My Favorite Parts
In this review, I would like to share highlights of why I distinctively enjoyed this drama. I liked the way the drama opened in the first episode by showing two different types of footwear, how it's worn and two individual running for different reason. This scene alone was a lightbulb moment for me -- running is not only for athletes but people run for many reasons. It could be they're late, to catch a bus, run away from something or someone or fitness, etc. Still on the subject of shoes, I liked the style of Seo Dan-ah -- runners with corporate attire. Something worth emulating. In the scene she shares the reason behind the fashion statement gave that scene a different impact. Another scene that I really like when Seo Dan-ah realized that he sees the painter in the painting that is why she's so drawn and fixated in owning pieces from the artist. I like the positive message and motivation that transcends in the episodes. A very nice element in the drama was the unexpected friendship that budded when the characters' lives intertwined. Siwan portrayed his role in this drama uniquely. He had this naive yet profound personality that is undaunted by challenges and seeks to find his own dreams and purpose. One of the biggest take-away of this drama for me is the message of discovering and prioritizing oneself. There is no timeline in doing so and the balance of integrating perspective of significant people around you without necessarily being swayed. It is not the cheesy romantic comedy type of drama. The casts portrayed their respective role naturally. I like how the story unfolded from the first episode till the end -- steady pace without the momentum stealing the spotlight off the story. Other themes were tackled in the drama cohesively and added depth to the story. One of my highly recommended drama!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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One of the best dramas I've ever watched.
To be honest, I wasn't very fond of dramas in the past. This changed when I watched Run On. I love movies, so one of the show's first scenes taking place in a movie festival already caught my attention. And the second I found out Oh Mijoo works as a MOVIE TRANSLATOR I decided to stay since I am also studying translation.What I dislike about dramas, and sorry to say this, is the love stories. They seem cheesy and for some reason most of the times I dislike how the love story unfolds. But this time, it did not happen. Ki Seongyeom is an amazing character, well constructed, selfless, kind. At first you may think something is wrong with him, or that he is the typical self centered rich guy. But no, he is nothing like that. I also struggle with loving myself. My self esteem is low, and I don't care about myself the way I should. I think this made me relate with Seongyeom too, and made me fell in love with this character even more. Taking care of yourself is something in important, and I am glad he has Mijoo to help him with that. That is one of the aspects I loved the most about their relationship.
What is more, I cared about all the characters. Danah and Yeongwha's relationship was interesting too (sometimes even more fun and entertaining than Seongyeom and Mijoo's). They are both incredible characters.
And what it surprised me the most about this drama, is how they handled some important issues that we don't get to see much often in other dramas. Gay characters, MEN CRYING and not being ridiculized because of that, and gender issues.
At first, when we find out Seo Danah talking about how bad it is to out people, how hard being a woman in the industry is, and apologizing to Yejoon after pretending to be a lesbian so her dad wouldn't force her to marry some guy, understanding how hard it is to some people to come out, and it's not an issue to be taken lightly.
There are a million more things I could say about Run On, but I guess I can't find the words to express it. One thing I know is that it is definitely one of my favorite shows ever. I am glad I came across it and I hope we can see more dramas like this one in the future.
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Kinda boring
"I decided to watch 'Run On' primarily because of the male lead, but I found that the story wasn't to my taste. Throughout the entire drama, the male lead spent a lot of time running, which aligns with the title 'Run On.' The concept was interesting, and the male lead delivered an excellent performance, conveying a wide range of emotions perfectly. However, I didn't feel a strong connection to the characters or the storyline, which made it difficult for me to fully engage with the series."Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Promotes "Self Love"
Rom Com with unavoidable cliches (aka fish lip frozen kissing scenes) However There are a lot of things that are well done in this drama:1. 90% likeable characters from supporting cast to the leads
2. Negative characters got limited scenes (some dramas are killed by negative characters overtaking screen time)
3. Minimal negative characters which is also a good thing else you'll think the world is a lousy place
4. Promote self love. You have to fix yourself before trying to fix others. I think this is very important and its positive vibe
5. Adult life <-- unlike some old fashioned dramas where leads don't even have any past until 30 and can't have relations unless it's marriage, this does hints people actually dated!
6. Fun one liners from supporting characters like the roommate, the male assistant & the artist.
7. Cute relationships amongst the characters. aka the 3 team members. I really liked the conflicted friend that finds ML annoying but yet deep deep DEEP down inside he cares. The 1/2 brother with Seo Dan Ah was a messy complicated one and yet sweet at times too. Many atypical relationships all covered and it was unique to this drama.
Negative:
Breakup <-- unavoidable predicament in any rom com. This was weak. Strong FL boom just break down over dad scene. Like yeah common....
Emotional scenes <-- not so touching, didn't really hit but I don't think it matters much
I enjoyed quite a bit. Easy watch if you want something relaxing.
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Honestly, I was kind of sad to give this drama such a low rating (for me, at least) because at first I really did enjoy it and its story. I loved watching the characters and them try to figure out life as things are thrown at them, but I had to force myself to finish the show, and I only did because of the side characters and their storylines. I was going to drop it at episode 12-13.I, personally, could not stand Oh Mi-Joo's character. I can't pinpoint exactly when I stopped liking her, but it was a slow decline for her throughout the show to me. By the end, I was just ready for it to be over and I honestly didn't really care if they had stayed together or not. I skipped most of the scenes with them together after where I wanted to drop it at.
On the positive side, I loved the side characters even though their relationship was beyond messy and kind of toxic. I loved seeing the paintings Lee Yeong-Hwa did and I loved watching Seo Dan-Ah slowly drop her walls. Soo-Young and Tae-Oh have incredible chemistry together and I loved pretty much every scene that they were in. They really do such a good job with their characters and bringing them to life. The goofiness of Yeong-Hwa constantly had me laughing.
I want to also point out that once again Yim Si-Wan does such a good job at the role he is given. Although I missed out on a lot of scenes towards the end, I loved the scenes of him coaching the kids or coaching his old teammates. Even the scenes with him and Yeong-Hwa are so funny and lighthearted. They had such a good bromance.
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Relationship we face during life
The way they portrayed relationship between to character was awesome. The best example of healthy relationship can't be given better then this. Not all relationship will last long and not all relationship will have the same or desired end. But they all are important in the process of life. A drama without couple ending up together doesn't necessarily have to be sad drama. If closure was good even after ending one relationship we don't have to end ties with people in that relationship. The way both fml and ml are relying on eachother is one of my favorite part. No toxicity in relationship. They fought ,they solved issue but in the end they were always there for e/o dispite disagreements. One of the best drama i have watched so far. The love bloomed gradually. And the best part was they kept the line between love and like. The process of going from like to love was amazing.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Not THAT interesting
I did not like the drama as I expected to do so. The story was simple, the OST was nice, but overall, it was just a waste of time.What I liked about the movie:
-the sweet innocence of Ko Seung gyeom, I liked how his character was unique and although some say his acting was robotic, I think he played great for his role.
-Oh Mijoo's character was commendable as well, given the fact that she doesn't react to circumstances the same way most other K-drama female leads do.
What I hated about the drama:
-very hard to understand or empathize with the leads because I just don't understand much of their conversation
-the way they depicted Christianity, given the fact that the 'bad guy' in the drama was supposedly a devout Christian and some remarks regarding going to church and praying.
-homosexual character. I'm on the conservative side and would prefer to not see such characters on dramas, which is why I prefer Korean dramas over western ones but the fact that this was portrayed in this drama shocked and made me uncomfortable. Just my opinion.
-It was just a bit boring. I just finished the show just out of hope that it will get better but I just didn't find it enjoyable at all.
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The first episodes are full of family drama, injustice to be corrected, a fearless heroine, and romantic tension. . . then the whole show stagnates and limps along. Why am I still watching this? I kept asking myself.
Hot/cold opposite attracts couples require great chemistry and the chemistry here is only so so . Oh Mi-joo while hot tempered, brash and spontaneous is tempered by the drive to be self-sufficient. Seo Dan-ah while arrogant and cold, also has a tendency to be oblivious and not understand human dynamics in a silly, charming way. The male characters in comparison do not stand out, Ki Seon-gyeom's open-eyed confusion gets old and Lee Yeong-hwa's sensitivity is played for laughs.
The wealthy parents are narcissistic and overbearing as is typical.
Music didn't register, I wouldn't rewatch. The speed and cliffhangers of the first five episodes was refreshing, as were some of the mild taboo elements - not at all as artistic and slow as I thought from the publicity. But as the show went on . . . it was hard not to notice that this was just a higher budget standard drama with the same age old plots.
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"...normalmente, é linha de chegada, mas hoje era você."
"Quando você corre você não pensa sobre o que está atrás de você. A única coisa que importa é o que está a sua frente. Normalmente. é a linha de chegada, mas hoje era você.".Já faz um tempo desde a última vez que escrevi uma review sobre algo então talvez eu tenha perdido a linha que estava começando, mas acabei de terminar Run On e não poderia deixar passar. Não sei se ainda tive tempo o suficiente para digerir todas as informações (tudo bem que a carga delas não foi tão pesada), mas estou coroando Run On nesse momento como um dos meus doramas favoritos (não vou dizer em que posição de 1 a 10 ele fica ele já se esforçou o suficiente para chegar até aqui.).
Se você está pensando em assistir vá logo nem pense mais sobre ou nem continue lendo isso aqui. É algo que eu costumo falar sobre quase todos os meus doramas favoritos, mas algo real também "Eu não esperava muita coisa", mas foi como uma flor desabrochando que ele conseguiu me atingir. O desenvolvimento é perfeito e impecável em nenhum momento Run On irá te deixar na mão e você terminará de assistir até com o coração mais quentinho já que essa obra prima está repleta de lições de vida
Tudo aqui é perfeito: a história, a ost, as referências, os atores, a cinematografia...sério ASSISTA!!
Ah, e se você é cinefalo ou algo do tipo (o que é bem possível já que está nesse site) acredito que vá pegar algumas referências de filmes famosos :)
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This kdrama is exceptionally amazing in different aspects.
I didn’t expect much from this drama at first, because it has no major plot. However, as the episodes progressed, it instantly became one of my favorites.It’s such a heart warming, healing show which covers a wide range of topics. It covers self love, sexuality, love, friendship, careers, family, etc. There’s just so much to learn from this show.
At first, I was hesitant watching it, since I didn’t really like Shin Sekyung’s dramas before, however watching it really was a great choice. To be honest, I didn’t know any of the other cast either.
The relationships between each character were amazing. They all had overflowing chemistry, may it be the two main leads, the two second leads, and all the different combinations that could be thought of.
It’s so nice to see healthy relationships, no toxic masculinity! Also, the dialogues between the characters are all so GOOD. They’re so well written, and I love how the characters are so honest. The lines were all so meaningful, and the way the cast delivered them mads it even waaaay better. Props to the writer since this is her first work as a head writer!!
The cinematography of this show is also so amazing!!! ALSO THE AESTHETICS. I can see how well every single detail of this show was thought of, including their little movie references. The code name candy, the movie within the drama was also so greaaat. How I wish they would actually have that movie altogether.
There’s also a lot of great quotes from the leads.
here are some:
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- "When you run, you don’t think about what’s behind you. The only thing that matters is what’s right in front of you. Normally, it’s the finish line. but today, it was you.”
- “why do we fall? so we can learn to pick ourselves up.”
- “no one is born being able to endure pain from the start. so dont try to seem okay if thats what youre doing”
- “you can slow down if you’re struggling. Just dont give up”
- “i really want to get along with myself. i don’t want to love myself too much, but i don’t want to be too hard on myself either. i think it’s important to work hard on keeping a good balance.”
not to mention, the osts were also amazing! I loved siwan’s also, and it was great how he sang one for the show! If i remember correctly, he wrote the lyrics which makes it even more special.
Overall, this drama is really one of my top 5 right now. It’s just so warm, and makes you feel extremely great. It’s unexpected, because of the completely unique way everything was presented. Run on is super refreshing and a rare gem in the kdrama world. This is quite slow paced, but I think its the perfect pacing for it. I didn’t want it to end yet, and I truly wish for more than one season for this. Every single person that worked on this drama for sure worked hard and it definitely payed off!!
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Um dos melhores doramas que já vi.
Run Onfoi simplesmente perfeito. Não tenho palavras pra descrever amor que sinto por esse dorama. De uma forma leve e sutil o dorama discutiu sobre autoestima, sexualidade, toxidade na família e no trabalho, desafios no trabalho, superação, amizade, romance, racismo, saúde e cinema. Foram diversas referências à filmes famosos por meio de frases, posters, o trabalho da mi-joo traduzindo e afins. Entregou relacionamentos saudáveis, sem plot de infância/amnésia/triângulo/casamento forçado/sem romantização de relacionamento tóxico. A protagonista, Oh mi-joo, é uma mulher incrível. Forte, determinada, apaixonada e, acima de tudo, ela se ama. Mi-joo não abaixa a cabeça pra homem/patrão, é seria quando precisa ser, mas também é extremamente carinhosa com os seus amigos. Ki Seon-gyeom é um homem que cresceu na sombra de sua família, sem afeto e atenção dos pais, mas que aos poucos aprende a se amar, assim como descobrir o que ele gosta de fazer de verdade. Acompanhar a evolução desse personagem foi incrível. Deixando de ser um homem recluso, pudemos ver um homem demostrativo, que conversa e compartilha seus pensamentos, aprendendo a cada dia a se amar mais. Seo Dan-ah é uma personagem que eu admiro MUITO. Essa mulher sofreu desde o seu nascimento. Sempre sendo oprimida pelos homens de sua família, por ser mulher, e por isso desenvolveu um bloqueio enorme. Ao decorrer do dorama ela mudou bastante, não perdeu sua essência mas claramente ficou mais aberta à amizades e ao amor. O young-hwa é um amor. Desde o início, desde a primeira cena, ele me ganhou. Alegre, talentoso, esforçado e apaixonado. Um personagem extremamente carismático, do início ao fim. Ele foi um ótimo amigo, namorado e pintor. Sempre me alegrava quando estava nos "palco". (alô eoy) Os personagens secundários também tiveram suas histórias desenvolvidas. A ji-woo (mãe do Gyeom) teve força e se livrou daquele homem horrível. Seok-won e a Mae encontraram o amor. A família do amigo do young-hwa (esqueci o nome dele) se acertou, e ele foi aceito. A fluidez e naturalidade das cenas e diálogos, a fotografia e ost também foram perfeitas. Foi algo leve de se assistir. Os episódios passavam que eu nem sentia. Enfim, foi um dorama incrível, eu só tenho a agradecer aos roteiristas e atores por terem feito um trabalho maravilhoso. Run on sem dúvidas entrou para minha lista de doramas favoritos e me marcou muito. Agora só resta a saudade. ?♥️Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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This drama feels like a hug when you need it the most
This is such a unique drama. It is very relatable and it makes you feel as though you're not simply watching them, but sharing the journey with them. It is wonderfully written and every scene and character have a purpose. As others have mentioned, there is no great evil plot, but this just makes it all the more relatable. It shows the daily lives of the characters and the struggles that they're faced with, how they overcome it, and how they grow.I cannot express enough how I adore the characters. We have Oh Mi Joo - the strong, independent woman who knows how to value herself. She didn't let her tragic past consume her into bitterness; strove hard to be a person that her younger self needed. With all these experiences, I feel like she has become such an emphatic person and almost everyone she came across with felt drawn to her warm aura. She knew what she wanted. She wanted to excel in her field without sacrificing her beliefs and morals. She is such a hardworking individual but also makes sure that she has time for her friends especially when they need her the most.
Our male lead Ki Seon Gyeom - what a refreshing character. He's odd and sometimes slow to pick up on social cues. He isn't naive though - he knows most of the people in his life only tolerates him because of his connections, and they don't think highly of him either. He also believes himself to be boring that it doesn't surprise him that nobody is romantically attracted to him for more than a month. We witness his growth though, and how he slowly comes to love himself more; that he comes to find things that excites him, and angers him - things that interests him.
Our DanAh - one of the characters with immense growth. She went from only caring about herself and the company, to caring about others as well - YH, her brother, even her secretary. Yeonghwa is such a fun character to watch, he is outgoing and charming, and he also knows what he wants. Whereas Dan ah sometimes struggles to voice out what she really thinks, this is not the case for Yeonghwa. He also isn't afraid to show affection to the people he cares about.
Run On has one of the most (if not THE most) healthy relationships I've witnessed in all of my kdrama history. OMJ and KSG especially communicated very well, they were looking out for each other, supporting each other, and validates each other's feelings. I can't stress enough how thankful I am that they are aware that they will never understand each other fully, and that's okay. They are two different individuals, running their own races, and running side by side.
This drama is full of healing, of self-discovery, and self-love. It is understanding and respecting other's boundaries. It also touches on sexuality, and how beautiful and natural coming out can be when we can listen without any judgement. I enjoyed this journey, and I'll be sure to revisit it, and when I do it will feel like coming back to my old set of friends.
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