So while I have been on a Queen of Tears tear for the last few weeks, the recent arrival of another new tvN drama may be worth picking up now both to join the hype train and to add more dramas to watch during the week between new QoT episodes. tvN released Lovely Runner (Running Away with Sun Jae on My Back) last week in the Mon-Tues time slot and since then with 4-episodes aired the drama has become way bigger in online buzz than expected. The ratings are steady around 3% cable which is passable, not a flop but rather expected for a youth romance drama with a time travel twist. Kim Hye Yoon and Byun Woo Seok are garnering tons of positive feedback for their great chemistry and the incredibly engaging storyline as she time travels back to his high school days vowing to change his future path so he doesn’t die of a suicide in the present adult days. I don’t know if the ratings will breakout in future episodes but this drama has definitely become a breakout on buzz alone.
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Kim Hye Yoon is a reliable actress so it wasnt a surprise for me to see her pulling off the chops needed to express her 17 year old self and then the 30 year old in her teenage body. But the real surprise is BWS, who has amazing eye acting in this drama showing truly he has the skills to be a true leading man above his incredible good looks. The future is beyond rosy for him ... i am really liking this drama.
Ohhh, I wanted to check this one out! Didn't realize that it was out already.
Its so popular in Korea too, not just int! If not for Tears it would be the most popular airing drama. The leads are so cute together and the story hasnt been done before. I think every fangirl can connect to this drama in some level. BWS is the one I love despite connecting more with KHYs character. His earnestness is endearing. This is also a lot better drama than Wedding Impossible. That was popular but I didnt understand the hype for it.
its time will come now that qot will be wrapping up in two weeks. if the quality remains consistent, i can see this being a cult classic. it just has so much potential!
I watched wedding impossible and i continuously felt like something's missing like the acting felt so bland the actors weren't putting any effort but watching lovely runner feels so good u can really feel the energy and feelings of leads.
I have nothing to complain after 4 episodes. Well written story, beyond solid cast with exceptional acting skills, chemistry, soundtrack, cinematography....like this drama is 5/5 for me. I was waiting to see Kim Hye Yoon back on screen, she doesn't do many projects like her counterparts. She did one film in 2022 end abd then nothing. I knew she would nail it and she did. Byeon Woo Seok is a pleasant surprise here.
Im watching it. It’s a breezy watch and somehow the male lead is really growing on me. He reminds me of a young Kim Bum or Kim Soo hyun? Acting range is pretty good as the episodes go by too! Fresh air this drama - it’s my lunch break go to
So surprised the ML is already 32 years old. He acts well. What happened to all his previous acting years? Hmmm...
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He was a model and went on many acting auditions failed a lot. He mentioned on a recent interview that he was told by someone that he wouldn’t make it in 4-5 years then comments “things started working out after 5 years so i think that person was insightful” so looks like pleasant personality to match his good looks
@hearttaek - Thanks. 32 years old seem to be a late start (for Korean actors). I hope he will get more ML roles from now on. Always nice to see new talents!
This wasn't on my radar until after it literally started, whats with the rave (and maybe controversy) reviews i've been seeing on my tl. And being a kpop fan myself, I can relate to Hye Yoon's character. But dang, the story is so engaging and fun. Hopefully, it continues to be so! I'm so glad I have another drama to look forward for the next few weeks after QoT. It's long overdue but if done right, this will definitely establish BWS as main lead.
LR is being very good until now.
It's always good to remind and make people know that TVN is a paid tv cable channel.
Nobody here is popular enough to gather people to watch it solely based on their popularity.
Any success they're having is due to be a really good work so far.
Everybody is doing a great job so far.
I wish and hope the drama do not get messed up badly due to awful screenwriters.
Nothing scares me more than screenwriters literally ruining a work which was going well.
Byeon Woo Seok is doing a marvellous job here with his acting.
He is a very good singer and he definetely can pass as the main vocalist of a KPOP's group. Heck, he can even be the main vocalist of a Korean Rock band with a little bit more training.
BTW, he trained to become as good as a competitive swimmer and it shows on his body and techniques.
I'm loving it so far and I'm glad glad the drama and actors are getting such good feedback from korean audiences. It hits me in the gut for the emotional beats and tickles my funny bone with the humor. I don't expect ratings to go much higher since it's a youth romance, but I wish it would since I want lots more people to see it.
The strength of the drama is because its an all-rounder. The story gains traction, the leads put in great performance, the chemistry is convincing. The plot twist and male POV elevated the whole watching experience.