Run On (2020)

Light ,fluffy, but not lucking in substance

When I started to watch Run On I thought that it will be just another mid of the road rom com but I was pleasantly surprised. Run On is everything a romantic drama should be!! Light ,fluffy, but not lucking in substance! I found my self laughing and swooning over the two leads like a teenage girl!

At first, I thought that we will be getting another drama with the usual cold, emotionless male lead! But boy was I wrong. He was just so amazingly weird and OMG so cute and sweet!! He was not you usual rich spoiled heir! He always went out of his way to help other and his journey to self love and the impact the female lead had on him was a pleasure to watch.

When it comes to the female lead, I think she is probably the best female lead in all K-Dramaland and definitely my all time favourite!

She was strong, independent, smart, spoke her mind but most importantly was not psychotic . Usually k-dramas writers show us leads with psychotic, abusive and violent tendencies as strong and expect us to be happy that they gave us a strong female lead! NO! This drama showed that you can be strong and standing your ground without having to stab someone or be unnecessary aggressive!

The 2 of them make one of the healthier, sweetest and realest k drama couples out there! Every scene they had together make me smile and swoon like a teenager, some thing that , being the cynic that I am never though will happen to be again!

Many said that this is a slow drama, but I personally did not think so, maybe it was because I was so invested to the characters and their journey that I found each episode has something interesting. The character development of each character was done so beautify and the way is supposed to happen. It wasn’t sudden because of a shocking event. It was gradual and logical.

I would really recommend this in a heat beat to everyone that is looking for a light drama, with mature characters, that has all the ingrediency of a romance drama without much angst. I mean there is 1 character, but his impact is so small and the characters so mature that it doesn’t really affect the plot nor your viewing experience.

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This drama has in on my “To watch list” on Netflix

And am sure that I’ve regretted putting off the urge to watch this instead of completing other dramas. A non toxic drama with happy endings? Awesome casts? Interesting plot? You definitely have it all in this drama!

When I first came across the series, I’ve wondered how they would link the title and storyline, but the writers did it! It came out magnificent! I really liked Siwan’s character albeit ditzy; it’s very alluring. And Sekyung’s character? She’s definitely a strong-willed woman IMO! Not to mention Sooyoung’s acting! Some of her scenes really capture me and had me reaching out for more tissues.

I would say the chemistry between the casts were superb. Which is really important, else, you’ll find several scenes being a little awkward (like some other dramas).

This is one of the few series I wouldn’t mind rewatching if I have time! (That’s because there’s always good k dramas upcoming)

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Best drama of 2021

This is the best drama I've seen this year. This is a drama about attraction and how it grows in a way very similar to what we see in real life, how different people get to know each other and find common ground and connect, and everyday situations and how people behave with all the awkwardness and hilarity and earnestness!

I've recommended it to so many people who also ended up loving it (including my boyfriend who started running again after watching this). This drama is brilliantly written and well-directed and produced.. The characters are all cleverly written, fleshed out, and very compelling (the acting and casting is spot-on). After watching episode 1 (particularly the pub street encounter scene), I was wowed how they wrote it, I found myself hooked. The writing is just so good that it feels deeper and richer after some rewatches. I am so happy I watched it. This drama inspired me to take on a couple of things I've always wanted to do in life, including picking up a third language (Korean)--and it was OMJ's scene where she said she decided to be a translator to act as a bridge to two languages that inspired me to learn Korean.

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A GOOD DRAMA WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN BETTER

I had high hopes for this drama, because I am an athlete myself. The show started out really strong and there were many defining moments that I can think of where the show went against the norms and clichés and stood out and even portrayed and touched on social issues. The female lead was specially mesmerizing, and the other cast members and characters were also good. But with all of that being said, the show slightly misses its mark in the second half, and there were some parts which felt unnecessary. Some things at the last few episodes felt like some lazy writing which was neither here nor there. But despite some small blunders, the show doesn't fall apart, and it finished strong. Overall the show was a good experience. It is obviously flawed and it isn't a masterpiece, but it is GOOD, which is good enough. It could have been better, but then again it also could have been worse. Is it a must watch? NO. Would I recommend it? YES

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Drama about self-care & personal growth

This drama is everything I wanted and more. I started this drama because I wanted a feel-good. It has given me so much more!

« You just focus on what’s in front of you and do things step by step »

In this drama, romance is not the primary theme. Yes, we know it is present, but the focus is more on the characters' personal growth.

The hero is not talking much at first, but slowly, he opens up to our heroine. We could say that he is a damaged hero because of his dysfunctional family, he never had the opportunity to do what he wants with his life and was a puppet for his father’s political career. Despite his hardships in the past, the hero remains a pure and humble soul. He does not hesitate to ask questions and to look for information when he does not know something.

Personal growth : The heroine asks the hero reflective questions. He thinks about them and looks for answers in the course of the story. He learns little by little to love himself and to put himself first in his life

Romance : Communication & great chemistry of our main couple, slow burn

I particularly liked that the second couple was different from usual. The chaebol girl is not insufferable like in many other dramas.

This is not a usual drama : new twists and unexpected turns. I love it. When watching a drama, I enjoy stereotypes, but also being surprised. Here, I was surprised more than once.

OST: good.

Major Themes:
- self love, self discovery, fighting for what you want, ‘adulthood crisis’, personal growth
- trust, social awkwardness, adapt & overcome,
- violence in sports, bullying,
- dysfunctional family

Minor Themes: sexual orientation, bribery, orphans

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A Pool of Delicacies

I think this was one of the most comfortable watches I've ever had.

It was a pleasure watching all the characters interact with each other. Everyone was unique. They differ so much from your usual drama stereotypes, that I was always excited to see what they were doing next. I never got frustrated about things and there was not one boring moment. Why? Because every character had an interesting approach towards their acting partners, whether it was the ML with the FL, or the ML with the SML, or the FL with the SFL or the SML with the SFL. Or with everyone else who showed up, for example, the FL's best friend/colleague or the secretary of the SFL. I was able to sit back and relax and wait for new fun moments.

Especially Ki Seon Gyeom. Im Shi Wan gave him such a special touch, that it feels difficult to see anyone else doing it. He's always so pure and looks innocent, but when it comes to face serious situations, he shows an unknown backbone and strength.

Shin Se Kyung. I know she's an either hate or love actress for many people. Well, let me tell you that she was lovely in this. Her acting was harmonious and well balanced with Im Shi Wan.

My secret favorite though was Kang Tae Oh (SML). Damn, that man. I'm in love. I've never seen someone as charming as him. I can't even describe how much I looked forward to his scenes. Whether it was with his love interest or Im Shi Wan or... well, anyone else. He was the light in every scene.

The sole a*** in this, the only one, you could possibly get angry with was the ML's father. Well, someone had to play the devil, right?

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Parfois courir vite n'aide pas à prendre des décisions rapides.

Beaucoup de très belles idées avec à chaque fois un côté négatif qui les freine :

1 - Le rapport parent/enfant qui tend à se débarrasser de la servitude confucianiste, mais le personnage des pères est si caricatural que ça fausse le jeu.
2 - Même remarque également entre le député et sa femme, celle-ci affirme que sa vie lui appartient, et la sortie du mari répondant « ta vie ne t’appartient pas, c’est moi qui la possède, tu es là pour servir ma carrière » est trop brutale, excessive. De plus ces scènes sont isolées les unes des autres dans l’histoire, sans qu’un climat familial continu puisse les soutenir.
3 - Un des personnages fait son coming-out, ça c’est assez nouveau dans un drama de ce type, mais le personnage est assez falot et secondaire, ça passe presque inaperçu. Pourtant, joint à l’affirmation homosexuelle déclarée d’un acteur étranger qui arrive sur le tournage avec son ami, ça fait quand même un bon début d’ouverture !
4 - Les réflexions de l’héroïne sur le choix entre amour et travail sont justes, très réalistes, mais malheureusement ça donne lieu à de longues scènes d’hésitations, de fausse rupture, et comme les dialogues sont assez confus, on ne comprend pas tout de suite ce qui la motive.
Pour les dialogues, je regrette beaucoup de ne pas comprendre le coréen, la traduction m’a paru souvent confuse, je comprenais tous les mots mais difficilement le sens général ! C’était peut-être plus clair en anglais, j’aurais dû essayer.

5 - Ce drama permet la découverte du dessous de la vie d’une équipe sportive, le harcèlement autorisé implicitement comme « discipline » de seniors sur un junior. Là aussi c’est quand même énorme ! le gamin se retrouve à l’hôpital, et on l’accuse parce qu’il a enfin parlé ! Et on ne sait rien de ce qui arrive à ses bourreaux ! Par contre très intéressant de voir l’acharnement de Yim Si Won à sortir de l’influence de son père, du système de népotisme qui gangrène apparemment les recrutements ! Intéressante aussi la vue de la vie d’une agence, d’une équipe de tournage et surtout le rôle de la traductrice de sous-titres, permettant aux films de franchir les frontières.

6 - Les dialogues sont intéressants et justes, avec des pointes d’humour, mais parfois ils se perdent dans un marécage de « parler pour ne rien dire »difficile à suivre…

7 - Quelques ellipses qui nous font parfois nous demander où on atterrit, et pourquoi… ça nuit au rythme de l’histoire, qui traîne et accélère d’un coup…

Par contre très belle photo, bande son discrète et plutôt jolie…

La fin : je comprends quand on m’a dit qu’il n’y en a pas, et c’est très justement vu, car dans la vie il n’y en a pas non plus, sauf le départ définitif vers l’au-delà (ou ailleurs…) Le scénariste a voulu, je pense, rendre cet effet de continuité de la vie qui ne s’arrête pas comme par miracle sur une rupture ou un mariage… D’ailleurs personne ne parle de se marier, sauf le père dans sa vue archaïque de l’utilisation de l’institution dans son propre intérêt .
L’héroïne a une très belle phrase : « Ne soyons pas déçus de ne pas nous comprendre(toujours), on s’en tient à ce qui est possible ».
Ceci est d’une grande sagesse, mais exclut totalement la passion.
Quelques personnages secondaires sortent du lot : le secrétaire du député qui n’en peut plus de la bassesse de son patron et qui démissionne, ça c’est rare ! en général ce sont vraiment des âmes damnées prêtes à tout, celui-ci est humain !
Le secrétaire de la directrice d’agence qui la protège discrètement, avec un humour sous-jacent. Mais son histoire d’amour est complètement rajoutée, comme dans la volonté de caser tout le monde à la fin !

Le héros principal est parfait : aisance, naturel, sincérité, Yim Shi Won est parfait ! Les autres aussi, dans leur interprétation, s’il y a des problèmes ils viennent de l’écriture du scénario, et peut-être de la traduction ! Mais il y a une belle unité de jeu, pour les principaux personnages, certains seconds rôle sont plus artificiels et mal intégrés dans l’histoire.

Ce drama aurait pu être une pépite, mais il est passé à côté par la longueur des tours et détours des personnages pour en arriver à prendre une décision. Dans la vie aussi, il faut du temps pour se décider, mais là 5 ou 6 épisodes à avoir le c… entre deux chaises, soit le 1/3 du drama, au moins, c’est trop long !

Mais je n’arrive pas à dire que je n’ai pas aimé, et comme je ne suis pas arrivée non plus à le virer en cours de route !

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The ML is one of the greenest flags in Kdrama history. (2nd watch)

The ML was such a kind and nice person from the get go. He had a hard time expressing himself sometimes but once he understood things he avoided making those same mistakes again. And we could hardly call them mistakes.

The FL was nice and all but the the ML stole the show. The 2nd couple were more interesting than the FL, but she was a good partner for ML. Seeing them together makes me feel so warm and happy. The 2nd couple had a breakup that wasn't really needed. I'm not even sure if they ended up together as a couple or just friends. The guy clearly likes her but they spent some time apart and he might have gotten over it. They obviously share some affection but its hard to surmise from the scenes after they met again if they were going to try being together again.

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