David33

Not a very strong cast honestly. I mean, Kim Yung Hyun (he should be the main guy btw) is good but the rest is kinda meh. I don't remember when was the last time I watched something good with Park Minyoung.

At least the director is the guy who did one of my all-time fave Kdrama "Flower of Evil", and the writer is a rookie so who knows what's gonna happen with this.

As much as I love Jo Boah, and feel sorry for the rest of the crew, this drama should be trashed. This guy ruined 100s of people's hard work. It doesn't matter what the court will say, he's fighting alone while the actual victim can't defend herself anymore.

ML is salvageable even with his lack of focus ability but the real problem is if they drag the love triangle longer than EP5 or 6 I might consider dropping it, it doesn't matter how fun it is. This blind date stuff can be interesting and fun for a short period of time.

Based on the teaser, she's going to have a lot of dates so not sure what their plan is.

I have high standards too, and I'm single too. I'm not co-dependent, I don't need a relationship just for the sake of it or because other people think I should get married and have kids.

Usually people ask for another date in 3 days. If you have to wait longer it's not worth your time. UNLESS something really important happened to the other person. Here, he just can't focus on more than 1 thing. That's not a good excuse. Unless it's an actual medical problem, but I doubt it.

Read my review to see how they messed up the story. I don't want to spoil it here. All I can say is that it was one of the most inconsistent scripts ever. The writer couldn't even follow their own rules. Those last 2 episodes were batshit crazy. "Lovely Runner" doesn't deserve a high rating like 9.0 but I'm not surprised, most romcom lovers only see the romance and not the story itself. This is why romcoms are still the most popular genre.

Here: https://kisskh.at/profile/Kurosaki/review/416196

This is why I don't time travel in Kdramas, especially in romcoms. It's just a plot device. If you remove the time travel part, it was an average (maybe 6-7) romcom but that's all.

This is why I rarely watch fantasy/sci-fi romcoms nowadays, unless it's from a well known writer. It's easier to forgive the lazy writing in a simple slice-of-life romcom, unless it's messed up like "Dynamite Kiss."😂

He lost his chance the minute he lied. He's real personality doesn't matter at all. Also, let's not forget, he's real personality wanted to get laid after the first date when FL was drunk. That's not a good look.

She never insulted him at all. She was asking him about his job because that's all she knew about him. It was obvious she was uncomfortable because the guy was like a wooden puppet. She went on the date mainly because ML can only focus on one thing not because the original guy is probably rich.

"Honestly, if he told her the truth she would leave him on the stop without so much as goodbye."

That's exactly my point. He's a liar and he was a prick, but got a 2nd chance because he's handsome and he knows it, that's why he's a playboy.

FL is also problematic because her first thought was ML's car, but at least she tried to do something on their date and she didn't lie. It's obvious no one's gonna date an unemployed person, especially workaholic Koreans. So, that's just 1 minus point but not a big deal.

Yeah, he called on her but he doesn't have the right to do that because he's a liar. It's obvious where the story goes tbh. He's not rich, just an average but handsome guy who acts cool but is a Disney Prince inside.

"not calling is not big deal"

Which one? Because both guys ignored her for different reasons. Yeah, women can call men too if they want to continue the date, but she's obviously not that type of a woman. I mean, she asked Google what to do.🤣 When they met again, ML answered after like 2 days? I get that he has focusing problems but come on now. So, she did everything.

Anyway, so far it's good, but the love triangle can be annoying real fast if they drag it out too long.

The guy is obviously a little red flag too. He lied, and didn't say a single word till she started asking basic things. Like, what else could she've done other than asking about the things she already knew from her co-worker? He then proceeded to ask her to pay up, but still got a 2nd chance because he's handsome. Then they got drunk and already wanted to sleep with her.

Maybe I'm too old fashioned (and also a guy) but for me that's a red flag. I don't care if he's nice on the inside. What matters is how he looks on the outside.

He's a typical cool and handsome. Free pass card is his face. 😂

Sure, she was more like herself with SML, but only because he's a liar and they were drunk. Not because he's a good guy. He's basically a player who knows he's good looking and can do anything. Most women with a brain would leave him the minute he opens his mouth, but he got a 2nd chance because he's handsome. Not to mention the guy never said a single word to her other than: "Buy me some cake and a drink."

Not sure about either of the guys yet. Especially the SML.

Yeah, yeah I know most people will love him and give him a free pass because he's a typical pretty boy, but if you're already lying about yourself, not to mention going on a date as someone else is a Red Flag for me. I don't care what other people say. I know it's just a blind date but if you start a relationship with lies it's already destined to fail. I hate the "He's good looking and a prick outside but he's so nice inside." trope. You either show your true self or move along, because if you don't you're just wasting my time.

As for the ML. He's obviously a nice guy with focusing problems, just like my girl Sooyoung said. I was happy to see her cameo. I feel like we're going to see more cameos here. Anyway. My point is, ML didn't contact her, not even read her message for like a week, because he can only focus on one thing. I wouldn't say it's that bad but in the long term it can hurt any relationship.

Overall, it's entertaining and fun, but they obviously set up the two guys as total opposites of each other. To be honest, I didn't like what FL said about ML's car and money in general either. I know people want someone with a good background, but the first thing she mentioned was his car. That's a NO for me.

So, I think we could say it's a pretty realistic drama so far. The ending was funny.

2nd episode was pretty good again. I'm not sure how long they can drag the love triangle without getting annoying tbh.

More in the second comment with spoilers.

Based on the comments about the story it looks like Kim Hyeyoon has a talent for picking poorly written inconsistent scripts where the writer(s) can't follow their own rules. First "Lovely Runner" and now this.

I think she needs a new manager/agency or something or just stop doing romcoms for a couple of years.

If the writer is not smart and talented enough, you can give them 50 or 500 episodes or just 1, the story is not gonna be better. They probably thought the 2 main leads will carry the drama because they look good together on screen. That's why at least 90% of romcoms are a massive flop and boring.

Okay, so 1st EP was pretty good and fun. Jimin carrying it with her pretty eyes as usual, but the whole thing lives or dies based on what's gonna happen with the 2 guys. I hope they won't drag it out for too long.

As for the lawyer guy, I wanted to punch him so bad. Moving on is one thing, but talking about age like it's nothing is another.

I'm only interested because of Jimin, but if this is a more mature romance story I'm okay with the love triangle if it's done right.

This looks like the adult version of "Boyfriend on demand" or whatever the Jisoo drama is called.

As someone who's in his late 30s, I'm curious how accurate this plot is.

I mean, I would forgive ML much more easily if he didn't have to take care of a 2 year old kid. That's my only problem tbh, because this happened way too fast. Not just FL but everyone was on his neck to forgive his dad even tho only FL knows the basics.

Tbh, if "dad" is a normal guy I don't think him being in the apartment (I mean in the introduction scene not the final scene in EP8) was a red flag, because if I saw an open door I would probably go in as well to see if there's an intruder. I would also call the police.

Other than this they should never trust the guy, let alone give him the password.

FL is the only official guardian of Wooju yet her brain is probably just there to fill up the space in her head.

I don't think he only did it because of her. You can see it on his face how he reacts. He thinks "daddy" is now a good guy or at least he wants to change.

But yes, FL should shut up because she has zero right to give advice to him when she's a codependent dumbass.

FL in a nutshell:

1. If she wants a happy "married life" and emotional support she's with ML and the kid.

2. When she needs a fun romance time she's with her boss.

If this ain't a red flag, I don't know what is.