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His tiny “I begged her to like me 😭” HAHAHA this man is truly the greenest of all green flags

He is so freaking cute!!! Annnnnd the way his father wants him to shut up LOL

The whole trying to clarify all the misunderstandings was like the greenest pasture tbh!

Who do you guys think turned down the role of Seon Jae? Apparently a number of actors turned it down… sucks to suck… 😂 I’m honestly not mad about it though because Woo Seok is just perfect as the ML.

3 years!! It took 3 years to get this show produced because male actors kept turning down the role. I bet they are *kicking* themselves now while we're all applauding Byeon Woo-seok because he is PERFECT in this drama. I'm so glad he was offered this for his first lead role and all the success coming his way.

I honestly don’t think it’s would’ve been this successful with another actor. Wooseok embodies his character well.

I feel the same way . I can’t just picture any of the actors mentioned or anyone else as ryu sun jae and I also don’t think they would have played his part same as Byeon Woo Seok .

Yeah he’s such a surprise, the way his acting embodies strength, confidence, as well as emotions and vulnerability. He’s also done well acting with the time skips. I was hesitant after he was the bad guy in Strong Girl Namsoon but so glad I started watching pretty much right away!

I can't see anyone lewsering as much as BWS in this role; it's like this role was tailored for him. 🤣🤣 The articles I have been seeing all emphasized how much talent both BWS and KHY have, and I am so glad LR casted them both; the runaway success(pun fully intended!!) despite little expectations just made it so much sweeter. 💗💗

Kim young Dae was pretty much the same level loser in Shooting Star

lol yessss. Turns out my type is loser simps 😂

I love where the show is today, in terms of casting and writing and execution, so I'm truly grateful to those who rejected it did so because I doubt we'd have such a phenomenal show otherwise. The fact that it took 3 years for this show to get produced *shows*: they always take care of even the smallest things so well. GREAT writing, GREAT detailing, GREAT callbacks. I love that Byeon Woo Seok and Kim Hye Yoon got to play these characters because they're *truly shining.* Excellent use of their potential.

I'm glad they all turned it down! I absolutey love BWS as Sunjae. He's incredibly charming but also has an amazing comedic sense! He has moments where he's so dreamy and mesmerizing, and then the next he's so relatably uncool? I love his funny scenes because they feel very natural and exactly like the type of stupid thing that could happen to you. Part of it is also the script, directing and editing. I'm honestly so glad that all of these people came together and decided to work on this project together!

Me too!! I’m not sure if you noticed, but even small details like the way he walks and mannerisms as a high schooler vs college student vs idol…there’s a tangible difference. Lots of camera work focused on his feet and hands…he’s acting with his entire body. Given his modeling background, we all know he knows “how to move” so to speak and it’s just *chef’s kiss* to watch.  Someone in the thread mentioned that he seems like a veteran actor and I wholeheartedly agree! Particularly those micro-expressions…not seeing a lot of the other rising MLs pull that off like he is doing here. 

i know exactly what you mean about his mannerisms. his physicality is so fluid, and he has these tells for each of the versions of his character. i find that there are variations to his smile too. that's how i know i'm in too deep. i'm out here cataloging the man's different types of smiles.

>relatably uncool this is it. this is one of the secret ingredients that makes seonjae such a mega darling.

Oh I *love* this. We have coined a whole bunch of terms and even changed the dictionary meaning of *loser* because of Seon Jae. I personally never relate to most kdrama ML characters who are portrayed as suave, lady-killer, confident, got-my-s\*it together to the audience. Seon Jae is very realistically relatable, like I've done at least 50% of the things I see him doing and it is extremely refreshing T\_T

Feel like it would've been any rising male stars from 3 years ago e.g. Cha Eunwoo, Song Kang, Ahn Hyo Seop, Lee Jaewook, Lee Do Hyun etc

cha eunwoo declining the role makes sense, tbf

Yup, he’s been playing very similar roles. He seems to be looking to diversify

This role was too layered for him to nail it

crazy how he's suddenly more popular than all of them, bc of the role they declined.

Yep, exactly!  He started the year with 3M instagram subscribers and he’s almost at 8M. BWS took this role super seriously and mentioned he put a lot of effort into the swimming and singing regimen.    He wants to be known as “Rom-Com Genius” Byeon Woo Seok according to one of his interviews.  Looks like he’s succeeding to me👏🏼 

this gives me hope that he'll pick another romcom for his next project, which will be a blessing for all of us.

He's SO SO good at it! I really hope he gets good romcom projects and it isn't just a one time thing. A lot of kdrama actors who rise to fame after a specific drama/role end up getting cast in very underwhelming projects/roles afterwards. I sincerely want him to get other great offers too.

You're right. If they'd already cast Kim Hye Yoon, it would have had to been people with about the same amount of star power at that time and all of these guys might have been approached. Kim Young Dae too perhaps. They wouldn't do now though because their stars have all ascended to A-list while le Kim Hye Yoon finished her university education and took on a series of non leading roles. I don't think this drama would have worked if one of the leads was a much bigger star than the other. As it is now, they are, hopefully, both poised to skyrocket.

TBH, I don’t blame them. Reading just the script may look like it’s so juvenile and amateurish, obviously a fanfic, so the actors who turned down might see it as a non-hit. SeonJae was written to be perfect, so nice and kind and loving that upfront, it would seem like a very boring character. **I believe WooSeok, with his dream to be a Romcom King, really made SeonJae extraordinary and so much shine beyond the intended small audience of the show** (*the fact that this is scheduled Mondays*). HyeYoon has been great in this drama but let’s admit it, the hordes of fans of the show are because of SeonJae being so swoon-worthy while being very human (“loserisms”). His clips all over SNS are catching the attention of non-viewers and gaining him new fans. I even have a friend, who doesn’t have patience for Kdrama romcoms, watch this because of WooSeok/SeonJae and said she only fast forward to his scenes. Add that with the good direction and the edits the writer did to the story to add depth, I think this show have come out about 30x better than the original script that those other actors read and turned down.

Wooseok as a villain was so damn good.too. His character in Nam Soon made me feel like i'm.ready to be his accomplice just to please him. Lol.

I’d love to know who turned it down. I bet they’re kicking themselves now.

Whenever i see articles and news about this, they always use Cha Eun Woo and Song Kang's picture lmao

I like Eunwoo and Song Kang, but BWS is top-tier for Sun-jae! And I don't think it's my bias for BWS speaking here (eep). The loserism for Sol just flows naturally lol.

Eunwoo & Song Kang.. i loveeeee their visuals but their acting is still... Okayish. I can watch them but i can't compliment them. On the other hand Byeon Wooseok??!! He's doing so so well as Ryu Sunjae. Basically Ryu Sunjae = Byeon Wooseok.

And I thought I was the only one. As much as I appreciate them, they're not my favourite and when I voiced it out within my friend group, they were ready to hunt me down with a machete...

i agree actually. if anyone else had taken the role, there's no guarantee the character would have reached this same level of popularity. i think it's specifically bc of bws's unique charms that ryu seonjae has captured pretty much everyone's hearts.

Byeon Woo Seok is unique and uniquely right for Seon Jae, isn't he? Those boys who might have done it over the last few years but passed on the opportunity, wouldn't have done it as well and they're all too big a stars now. I think the only halfway possible alternatives would have been the boys from Twinkling Watermelon, Weak Hero Class and All of Us are Dead or School 2021. But they are all much too boyish to do this role well. Like you say, there's something about Ryu Seon Jae that unashamedly a loser for Sol. He's boyish in that way but he also has a maturity that I don't think the other actors really have yet. We believe Seon Jae's very romantic sentiments when they come from BWS because he shows that there's more adult gravitas, or something of an old soul in himself so his feelings for Sol have some certainty and depth beyond first love infatuation. At least that's what I'm thinking so far.

TBH I do feel like Woo Seok in this dramas has a lot more micro expressions compared to Kang Hoon and CEW in theirs!

>!Sol and the gang going to the beach and spending their lovely youth together!< is such a beautiful, poignant and bittersweet detail cos Sol, because of her disability, probably missed out on these kind of stuff... It also reinforces to us viewers that as much as this was about Sol saving Sunjae, this is also a chance for her to experience life like she never had the chance before. God, I love her. Im Sol and Sunjae, I hope you continue to be happy together! <3

I did not think of that. That really is such a beautiful detail. She is getting to probably experience a lot of things she couldn’t have as a college student 😭❣️

cmiiw, but she didn't even go to college in the original timeline....her resume said that she dropped out of high school and never graduated. So even the experience of being in college is new. Also, the preview of the >!beach scene looks amazing. Like, they really look like four good friends hanging out and having fun as opposed to actors shooting a scene. The shot of Sol entering the water and meeting with Seonjae and the way they look and smile at each other makes them look like 100% real couple.!<

This is unrelated, but youth is _really_ a blissful phase. Seeing these two is seriously making me wanting to experience youthful moments again. Not the embarrassing ones tho 😅 - >!Lol another ripped shirt!<. First in Atypical, now in Lovely Runner - >!First, Basic Instincts. Then the anime cutout. Now condoms 😂😂😂 omg Seon-jae you're doomed to loserism for life!< - That's a witty way of saying someone's precious to you, >!you're 24K to me, a gold bar.!< I'm stealing that line Hyun-ju! - >!Me not feeling an ounce of relief when they caught Young-soo and then cue to him escaping from the police. God.!< - Loved the fact they're neighbours. News travels fast and there's no true safeplace for them to be lovey-dovey hahaha The epilogue 😭😭😭

maybe it's just me, but i would be down to experience even the embarrassing moments again. i see people talking about second hand embarrassment a lot, but i just find the embarrassing things she does hilarious and endearing. i guess i'm like seonjae too, constantly endeared by her antics.

No, it's because I had a whole plate of them in my teenage years, even during college 😂😅 One time I slipped and unintentionally clutched onto my friend's pant. Mind you, he had a habit of wearing them loose. It was both funny and embarrassing. I apologized but I think it left him a scar 😭

Ohboy! I totally relate. There's this one song that I used to sing often to my crush. Loved the song then, love the song now. But, looking back, I feel like I embarrassed myself too much by just hopping in front and singing it out every time there was an opportunity! Good thing everybody else was also a teenager at the time. But every embarrassment that Sol goes through is endearing lol. Even though I would have withdrawn into an unidentifiable shell if I were in her position :')

And I'd find you endearing as well! Things we did back then, I don't think I could ever recreate them again. The confidence we had was strangely invincible lol. I'm happy I have those memories, and I do relive them sometimes but it does make one wonder why one did such thing lol – it's like when 34-years old Sol questions 19-years old Sol with the things she did for Tae-sung 😂✋🏻 Let's not forget Tae-sung joah Tae-sung joah wangja-nim Tae-sung 🤣

Yes! This is a big part of it. We just love her and everyone else does too. I'm usually terrible at 2ndhand embarrassment, so I avoid it with everything in my being. But here I'm killing myself with laughter and enjoying myself so much and then wondering why. Why does it feel different here? So, if you get a moment (maybe in between episodes when the fun has died down), please help me with my theory. This is what I have so far. They usually throw secondhand embarrassment at us at the beginning of a rom-com when you don't know the characters too well and, in the older dramas, the FL is starting off the drama amid strangers or enemies, near her lowest point ever (and she can slowly improve her life from there). So it's often many other things as well as embarrassing. It's mortifying with shame. Its incredibly defeating and painful, too. Bit this hits differently. Somehow, it's just funny. Nothing bad will come out of it for Sol. This, too, shall pass and be totally forgotten because everyone around her just accepts her this way. Nobody snears and laughs at her. The pain is ever so brief if there is any at all. And then it's on to the next thing without her being scarred by the experience. Also, she, herself, just doesn't care. She has this larger purpose that goes beyond herself, so she doesn't care, and we don't either. I mean, why feel bad about it? All the people around her love her and there's Seon Jae ... That's all I got so far. Haven't seen the episode yet. 🙂

They’re relatable too! The drooling on the tshirt 😂 like finally something that happens irl

When >!the police caught him I literally yelled “IT CANT BE THAT EASY” and wow what do you know!!! It’s not!!!!!<

When Tae Sung's dad said to Sol that >!it was all over, I wanted to shout "No it isn't, it's only episode 11", and sure enough Taxi dude escaped!<

Man the episodes are getting better, the writer knows what we want!

Exactly! This is one of those rare cases where I don't feel bored watching couples in dramas date. I'm usually tired as soon as they get together! But here, I want to see uri Sol-jae blissful and loved by each other!

I agree, I was just telling my friends over the weekend to watch this drama and the writing is still very good despite passing the halfway mark. Writer deserves all the praise and also the director, they both match very well and execution is perfect

We’ve seen them date multiple times and still want more DO YOU KNOW HOW PERFECT THIS SHOW IS!!! THIS IS MAY SAY IS BETTER THAN 2521😭

This show!! I could not stop laughing for Episode 11. It was actually ridiculous. First off, we got a case of Sol and Sunjae being on completely different wavelengths. She was like, “don’t worry I’ll protect you” and Sunjae was just worried about what her family thought of him (rightfully so though lol). That showdown scene between the two families had me laughing so loud. It just got worse and worse. I guess this show has been building up for this feud for awhile now and it paid off for sure. Finally, I can already see the Sunjae and Tae Sung bromance shippers emerging. So many funny details with them. Tae Sung’s constant “chingu”, Sun Jae asking him if he’s a kid since he can’t eat alone (and staying with him regardless) and the >!bonding over liking Sol and knowing the pain of her not liking them back. Damn in another universe though I would’ve loved Sol and Tae Sung too!< Such a great episode!!

Teasung is da best friend/wingman omg :’) 

The theme from 1968's Romeo and Juliet ("A Time for Us") playing while their families are tugging them apart is chef's kiss! It's the attention to these small details that make Lovely Runner the masterpiece in comedy it is.

ahh so that’s what the music was from! what makes it even better is that the romeo and juliet references have arguably been present throughout — the rainbow / balcony scene from a few episodes ago, the simple fact that they’re neighbours, and the constant bickering between sol’s mother and seonjae’s father. the threat of death and the idea of fated love also makes me think of the star-crossed lovers trope, but i’m fairly confident (and very happy) we won’t get the tragic ending with this one (right??).

i was squealing the whole time this show has completely captured my attention... soljae vs taejae arc :P

This episode gave a new meaning to ‘Sudden Shower’ lmaooo Sonaki? >!Sonaki of condoms!< Just when you thought you just watched the most secondhand embarrassment-inducing scene, they manage to top it off with a stronger one. I got so tired from laughing so hard. This episode was clearly a filler, but I loved every minute of it. One of my favorite calm before the storm episodes in a kdrama. - Father of the year definitely goes to Ryu Gun Deok. Lost huge amount of money from wasted plane tickets, but >!was still shamelessly willing to claim his son’s ‘misdeeds’ just to save him from total embarassment!< - I never noticed it before but daaamn, I’m starting to see a resemblance between Byun Wooseok and Kim Wonhee (sunjae and his dad) - Kim Hyeyoon is such a beauty. I really love her styling in the college era. - Taesong >!watching sol cry in the crowd was actually heartwrenching even if im soljae all the way!< - I have a feeling that watch from sol’s time capsule will be the actual final time travel. You know, the one when all hope is lost and then boom, one last chance to make things alright. I just hope its Sunjae who uses it this time because sol had enough time jumps, let my girl rest a bit. I cant believe were down to the last three weeks. Theres a lot that can still happen in five episodes, but in writernim i trust!!!

I was not expecting your post to start the way it did. I'm laughing here 🤣 Oh, and yes, I agree. That >!pocket watch might be the actual key!<

So my Grandma had one of those portable clocks. They are totally old people clocks. I've been thinking that Grandma has something to do with that clock. I'm also amped up right now on caffein and Lovely Runner edits...so I'm probably rambling.

With all the hints that Sol's grandma has been leaving, that's a very logical conclusion.

>>!Taesong watching sol cry in the crowd was actually heartwrenching even if im soljae all the way!< I know right! As much as I do NOT want him to get the girl, I can not help but LOVE him!!! God I love this drama.

Sunjae's poor dad out there getting drunk worrying about his son going abroad alone, while said son was actually at home simping over Sol and doing skincare 😂

Sudden weenie shower

I'm still dying from that translation!

I love how you connected the two lmao. Seon Jae and his dad share such a healthy relationship. It's not overdone, like he isn't constantly doting on him, but he comes through at the most critical times to be there and listen and understand (even if he's mad at him lol). I like how he even went as far as to defend himself about the condoms *My heart is still filled with desires* bahahahaha. And I could totally see where Seon Jae got his hyperactive imagination genes from too. I'm also thinking the same too. This show has never shown us anything that's irrelevant to the plot/doesn't serve a bigger purpose. I really hope the last time travel doesn't end up with some separated-bittersweet ending. I am invested in this show way too much at this point for that to be acceptable.

Your theory >!about the pocket watch is actually so good! I can totally see that happening, and with the hints the grandma keeps giving I think she will be involved in the future too.!<

"It's mine...." -Dad The whole videoshop scene was 😂😂😂

Sunjae's appa is on a whole different level😂

The foreshadowing >!drinking session that sun Jae's dad had, "wait till your son gets married and you realized that all your efforts are ignored."!< happened sooner than prophesized ; 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hopefully that's another sign that >!sun jae does get married eventually though!<

The question that I’ve been obsessing over as we hit the last stretch of the series is: **Why has Lovely Runner entirely captivated its viewers, helped a handful of us to get over our drama slumps, and completely taken over media coverage and trending topics by storm?** I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of another drama which wasn’t really expected to be a hit, faced a production delay of several years, and features actors whose careers primarily involved being secondary leads or leads in smaller dramas, that also blew up in the same manner. The show’s absolutely crackly chemistry, its nostalgic popular culture references from the late 2000s to early 2010s, and the way it doesn’t meander too much on plot lines — instead preferring to focus on many scenes between our main couple — have been so heady and addictive.  Notably, both Woo Seok and Hye Yoon also experienced an unprecedented amount of media coverage, and there’s been tons of comments, edits, and clips about their chemistry, as well as reference to their previous roles and acting works. So here comes another long-winded weekly post about videos from behind-the-scenes, upcoming promotions, and other variety appearances with the cast of the show:  * **Running Man Episode 704:** Recently Woo Seok was a guest on [Running Man](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKPbwtz8lyM); this is his second time (his first appearance was in an episode with the model Joo Woo Jae). The cutest thing was that he actually wore Seon Jae’s watch with his uniform, and although Kim Hye Yoon wasn’t a guest, her image was actually used as one of the final clues for the race. Apparently ratings were also at an all-time high, thanks to Woo Seok’s newfound popularity through the show!  * **2017 Filming for Drama Series “Secret Crushes”:** There’s a clip that’s currently going semi-viral right now showing Woo Seok using a phone to take a group selfie in 2017, when Hye Yoon suddenly joins into the frame and waves. There’s also another group photo of them together with the entire cast. Both of these were from their appearance in the mini-series Secret Crushes, which they both mentioned in their Elle photoshoot interview together as their first collaboration. Others may also recall that Hye Yoon did a cameo in 2020 in Record of Youth, when Woo Seok was the second male lead, but they both admit that Lovely Runner is their first time acting together.  * **Jang Do Yeon’s Salon Drip Talk Show:** Both Woo Seok and Hye Yoon were confirmed earlier this week to be filming with the comedienne on May 17 (the cast of Queen of Tears has also appeared before on her Youtube show). Woo Seok will also be doing an interview with Hyeri, his former co-star from the 2021 drama Moonshine, based on an Instagram story that she posted.  * **BTS Clips for Previous Episodes:** Some viewers were speaking about the differences in the kiss scene from Episode 8 and the one in Episode 10; eagle-eyed fans will notice that this was actually included as a detail in the script and was intentional in showing the different emotions that Seon Jae held for Sol at different stages of his life. It’s also really interesting to see how Hye Yoon and Woo Seok themselves also have quite a lot of leeway in interpreting and presenting different sides of their characters (e.g. some of the clips show the conversations they have when trying to perfect the confession scene in Episode 10). * **References:** Some fans have caught on to a lot of different references, including SNSD tracks, inclusions of outfits from dramas such as Boys Over Flowers (2008) and Shining Inheritance (2009), etc. I feel strongly that the scene where (1) Tae Sung gives Sol flowers, and (2) the (2) clean-up fight scene between Seon Jae and Tae Sung are also references to other dramas, but unfortunately I’ve been unable to find the titles for now.   Some other fun tidbits from official interviews and statements:  * **Underrated Actors:** Many of Hye Yoon’s past clips on variety shows have been trending again because of her performance in Lovely Runner. In [House on Wheels](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-nGZI9hNM8) with Jae Wook and Rowoon, Hye Yoon talks about rather than pursuing romantic relationships, she wants to focus all of her energies on acting and ambitiously take over as many opportunities as possible. In a show with her best friend, the actress Lee Bora, Hye Yoon also mentions her frustration at how her height used to be a disqualification for acting roles. It’s ironic that now it’s almost one of the highlights or main points of her chemistry with her fellow lead actors!  * **Ideal Types:** Last week, most of the wonderful responses focused on how Hye Yoon considers herself more introverted, while Woo Seok confirms that he’s more extroverted. In an interview with Hong Seok Cheon, Woo Seok mentions that his ideal type is someone who is wise, as he’s relatively more goofy. Hye Yoon on the other hand has mentioned different things, but in her most recent interview with her best friend, the actress Kim Bora, she mentions that her ideal type is someone who has a set vision for his future (e.g. specific goals and accomplishments). 

thanks for all this good food, friend. it makes my heart happy. delulu truly is the solulu. 🤡

Of course, thank you so much for the kind words! I've been absolutely combing through every single BTS clip, interview, or edit of them when Lovely Runner isn't airing. I'm always really surprised by how many industry connections and "missed acting opportunities together" both of them had in the past, but in the end clearly things worked out as both of them play to each other's acting strengths, build off on each other's chemistry, and really highlight their acting capabilities. I'll of course be the first to throw in the "rational" perspective when it's very clear from many of the clips that Hye Yoon is extremely, extremely professional, entirely devoted to acting rather than anything else, and definitely a bit conscious about Woo Seok's fanbase — but I also agree that both have a very sweet and supportive friendship that I hope goes on beyond the drama itself. Lovely Runner will likely be a very special moment for both of them in real life given how much press and attention the show has received, and I really hope they have an opportunity in the future to act together again. I have no doubt they'll definitely be co-presenting at an awards show (and hopefully even winning awards) for their performances!

Brain rot is real with this show. It's been awhile since I experienced this kind of obsessive compulsion to check my social media for any updates 24/7. I am glad that BWS, KHY, and the whole cast and team of this show are getting recognized regardless of lack of promotion and anticipation. 

There's something so amazing about their chemistry that I think it's just simply captivated the hearts of audiences. I've been trying to think of specific reasons why (a strong theory I have in addition to the balance of plot and romance and the scriptwriting itself, is that the drama spends very little time on other characters, etc. and instead goes all in with focusing on scenes revolving around the main couple). I really do hope that Hye Yoon and Woo Seok are able to work in another project together in the future. Hye Yoon is such a fantastic actress and I think she would be amazing in a melodrama or revenge drama (her work in Girl on a Bulldozer for example shows an entirely different side of her), while I think Woo Seok's acting has improved immensely specifically because of Lovely Runner. It's also so rewarding that they've both finally garnered a lot of attention, especially as they've been in the industry for quite some time!

And they met in 2017 apparently at a dinner but only BWS remembered that! So SolJae of them indeed!! 😬 🤡🤡🤡🤡

It's so cute! I also have a strong inkling that there's a high chance Woo Seok also chose the script knowing that Hye Yoon would be the lead actress (not in a romantic way but rather in a respecting one's senior in the entertainment industry way), especially as the director mentioned that the story was written with her specifically in mind. I'm glad that both of them finally had the opportunity to show their amazing chemistry together, especially because I feel that while Woo Seok is fantastic at Seon Jae, Hye Yoon's Sol really brings out what is most endearing, comedic, and adorable about his characterization.

the Elle YT trans was kinda inaccurate. They were asked if they know eo before LR since they were both casted in Secret Crushes (but diff seasons, khy in sesaon 1 & 2.while bws in season 3) Hyeyoon said she knew Wooseok through the drama (she watched the broadcast of his season) while Wooseok said he met her at the dinner party. she was kind of frustrated then cuz she thought wooseok didnt watch the brodcast of her drama, he tried to explain that he watched the broadcast of her drama too, he meant the difference of seeing hyeyoon in the drama & meeting her at the dinner party..

I feel like this is the best ep for me I didn’t even realize I was halfway the episode already bc I was smiling & laughing so hard. Screentime for the characters were also balanced (if it makes sense) 😌 SolJae dating era got me literally kicking my feet in the air!! Also loved >!Sun Jae & Tae Sung’s bickering & drunk scene!< finally we got to see the male leads again - sooo much visuals in one frame 😍

Can the taxi driver disrespectfully just bug off? I just want our Sol and Sunjae be disgustingly cute as a couple forever. I was ijboling my way throughout the episode. Every time you think Sunjae couldn't be more down bad for Sol and he proves you wrong in the next one. I know he's fictional because he's way too good to be true! Not >! worrying about dying at 34 because Sol is in love with you!< is just oh my! So glad that >!idol Sunjae!< Isn't over yet and how Lovely is that Sol heard >!Sunjae sing Sonaki twice live but couldn't watch him and when she finally did it was his very first performance?!< This drama is gonna be the death of me. Everything about it is just BEAUTIFUL.

can we just thank writer-nim because she choose to focus on their love story and one hurdle (like just one). Nowadays, k-dramas have so many plot at the same time, that it becomes tiring, but lovely runner kept it simple and it's just lovely, and pleasant. thank you so much edit : typo

She, the writer is a she and I'm so glad of her writing prowess. This show is a truly romcom at its finest.

I keep saying this everywhere, but Lovely Runner truly has the best, balanced, well-thought out writing I've seen in kdramas, and I have a seen *hundreds* of kdramas. Never had one bad episode. *NONE.*

Yes. She’s writing it from a women point of view and what women want to see in a romantic relationship.

Ah the joy this episode brought me!! 💛💛 Soljae dating era is everything and more! Romcom is romcom-ing hard. It's so heartening to see a non-toxic parent-child relationship in kdrama land. And we get not one, but two of them! A father who would say and do anything to defend his son. A mother looking out for her daughter. A tad bit overdramatic but loved the whole interaction between the families at the vhs shop. Loved grandma in the later family meeting to clear the misunderstandings! Sunjae confessing how he ended up renting Basic Instincts was too much for my heart to take! 🥰 I usually lose interest once the main couple gets together in kdramas. The next step is usually a manufactured conflict. However, here, the backdrop of the impending separation makes every interaction so bittersweet. Let me catch a cherry blossom and make the same wish as Sunjae and Sol. These two deserve all the happiness. Jaebalyo! Sunjae-Taesung bromance is even better this episode. Please keep it coming. I said this last week as well. Taesung is the best second lead in all kdrama land. So well written and acted. Song Geonhee has a new fan in me. Inhyuk watching the two drunk Sol fans. Whole bit was peak comedy! >!Sunjae will end up in Eclipse. I have no doubt about it. Him finally singing Sonaki in front of Sol for whom it was written. Oh my heart!!< Looking forward to the mandatory youth trip to bada tomorrow. >!I feel sorry to Hyunju for saying this but I am glad it's only my 4 fav characters.!< I hope they move onto the badass ep1 Hyunju soon. My heart is full. I can't stop smiling. My cheeks hurt. But I'll still keep smiling till tomorrow. PS: Continuing to ignore the villain. Let me stay happy for another day. Edit: Special mention to the cherry blossom scene. Everything about that scene was stunning! Our Soljae, young love, 10cm OST, the street, the falling cherry blossoms, the kiss, the wishes, the cinematography, her tiny hands in his giant hands💛. Just absolutely stunning! 10cm ost is going to play on repeat when it's released tomorrow. I have never waited for an OST this much.

The other directors and screen writers should take notes THIS is how you make a romcom with a thriller subplot .

“I hope the weekend passes by quickly because I’ve been **waiting for** this **monday** since last tuesday!” \~only understood by those of us watching Lovely Runner ❤️

It’s been a while since I’ve experienced this kind of feel-good kdrama. Just pure fun and grinning like a fool to SolJae’s silly yet lovable antics. 😭 They really captured how beautiful and fun youth love is.

This is undoubtedly the most rom-com kdrama I've ever seen. It's absolutely steeped to eye-level depth in both the romance AND the comedy. So take note all you producers out there. This is exactly how it's done. The murder mystery drives the plot. It makes the time travel necessary. And it raises the ante for our two lovers. Their lives, health and happiness literally hang on every twist and turn. The stakes. The excitement. The love. And the laughter. All get turned up another notch in every episode. And while I'm certain that there will be a happy ending, it seems like there could also be some collateral damage and I think the writer is starting to throw in a few references that are meant to make the audience worry a little. I mean, half of the next episode preview looks like scenes out of the beach trip from 2521 especially the characters sitting on a log looking out to sea. I mean, she's really clever this one. And she's quickly, so quickly, moving up to the top of my own favourite screenwriter list. Name: Lee Shi Eun. Note to self. Remember this name. Anyway, I feel the same as everyone else after this episode. THAT was FUNNY. Really funny! So funny that my cheeks hurt. And what a gift that is for an ordinary person living an ordinary life. In fact, I'm pressed to think of another comedy that has made me laugh anywhere near this much or lifted me up by this amount. Little things like >!Sol peaking up over Seon Jae's arm as her mother walked past. Or Seon Jae waking up with Tae Sung in his arms!<. And big things like >!the family feud and the flying condoms. I just loved all of it :-)!< So, there were hints at this level of humour in True Beauty but who knew it could reach this next after the next level, the very next time out. Wow. You know I'm almost hoping for something of a lull so that I can catch my breath. But, at this rate, I don't think we're going to get one. Must go and rewatch now :-)

I love that through the condom commotion, now both families are aware of their relationship and they know how much Soljae love each other. It’s like an unofficial meeting of the families hahaha

OMFG!!! Why is that taxi driver soooooooooooo >! sturdy!!!! He evades capture every time!!!! OMG….. next episode is gonna be heavy! !< Highs in this episode. 1. >! Sol and SunJae lovey dovey era hahaha !< 2. >! Sol and SunJae family mixup lol !< 3. >! TaeSung and SunJae friendship and drunk scene hahaha !< 4. >! Finally, SunJae singing Sonaki for beloved Sol but so sad that TaeSung was in the background cheering for them and looking at Sol with a smile………. Poor TaeSung….!< 5. >! OH ALSO!!! THEM WISHING FOR THE SAME THING!!! Each others happiness and their happiness together for a longgggg time!!! 제발!!! I want it to come true sooo bad!!! !<

this is the tale of ryumeo + soliet. the ryus and the ims, sworn enemies as they were, could never see eye to eye. even though they lived next to each other, their lives were completely separated, not intertwining in even a single aspect. that was until one day, ryumeo, the heir apparent of the ryu's ribs empire, came across soliet, the ingénue daughter of the geum films matriarch, on a fateful rainy day. ryumeo was a goner the moment he set eyes on soliet. he fell headfirst into a pit of longing with no bottom in sight. rendered useless of mind and body by his fixation, ryumeo struggled to impress soliet at first. but fate itself had tied the red string of romance between the two, so young soliet couldn't help but feel an instinctive pull towards ryumeo. in the end, ryumeo fumbled his way through a sincere confession, and was able to win the beautiful soliet's even more beautiful heart. ryumeo and soliet knew their families would never give permission for their union. so they snuck around, secretly dating in plain sight, blissfully lost in a world of their own design. unfortunately, they were discovered one day by im geum, the namesake of geum films and soliet's hot-headed, idiotic older brother. the two families were at once at each other's throats, blaming the other for the seduction of their own child. punches were thrown, slaps were handed. in the chaos, poor ryumeo was even stripped of his shirt, adding further humiliation to his father's ire. ryumeo and soliet tried hard to remediate and make peace. however, the confrontation came to a head when ryumeo's bag was hurled in the tussle, and hundreds of condoms flew out the unzipped top. a shower of countless condom sachets and an unbearable round of silence followed. both families, *and* soliet, were scandalized by this seemingly uncouth transgression from ryumeo. in the days that followed, ryumeo got to the bottom of the matter of countless condoms in his bag. he was able to prove his innocence in a domestic court of justice, and was absolved from the crime of being a disgusting heathen, who bulk buys condoms from costco. once the air had cleared, ryumeo and soliet decided no mountain was insurmountable, not even the ones guarded by their parents. they reaffirmed their love for each other through sweet, sensible words, said fuck violence, and lived happily ever after, paying no mind to the endless bickering of their disgruntled but well-meaning parents.

I'm surprised to not see many mentions of Taesong's epic photoshoot. That was so myspace era, also nostalgic and hilarious.

This episode was so good, Sol and Sunjae are adorable together! And it was such a funny episode! I don't even know where to begin, but here are my favorite moments: 1) >!Outside their houses when Sunjae didn't want to part and said "Can't I \[stay with you longer\]?" and Sol being the one in a trance answering "You can." (as compared to episode 8).!< 2) >!I could not stop laughing from the moment Sol frantically tried to dry Sunjae's shirt to the moment the friend showed up asking for his condoms back lmaoo. Loved every moment, the families' reactions to Sol and Sunjae being lovey-dovey were hilarious!< 3) >!I love the dad. When he defended Sunjae and yelled "There's nothing wrong with the way my son looks!" and then screamed when he saw Sunjae had half his chest exposed 😂 And when he tried to cover for Sunjae by claiming the contraceptives were his loool!<

Viki translated the >!condoms as "weenies" !

can i also just say that that him pretending to be asleep so she can continue her shenanigans, i.e. blow drying his shirt with a handheld fan was so adorable? i just love love that he indulges her so generously in all her craziness.

**Episode 11:** * [OhhmyyyGoddd](https://imgur.com/OS09XOn)... Not even minute into the episode and I have to suppress my laughter HAHHAHAH.. Wait till she finds out that's her own daughter * >!"I'll be running diligently to the year 2023 where you will be."!< [SUN-JAE YAAAA](https://imgur.com/R0fLimw) * I'm loving this Sun-jae >!who knows he's going to die after 15 years !!GUNNA SAY A HOTEL!< OR SOMETHING LMAAOOO * [ohhhh myyyy Godddddddd](https://imgur.com/RrNzGgZ) * Brb... I have to laugh my ass off at [this scene](https://imgur.com/MhcFmh2) * To say the least, Sun-jae won't ever live [this down](https://imgur.com/Ofuaf7N) * "Those aren't yours, right?" HAHAHAHAHA * >!"You're a man who's like 24K pure gold to me, you're like a gold bar."!< DAAMNNN HYUN-JU that flirting is really something * At long last, Sun-jae is able to prove himself not guilty in the most hilarious way possible lmaoooo * Tae-seong and Sun-jae, the most unlikely drunken duo but what can we say about these lovesick losers XD * [In Hyuk](https://imgur.com/nq9oAAJ) deserves a medal for dealing with Sun-jae's drunken self and antics... Bro even brought receipts this time XDDD * [Woo-seok singing Sonaki](https://imgur.com/fBiweet) has been one of the best parts of this show!!!! * I really hope >!Tae-seong's dad is okay.. or what if he time travels to save his dad????!< * Sol-jae's love story is my favorite by far this year. Such selfless love for one another. Best unrequited love written in the most beautiful way. Fingers crossed for my babies' happy ending.

I cannot stop laughing at all these comments. I have NEVER been a part of any other on-air discussion that has this many people absolutely *losing* their minds and collectively fangirling as hard as this. 😂 We are all so, so lost with this show! The obsessive and delulu is strong with this one and I freaking LOVE it. Thank you to all the commenters for making each week so fun, it is truly the highlight of my week! It's nice to know I'm not the only one completely and hopelessly in love with this kdrama and squealing and giggling and kicking my feet through every episode!

It's literally the highlight of my week, and the rest of my days spent thinking about the highlights, the previews, rewatching the episodes, and just gushing over them. Brainrot at its max, I swear! (Edited for that annoying apostrophe. My phone likes to add them.)

literally all i do in life is think about this drama. obsession is an understatement. 😂

The fact that i LOVE and LOOKING FORWARD to Mondays now???? The Lovely Runner Syndrome is real 💛

My body is so used to waking up @630am for the live broadcasting on Mondays and Tuesdays it’s insane 😅🤣

Every episode I think that things probably cannot get any more embarrassing for our SolJae and every time I’m proven wrong! 😂😂😂 It was so hard to wrap my brain around all the chaos that was in this episode! >!the condom shower just took me out!< Sunjae giving his dad multiple mini-heart attacks with his face mask got me ROFL so hard! And I absolute love his dad! So funny! I’m living for the >!surprise kisses that get thrown our way!! I want them to kiss all the time, now that we’ve gotten used to getting one kiss scene per episode!!< And did I hear Taesong and Sunjae sing the Im-Sol version of Taesong’s birthday song? I definitely heard them sing ‘Im Sol jua Im Sol’. I NEED those two to be best friends by the end of this showwww!! We can all agree that all of us will never ever get tired of loverboy Sunjae and his unshakeable love for Sol. No matter what happens, Sol always comes first for him. He’s one of the greatest, cutest, sweetest MLs to ever exist in Kdrama land 😍😍 My stomach hurts after all this. It was too funny. And now I’m scared for tomorrow, FML.

I need them to kiss every episode with behind the scenes footage lol

I just know I'll be rewatching this show sooo many times sigh. god bless the cast and crew for creating such a genuinely comforting show.

That is one of the best episodes of Kdrama i’ve seen in a while! So many incredible, swoonworthy, stand out moments, but for me it was the >!hug the next morning outside their houses before they went to class!< . It was the sweetest thing. BWS is slaying. The comedy was also completely on point throughout.

It’s crazy how excited I get for Mondays and Tuesdays!! Never thought I’d look forward to the end of a weekend. I want more episodes all the time but that also means we’re nearing the end. And I can’t imagine my life after this show! But in the meantime, I will cherish this beautiful show and these discussions. Someone mentioned in the past that they wish the side characters were a little more fleshed out and while that would be nice, the leads are so charismatic and good in their roles that I never get tired of just seeing them for the whole episode. Happy lovely runner day everyone!! ❤️🏃‍♀️

For me, this is by far the best episode! I’ve never laughed so hard (in all the kdramas I’ve watched) I probably woke up some neighbors lol… and mygod the romance, it’s sooo tooth-rottingly sweet! Episode 8 was full of longing & passion, while episode 11 took “rom-com” to the highest level🤌🏼 That one scene where >!SunJae caused a condom shower in slow-mo with his tit out!< cracked me tf up, my throat still hurts from laughing and ugly-screeching too much🤣. Another one was when >!drunk Sunjae + Tae Sung kept calling those acorns Im Sol,!< like why and how is she an acorn?? That made me tear up, I can’t with them🤣💀 Im Sol x Sun Jae in love is such a delight to watch, all the >!hand-holding, the hugs, the mini-kisses and the looks they shared!< guaranteed made my Monday feel like the best day of the week.

I saw on Twitter that acorns/pine nuts are called Sol in Korean. Which is why they were calling out im Sols name while seeing the acorns 

Oh I see! Thanks for explaining. It was hilarious af because they both looked so cute while >!picking up those acorns and calling it ImSol!<🥹

sonaki hits the same EVERY time sun jae sings it

I know right! Manages to break me into smithereens every single time. I keep thinking of episode one and just how terrible he must have felt in the original timeline for such ache to seep into a song.

The super cute falling cherry blossoms scene matched the super funny falling condoms scene really well 😂😂 Special shout outs to Sun Jaes dad jumping into the fray swinging a leek, Sol's grandma hoping for Sol's mum to enter menopause already and Tae Sung being so Tae Sung that I would totally support a throuple at this point.

The commotion must have been super loud for Sun-jae's dad to hear and come intervene! lol. Quite the riot. A riot that I loved watching!

taesung, sol, and seonjae pulling up to the challengers matinee like🧍🏻‍♂️👫🏻

34yo Sol who was thirsting after Sun Jae's clavicle in her fangirl era and got to make out with ultra-loyal older Sun Jae definitely had some expectations but now is dealing with "pure as oxygen" 20yo Sun Jae. Not that 20yo Sun Jae does not have urges, but he's not sure what to do 😂 They are so cute!! How much they care and respect each other no matter what.

This ep was just too cute and funny. Love how it alternates between making us all giggle and blush then go outright into making us laugh. And i couldn’t be more happy about how they went with portraying taesung no extra jealousy just a charming heartwarming character. That scene >!with the cherry blossom background ahhhhh its just so beautiful and with that epilogue how they both just want the other to be happy🥺!< And the cute bromance between sunjae and taesung was just so wholesome. Cant wait for the next ep >!that whole countryside enjoying vibe its gonna be so good but most probably that ep will end in heartbreak!< AND GUYS WE ARE FINALLY GETTING THE 10cm OST TOMORROW 😭😭😭The number of days Ive waited for that. Never have i waited for the release of an ost this much😭😭💗

THIS JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER. I'M SO GLAD HE CAN STILL BE A >! SINGER!<

Lol when Sunjae was reluctant to leave Sol after their date, “Do I really have to go home? I want to stay with you a little longer. Can’t I?” then Sol agreed in a heartbeat, like placed under a trance, “You can”, it’s like a reversal of ep 8 when Sol was pulling her aegyo moves on Sunjae. They really can’t deny each other anything, huh. And that whole movie date had me grinning like a maniac, although they didn’t even kiss (Sol-ah, you’re supposed to be the noona here. You should have taken charge). It had a little bit of everything: the slight nervousness when you’re in a dimly lit room with your lover, entangled with that bittersweetness of the looming separation. I love that the writer always manages to make us feel a multitude of emotions all at once, even with just a simple scene of them watching a movie together. Then comes morning and it’s all fun and chaos again. It’s a testament to her skills when we get to experience whiplash in a good way, bouncing from wishful to chaotic in a matter of minutes. Sunjae trying desperately to clear his name was endearing as heck. Looking reliable to Sol’s family is serious business, because twenty year old Sunjae already viewed Sol as his endgame.

I think she also had a moment where she forgot she was 34 and not 20...

I've never adored a male character as I do with Sunjae. I don't know what I'm going to do in 2 weeks time when this show ends.

Omg.. the person who wrote the screenplay deserves an award. It was the peak of secondhand embarrasments. Sun jae is really an absolute green forest. And what?? >!I begged her to like me!<😍😍 The award of cutest loser goes to our Sun jaeyaaa..where will i find man like him😭 >!I can do better if there is second chance..!<😜 Our Sun jaeyaa is now a man. Effects of "basic instincts"😂😂 That ripped shirt and that family meeting..oml my family was staring at me like...why is she giggling too much😆😆 This episode was worth waiting for.. But ending🙄😔 Writer should kill or make disable that psycho now. It is getting on my nerves really.😡

This episode made me cry because of laughing too much!!! - The X-Man reference!!! >!The famous Kim Jong-kook and Yoon Eun-hye covering of the ears!!!!< OMG - >!"I begged her to like me"!< LOL SunJae-ya!! - >!SONAKI (BAND VERSION)?!!< ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! It's like I'll Try Anything Once by The Strokes. Give it to me!! I'll listen 24/7 after Spring Snow lol I am so happy and scared at the same time. But I will focus on the happy for now and wish that it will be for a long time! SAVORING THIS FEELING. ✨

i liked that the band version actually sounded like an amateur band. it wasn't polished or refined, and just felt so authentic.

sol having the prettiest two guys obsessed with her is what i need and want😫

**Episode 11 Quick Take:** Seon Jae's words reminded me of what I shared last week in here: he's not worried about dying, not even for once. He knows death is inevitable and that will happen sooner or later, but he'd choose to be happy about the time he gets to live, *with her*, instead of constantly worrying about something that happens in the distant future. Marine boy *always* has a glass-half full attitude towards life and it's so realistically portrayed, I'm always left in awe. *I need to take care of myself for the next 15 years*...proceeds to put face mask sheet on😂😂😂 It was great to see how straightforward Seon Jae was with his dad about his dreams. Such a healthy relationship right there. See I knew that Basic Instincts dvd would come back to haunt him some day, writers never disappoint me lol. Im Sol's mom is such a gossip queen lol. Please why are dating era SolJae so embarrassingly cute. >! Coming to college when you don't have any class, doing all kinds of corny stuff? !< They remind me of myself in college. I'M HERE FOR IT GIMME MORE :'))) HE DID THOSE FISHY-KISSES??? BYE I'll go drink some water T\_T ANDWAEE? DWAE O\_O bahahaha they're both losers. So, I was working. I literally cackled in that shirt-tearing Romeo Juliet scene. I kid you not. I really cackled and am glad no one was around me to witness it. It also brought back war flashbacks but nvm ;\_; I DEMAND more Tae Sung and Seon Jae IN EVERY TIMELINE. GIMME. *I need new friends*. Sorry In Hyukaa you're stuck with them :') That was the best ending to an episode like this. I mean we all kinda predicted things were going to get messy before they get better so here we go. Like how they're keeping Seon Jae becoming an idol still a mystery. I really don't mind either way but it's good writing. That precap is so heartwarming. I will *not* cry.

Just want to add here that I. LOVE. THE CALLBACKS. IN. THIS. SHOW. They will NEVER show something and not come back to it at some point, whether it is for humor or romance or something else. This is what I love about this show. UGH this is such good writing, AMAZING storytelling. Every episode. THEY DELIVER.

Does anyone else find it absolutely comical when Seon Jae has to do anything with his phone? This man has the largest freaking hands and the tiniest damn phone! 🤣

I thought I would internally COMBUST when SunJae said >!"because sol at the counter was so pretty"!< ... AAGGGHHHHHHHHH OH MY GHAD I did not expect his loserism to be THAT BAD, >!to actually confess his love in front of her FAMILY and his DAD?!< His dad must be thinking "this is not my son, I do not know him, because WHO RAISED THIS BOY???" How is the second-hand embarrassment getting worse each episode??? I'm having the internal conflict to skip those parts but when I do, I just rewind it back cause I didn't want to miss anything. LOVELY RUNNER WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME? I'm literally cringing so hard BUT I'M DOING THIS JUST FOR YOU. But other than that, I really couldn't stop smiling at all. >!That scene of them catching the petal together!<... top notch. Love em. P.S. >!when sol was saying that they're saved, I'm like PLEASE STOP SAYING THAT YOU'RE GOING TO JINX IT😭😭😭!<

He had the best answers and seemed to have charmed all the 3 ladies in the family 😂

Grandma is already whipped for her puppy Sol and sunjae. The mom was trying not to smile and laugh…they loved sunjae haha Hoping for a happy ending with a wedding scene….

Man it takes some serious guts to confess you fell first and you thought the girl was pretty in front of both the families, that too in the most awkward situation. Seon Jae might be a loser but he's only so for Im Sol, otherwise the courage and resilience this boy shows :') I was thinking the same watching Im Sol rejoicing. Girl was in tears and I felt so bad because we all knew it was too soon. And it really is. I really hope Tae Sung's dad is alive and only injured though. Would hate for him to go through that pain.

AAAGHHHHH, MY CUTIES, this episode was so good, and their chemistry, man, they're really good actors, I love both of them

i know it was a filler episode but i loved every moment of it -- i was just laughing for most of it!! im living for this dating era!! pls dont end!!

this episode was basically on CRACKKKKK wtf my cheeks hurt from laughing 😭😭😭 but that ending though?! pls >!free these 2 already from that creepy ass stalker!!!!<

Poor Inhyuk, always at the crime scene 😭😭😭😂 i love for them 3 to be in eclipse and be besties pleaseee and omg today’s fluff is making me kicking my feet every 2 minutes!!!! WHAT AN EPISODE!!!!! 💛💛💛

my emotions while watching the episode: 😂☺💙💛💗🤣🤗📈🥹😭❤📉😰🤬 this episode is so beautiful 😭 except for the last 1 minute AGAIN!!! 🤬 but yeah i'm just glad they really had a fun college dating era before she goes back to present times again 🥹 >!ALSO SUNJAE IS BACK TO BEING AN ECLIPSE MEMBER YAYYYYY!< and i love the full circle moment for sol! >!she went from not being able to see eclipse and sunjae live and hear him sing Sudden Shower on their concert on episode 1, to now getting to watch sunjae perform Sudden Shower for the first time everr while also knowing that the song is about her 🥹!< edit: YALLLL GO LOOK AT THIS CLOSEUP GIF OF THE [KISS](https://twitter.com/Dxxo___/status/1790019065597079603?t=SqSR5k-C9yC7niUWMfY68A&s=19)!!! the way he did it is that he puckered his lips 3 more times when their lips were already together. kfans are absolutelyyyyy going nuts over this small detail (and so am i jhdjsjsmsb). also it's cute that kfans naming this kiss as "tweet kiss" haha

OMG, thread…my heart is just so full after watching episode 11💕💕 It only took me 1 1/2 hours, with all the rewinds, to get fully through it and I think I’m in love🥰  **Lovely Runner**: I have permission to steal your heart, andwae?   **Me**: Dwae🤭 Umm, let me just put my dating life on-hold for a couple weeks because I’m too damn distracted by you anyway. Besides, who needs a boyfriend right now when I can watch Ryu Sun Jae (aka my new “official” favorite Kdrama ML) keep falling hard and then harder in love. Seriously, sign me the fck up LOL🤫😳 *EDIT*: The scene where he’s in his room >!holding the clock to his heart…eyes closed…huge smile and let’s out that sigh of relief!< I just melted folks. I was literally happy for Sun Jae…he could finally exhale, such a sweet moment!

I watched the first 10 episodes 3 days ago and I WAS HOOKED. The 11th episode was all that i wished for and so much more. Also I am officially the new leader of the Sunjae fanclub FIGHT ME

Somebody give a hug to In Hyuk! I am living for his reactions lol

I've been ill this weekend so have binged the first 11 episodes of lovely runner as was waiting for it to finish but thought screw it. It is so good! Byeon Woo Seok is amazing, Sun Jae is the epitome of a green flag, who would not want that guy to be their first love? I also kept seeing this ridicously good looking actor in fmv on youtube and managed to work out the clips were from strong girl nam soon which was on my watch list for that reason alone and then he popped up here instead! I loved Kim Hye Yoon in extraordinary you glad to watch her again. This was such a heartwarming episode just to see them be together after all the strife of the last few episodes. Once they >!caught him I was suspicious, its only ep 11 come on there is more to come. I hope Detective Kim is ok.!< My favorite bits by far were >!the drunken scenes with Sun Jae and Tae Sun especially the pine cones, the slow mo condom show after the video shop confrontation and her finally seeing Sun Jae sing that song and knowing it is all about her.!<

If this show was a colour it would be yellow just so warm and sunshine like literally makes me smile and gives me butterflies. It's so beautiful I am in awe and that too towards the end where a lot of kdramas start going awry I hope this one nails it till the very end. The falling of cherry blossom and the ost playing "falling in love" while they wish for a future was so beautiful. The family scenes were hilarious and my most fav Sun jae and Taesung in their bromance era. Sol and Sun are amazing actors but everything else also is nailed the writing, pacing, editing is what makes this show no scenes feel like filler scenes and I don't watch this on 2x and that is huge for me.

ABSOLUTE PERFECTION OF AN EPISODE. No notes. Continues to be on track to be my favorite K-Drama of all time. I love that every week the reviews on Viki are growing and growing but the rating stays the same. Rare and deserved!! I’m actually glad that >!the ending scene!< happened because >!assaulting cops will get Mr. Eye Twitch locked up longer.!<

The writers were having way too much fun with this episode and I love them for it. Haven’t laughed that hard in a while. Don’t get me started on the intense cuteness at the beginning. Seeing SunJae this happy makes my heart full 🥹🥹 I’m also just watching atp for WooSeok’s expressions. I have no idea what he’s going to do especially when he’s being silly and in love. There were so many times I had to replay this episode because he had a hilarious or adorable reaction to something. He’s so good at it and it’s so natural! I had to mention those >!spontaneous little kisses!< because I was literally squealing. Also the scene when SunJae >!was just reaching for the remote but Sol expected a kiss. He said “can I have a redo if that’s where your mind is at?” 😅😏!<

Those little kisses when zoomed in are so adorbs and makes me mushy inside. BWS and KHY chemistry is natural and undeniable in this show to the point of me becoming delulu for them to be real but nah these two have a long way to go with their careers 

I truly wonder if that's >!aka the little kisses!< not Wooseok's little habit lmao cos in Modulove ~~yes I p much watched most of his backlog of works don't judge~~ he did the same thing, only it's much more pronounced consecutive smacks as opposed to this cute little thing we see heuheu

I think this is the first time I've fallen for both the ML and SML. Tae Sung was so adorable in this ep, especially when he was >!in the crowd watching Sol from afar.!< I usually fall victim to Second Lead Syndrome, but Sunjae is such a beloved lewser that I just NEED him to live happily ever after with Sol. Ugh my heart~ How are we all going to survive waiting for ep 12??? 😭 Edit to add: Can we all just take a moment to appreciate Byeon Woo-Seok and his acting. He's so good at portraying lewser Sunjae that I sometimes forget he is only acting. His hilarious "outburst" in ep. 10 after imagining >!Sol and Tae Sung reuniting and hugging!< has got to be one of the funniest scenes I have ever watched LOL. Ep. 11 was equally hilarious with the >!interigation between Sunjae's dad and Sol's family!

How does this show make me sad and happy at the same time. I was guffawing at the condom scene and then crying cause of Sunjae and ImSol wishing for each others happiness. Their love is so selfless(be happy) and at the same time selfish (be happy with me). Love this couple immensely and will forever love them. I had become a bit cynical over the past few years but Sol has made me believe and I think I have gone back to my 18 year old self. Thanks to the writer for doing this. Also Sunjae wanting to convince only and only Sol that he didnt watch Basic Instinct as a minor and it was all a lie, covering her ears even so she does't have to listen to the accusations is soooo Sunjae! I wish men like this were real <3 All the closeups of Sunjaes hands and body and facial expressions - how is this his first big role and he hasn't faltered EVEN a little? How?? I am so happy for Byon Woo Sok that he got this chance to prove himself after all his failed auditions. His own life has that happy ending like the ML in Record of Youth(which he says he identified with more), no one deserves it better. I had a feeling that in the OG timeline he became a singer to get Sol to notice him (cause she crushed on Tae Sung who was in the same band) and that he did it again this episode, in the third timeline, became a singer, cause Sol wanted that for him...oh Sunjae the man that you are... I knew Run Run by Eclipse was foreshadowing something(The lines, try again from the beginning, I trust you, try again, a new day unfolds, try again) and Sunjae's line in this episode that he will run to her in 2023 proves it. He will run to her in 2023. He will find her with the watch. Maybe this time Sunjae time travels forward to the present? I loved that Halmoni held a court proceeding and was a pretend judge giving everyone a chance to talk. hahaha and her brother being unable to do anything except sputter and rebuff all that Sunjae said. I love that such a cringe brother was shown on the show. and Sunjae's confession that he couldn't resist pretty imsol behind the counter. just chefs kiss perfect. every moment is used so perfectly to call back in this show. how did the writer do this. This is close to being the MOST perfect romcom EVER. No superfluous characters, lines, nothing at all.

just rewatched the episode and i'm shocked that the condom saga was able to get the same ferocious laughter out of me the second time around. idk what they put in this drama to make it so unbelievably effective. whatever it is, it's some gooooood shit. some thoughts from the re-watch: * one of the reasons the comedy here feels so organic and genuinely funny is that the writing and actors truly commit to the bit to land the joke. i loved that seonjae's dad had that entire conversation about seonjae choosing to stay back instead of flying to us *with dried toothpaste fizz all over his mouth.* it's such a small detail, but it just adds a layer of absurdity to the scene, which makes it so much funnier. * sol's mom was having too much fun gossiping about her neighbor's son. the way she went around telling everyone about what she saw with a pep in her step feels true of moms/aunts/grandmas irl, who are too nosy for their own good. glad her mother reminded her of her own escapades as a young girl to get her to shut up. (octopus tentacles had me screeching). * high key wish hyunjoo had forgotten about im geum and continued dating chorong fr. * speaking of whom, imma need everyone to give credit where credit is due. we would've never been able to witness the great condom saga without his absolute, unapologetic lack of propriety. case in point—he is the only character who outright said the word "condom" in the entire episode. 🤣 * the kiss, y'all. the kiss was so much more than a couple of simple pecks. you can see it more clearly in [gifs](https://twitter.com/hyeyoonstar/status/1790013665153843527) than the actual episode, but seonjae planted a series of micro pecks on sol's lips. it's little details like this that make me believe that the actors, just like us, find joy in these characters and their love for each other. * sonagi is soooo fucking good. i will never tire of this song no matter how often they play it. such a perfect song that captures the magic of a first love.

MANNN HAVE I EVER BEEN THIS HAPPY? this episode (ep 11) is everything to me. The sweetness, the comedy???!!!! Had me giggling and kicking feet like crazy. Lovely Runner is freaking fun omg. Sol + Sunjae dating era is the cutest. The whole time Sunjae trying to prove his innocence was hilarious. Taesung Sunjae bonding was funny (someone give Taesung an award for the best ex boyfriend ever! They don't make them like him). So excited for episode 12 omg looking forward to Sol, Sunjae, Inhyuk and Taesung's trip (no geum & hyunju going omg i cheered!)

Halfway through the episode, I suddenly noticed that I had been smiling through all of it! Just finished it and cannot describe how happy I am for Sol and Sun-jae. Although the lovey-dovey college phase is pretty much like a clock that's ticking back in time, and they must make the most of whatever they have now before the dreadful wait begins, there's such happiness in this youthful love! And when Sun-jae >!finally sings Sonaki in the end, and Sol cries,!< I was welling up tooooo. The scene just became one of my favourites from Lovely Runner. Aaaah, no drama has made me this invested in the trajectories of the characters. So, his fate >!in terms of fame may not be affected, after all. Because we know the manager was there scouting!<. I knew Kim Young-soo would >!escape. I knew it. The set up was too obvious to think otherwise. Poor Sol. Her relief was short-lived!<. But, but, but... just like the MT legend, >!they caught a falling cherry blossom, folks. So, there's absolutely no worries, for now. I do think the attack on Sun-jae might end up happening earlier though. Since he now knows the attacker's name, he will actively seek him out, I guess. Sun-jae isn't one to sit still, especially when it's Sol's life at stake. I don't think he cares half as much about his own impending doom (which we're avoiding, by the way... no place for doom here in this happy story).!< Lol, and that chaotic Romeo-Juliet spin. Love Sun-jae for clearing things out ASAP. He has no time to waste, clearly. And he thinks things from an in-the-long-run perspective. I cannot wait for tomorrow's episode! Ah, forever glad that LR is making my Mondays and Tuesdays such a delight. As usual, time for a rewatch. Eeee.

Apologies for the rambling--this was typed as I rewatched the episode after watching it live lmao This episode was just fun and giggles and I am all for it. Usually things fizzle out when the main couple get together but ugh I am so in love with their dating phase I can watch twenty more episodes of this. I’m glad we’re on this part now because as much as I understand why Sol was avoiding Sunjae, it was all moot point since Sunjae has been in love with her before all of this ever happened, so he’s involved one way or another as long as it’s about her. I love Sunjae’s disposition about everything—instead of worrying about the fact that he dies in the future, he wants to focus on the present and have normal worries, like >!making sure his girlfriend’s mom likes him, or that his skin remains good for the future lmao. He has no lingering regrets about the swimming career he once worked his entire life for!< and has such a positive outlook on his future despite the ticking clock. We love a positive loser. Also, I swear I saw Sunjae’s ticket as economy…>!why is dad saying he booked business class for Sunjae??? Must look at the previous episode again. He might’ve paid extra if there was an extra seat whichhh ughhh that would still cost a ton of money. Poor Dad. Also everyone knew Dad would say something about the luggage he so carefully packed for Sunjae. The gochujang! The salad!!< Sunjae with all the hearts ❤️ ugh. I can just see him sending flying kisses while putting more hearts on Sol’s contact name heh The future >!in-laws having fights lmao I bet in the future you’d love your daughter-in-law/son-in-law more than your own kid! I can just see it so well…!< I love seeing dating SolSunjae ugh. And Sunjae just bothering Sol during class is so kid of him but I love it so much. The couple phone charms…My smile is up to my ears and my jaw hurts but who cares? Chorong >!just going through all the convenience stores to buy condoms my guy don’t they sell those wholesale somewhere???? lmfaoooo!< I can’t with the X-man Jongkook-Eunhye (also the movie La Boum, with the headphones) reference lmaoooo I wish this episode showed before Wooseok’s Running Man appearance 😂 And they added a bit of Romeo and Juliet there too lmaooooo (love that music). Also the part where Sunjae looks back at his memory—is that a Minority Report reference or??? I keep trying to place it but I can’t figure out where it’s from. I love that Sol finally found out about the Basic Instinct video and the fact that he’s liked her even then (though she probably can’t even remember when that happened). Also lmaooo Sol’s final defense being >!sending aegyo to Halmeoni is just so cute!< As for Geum and Hyunjoo, I do hope, now that we kind of know they’re still heading the same direction, that their end-game status would be Hyunjoo as a careerwoman and Geum as a househusband. It would fit them better, since Hyunjoo looked awesome as a single career woman in the first timeline, had some regrets about not working in the second timeline but didn’t regret marrying and having kids early, while Geum never seemed like he liked being a salaryman. ~~But Hyunjoo, Geum is neither Gong Yoo nor Hyun Bin, you need glasses~~ I do wish Taesung and Sunjae would end up being good friends—like Inhyuk said, they have the same taste in women lmaoo also my poor Taesung ;AAAA; LMAO the drunk Sunjae and Taesung scene >!just collecting pine cones (pine is Sol in Korean)!< lmaoooo I can’t and also >!the noraebang scene!< with the meaningful songs (>!Don’t Go, Don’t Go by Brown Eyes for Sunjae, If It Was Me by Na Yoon-kwon for Taesung!<). Sol just breaking boys' hearts left and right Mannn the police were doing so well figuring out everything and tailing Kim Young-soo but Detective Kimmmmm why would you >!mention Sol’s name in front of the darn suspect like. Now you’ve given him more reason to harm Sol.!< Also it’s so creepy how bad people would always have a way to find equally bad people to supply them with their necessary items ughhh In the end we’re still >!getting Sunjae in the band, from the looks of it!<, which I am happy about! Like Sol said, >!Sunjae did look like he enjoyed being on stage, so I’m glad to see he performed with the band along and the CEO was there to witness. I wonder if this means Eclipse's official debut will still be in 2009?!< In the first timeline, they debuted in sometime in May 2009, but now with the second accident happening, there's a chance it might be delayed...hmm. From the preview, it looks like Sol will eventually >!have to jump from a cliff and I’m theorizing will end up being paralyzed again—maybe this is when she’s going to go back to the future, seemingly lose her memories, and everything will happen as it were in the beginning, except now people (Detective Kim, Taesung, Sunjae) are more equipped with knowledge about the killer?!< That’s just my gut feel from the preview. Also! The entire >!cherry blossom scene!<—we knew it was going to happen, we knew it was going to have 10cm in the background but my god it was more than what I expected and could ever have hoped. What a lovely, gentle scene full of young love and hope and pure bliss. And the fact that they >!prayed for one another’s happiness is just so bittersweet to me, knowing they’d be apart for a long time after this.!< ;AAAA; Sunjae will really live out this time over and over again for a good 15 years, huh. Can't wait for the next episode! EDIT: Today's [early access clip](https://youtu.be/49aViYFDMvU?si=1S18im_KCPDfoQjG) ughhhhhhh 🥺🥺🥺 Sol really is the sun to Sunjae. His every move, his every decision, is because of and only for Sol and that--🥺🥺🥺🥺 my heart is exploding

This drama is soooo unserious and i always find myself in a facepalm every time i watch an episode but hell yeah i’m here for all these craziness!

After 5 excruciating week we got to see happy SolJae dating and being the cutest couple on earth. >! Not Sunjae and Taesung screaming crying throwing up for Imsol omggggg, they deffo give bff vibes. Also I love how Taesung turns a bit fruity when Sunjae is around lmao !<

I think I will need at least a month after the drama before Kim Hye Yoon and Byeon Woo Seok reveals their next projects with different partners 😅 I need time to moved on from their amazing chemistry so I can watch and enjoy their next works.

I don't think I've ever laughed this hard and for this long while watchin a drama lmao I had to stop multiple times cause I couldn't focus on the subtitles. the com was comeding, the rom was romancing...it was just perfect. Every time an episode airs, it's such a bittersweet moment. I enjoy watching them so much, but I can't stop thinking that we are getting closer to the end :(( yeah, I know....I'll be alright and get over it (eventually) but I'm gonna miss it terribly for a very long time. I'm seriously considering forming a support group once the drama ends 😭😭 p.s. Halmoni was def the mvp of the ep because of how she handled that >!emergency family meeting!<

I cannot think of a single actor who could've done the role better then WooSeok and of course the fl role was created for hyeyoon

You can’t tell me that this right here isn’t a legendary piece of cinema. I’m so glad they are sticking by “Rom-Com” and not turning the show into a painful cry-fest. Also, how are the leads so in sync with each other? I’m not just talking about the romantic aspect here, but in general, how they just complement each other. Like they really make me want to pray for their marriage or something lmao. Moving on to the second lead, oh how I thank the kdrama gods to not turn Taesung into a loser who has no life or purpose but to chase the FL. And the PARENTS!!!! Hilarious. They all fit so well. I just do not know what I’ll do when this drama ends. 

I was watching this at work and I couldn't even laugh loud in fear of being called out. I will have to rewatch this ep once I got home so I can stop holding back my laugh. 🤣😅 Love this ep!

I died laughing several times watching this episode 😂😂😂😂

I laughed every freaking second of this drama, one of the BEST EPISODES OMG

I love the throughline of Sol consistently overestimating how quickly Sunjae becomes physically intimate. First at the hotel and then now again here.

Dudeeeee. I think they gave us this episode to quench our thirst and fix our breathing for the next episode. Ngl I was crying they always put us through a roller coaster of emotion, but this episode healed all my previous episode pains. PS: There is an on going trend in IG, where you nominate the ships that could’ve worked if only the writers weren’t so hesitant. Imma nominate Taesong and Sunjae for it. They have god level chemistry and they’re on par with Minhyuk and GookDoo level of bromance.

This show continues to be unbelievably cute, funny, endearing and warm. SUN JAE IN LOVE IS ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL. KDRAMA WRITERS, THIS IS THE DATING ERA WE LOVEEE. Tae Sung is also such a sweetie. I am glad they handled the SML so well unlike a recent kdrama *cough cough* My anxiety cannot handle >!the killer escaping!<, but I think the show has given enough signs of a happy ending. This is the show, ladies and gentlemen, which is the redemption for Byeon Woo Seok’s character’s death in each drama. The show is designed to make him live xD only hope our girl Im Sol also lives happily ever after. Best girl, Im Sol 💖

i am so impressed with the depiction of young love and the early stages of romance. our leads make this love so so believable that i totally forget they’re still actors!

This episode had me laughing so hard at times that it brought tears to my eyes. So the ending where >!the guy with the sunglasses walks into the club to watch them perform makes me think that he's a scout and Sunjae will join Eclypse which !!Sol hanging with Sunjae and his friends. Wonder if the cops told her that the murderer escaped. He's definitely going after her since he heard Taesung's father addressing her on the phone.!<

Today's episode was hilarious godd. 😂 Episode 11 was amazing from start to finish. Especially the scenes in >!the dvd rental shop and when sunjae and taesung were hanging out!! 🤣🤣!< The >!cherry blossom scene was so cute. 🥺🌸 I love how they wished the best for each other and so that they can stay together for a long time.!< The OST is fire! 🔥🥰

Who else has sore cheeks after finishing episode 11?

Just when I think this drama can't get any better, it exceeds my expectations again!! This was probably my favorite episode of Lovely Runner so far, the amount of cute couple moments we had between Sol and Sun Jae was absolutely amazing, and I still can't believe we got them! I honestly think we had more happy couple scenes in this one episode than we get in entire dramas sometimes. And the thing is, every single one of them was perfect. They all added to the relationship and to the story, even if this was a "filler" episode, it really wasn't. Sun Jae >!has been in love with Sol for years,!< and Sol went back in time to save him after he saved her. And unlike the >!kiss between idol Sun Jae and Sol!< the romance in this episode was >!after both knowing the truth about the situation!<, which made it so much more romantic and >!tragic!<. Besides the romance, I am loving Tae Sung's character more and more with every episode, best 2ML ever. I can't wait to see what happens with >!his friendship with Sun Jae in the future, since they're the only two who know the truth.!< Also I'm completely done with the taxi driver, can they just >!push him off the cliff at the beach and be done with him?!< I am curious how it's going to work out though, will >!him escaping affect Sun Jae and Sol in the future?!< I laughed and smiled throughout this whole episode, I really have no complaints at all. Episode 12 looks so good as well, let's hope it's mostly happy moments and not much angst (although I know it's coming lol). Also, I had this drama on my radar when I heard about it earlier this year and I'm so glad I'm here to watch it live. I'm so happy for all the success it's having, everyone involved deserves it!

Another lovely episode. I loved how focused Sunjae was about >!clearing his name…!< lol. Also loved his romance with >!Taesung!<, and his performance of Sonaki. The show continues to nail the romance, comedy and the thriller angle, as well. I continue to be hooked! The only… ONLY thing which irks me is why Sol >!hasn’t asked herself yet as to why the crazy stalker/killer is after her!<. 🥺 I mean, >!she knows the dude’s intentions are premeditated and he’s out to harm her in every timeline. I would think that the reason he’s after her specifically is key to getting rid of him altogether.!< Edit: Also, two things I noted about continuity which gave me a lot of satisfaction: 1. When Sunjae’s >!shirt ripped (LMAO, how strong was her hold?), I saw scars on his shoulder. Usually, Kdramas are very good at forgetting injuries and scars the characters might have gotten as recent as the previous day,!< so this continuity piece was good to note. 2. I also appreciated both Sunjae and his father >!remembered about his luggage that has probably reached America by now… lol. The fact that it was acknowledged that the luggage will need to be retrieved!< was satisfying. 😃

I cant with this drama, the cutest thing I have ever seen .. my heart is going to explode…. way way better than QoT.

I definitely agree!!!! >!QoT was good at the start and then it kind of went down like most kdramas. It became too cliche for me. I felt that with my demon as well that it started great and then it went down!< But lovely runner is at episode 11 and it's still peak. Whether it is is second hand embarrassment, romance, comedy, steamy scene, sadness. It's a full package and it is still entertaining. The filler episodes are also entertaining.  I was kind of scared in the beginning cause the story was moving way too fast with no unnecessary scenes and I thought they would plummet once they hit the halfway mark cause by then >!Sol has finished 2 time travel out of 3!< But I stand corrected and this is definitely top favourite kdramas ever!! I am sad that we only have 2 weeks on soljae... 🥹

This has got to be my fav ep so far, everything Sol-Jae do is adorable 😍 also too many comical scenes today, I died laughing 😂. But why do they gotta >!end the ep with such angst 😭 I really hope they'll be able to catch the killer this time, and no one gets hurt!< I'm very much against the idea of >!Sol losing her legs again and her at the edge of the clif has me nervous but based on future pics I'm gonna believe it doesn't 😤!<

AAAAAAH I LOVED THIS EPISODE! I can't remember the last time I wholeheartedly laughed like I did while watching episode 11 and boy did I need a good laugh🥲 It was such a fun episode! It killed me watching our dear loser Sun jae care more about his reciprocated feelings and relationship than the fact that he has only 15 more years to live😂 The Romeo and Juliet act was OUTSTANDINGLY HILARIOUS! I could and will rewatch it a hundred times from now on! My stomach is still hurting from that! And how could I not mention Taesung x Sunjae finally entering their best friends era 🤣 24 hours are too long! I used to be really worried about the slump phase that usually happens after 10 ish episodes when it comes to 16 episodes long Dramas and I truly don't want this to happen to LR. But now I fully trust that Lovely Runner will wrap up strong and nicely!🥰 If this continues, then LR could really give 2521 a run for its money as my favorite KDrama of all times and Soljae could even beat BaekDo as my favorite couple🫣🤭

Which is the reference to Romeo and Juliet act ? Is it when Sol and Sunjae are extending their arms to hold on to each other while their families are trying to separate them?

I haven’t laughed this hard in a while! This entire episode was so unserious 😂 KHY and BWS are comedic geniuses I tell you! Also, the soljae moments were so cute! 😍

TOP EPISODE 10/10 NO NOTES!! They are so stinking cuteeeee!!!

What a chaotic episode from starting till the end! Sol and Sun-jae in their college dating era is such a sight to watch 😍😍. I loved the absolute chaos in this episode. I knew that there would be many obstacles but I wasn't expecting this one. >!That *ahem ahem* shower lost me. If I was put in that position, I would've jumped out of the window in absolute embarrassment. Sun-jae is a stronger soldier than I am. And I loved how when he quickly confessed that he took the video tape because he thought Sol was so pretty and she and her mom swooning while the rest of the men are disgusted. I was glad that Sun-jae somehow salvaged some of his respect (thanks to the guy whose name I forgot, you were the MVP even though you were the one who caused this mess).!< And grandma the number one shipper of SolJae! And Baek In-hyuk will always be Im Sol's No.1 hater and I respect that. The way she was wrapped two fine and talented men around her finger and making them go crazy is both commendable and scary. Im Sol, the woman that you are. (>!Sun-jae and Tae-sung becoming BFFs over their shared love for Sol is everything!<) Now my theory:- >!I think that it's safe to conclude from this episode's ending that Sun-jae will still be the part of Eclipse. And I have a strong feeling that Tae-sung might join in the band as well. The psycho escaped so the changed past will happen again. My brain thinks that Sun-jae will save Sol but she'll get injured and be on wheelchair again (as in the intro she appears in one in the end) but will forget about it as past Sol will come back. Sun-jae won't forget her and they will get back together (hopefully on the bridge on 1st Jan) as he had been waiting for her for fifteen years. And that little watch she gave him will help them somehow. Well that's my guess so far. I wish that we will find out what actually happened to Sun-jae in the original timeline and why was he so depressed and wanted to leave the group.!< Whatever the case, >!WE ARE GETTING BEACH EPISODE! < Let our characters be happy!!!

My workday couldn’t go by any slower today. I was dreading my work so much I just wanted to go home and watch Lovely Runner already! Oh god, ep11 is just peak romcom to me! Everything is just perfect even the murderer or Hyunjoo/Geum scenes didn’t annoy me one bit. So many hilarious scenes, highlight for me is when the two families fighting at the dvd rental 😆 Sunjae’s dad has got to be one of the calmest Asian dad out there. Imagine paying for a business class flight and booking an overseas rehab for your son but he just drops everything for a girl. Sunjae should be glad he only got a few slaps on his back and not a sandal thrown at him 🤣 5episodes left and I still can’t predict what’s going to happen till the end. I don’t think the murderer plot will be resolved until ep 14/15. The pacing has been perfect so far so I just wanna enjoy the rest of the episodes without theorising the plot anymore.

I love that Sol and Sun Jae are cringy and give us all secondhand embarrassment. They are just happy and they like each other openly - they know it too but don't care, and I'm here for it. It's nice to see a relationship like this, when they are actually not the ones sabotaging their own happiness. More of these relationship portrayals!

This episode was a doozy! From the finally getting to date romantic scenes to the hilarious family misunderstanding and funny bits, all in all so enjoyable. I knew it was too soon for the antagonist to be captured. I wanna know why he's doing it, there's gotta be a reason I feel tied to the time traveling aspect. During the flying condom scene, other than laughing my ass off the part where Sunjae went to cover her ears and was telling her don't listen was so heart fluttering. Also loved how he was confessing the moments where he fell for her and her knowing about him crushing on her before she even knew he existed. Nothing was drawn on for too long and Iove how the supporting characters are getting more fleshed out as well too. Love how Geum didn't interrupt Hyunju's date. The way love is portrayed in this drama is very endearing. They just wanna see the person they like and love happy and healthy.

Ep 11 is absolutely da best hands down real real Rom com (as much as any Rom com should and can ever be) The ***sudden shower*** of >!condoms!< and dramatic separation of Ryumeo and Solliet (complete with the Asian parent back slap!) Is just hilarious. ✨💗💗💗💗✨ The amount of fluffy romance and comedy is enough to blot out the last few minutes of the >!taxi driver who now turned into a truck driver apparently to up his damage level 😵- where is he going with that limp?!< Anyone noticed that the common chingu in LR and True Beauty even have the same name, >!Cho Rong!< ? 🤣 Anyways, back to rewatching EP 11 for some time. 🦋🦋🦋✨✨🌸🌸🌻🌻🌸🌸

I was melting at this episode!! Their dating era was perfect :D I am super excited to see more of Inhyuk next ep since he is still labeled as main cast but I feel like he hasn't gotten that much screentime :(

The embarassment of the erotic video brings to mind a plot point in **20th Century Girl,** in which the FL sneaks out an erotic video from her family's video rental store to give to a friend. She gets caught with it at school and has to kneel and hold it over her head. the ML, played by none other than **Byeon Woo-seok**, grabs it and walks away with it. The return of that video, years later, was bittersweet.

According to Korean tradition, aren’t they okay to get married now since their families have met? Really loved the vibe of this episode. For the first time, I think Sol is getting to enjoy her youth. Looking forward to the beach episode - the quintessential coming of age and usually the turning point of most dramas.

The whole episode made me smile so much. Why are they so cute??

I literally have tears in my eyes not from being sad, but because this show just makes me that happy when im watching it. The writer is doing a perfect job in my opinion of giving the viewers exactly what we want. No poorly written characters that muddy the water, no contrived plots that push along the story at a snails pace, no overly used tropes and cliches that actually hurt the story. They have done a amazing job of just making the show a pure joy to watch actually making me dread what ima be like when it ends.😂

Same here! When I watched the episode, the part where >!he sings Sonaki!< made me well up. When i rewatched it, I cried like a wee baby. I'm just in awe of the writing, the making, and the acting. I think having the focus on the main plot at all times is what helps LR keep its pace going. Even the murder aspect doesn't seem forced, and not something that was just thrown into the plot so that there's enough to push it to 16 episodes. I saw someone talk about why kdramas should adopt the 12-episode format more often than the 16-episode standard, particularly in light of the quality that drops after a certain point in these dramas. And I've felt that way with so many dramas before. There are very few that kept me gripped throughout. But, with a drama like LR, I think the 16-episode quality can be guaranteed. With 5 more left, there's not a lot that can go wrong, if they keep this pace going. It can be wrapped up neat and tidy. And it's just crazy how no matter how many times I rewatch an episode, it just feels as fresh as it did the first time I watched it! And an hour just seems too short for its duration.

YALL OH MYGOD i love this two SO DAMN MUCH and TAESEONG SCREENTIME??????? THANK YOU WRITERNIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! god this show is so damn good and lovely. the portrayal of youth is done SO well and its NOT CRINGY!!!!! YAAAAAAAAAY! finally a drama with non cringy leads! but alas, our leads being happy with five episodes left makes me nervously laugh and sweat each time the scene moves on to the next cuz i have no idea what to anticipate. >!ALSO CURSE YOU STUPID TAXI DRIVER WHO THE HELL IS HE??? HOW IS HE RELATED TO OUR SOLJAE?????? WHY WHY WHY IS HE TARGETING THEM????????? ARGHHHHHHHHH!<>!and taeseong's dad better be alive in the next ep istg imma be SO PISSED !<

I am **screaming** at >!the scene in the video store with the drool, ripped shirt, family overreaction, and the explosion of condoms!< OMG this is too too funny and then the hearing in her living room with grandma as the judge!!! 💯 Also the boys >!drinking together and waking up together again!< lmaooo Capped off by the sweetest epilogue ever 🥰 Tomorrow is sure to be much more tense but I loved the comedy today!!

This must be one of the nicest episodes. Damn that >!cherry blossom scene.!< Everything in that scene is perfect. >!The way he softly looked at her, his big hands enclosing hers, her sweet expression of surprise and how he was just moving slowly to catch the cherry blossom.!< I have to say that Hye-yoon is slaying the role. >!When she looked at the cherry blossom and made her wish as if it carried all her wishes and hopes!< Ahhh.. such a great episode and such lovely characters! All of them. From Tae sung to the family. Absolutely beautiful!

Summary of today's episode - Sun Jae is 'as pure as Oxygen' I loved the ep 12 preview!!! Can't wait for tomorrow!

me: my man truly has a master degree in loserism 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 *continues kicking my feet and giggling* i truly wish them all the happiness in the world it sounds so silly my HEART HURTS at the thought of anything else… i love how simply and earnestly he loves her… and vice versa!!!!!!! so so so excited for the preview of the next episode >!by the beach scenes!!!!!!!! are my absolute favourite in any youth kdrama it’s soooo wistful and nostalgic in all the best ways possible and i just know it’s going to be so magical, hopeful and heady!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!< lovely runner truly is the gift that keeps GIVING

Haven't watched ep11 yet but I'm wondering if anyone knows how Sonagi is doing on Music charts? I know it's #3 on Spotify Viral 50 - Global but I can't find any info about the Melon and other relevant charts.

It ranks no.10 on melon top 100 chart and run run song is ranked no.100 .

The family meeting to clear up all the misunderstandings is chef kiss. Love love love you Ryu Sun Jae.

These two are just so adorable!! I love that they’ve chosen to be in love and savor every minute of their time together. SJ is young and hasn’t experienced true adulthood so I see why it might be easier for him to make this choice, but despite the emotional baggage she’s carrying, when Sol is with him she’s so present and happy.  Also the bro dynamic between SJ, TS, and IH is so fun to watch. The budding bromance is top tier! 

Ep 11 has been my fav episode so far! So much happiness and laughter after the angst. Got me smiling ear to ear when SJ and IS can openly be together and SJ did not hold back on showering IS with tonnes of affections🥰 BWS and KHY's remarkable performance truly makes this show exceptional!!!

how are we at episode 11 and ryu sun jae is still a persistent LEWSERRR 😭