Im Sol's hairstyles - I love how they use this and show us different Im Sols of different times.
High School - straight long hair with bangs College - slightly wavy/crimpy (idk what to call it exactly) hair with bangs 30+ year old Im Sol Future - slightly wavy, no bang very polished look
speaking from a Gen MZ perspective - this is how we have been too IRL.
Your comment makes a compelling case. TBH - I want to believe that he is just sharp and observant - kind of like…
Haha but then it is interesting, so good to know what others are thinking. Like we are watching the same thing and have so many different interpretations - it is always interesting me to know this.
And see, that made us interact and have a chat. So we all maybe watching it at different locations and times, but drama unites us this way - I find this so cool! ⭐
So yeah - let's wait and watch how it all unfolds. (P.S: I like your username)
Love how True Beauty characters are here - at the University we can see Han So-Jun's friend make an appearance. And from early on - we saw that Sun Jae's manager is Yoo Tae Hoon (from True Beauty).
Love these cross-overs, even though I know writer is same, but still!
For the life of me I can not understand why people think anyone else in the show is time traveling other than…
Haha - I am with you on this, though some of the theories on time travelling by other characters is quite convincing, as shared by fellow MDL users.
I said in another comment - that if more people start time travelling, then it will dilute the plot's main USP, and also wouldn't their time travel affect Im Sol's? Or are we creating a web of time travel series.
I am thinking of this show - like the brilliant anime movie - Your Name, and so there two people switched, but time travel instance was minimum. Unless makers of Lovely Runner are also gunning for something like the German show - Dark, or Taiwanese drama - Someday/One day ... then cannot say.
At this point - I guess all theories are pretty interesting - I like your hint for the taxi driver and his twitch, I missed that. Guess will have to see what the writers think - I have a feeling what if they surprise us all !!!
this show is like 3 dramas in one, its jam packed I love it.
So true! It gave the vibe of melo, then became high school rom-com, then changed to mystery/suspense/thriller - overall keeping the vibe of fantasy/sci-fi. Phew - hats off to all the creators and cast!
I think this final travel to past will be finally be the timeline that the taxi driver will be either killed by…
I like this thought process - and it was so clever of Im Sol. And honestly this is what I love about this drama - she is not getting sidetracked by her love for Sun Jae, but actually taking steps that must be done one priority.
Like instead of crying in his arms or something - which does come later - I am glad she went to the police and explained the whole damn thing to them.
And good that the connect was made - and you are right, hopefully he will be caught and the punishment change.
Though I feel it may not happen in the third time travel. But when she returns she will be able to catch him, due to something she planned in the past.
ep10 trailer put him at the airport maybe he does end up leaving and doesn’t comeback for some years. But I…
His father asked him to take a semester off and try the rehab, so I was guessing that it would be like 3-4 months or something.
But yes now reading your comment - and the fact that this is a very common trope in dramas, how some years pass - but old lovers unite etc. Plus this is from the same webtoon writer as True Beauty - and we know what happened there in Ep 14 and onwards, so you never know what began as few months could turn into years.
And that would be some serious bad luck or rather how fate works - that no matter what you do, what is written in your fate/destiny will occur. It can be pushed by a few years/sometime, but will happen in some form or the other.
And if that is the case - I have this bad feeling that Im Sol will sacrifice herself. Like she will not die - but she will again lose the use of her legs. Sun Jae will live and they will unite - but the cost of his life would be her legs. That would be sad too.
Honestly I just want them to have a clean, beautiful - everyone is healthy and happy kind of ending.
Your comment makes a compelling case. TBH - I want to believe that he is just sharp and observant - kind of like…
Haha - thanks and yes, we both might be thinking of possible scenarios - but the writers might add in something completely different. Let's come back tomorrow or as it is solved - and discuss.
But this is so cool and interesting, this drama is really good!
Your comment makes a compelling case. TBH - I want to believe that he is just sharp and observant - kind of like…
Hmm - inconspicuous cause he is trying to track the taxi driver. That is what I thought.
And why they added this part - cause earlier Tae Sung was a delinquent and he did not have any relationship with Sun Jae or Im Sol. They were strangers for him, a forgotten memory of high school.
But now the timeline has altered - he may have not stayed in touch, but he knows Sun Jae and Im Sol, and cares for them on a friendly level. Plus given he has turned around his life - he would have become closer to the father (detective). So call it his hunch - that when he heard the taxi driver has been released he came to check on Im Sol.
Also, in present - the detective admits, once Sun Jae is stabbed and he meets Im Sol in cafe to talk about the 2009 case. He admits that they thought the taxi driver would come at Im Sol, but why Sun Jae perplexed him too. Maybe he voiced this at home, and Tae Sung heard him and hence came to check on Im Sol?
Haha, Idk - who knows probably we are thinking so hard on this and the writers would surprise us with completely random storyline.
Yah why would he tell Sunjae to be careful, unless he knows something.
Tae Sung: "Don't waste your energy getting jealous at me for no reason. Just take care of yourself" - also they were helping clean the DVD store, and looks like stayed back at Im Sol or Sun Jae's house after clean-up.
This can mean several things: 1. This scene probably comes after Im Sol hears that Sun Jae made out with the SFL. And she's clearly upset about it to the level that she is drinking with her brother. Tae Sung must have got to know this and therefore is warning Sun Jae not to hurt Im Sol. Like Sun Jae should sort out his matters than blame Tae Sung.
2. Just a jab - or rather a roundabout way to make him go to rehab, since it is for the better. So in a way. Tae Sung is saying there is nothing between him and Im Sol - but he will protect her. So Sun Jae can go in peace and sort himself out and be back.
At this point - Tae Sung is like your guardian SML. And this is just a trailer, so there could be some context prior to this statement he makes.
Idk why - I mean it is completely fine if he is time travelling too - but then I still want to hold on to the fact, that he is just good in his own timeline.
Tae Sung has to be a time traveler also!That’s the only explanation for:1) Him not graduating in the beginning…
Your comment makes a compelling case. TBH - I want to believe that he is just sharp and observant - kind of like it is in his blood, being the son of a detective and all. (Who knows maybe he will become a detective).
This is what I feel: Regarding disappearing in old/original timeline - I feel it must be something cause of a family matter and completely irrelevant to Im Sol. We know earlier he had a troubling relationship with his parents - like he was cold to his father, and his mother paid him no attention. So he must have gotten into some issue and therefore left the school.
But because of Im Sol's time travel and interference - the Butterfly Effect/or call it Im Sol having an impact on his life: made him mend his life for the better.
He is just plain observant - he calls it out when Im Sol travels the second time as well, that the mature Sol/granny Sol is back. And that is who he likes not the naive Sol. Which seems the same case here - he is observing her, and that is why the remark,
Regarding his appearance in 2023 outside her apartment - I feel it is to check on her. Why? Cause now this Tae Sung did not drop out of high school, and probably mended his relationship with his father. He also heard about the 2009 case from his father and was probably shocked to know Im Sol was the victim. Just for old times sake, and his care/love for her - he probably kept tabs on her and the taxi driver in prison. So when taxi driver was released - he ensures that Im Sol is safe and therefore was loitering around her apartment. Also since they are in their 30s, am also assuming - maybe Tae Sung is also a rookie detective in that time.
I know it is a little far-fetched, but showing multiple people time travelling might dilute the excitement of this trope. But yes, very much possible as Im Sol cannot be the only one doing so.
I have strong feeling Im Sol - Grandmother also knows something about time travelling or has done it/witnessed it first hand. Who knows maybe that is what has caused her to suffer now in old age?
Was that senior who had to poop in the end at time of proposal, wearing clothes like Gu Jun Pyo from Boys over Flowers - since it was 2009 time, and that is when the drama aired and stole our hearts like a storm!
Case 2009 - who will save Im Sol? And will Sun Jae become singer or swimmer?
1) 2009 Case: Since preview hints that Sun Jae is leaving for US, to attend the rehab - would Im Sol save herself or will detective and his son, aka, Tae Sung save her? And I see lot of comments saying Tae Sung will save her - if so, does that mean he is in danger in future?
2) Sun Jae's career If Sun Jae recovers and starts swimming, will he become a swimmer, or a PE teacher in future? Or since he now knows that the future Im Sol has heard his song, and it will inspire him to write songs and become a singer? Also, since his friend has requested to enter the competition as well?
Kim Tae Sung is a time traveller too, now I am more sure about it
Hmmm - no, I think he is just very observant. Like Im Sol said, he is very sharp and hence could gauge the change in Im Sol behavior. And his sharpness is what will help catch the taxi driver/solve the mystery.
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High School - straight long hair with bangs
College - slightly wavy/crimpy (idk what to call it exactly) hair with bangs
30+ year old Im Sol Future - slightly wavy, no bang very polished look
speaking from a Gen MZ perspective - this is how we have been too IRL.
And see, that made us interact and have a chat. So we all maybe watching it at different locations and times, but drama unites us this way - I find this so cool! ⭐
So yeah - let's wait and watch how it all unfolds.
(P.S: I like your username)
Love these cross-overs, even though I know writer is same, but still!
I said in another comment - that if more people start time travelling, then it will dilute the plot's main USP, and also wouldn't their time travel affect Im Sol's? Or are we creating a web of time travel series.
I am thinking of this show - like the brilliant anime movie - Your Name, and so there two people switched, but time travel instance was minimum. Unless makers of Lovely Runner are also gunning for something like the German show - Dark, or Taiwanese drama - Someday/One day ... then cannot say.
At this point - I guess all theories are pretty interesting - I like your hint for the taxi driver and his twitch, I missed that. Guess will have to see what the writers think - I have a feeling what if they surprise us all !!!
Pure definition of Lovestruck!
It gave the vibe of melo, then became high school rom-com, then changed to mystery/suspense/thriller - overall keeping the vibe of fantasy/sci-fi. Phew - hats off to all the creators and cast!
And honestly this is what I love about this drama - she is not getting sidetracked by her love for Sun Jae, but actually taking steps that must be done one priority.
Like instead of crying in his arms or something - which does come later - I am glad she went to the police and explained the whole damn thing to them.
And good that the connect was made - and you are right, hopefully he will be caught and the punishment change.
Though I feel it may not happen in the third time travel. But when she returns she will be able to catch him, due to something she planned in the past.
WOAAAHH what is this Sun Jaeeeeaaahhhhhh!!! 🐬🐬🐬
Thank you for sharing. These guys have no mercy for my poor nerves.
But yes now reading your comment - and the fact that this is a very common trope in dramas, how some years pass - but old lovers unite etc. Plus this is from the same webtoon writer as True Beauty - and we know what happened there in Ep 14 and onwards, so you never know what began as few months could turn into years.
And that would be some serious bad luck or rather how fate works - that no matter what you do, what is written in your fate/destiny will occur. It can be pushed by a few years/sometime, but will happen in some form or the other.
And if that is the case - I have this bad feeling that Im Sol will sacrifice herself. Like she will not die - but she will again lose the use of her legs. Sun Jae will live and they will unite - but the cost of his life would be her legs. That would be sad too.
Honestly I just want them to have a clean, beautiful - everyone is healthy and happy kind of ending.
Tbh - I don't mind what his profession is - as long as they end up together ⭐
But this is so cool and interesting, this drama is really good!
And why they added this part - cause earlier Tae Sung was a delinquent and he did not have any relationship with Sun Jae or Im Sol. They were strangers for him, a forgotten memory of high school.
But now the timeline has altered - he may have not stayed in touch, but he knows Sun Jae and Im Sol, and cares for them on a friendly level. Plus given he has turned around his life - he would have become closer to the father (detective). So call it his hunch - that when he heard the taxi driver has been released he came to check on Im Sol.
Also, in present - the detective admits, once Sun Jae is stabbed and he meets Im Sol in cafe to talk about the 2009 case. He admits that they thought the taxi driver would come at Im Sol, but why Sun Jae perplexed him too. Maybe he voiced this at home, and Tae Sung heard him and hence came to check on Im Sol?
Haha, Idk - who knows probably we are thinking so hard on this and the writers would surprise us with completely random storyline.
This can mean several things:
1. This scene probably comes after Im Sol hears that Sun Jae made out with the SFL. And she's clearly upset about it to the level that she is drinking with her brother. Tae Sung must have got to know this and therefore is warning Sun Jae not to hurt Im Sol. Like Sun Jae should sort out his matters than blame Tae Sung.
2. Just a jab - or rather a roundabout way to make him go to rehab, since it is for the better. So in a way. Tae Sung is saying there is nothing between him and Im Sol - but he will protect her. So Sun Jae can go in peace and sort himself out and be back.
At this point - Tae Sung is like your guardian SML. And this is just a trailer, so there could be some context prior to this statement he makes.
Idk why - I mean it is completely fine if he is time travelling too - but then I still want to hold on to the fact, that he is just good in his own timeline.
He is not just blindly in love but is kind overall.
This is what I feel:
Regarding disappearing in old/original timeline - I feel it must be something cause of a family matter and completely irrelevant to Im Sol. We know earlier he had a troubling relationship with his parents - like he was cold to his father, and his mother paid him no attention. So he must have gotten into some issue and therefore left the school.
But because of Im Sol's time travel and interference - the Butterfly Effect/or call it Im Sol having an impact on his life: made him mend his life for the better.
He is just plain observant - he calls it out when Im Sol travels the second time as well, that the mature Sol/granny Sol is back. And that is who he likes not the naive Sol. Which seems the same case here - he is observing her, and that is why the remark,
Regarding his appearance in 2023 outside her apartment - I feel it is to check on her. Why?
Cause now this Tae Sung did not drop out of high school, and probably mended his relationship with his father. He also heard about the 2009 case from his father and was probably shocked to know Im Sol was the victim. Just for old times sake, and his care/love for her - he probably kept tabs on her and the taxi driver in prison. So when taxi driver was released - he ensures that Im Sol is safe and therefore was loitering around her apartment.
Also since they are in their 30s, am also assuming - maybe Tae Sung is also a rookie detective in that time.
I know it is a little far-fetched, but showing multiple people time travelling might dilute the excitement of this trope. But yes, very much possible as Im Sol cannot be the only one doing so.
I have strong feeling Im Sol - Grandmother also knows something about time travelling or has done it/witnessed it first hand. Who knows maybe that is what has caused her to suffer now in old age?
1) 2009 Case:
Since preview hints that Sun Jae is leaving for US, to attend the rehab - would Im Sol save herself or will detective and his son, aka, Tae Sung save her? And I see lot of comments saying Tae Sung will save her - if so, does that mean he is in danger in future?
2) Sun Jae's career
If Sun Jae recovers and starts swimming, will he become a swimmer, or a PE teacher in future?
Or since he now knows that the future Im Sol has heard his song, and it will inspire him to write songs and become a singer? Also, since his friend has requested to enter the competition as well?