Lovely Runner (2024)

Memórias não desaparecem, elas estão manchadas na sua alma.

Um romcom que não se esperava nada mas entregaram tudo! O plot de viagem no tempo é um tanto difícil de sustentar sem perder o ritmo, e sem deixar pontas soltas. Mas conseguiram manter muito bem a trama! Achei que faltou um pouco de explicação sobre o vilão, mas isso não faz falta. O casal principal, é uma graça, o romance deles ultrapassando o tempo, espaço e a memória! A Sol (parece chuva de tanto que chora) é uma personagem maravilhosa, que fez de tudo pra salvar quem ela ama, as vezes dava uma raiva de suas ações, mas era completamente compreensível. O Sunjae (eita como gosta de morrer) o último romântico, sempre amou a Sol, muito antes de tudo! O Kim Tae Sung (meu personagem favorito) amei ver ele evoluindo a cada lapso de tempo, se tornando uma pessoa melhor, um amigo querido, que no final salvou os protas.

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Amo!!!

Acaba de terminar esta serie y fue toda una travesía, este año ha sido lugar de muchas buenas series, y esta sin duda es una de ellas.

La historia nos cuenta como Kim Sol una chica que por un accidente queda en silla de ruedas y como ser fan de una banda super famosa llamada eclipse la ha mantenido con esperanza todo este tiempo. un día el vocalista de la bamba muere y se cree que se ha quitado la vida. esto desencadena una serie de sucesos que termina con la protagonista viajando al pasado para evitar que el no muera en el futuro.

La verdad es que la premisa me atrapo y fue una montaña de emociones, desde la risas hasta el llanto, pase por muchas emociones. si considero que hay cosas que nunca nos terminan de explicar, como el porque ella le entrega unos números a su hermano que pertenecen al futuro, en el pasado, si al final nos hablando dicho que nada del futuro que ella revele puede ser posible, porque le tiempo se detenía o borraba lo escrito, pero eso si fue posible. así que es como un error. y otras cositas así, por eso no le doy las 10 a la historia.

La actuación de todos me encanto, siento que cada personaje aporto un granito de arena a la historia, hay algunos que si son de paso, pero en general, los personajes principales fueron increíbles todos. La química de todos ellos fue perfecta.

la musica es de mis cosas favoritas en esta historia, es increíble cada canción, ya esta en mi playlist y no veo la hora de comprarme el OST para tenerlo en casa. Cada vez que pienso en la musica de esta serie solo viene sonaki a mi mente, pero en general todo lo que es musicalizaron de la historia fue perfecta.

Sin duda podré ser una serie que volvería a ver, y no soy de ver series, pero esta me puede, lo que sin duda hace es revivir escenas de vez en cuando, mas cuando extrañe estos personajes.

sin duda una serie que recomiendo muchísimo, a todos los que les guste la comedia romántica y los saltos en el tiempo, esta es su historia, no hay fallas.

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FOUND MYSELF HEALING THRU THIS DRAMA

These days living was so hard & disappointed in a lot of things. I need to escape, find a space where I can forget the reality for a while and imagine some dreamy future. Hehehe~ Luckily I found this drama.

I just finished all 16 episodes yesterday. I just wanna say~ GOOD JOB TO ALL CASTS, PDs & the WRITER. I totally enjoyed the drama. Started watching because of HyeYoon-nim, been her fans since running man (with her as the guest). Her bright real life character do affected me. I found myself act like her sometimes. hahaha..

The story was written perfectly. Let me present to you some of my favorite parts:

1. Im Sol's character - Quite different from other dramas. She is not in love with the ML at the beginning, it's just purely love as a fan who supported her bias idol. Just like other kpop idol fans who are unconditionally supporting their idols, wishing for their best and so on. In addition, she only accepted SunJae's love after quite some times. She's not just blindly in love with the handsome ML. And I was super in love with her funny, clumsy little girl character. HyeYoon indeed portrays Im Sol character the best. I can't even imagine others being Im Sol.

2. SunJae's character - I know that he falls in love with Im Sol at the first sight. But to stay loving someone for 15 years without confessing is another level of love. There's no second FL also a plus point. Otherwise, it would be annoying. I also love his loserism character. Dramas always portrays the ML as perfect man, but this time is different. He's charming in his own way. And he loves in Im Sol in all timeline.

3. Taesung's character - The greenest second ML ever. I was crying a few times because of him. He wished for Im Sol's happiness sincerely. And he indeed the reason why at the end SunJae & ImSol can be together. I don't mind when the writer did not elaborate on his backstory. I just want to see Taesung as it is. No need his tragic/sad back story. Present Taesung is the best as portrays.

4. In Hyuk - Our cupid friend!!! His unconditionally supporting SunJae to confess the love to Im Sol was so funny. He's being the best friend of SunJae was a good character written ever. Thankfully he can be the artist at the end, hahaha ~ how can writer wrote him as a singer with bad vocal. In real life, he is really good in singing, our N.flying leader-nim.

5. Im Geum & Hyun Joo - Although these characters seem comic and unserious, at some point there are some life lessons that I get from both of them. Im Geum seems quite clumsy, but as I realized he is a protective brother. Hyun Joo seems unserious all the time, but her character developed after married was good too. They both delivers some good advice to Im Sol's - "In order to gain something, also be ready to lose something too. - Im Geum" "It would be nice if I can change my fate but if it caused to not get seeing my children, then I hope my fate unchanged. - Hyun Joo". Love these two.

Whatever it is, I do enjoy the drama & happy while watching. Smiling, kicking my blanket like crazy~ oh my~ it's been a while since I last watching Kdramas. Seriously looking forward to their next project, especially HyeYoon-nim. Hwaiting!!!

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A Triumph of Writing, Direction, and Acting

If you're on the fence about this show because of the plot, let me assure you: the writing, direction, and acting are absolutely stellar.

The storyline might not break new ground, and that's clear, but wow, the writing is phenomenal. Each character is crafted with such care, capturing the essence of the mid-2000s perfectly. The praise can't be overstated; every character, no matter how minor, is intricately developed.

Now, let's talk about the director. What a vision! The director's intelligence shines through, knowing exactly what will captivate the audience. The direction is gripping, with not a single dull moment, showcasing the director's remarkable vision.

The actors, oh my goodness, words fall short in describing their brilliance in their respective roles, especially the leads. The male lead is portrayed with such depth; the character is finely etched, and this role is a gift to him that he fully embraces. He's not just a good choice; he's the embodiment of perfection for this role.

As for the female lead, there's no doubt she is the ideal choice for the role; her character fits her like a glove. Kudos to her for taking on this role with such grace and strength.

"And she deserves immense credit for believing in the wonderful production team, even when many actors were hesitant to take on the male lead role in this drama. Yet, she persisted and waited for 2-3 years to meet Ryu Sun-jae in real life."

Hats off to the entire production team for their patience through delays and their unwavering confidence in the project. Despite the initial reluctance from other actors, they are a true source of inspiration.

For those considering whether to watch this because the plot seems average, trust me, the plot may not be revolutionary, but the writing is amazing, the direction is outstanding, and the acting is the cherry on top.

I thoroughly enjoyed this work and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a production that excels in every aspect. Don't be misled by a seemingly simple plot; it is the execution that makes this a true masterpiece.

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A unique time travel romantic comedy drama

It honestly started off well, exciting, humourous, nail biting and everything.
The actors acted really well, the chemistry between the leads was amazing.

What I like about this drama-
* it hit every emotion really well
* It was soonworthy
* It was REALLY humorous
* The storyline was unique from other dramas
*It made you wait for every episode with excitement
* It was rlly good, the chemistry and everything
* It made you awww at every scene
*And binge worthy

What I didn't like -
* It was good and all but you never really got to know why kim young soo targeted im sol, why did he kill sun jae that day,kim young soo didn't hv any dialogues, the confusion wasn't cleared, they just said he's a psycho killer, no proper explanation.

* The 13 and 14 and 15 episodes were just meh, because honestly you wouldn't not want hear that 1 to 12 episodes were just a lie, the bond between all of the characters was erased, the characters had no character development, characters were just pointless it felt like they were written to fill the void.

* Tbh bruh who kills just because he's a psycho, and I'm sol should hv shouted things from the future to stop the time when I in trouble.


But yet overall this HIT the spot for me in summer vacation

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disappointed

เห็นว่าคนชอบกันเยอะมากๆ เลยลองดู แต่พอดูแล้วรู้สึกหงุดหงิดทุกตอน ฝืนมาก นางเอกตอนโตย้อนกลับไปอดีตแต่การแก้ปัญหาคือ นี่คือคนโตแล้ว? เหมือนพยายามทำให้ดูเป็นซีรี่ส์วัยรุ่นใสๆ ที่มีความแฟนตาซี เคมีพระนางก็ไม่ได้รู้สึกว่ามีอะไรดึงดูดขนาดนั้น รู้สึกว่านางเอกเคมีกับพระรองดีกว่าอีก พระเอกก็เล่นแอบแข็ง มีแค่เพลงที่รู้สึกว่าเพราะดี ถ้าไม่ใช่ว่าเพื่อนอยากรู้ว่าคิดยังไงกับเรื่องนี้คงได้เทตั้งแต่ตอนแรก (เพื่อนไม่ชอบเหมือนกัน) แต่ฝืนดูวันละ 15-20 นาที พอหายอึดอัดแล้วค่อยกลับไปดู แต่ก็ไม่ไหว บางตอนเหมือนกำลังจะสนุกละ แต่ก็กลับมาน่ารำคาญอีกแล้ว สุดท้ายก็เลิกดู ยกให้เป็นซีรี่ส์ overated แห่งปีเลย

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This drama demands your full attention; otherwise, you might find yourself rewinding to grasp the storyline. Byeon Woo Seok, portraying Ryu Seon Jae, and Kim Hye Yoon, playing Im Sol, delivered outstanding performances. Keeping up with Im Sol’s character was a thrilling challenge—she truly had my head spinning. Byeon Woo Seok's mere presence and his gaze into the camera were captivating. The height difference between the two actors was notable; I hope he didn't strain his back! Kudos to all the actors and actresses for a job well done. I’ll never look at a wristwatch the same way again!

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BEST K-DRAMA IN HISTORY!

GUYS WHEN I SAY THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST K-DRAMAS I 'VE EVER SEEN, I'M NOT EXAGGERATING. THIS IS K -DRAMA IS SO SPECIAL AND CAPTIVATING BECAUSE IT HAS SO MANY GENRES THAT WE LOVE, ROM-COM,TIME-TRAVEL,THRILLER,FANTASY,SCI FI! BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THIS THE ACTING, LIKE KIM HYE YOON AND BYEON WOO SEOK R SUCH TALENTED ACTORS, LIKE THE WAY THEY POTRAY THEIR EMOTIONS IS JUST SO TOUCHING AND PHENOMENAL. JUST THROUGH THEIR EYES, I CAN FEEL THE EMOTION THEIR TRYING TO POTRAY 😭😭😭. WHEN I TELL YOU, THIS IS THE 1ST TIME EVER THAT I'VE REWATCHED K-DRAMA EPISODES WHILE WAITING FOR THE NEXT ONES TO BE RELEASED LIKE I'VE NEVER DONE THAT BEFORE EVER! THIS SHOW REALLY HAS A CHOKEHOLD ON ME 😭😍 PLS WATCH THIS SHOW AND SHOW THE CAST OUR SUPPORT GUYS!!

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HEART MORE THAN WARM!

I started enchanted with this drama and ended in a state of grace and with a certain nostalgia. Few dramas have moved me as much as this one, a completely unpretentious drama that, when I saw the trailers, I thought I would ignore and forget. However, after watching the first episode, it was clear that there was a story with a simple premise but with immediate magnetism. It's hard to explain, but I feel full and happy with everything that happened and with this ending that was a "fan service" beyond reproach.

I hope that Kim Hye-Yoon takes on roles that don't require her to mould her voice into a cute and almost childish version. Her serene performance with her natural voice in the first episode was of high quality. Now we need to talk about the actor of the moment: Byeon WooSeok, who gave his body and soul to this role. It seems like he lived every moment of Seon-Jae as if it were his own. Moreover, he is an actor who doesn't stay in his comfort zone and constantly challenges himself. In 12 months, he played a villain and this hero in this romantic comedy. WooSeok is the moment and deserves all the possible praise. By the way, in his scene with the grandmother, it was clear that his crying was natural and authentic, not acting. Hearing that from someone should move you, I was choked up.

I cannot forget the Archangel Michael of this drama, Tae Sung, who protected the couple and put an end to all that anguish. It is worth noting that Tae Sung was excellently portrayed by the outstanding Song Geon-Hee, who is long overdue to be the lead in a drama. He is a complete actor as well. The trio of protagonists did very well, and that's why this drama was successful in Korea and worldwide.

I will miss it; the spring snows will never be the same.

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BIG Surprise...

I was pleasantly surprised by this drama. Excellent all around, especially Kim Hye Yoon. For someone who has done limited lead roles, what an actress.
She has it all:
- Acting = 9
- Appeal = 10
- Role = Character was perfect for her (so the casting director gets 5 stars)
I am not even sure if the casting directors in the KWood world analyze character fit before placing someone in a role because I have seen numerous miscasts since I started watching KDRAMAs 14 years ago. Anyone could have played the male role but Byeon Woo Seok was good. FL knocked it out of the park and kept you glued to the drama wishing the episodes would come faster. I am seriously going to save Kim Hye Yoon on all my Korean entertainment sites so I can make sure to watch her future projects. This young woman is going to be a great actress!

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The best romcom ever ??!!!

I’m sure everyone else will find better words to explain what they loved about this drama but I still wanted to give a little review because it surely deserves it ! I didn’t have much expectation at first, since I thought the plot wouldn't have much essence to last 16 episodes but I didn’t feel bored even once ! It’s quite rare for me so I definitely wanted to address this first.

To be honest, the plot isn’t exactly extraordinary but it was handled with such care and smartness that it worked very well. There were some clichés thrown in it like love at first sight, childhood friends/acquaintances, love triangle (if we can call it like that), but it didn’t feel recycled from other dramas. Like of course some elements are present in other dramas but I didn’t feel like I was watching the same thing again and again and I want to give a round of applause to the writer for that ! Even better, it felt like I was watching different romance dramas in one single drama because of the different timelines mixed in here, and so, it was always exciting (and kinda heartbreaking) to watch the main leads interact with each other in another timeline (with different contexts).

Apart from that, the characters, especially the main couple, were truly a delight to watch. The ML is perhaps the greenest flag that exists in k-drama land, at least in my opinion. He also managed to level up my expectations even more (and surely it’s not the best thing for my already non-existent love life T-T). Like, seriously, what a dreamy man !! I also really like that the leads sacrificed so much for the other, it was well-balanced and didn’t feel like one was more in love than the other. Their chemistry was of course off the charts, and their interactions full of humor, cuteness and love. I don’t even know what to say about them, apart from the fact that the actors were born to play these characters lol. It felt real and they made the viewer empathize with them at every sad situation they had to go through. The FL was also amazing of course, the actress was one big ray of sunshine throughout the drama, and she excelled in tragedy scenes. Considering the story and the circumstances, I feel like she did her very best and I honestly don’t understand the negative comments regarding her character or her decisions… But oh well, to each their own I guess !

Another thing that I loved about this drama was the humor thrown in it ! For once, I didn’t feel like I was watching a different drama with a completely different genre halfway through. In fact, since it dealt with different timelines, there were some sad scenes present here and there (the acting was, again, top notch) but fortunately the humor was also here to balance things out.

Now for the secondary characters, I liked most of them, mainly the 2ML, the grandma, and the other members of Eclipse. Concerning the 2ML, I was a little sad that we didn’t get enough of him, especially near the end. His character was very interesting and he didn’t feel like his whole existence was to provoke the ML’s jealousy (but these scenes were also very funny I can’t lie). So yeah, maybe the writer could have introduced a love interest for him as well near the end, I don’t even know ! Even better, a sequel with his character would be awesome but alas, it probably won’t happen. Apart from that, I wasn’t really a fan of the romance between the brother and the best friend. Even if there were some funny moments (most of them were kinda cringe though), I would have preferred if the story focused more on the 2ML instead… As for the villain, he was a stereotypical antagonist that didn’t have any reason behind his actions (like the villain in Destined with you) but I can understand why they chose to go this route. A more complex villain would have complicated things (lol), and they did want the leads to have a chance against him in the end (and for once, thank you, evil truck of doom !! You are a real lifesaver).

What else can I say ? The ending was perfect, and for once I don’t have a single complaint about it. The last episode was only “good vibes” and that’s what the viewer wants while watching a RomCom, so a big thank you to the writer for understanding that !! The OST is also outstanding, and frankly, I’m quite impressed that the main actor sang all those songs, especially since he isn't an idol in real life, if I understood correctly ?? Again, what a man !! All the other tracks were of course amazing and very well placed throughout the course of the drama. The cinematography was also great, and some scenes are indeed quite memorable, but I guess it’s a specialty of k-dramas directors since I say this about every drama that I like haha.

Well, my “little” review isn’t so little after all. I guess that I can conclude by saying that this drama does indeed live up to the hype (in my opinion) and it deserves all the love it gets. I can’t wait to see the leads in other projects but I admit this couple will now occupy a permanent place in my brain and heart. I’m kinda sad that it’s already over, so yeah, I will definitely miss this. T-T

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