Run On (2020)

refreshing

I can say this Drama is very refreshing to watch from the Creative Dialogue choice, Pastel coloring aesthetic, to the 'Unusual' jobs of the pairing (Female Lead as an Interpreter while Male Lead as an Athlete). The cinematography is beautifully shot, you'd appreciate the attention to detail. I've seen 4 episodes of the show and I can say it has massive potential. Love the leads (Se-Kyung and Siwan) they're oozing with Chemistry - I cant help but giggle whenever they're together on screen.

I'm obsessed with the show, honestly came here for Se Kyung and Sooyoung but really this drama didn't disappoint. Keeping this review short tho, i may update in a while. if you're looking for a light hearted romcom with the right amount of drama and humor than this is for you.

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Pretty bad

I absolutely adore Shin Se Kyung, I would watch everything with her. However, this one I couldn't.
The script is really bad (anything with sports is pretty boring, what can be worse - well, a story about a sport's writer), the chemistry between the main roles is not really there, the support roles are also poor (mainly because of the poorly written script but I also dislike the support female role). I saw many people swearing this is some really nice drama, with great chemistry (where?) to me it was just bad and could not get past the first 5 episodes. I feel sorry for Shin Se Kyung, hope her next one will be better.

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Good at first half, but falling down at second half

I tried to force myself to watch this drama again until the end because previously I stopped this drama in the middle of the episode but still couldn't help but understand why it felt bland and not as interesting as the beginning of the episode. I don't know why the characters in this drama don't have the right chemistry, I didn't feel anything when watching this drama even though I had high expectations when I wanted to start this drama and the first few episodes but in the middle of the episode it was like falling into a hole. For ML and FL, it felt like there was chemistry at the beginning of the drama but in the middle it seemed like they lost the chemistry itself. The side couple is also the same, even though I've forced myself to watch it until the end, I still can't finish this drama for some reason. Looks like I will still not be able to finish this drama until the end.

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How to complete what you want in life?-RUN ON

I really like the hero and heroin...I really love how they interact each other....I hope there will be season 2... ATTENTION: JTBC and the director PLEASE MAKE IT FOR SEASON 2..??
For the first couple I like how they share their life together and learn each other but I more like the second couple which is seo dan ah n lee young hwa he's if I'm not mistaken..I really like their chemistry and how they interact beach other in different situation some time they can be sweet sometime they can be like a happy couple and happy child especially young hwa he can be sweet cute and happy with dan ah also he can be romantic for certain situations...even the second couple don't have so many screen but I do feel the emotion between them???..I also like the first couple but I feel more attach to second couple which is seo dan ah and lee young hwa...I hope they can be work together and become lead drama...and also I hope there season 2 to focus more on second couple and hope SooYoung and tae oh got act together in future???❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for the wonderful stories and it's made my day..hope second couple get another drama for this couple

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A series that ticked all the boxes

Everything you want in a drama was more than likely put into this. I expected them to skip over things most dramas do but it went into them and dived deeper than i even imagined.
What I loved most was how this drama reflected life, the awkwardness of starting a new relationship, the trials of family, the trauma of stereotypes.
I don't want to give much away but this drama even stepped into subjects that are still sadly taboo in south korea and i respect them for that as it is real and they can't hide it (LGBT)

The 2 main leads (mijoo and seung) were a perfect match, their relationship was built on trust, understanding and most importantly communication, I loved the fact we would get so many scenes of them just talking and it wouldn't feel boring. While watching the drama I felt as though I could really see their relationship progress. There was no silly misunderstandings or drama just 2 people learning to love and becoming friends to lovers. The slow pace never felt as though it dragged it felt real and natural.
The other 2 leads (yeonghwa and Seo) had a little bit more drama to them, while there was no silly misunderstanding there were more trials to overcome. I am happy with the ending they had, generally because nothing was forced. They had great chemistry and even better personalities.

The ending was beautiful, it left me feeling complete.
Thank you, writers and directors and everyone for such a beautiful drama this definitely made my month!!

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A Getaway For Lost Souls

I never expected anything from this drama. I even thought that it'd be another sport drama like "Weightlifting Fairy : Kim Bok Joo". I was WRONG. This is what you called HUMBLE MASTERPIECE. Here's why..

❤Say no to mediocre, cliche storyline you can find in any K-Dramas. It's refreshing, funny, hilarious, mind blowing and humbling. You'll find yourself smiling from ear to ear and crying in a matter of seconds in every episode (esp towards the end). So if you seek something different, refreshing & heart warming, this drama is your answer

❤Storyline that took focus on every character's daily lives. Just like someone said before in this platform, this drama showed that every person is their own main character in their lives. If you want a getaway from your work or even life itself, this drama will give you some kind like cure for your lost soul.

❤It promotes healthy relationship (the importance of communication & trust), LGBTQI+ awareness & female empowerement. Things that I rarely saw mentioned explicitly in a drama. Bravo!

❤Lovely, cute & beta male characters as mainleads. Really tho, I love how they portrayed both male mainleads to be more gentle, full of emotion & loving than the female mainleads. In contrast, the female mainleads are definitely independent Alpha females with their own badass charms. It's refreshing to see the gender role reversal.

❤The chemistry between the mainleads! 10000/10. Damn, I didn't expect to be blushing & squealing hearing drama dialogues. Seon Gyeoom, he's literally a poet & a flirt with/without him knowing that. His pickup lines or rather I'd say compliments for his gf were just too cute, hot, smart & unique at the same time. Seon Gyeom be lowkey waking up my deep down desire tbh, hahaha..

❤Acts : 1000/10. They're all amazing actors, but for me there should be a special shout out to Im Siwan for bringing Seon Gyeom character alive. He really left me with deep impression with his gentle, loving & nurturing traits. Even tho his character was oftenly misunderstood & even being hated just bcs he's mainly clueless & rather 'hard' to approach, I love to see him break down. Im Siwan was successfully portrayed that. You can learn from his character, to not overly thinking for whatever problem that you encountered on the road. Take your time, take a rest but don't give up. Enjoy the ride of the world that has given you.

For me his character would be the perfect depiction of my dream man/soulmate. Wise, smart, full of principles, family man, loyal, patience, had his own passion/dream, trustful & supportive. Damn even tho his character is awkward & oftenly lost on his own thoughts, but he's very charming in his own way. Just watch it guys, his & Yeong Hwa characters are hilarious to watch! (I also surprised to see Kang Tae Oh acting cutely. Even his cries also cute..)

❤Filmography : 1000/10. The asthetic, the vibe, the beautiful shots. Damn, it's not your typical K-Dramas, people, it's an art..

❤Motivational. Full of beautiful, meaningful & wise quotes from the start till the end. I even wrote down some of its quotes. My favourite would be "Who will be the longest to be with me? It'd definitely be me, myself. Until the day I die, even tho I already found my soulmate, I'll be buried alone, with no one but myself. I don't wanna love myself too much, but I also don't want to lose myself"

❤Bittersweet happy ending but it really showed that's life. Sometimes you just don't know what'll happen in the future. You just have to enjoy the ride and see what world will give to you. You learn from your past mistakes & experiences, to be a better person in the future.

❤If "Because This Is My First Life" , "Fight For My Way" & web dramas on youtube had a 'child' it'd be this drama. Slice of life meets romcom. Relaxing with normal pace drama.

Some criticisms that I should point out :
❤I felt bored on somewhere in the middle of the drama. Some scenes are unnecessary to keep & it caused the dragging.
❤Minor plotholes that matters to detail oriented viewers, but overall it didn't affect the drama.

So what are you waiting for? Looking for motivational, entertaining, sweet & funny drama, you really should watch this drama! Definitely worth your time!

Would rate it 9/10 ❤

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This show was tiring!

Like, I don't mind watching a show which is character driven rather than plot-driven. But really, every Run-on character felt lethargic. Nothing wrong with the entire setup, but parts of it were too slow and unnecessary (could have done away with the assemblyman's cribbing). Could have easily wrapped up the everything (including character development) in 10 episodes. I wish there was some more context around dynamics of Seo Dan Ah and her family, especially the younger brother <3.

Favorite characters: Yeong Hwa, Dana's younger brother and Doo Sik! I didn't care for the main lead. Slightly inclined towards the 2nd leads but gave up mid-way since that became cliched as well. Watch it if you have the patience to watch slow-paced shows with lots of everyday, casual conversations.

Lastly, for a show titled run-on, I wish there was more running involved. :-(

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Nicht stehen bleiben - Run On !

Es prallen Lebenswelten aufeinander.

Mi-Joo eine freie Übersetzerin für Filme, Seon Gyeom der erfolgreiche Nationalsportler im Laufen, Dan-Ah eine erfolgreiche CEO aus vermögendem Haus und Young Hwa Student der Kunst.
4 Personen die unterschiedlicher nicht sein können.

Jeder lebt in seiner Welt und doch begegnen sie sich unbewusst immer wieder.

Erst als Mi-Joo nach einer ungewollten Einladung mit einem Professor aus einem Missverständnis aneinander gerät, nehmen die bewussten Begegnungen mit Seon Gyeom, jeder lernt den Anderen besser kennen.
Auch Dan Ah und Young Hwa verbindet mehr als sie dachten.

Es entwickelt sich eine sehr interessante Geschichte, manchmal vorhersehbar und manchmal unerwartet.
Es wird viel geredet und man sollte genau zuhören. Manche Dialoge werden in "ungewohnte" Szenen gesetzt.
Leider sind die Untertitel in der deutschen Version etwas hakelig, so das mancher Dialog erst viel später Sinn macht, wenn etwas Handlung vergangen ist.

Wer Romantik mag, den einen oder anderen Film kennt, wird hier einige unterhaltsame Stunden haben.

Die Geschichte ist so gestaltet, dass evtl. noch ein Nachfolger kommen könnte, man wird sehen.

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really disliked the second couple

it was fine. the drama was fine. was it the best thing I've ever seen? no. but it was fine. but, man, I could not stand the second couple. by the 8th episode, I ended up fast forwarding through all their scenes. I would have much rather had more scenes with Woosik or the father than them.

I liked the first couple, even though there wasn't much to their relationship. I've never been one that needs tons of making out to be satisfied with a relationship in a drama, and you don't definitely won't find a ton of making out here. you'll barely find a couple of kisses. but that was good enough for me.

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the perfect slice of life drama

Oh boy where do I begin... I loved everything about this drama, so much that I'm writing thing months after I finished watching it...

I really think it has everything; an amazing cast, visually pleasing scenes, dialogues that really stick with you and awesome characters. Also! the OST by LUCY really is a masterpiece... god bless them.
Anyways, it's a tv show carried by the dialogues and if you don't like slow paced dramas that's not the series for you lmao but for me, that was what fascinated me the most... I think if I had to compare it to something, it reminds me of a Studio Ghibli movie, dealing with serious stuff but in a soft and hopeful way.

The writing is /fantastic/ and I think that they really wrote it like it was a long movie (ironically, movies are a big part of the plot but anyways), even the little details have a meaning with made my little obsessed brain really happy. The characters really are sweethearts... if you love the found family trope this is for you!!! Also! no love triangle god bless... and even though there's miscommunication at the beginning, the main couple has one of the healthiest relationships I have ever seen in a tv show... incredibile methinks.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a heart-warming drama but that deals with serious stuff too and the struggles of being an adult, that's what you're looking for!

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De todas as coisas que eu amei...por que eu nunca fui uma delas?

Run on (na direção do amor) foi uma surpresa agradável, é aquele dorama leve e gostoso de se assistir, sem precisar se preocupar com triângulos amorosos Acredito que o dorama tenha um ritmo mais lento, contudo é aquele tipo de série que você assiste e nem vê a hora passar. Run on não fala apenas sobre o amor entre os protagonistas, mas também do amor próprio, nele nós acompanhamos a jornada do Ki Seon-gyeom em busca do amor próprio, de conhecer os seus limites e não aceitar situações que ferem seus princípios, já Oh Mi-joo é bem resolvida consigo mesma e sabe se colocar em primeiro lugar, embora também tenha seus próprios medos. O desenrolar do romance é fofo e saudável, é um casal que sabe se respeitar e entendem as suas necessidades. Este é um dorama que nos faz refletir sobre o amor próprio com delicadeza, entendendo que precisamos zelar por nós mesmos e que durante nossa jornada também teremos momentos difíceis.

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THIS DRAMA DESERVES A TEN

This drama may not be everyones's cup of tea, this is not for you if you like dramas with lot of twists. I can say that it can be like a typical drama for someone but for me it's not.

It's my first time watching a kdrama that doesn't have lots of slow motion moment just bcs they 'hold their hands', they 'kiss', or like they 'bumped into each other'. I didn't feel awkward at all & it doesn't make me feel impatient bcs of that, I really like it.

I like how they don't just focus on their love life but also in their personal life. This drama is like really matured, they show how a relationship is, how they learn & grow in their presence.

I also love their acting and the script, they're all natural & not cringy at all. That's what I love the most abt this drama. It's just natural & there's a lot to learn.

I really recommend this drama, even tho you like a drama with full of surprises, you should give this a chance, it's just really good for me.

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