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As light as the story of Lovely Runner is, there is nothing shallow about the impact this drama had on me. Even for a seasoned drama watcher like me, it far exceeded my expectations of what a drama in the romantic comedy genre could deliver. There is just something about it that gets me right in the heart. So if your experience is anything like mine, be prepared for an onslaught of dopamine hits to the senses that will stay with you well beyond the initial watch. The entire drama is filled with so many heart tugging scenes with such moving soundtrack that they have me in a tight grip and I can't let go. The characters of Sol and Sun Jae will remain in my heart as fond memories for years to come.

I never thought I'd like someone holding an umbrella over someone's head this much before lol; especially the one with the yellow umbrella in the rain: how she tiptoes in order to hold it over him, with the biggest smile on her face, how he's completely mesmerized, staring at her, unable to speak, while she's just chattering away. It's so beautifully shot, just like the rest of the drama.

Episode 8 is wonderful for obvious reasons, but I especially like the scenes of Sol adorably asking Sun Jae for a tour of his home and asking to stay for ramen. His complete inability to say no to her in the way he expressed in the affirmative is hilarious. KHY and BWS play off each other so well that it's such a fun watch every time. They are so freakin' cute.

I really like the tension in the ferris wheel scene in episode 14. Sol is frustrated with Sun Jae to the point of tears. But he can sense there is more to it than the words she's uttering because there's increasing desperation in her rejections. Meanwhile, he can't stay away because there's just this inexplicable yet undeniable pull that keeps leading him to her and he explains it matter-of-factly. The way he looks at her in those moments, the tears in her eyes... it was wonderfully acted by KHY and BWS that I wanted to highlight it. They're super cute with the fluff but also moving in the emotional scenes.

I've lost count of how many times I've watched certain scenes or certain episodes but as a whole, I am on my 2nd watch. I am unashamedly obsessed lol.

It's been so long since I've come across a kdrama with this much rewatch value. I've been rewatching the drama and listening to Sonaki as if I'm in a time loop myself...

Tall, handsome and a wonderful actor with an incredible voice, it's remarkable how long it has taken him to get to this point in his career. He deserves all the recognition and popularity that has followed him since the debut of Lovely Runner.

I haven't seen it but I'll look it up!

I had a feeling the korean title may have been related to this, thanks for confirming! Where I watched it, the subtitle translated the username as "take Sunjae and run". I find it sooo cute either way.

It's interesting to hear him talk about the challenges he overcame with the script readings. Even though I've seen photos of actors doing script readings, I never thought about what it would be like to be involved in all that. Having to perfectly deliver with a room full of professional actors, it must have been tough.

After having watched the drama, I can see why there are both positive and negative reactions over it. However, I am Team Positive as I enjoyed it for what it is. It's a fantasy romantic comedy with a deep focus on romance and a touch of melancholy. I loved the pairing of the leads; they had me grinning from ear to ear the entire time and I'm a grown ass woman. I'll admit the heroine's behavior is questionable at times, but in fairness, this is all in an attempt to make right a life or death situation. Also, I found her so endearing thanks to Kim Hye Yoon's charming portrayal of her character. As for the male lead, no matter how much he attempts to look cool with his hands in his pockets, he will always be this adorable dork with the cutest secret crush on the girl. There were so, so many wonderful moments to look back on, but those flying kisses he gave will forever be ingrained in my mind xD.

There were many things to love about this drama in spite of the ending, but hands down one of my favorite parts would have to be Yuanzhou trapped under Ruyi, struggling for five minutes straight while she coerces him into promising to be her baby daddy. In pure Ruyi fashion, it's execute first (no pun intended) and consequences be damn. Poor Yuanzhou lmao.

Ok, I am so loving this push and pull, flirty relationship dynamic they have going on. When they get caught up in their games, it's like the whole world disappears and they're completely immersed in each other. Everything else is just a blur for me. I've stopped following all the confusing politics a while ago; will keep watching for them. They are just so, so cute together.

I loved him as Hao Du!! And yes, Alen surprised me so much as Shisan because he always tends to play these handsome but boring characters. He is so amazing as Shisan.

When Ruyi goes in for the kill and her assassin music comes on and the camera pans around and we see her literal killer gaze. I LOVE IT SO MUCH.

I've finally managed to finish the drama. Like most I believe, I began the struggle to finish starting around episode 11. The drama was just too damn long. The villains' shenanigans became too tiresome and makjang like, making it tonally unfitting. Nevertheless, I found the drama delightful overall. The leads were great and there were some very moving parts, thanks to some amazing acting on their part. I enjoyed watching how their unusual romance began and how they ended up creating such a big chasm between them, leading to the present story line. I also adored the story arcs in the small town (Hyun Woo's mom is awesome). It was nice to see the great chaebol family humbled by their circumstances and truly learning who their real friends and families are. I was also happy to see the sweet romance for the aunt, who is loud and blunt but kindhearted. And last but not least: wonderful OST. Now, if only the drama were shorter...

Recent romcoms I enjoyed without those elements were Love to Hate You and Our Beloved Summer.

So I literally skipped every scene except the leads' and it turned out to be a very enjoyable watch. Rowoon is surprisingly hilarious and unsurprisingly such a stud here. I liked the bickering between the leads and then as the drama progressed, it turns into this sweeping romance, which I was completely invested in. They're super adorable as a couple. So if you're ok with skipping around as you watch, it is totally worth it.

This drama is so off the wall and wacky that it will not be most people's cup of tea but I absolutely loved it. It is freakin' hilarious. Han Ji Min is superb here as this dim-witted veterinarian with a kind heart. I found her character very endearing and Lee Min Ki's character is his usual surly self haha. For most of the drama, he's commanding her to do his bidding in the most hilarious ways but somehow I felt the chemistry. Maybe because I've always liked him as an actor. Though there is some pretty serious side to it, the drama is best when showcasing the comedy.

Very exciting and entertaining drama. I've always liked the actors who portrays the villains and they were excellent here. Though one would have to be a saint for the amount of patience needed to see the villains' comeuppance (and some even got off too easy or were too one dimensional, in my opinion). Having said that, I thought it was realistic of the drama to show how much and how long it took for Jiwon to transform. If you really think about it, she had to change her mindset and grow while crawling out of the clutches of people closest to her who had emotionally abused her for years. People don't change overnight, even if it will benefit them. It takes conviction and preserverance, and the draw of the drama for me was in witnessing this underdog fight her way out to blossom into a beautiful, confident woman. And it was thrilling to see the support of our wonderful male lead, who is battling his own quandries, on her journey (my heart melts every time he kisses her palm). The Yura arc was disappointing but the last two episodes brought it back up to how I felt about the drama at the start. Great watch.