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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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!!Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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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This K-Drama Will Make You Want to Rewind Time (and Not Just Because of Travel)
Imagine this: you're chilling on your couch, popcorn in hand, ready to dive into a new K-drama adventure. That's exactly how I felt when I hit play on *Lovely Runner*. From the get-go, I was hooked. The storyline? Super intriguing. We've got Ryu Sun Jae, this swoon-worthy idol, and Im Sol, his biggest fan who's been through some tough stuff. But here's the twist: time travel! Sol gets zapped back 15 years into the past, and boom, she's face to face with Sun Jae in his high school days. Talk about a plot twist!Now, let's talk characters. Sun Jae? Total sweetheart. He's got this awkward charm that just makes you want to give him a big ol' hug. And Sol? She's hilarious! Her antics had me laughing out loud one minute and tearing up the next. Oh, and can we talk about their chemistry? It's off the charts! Every time they were on screen together, sparks were flying.
let's talk about the unsung heroes of Lovely Runner – the supporting cast! You've got Kim Won Hae, the king of comedy, bringing the laughs as Sun Jae's hilarious dad. His banter with Sol's mom? Priceless. Then there's Baek In Hyuk, the goofy best friend who always knows how to lighten the mood. Seriously, his antics had me in stitches every time he appeared on screen.
Ah, Taesung, from his love for fashion to his heartfelt relationships, he adds depth and warmth to every scene he's in. His charming personality, authentic friendships, and meaningful character growth make him a standout in the supporting cast.
But it's not just the big names stealing the show. Lovely Runner is all about those little details that make the world feel so real. Like, remember when Sol zoomed in on Sun Jae's collarbone in his fan photo? I swear, I was wheezing! And how about those throwback moments to South Korea in the past? From the Olympics to the rise of SNSD, it's like taking a trip down memory lane.
Oh, and let's not forget about those clever little nods to past episodes. The way they seamlessly tied everything together? Genius. From callbacks to earlier scenes to subtle hints about future plot twists, it's like a game of cat and mouse trying to unravel all the mysteries. And let me tell you, it's oh-so-satisfying when you finally connect all the dots. It's those tiny moments that really make Lovely Runner stand out from the crowd.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. There's a serial killer subplot that had me on the edge of my seat. And let me tell you, the final showdown? Talk about intense! Although, I gotta admit, the villain was a bit meh. But hey, you win some, you lose some.
And don't even get me started on the soundtrack! It's like they handpicked every song to perfectly match the mood of each scene. I found myself humming along to "Sudden Shower" for days after finishing the series.
Overall, *Lovely Runner* is like a warm hug on a rainy day. Sure, it's got its flaws, but the feels it gives you more than make up for it. So if you're in the mood for a fun, heartwarming drama that'll leave you smiling, give this one a shot! Trust me, you won't regret it.
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What's meant to be is meant to be
A beautiful drama about how fate will always lead you to the person you are meant to be with. The drama started off with great potential and ended with no disappointment. The story was panned out perfectly, no rushed endings. The actors, especially Byun Woo Seok, did an extremely amazing job at bringing out his character. He managed to portray so many emotions and expressions and did justice to his role. The dramas stirrs so many emotions in just a single episode. I have to say that I was skeptical about watching it because of all the controversy surrounding it even before it aired but I am glad I gave it a chance. My Mondays and Tuesdays were full of hope thanks to this amazing work of art.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Iconic!
This drama is crazily good!I told myself I'll watch it when the whole episode comes out but social media has been influencing me to watch it because of the cast's chemistry. I do not regret it even tho I had to wait weekly for the next episodes.
The cast did an outstanding job portraying their roles! The bromance...ICONIC. The third wheeling moments... ICONIC. Both the main families... ICONIC!!!.
I don't really know what to say... but I'm very IMPRESSED. The way this drama has the past, present, and future included is amazing.
Rewinding... without the character forgetting is prob my fav because other dramas do not have this kind of theme.
The way this drama demonstrates love is on the next level.
Delulu is the solulu.
Nowadays, we can't find someone who willing to do anything for their loved ones. The way this drama shows their love is just... nakakakilig ?
I don't wanna spoil anything pero. Tangina. HOW TO FIND SOMEONE LIKE SUNG JAE??
Anyways... I LOVE THE CAST!
BIG FAN OF Byeon Woo Seok since the movie 20th Century Girl' and 'Strong Girl Nam Soon'. Crazy how he can portray being a VILLIAN (in the drama Strong Girl Nam Soon' and as a high school student. HIS VOICE. AWWWE. AURA.
I'M IN LOVE.
THE OST OF THIS SONG IS JUST PERFECT. I've been listening to it every single day.
Truly in love with the cast.
My review doesn't make sense and I'm okay with that. Because... my feelings are confused.
There nothing else for me to watch. This drama just WA JEON PERFECt.
They deserve to win an awards
They did amazing.
Thank you for the hard work!
The staff... crew... cast.
Thank you. ♧♧♧♡◇◇◇♧♧♧
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If you like Rom Coms You'll like this
If you like Rom Coms, you'll like this. What this is, is an old fashioned, lighthearted but very believable love story. The leads really seem like they love each other deeply. It is not meant to be a sci-fi thriller, even with small elements in there. There are no big social commentaries. It is a pure, wholesome love story of two people who save each other and fall in love no matter what circumstance. The chemistry between the leads is what makes this drama special. I really just fell in love with Ryu Sun Jae and Im Sol. Ånd the other characters like Tae Sung and Baek In Hyunk were also just so heart warming too. I watched this drama not knowing what to expect. And I think that is the mindset you have to go in with. It was an underdog drama that no one knew would blow up like it did. That's part of what made it so beautiful, the surprise, the discovery. I loved the story, the acting, the cast, the music...and I have already watched this drama multiple times. It's beauty is in it's simplicity not its sophistication. It's got some of the best rewatch value of any drama I've seen. When I'm sad, this is my go-to drama. There are other dramas that are tighter knit, deeper in it's messages, but in the category of a rom-com...this drama be rom-comming like no other. I have not found a drama that has stolen my heart like this one and that I became as attached to in a long time. I am charmed. But the story, the music, the characters, and the actors. I legit loved this. I only wish I could erase this in my brain and watch it again for the first time again.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
Best plot and casting
Honestly i really loved the plot, casting and acting. This is becoming more and more interesting. Their chemistry is also so good. Speciality of the show is definetly the plot. We can't expect what will come in next episodes. Iam really curious about the ending..This one is gonna be my favorite.Also i hope this drama is going to end happily.. I don't want any sad endings.
Patiently wainting for next episodes...
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