something I like this much tbh. This was SO GOOD. And Jing Bo Ran was perfect in every way. My god, do yourself a favour and watch this.
This is such a light-hearted watch. It was funny, simple, and cute! This doesn't have the kind of humour that makes you laugh out loud, though. It has more of a quirky, subtle humour, but it made the story feel very unique. I always love a drama about a player who falls in love! If anyone knows other movies or dramas out there about that, let me know!
I wanted to like this because the actors, budget, and cinematography were all top tier BUT, unfortunately, the writing chucked any potential this had out the window. The storylines were engaging at first but then became too messy to appreciate. The characters were underdeveloped. And to top it all off, I've seen better chemistry between a wooden spoon and a frying pan than between these actors. Okay, maybe Se Heon and Tae Yi weren't too bad chemistry wise, but Tae Yi was weird and aggressive at odd times and too much of the time. This show is a perfect example of how everything else can be amazing, but if the writing isn't good, the whole thing will fall apart.
On the more positive side, I was completely hooked and engaged for about the first half of the show. Maybe ten years ago, this would have been considered an amazing show. Nowadays, with all the content and great writing out there, it just falls a bit short. Would I still recommend it? Hell yeah! Just keep your expectations low. Like, low, low.
Iâm here after watching Lovely Runner, and noticed there were quite a few plot elements that were the same/similar in both films. I wonder if the writer of Lovely Runner drew inspiration from this. I know itâs based off a webtoon, but certain things were too similar, you know? Like the FL getting drunk and being close to ML, the FL working at her familyâs video store while the ML is across the street working/living, the FL being chased by a second ML who she canât get rid of, the FL holding her hands up as punishment in school and ML approaching her while she does this, the FL being violent and saving MLâs from danger, the ML being secretly in love with FL from early on⊠and the list goes on. I felt like I was watching Lovely Runner the movie just without all the time travel stuffâŠ
It says, âDirector Shen Aoâs commentary adds another layer to the finale. According to him, âRegenerationâ is not a tale about scams but a story about memory and perspective. Ending the show with He Shanâs novel, for him, was a significant motivation for filming the show. The final scene, as seen through He Shanâs eyes, may not represent the absolute truth but could be a product of her imagination.
This ambiguity suggests that the story is more about the charactersâ perceptions and less about objective reality. Director Shen Ao notes, âIn He Shanâs eyes, Fei Ke is self-destructive. She doesnât think she outed him but imagines that Fei Ke would be willing to die just to save her. Eyes and ears can deceive our brain and heart.â This open-endedness leaves room for interpretation, inviting viewers to question the reliability of the narrative and the charactersâ recollections. Perhaps Fei Ke could be alive starting a new life just as the Chinese title âXin Shengâ suggests.â
So given that explanation, the trailer makes perfect sense, now. The director did it on purpose to make us question our perception of things.
I feel like Fei Ke's motive wasn't explored enough. One more episode should have been given from his perspective. There was a little glimpse shown of his hatred for people who tried to use him, but hearing it from Fei Ke himself would have been really awesome. There should have been a scene where he turned on everyone in the boat and said, 'You all deserved it. You used me first, and got what was coming to you. No one cared about me. Everyone just tried to use me,' type of thing.
Overall, I do like the ending and think it's appropriate. The execution was just a little bit off. I can't help but feel that Fei Ke was due some justice even though he scammed so many people. His motive was pretty compelling. And he seemed to only go after people who were scammers, themselves. He definitely gave me Dexter vibes; a serial killer who only goes after the bad guys.
I'm sad they killed him off because I totally could have watched a season 2 of this. I have no idea how they'd do a season 2, but I'm sure something could have been crafted.
It's different plot but I found it hilarious :D
Also Midnight Runners was funny.
On the more positive side, I was completely hooked and engaged for about the first half of the show. Maybe ten years ago, this would have been considered an amazing show. Nowadays, with all the content and great writing out there, it just falls a bit short. Would I still recommend it? Hell yeah! Just keep your expectations low. Like, low, low.