Lovely Runner
Lovely Runner

Lovely Runner

2024TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Right after Ryu Sun-jae, a top star, ends his life, Im Sol, his top fan, somehow ends up at a time when they were in high school and tries to protect him. A fantasy romance unfolds where people who missed each other in time finally meet.

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IMDb8.5/10
Google Users96%
Director: Yoon Jong-ho, Kim Dae-jinGenres: Romance, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Coming-of-age

Plot Summary

Im Sol, a devoted fan whose life felt incomplete after the tragic death of her favorite idol, Ryu Seon-jae, finds herself inexplicably transported back in time. Given a chance to alter fate, she travels to the year 2008, the pivotal moment before Seon-jae's rise to stardom and subsequent demise. Im Sol is determined to prevent the tragedy and protect her idol, navigating the challenges of high school and nascent romance.

Critical Reception

Lovely Runner has garnered significant attention for its charming blend of romance, fantasy, and nostalgic elements, resonating with both K-drama enthusiasts and a broader audience. Its compelling storyline, anchored by strong performances from its lead actors, has been widely praised for its emotional depth and engaging narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its captivating time-travel premise and the palpable chemistry between the lead actors.
  • Applauded for its effective use of nostalgia and its ability to evoke strong emotional responses.
  • Cited as a refreshing take on the idol romance genre with well-developed characters.

Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly love Lovely Runner, frequently highlighting the exceptional chemistry between the main leads, Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon. The nostalgic atmosphere, particularly the depiction of the 2000s, and the emotionally resonant storyline are consistently praised, making it a highly satisfying and heartwarming watch for fans.

Awards & Accolades

None notable yet, as it is a recent release.

Fun Fact

The drama is based on the popular web novel of the same name, 'The Best of Us is the Future' (Korean title: 'Naeil-ui Do Kkeobi'), written by Kim Bbang-ri.

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ABTR

ABTR

**I'm sitting here with a smile on my face crying tears of joy. I feel like a crazy person.** The story, the acting, the _chemistry_. Never have I gotten as invested in a k-drama as I did with this one. Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Joon we...
leizyegg

leizyegg

my supposed diary entry for letterboxd, i'm exposing here for the meantime! I love them with all my heart, and I could write essays about their story, their soulmatism and the everything nonstop because suddenly I want my love to look so...
Bignay

Bignay

1. * Everyone has its own opinion, 2. the story of keep changing life or future is just too much. Its sucks and getting on ones nerve . the story is not becoming complete even it is fiction. Its so different from other Korean drama. There...