Lovely Runner
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📺 Basic Information
| Genre | Romance, Fantasy, Time Slip |
| Episodes | 16 Episodes |
| Platform | tvN / TVING / Netflix |
| Aired | April 8 - May 28, 2024 |
| Rating |
📖 Synopsis (Spoiler-Free!)
Im Sol, who gave up swimming after an accident, lives as a die-hard fan of her favorite idol Ryu Sun-jae. One day, devastated by the news of Sun-jae's tragic death, Sol finds herself transported back 15 years to her high school days. She tries to change the past to save Sun-jae, but time doesn't bend as easily as she hopes. As she travels between past and present, they meet again like destiny, and a heartfelt love story unfolds as they try to protect each other.
👥 Main Cast & Characters
- Im Sol (Kim Hye-yoon) - Sun-jae's #1 fan, time-travels to the past
- Ryu Sun-jae (Byeon Woo-seok) - Top idol star with a mysterious past
- Kim Tae-sung (Song Geon-hee) - Sol's best friend, Sun-jae's rival
- Baek In-hyuk (Lee Seung-hyub) - Sun-jae's friend, band member
✨ Memorable Scenes & Quotes
First Meeting (Episode 1)
"Thank you for coming into my life"
Confession (Episode 8)
"Give me some time. Time to fall for you"
Reunion (Episode 15)
"This time, I will protect you"
Ending (Episode 16)
"I'm so glad we met"
🎵 Original Soundtrack
- "Sudden Shower" - ECLIPSE (Addictive ending theme)
- "Run Run" - SONSUN (Heart-fluttering opening)
- "Just Like That Day" - N.Flying (Emotional ballad)
💠My Review & Rating
✅ Pros
- Amazing chemistry between Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon
- Solid storyline and time-slip concept
- Addictive OST and beautiful cinematography
- High engagement with plot twists
⚠️ Cons
- Some forced plot points
- Slightly rushed ending
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