I'm glad I found this drama
Although the meeting of the leads are those typical coincidence, but this drama may taught us many lessons or inspiration. I love how their conversations are sometimes weird, funny and MATURED and it's like a real life conversations and expressions. I felt emotionally connected to them. The leads have really great chemistry too! I actually have struggles on choosing what to watch and I tried many new dramas this year but this is one of those dramas that I want to continue until the end. I dropped some popular dramas on internet after 1-3 episodes because I think this is better so far. So I'm really glad I found this drama! It saves me! Highly recommended!Was this review helpful to you?
Slice of life dramas defying tropes!
Run On is a heartwarming, wholesome drama which will leave you with more feels for the characters than for the plot. In many other dramas, these might go hand in hand, but in Run On, you will find the story to be more influenced by the people the characters are. It's the kind of drama you may either love or dislike. You are bound to like it if you are tired of the same old character and plot tropes that exist in pretty much every drama. In the leads we have refreshing characteristics where communication and support for each other is what helps them develop the relationship. Both of them begin to work on what's lacking in each other upon being pointed out by the other. With the second leads, it's similar but it's a burst of emotions and extra at every level while the story of the main leads is more subdued.What I loved the most in this drama is how every character - major and minor - has grown throughout the story. The beginning of the episodes start with pulling you in, wanting to find out who these people are, and then you stay because you are so comfortable and invested in their arcs. In the end, Run On leaves you with a lesson to change yourself for the better. It's a brilliant drama with lots of positivity and healthy relationships' portrayal. I personally felt that the last episode was little out of pace from the rest, but that can be ignored.
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A MUST WATCH !!!
Im Siwan strikes AGAIN !!! Honestly ever since I knew he was going to be the lead i expected this to be good but i did not expect this to be THIS good. Shin Sekyung is also doing an amazing job she really breathed life into oh mijoo’s character. All four characters are so different yet so real, they are not perfect, a bit weird but that’s how we all are. the chemistry is off the charts. but what really impressed me is how well written this drama is. the dialogues are so perfectly written you just keep going back to their conversations. It may look like a usual sport drama but trust me it’s so much more. if you are looking for a some light hearted easy on the mind kind of drama this one’s for you. In short, don’t miss out on this masterpiece.Was this review helpful to you?
Something Was Missing
Even though I would like to, I feel as though I can't write an actual in-depth review considering the fact that I had only watched 10 episodes before dropping it. Here's the thing, the show isn't bad at all. In fact, the characters are great and it has a really promising storyline. The problem for me is that I felt like something was missing, and it is frustrating because I don't know what that something is.The cast is great, and I was especially excited because Im Siwan is an incredible actor, on top of the fact that I am a huge fan of Sooyoung because of SNSD so of course I would automatically watch anything she's in. The biggest issue is that I don't know what the issue is and it drove me crazy. I found myself getting bored and distracted even though this drama has everything I would enjoy. The two leads were so sweet and the second leads were just as entertaining but yet, I still kept pausing the show, going on my phone, or even walking away while it played(and then I would have to rewind because I was confused).
Maybe one day I'll revisit the show, especially since so many people loved it and because the characters were all so lovely, but for now, I will give it a low rating and keep it pushing.
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Best in a long time!
I don't do 10s. This is the best rating I've ever given to any drama. At first it was a little hard to like it, because it's like nothing I've seen. Completely character driven, which I love, the dialogue is fast and funny, but in translation and with subtitles it's a little harder to catch the tone of the wit. But witty it is, and sarcastic, and eccentric. Nearly every character is odd in their own way, and some are very unlikable, anti-social, sociopathic - yet I like them. There is hardly any character in this drama who is unlikable - perhaps one, and yet even he has moments of humanity. It did take a little while for this drama to get into its stride, but it is well worth the wait. Much of the drama feels aimless, while characters spend time finding their direction, but as they begin to find their feed, the story begins to blossom, has setbacks, but continues. This is a very human drama, makes me feel warm and fuzzy without being sentimental, and also touches on some real issues which seem to pervade Korean society. It may be unrealistic in some ways (no one seems to be really struggling or overwhelmed by life, for example , but in other ways it shows relationships in down to earth, maybe even humdrum detail, but makes them engaging and beautiful. Can;t recommend it enough.Was this review helpful to you?
The perfect drama for everyone
So, I'm currently at episode 9 and I am not afraid to give this a 10. This is the first time I'm reviewing a drama, I've given a 10 score to other dramas before but this is the first time I really wanna write something about it. This is such a new and fresh drama style, I really like this. The story is nothing new, you won't be surprised by plot twists and everything else, it's just the daily life of our 4 main characters and oh...thos 4 characters!!!The cast is just PERFECT, for everyone who's considering not watching this because of Shin Se Kyung past acting roles, just forget about them and give this drama a shot, she's INCREDIBLE, she surprised me so much that even made it to my favorite actresses of all time hahah, the other actors are just as incredible as her, their acting is incredible, it's really easy to connect to each one of them and they did an amazing job.
The ost are all amazing, I keep listening to them on spotify whenever I can, they fit the drama really well.
Overall, this drama is really great, not everyone will like it but If you just want to chill and watch a story that will hook you up all night and want to laugh a little bit with a slow burn romance, give this one a chance and you'll not be disappointed :)
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Beautiful journey into self-discovery and human connection
I enjoyed this drama more than I thought I would. My favourite aspect was the portrayal of quirky personalities that find others to understand and accept themas they are. The dialogues are a masterpiece, it really allows the viewers to understand the what, why and how of everything that’s going on. We’re all different and dramas often portray certain stereotypes in an unrealistic way, this show didn’t do that.
The premise of he story seems quite simple, but it touches on common issues in a very meaningful way such as greed, family, socioeconomical and gender power dynamics, meaning of sportsmanship, self-discovery and how to be true to oneself. The story develops and builds in such a beautiful and realistic way and the I could really feel the main characters inner struggles and their growth. I really appreciated the various emotional dynamics, especially between ML and FL. Their connection was soulful, on a deeper level and full of vulnerability. This series was quite profound, but managed to remain light and wasn’t overly dramatic in a forceful way. My only complaint was the lack of romance in the story or the discrepancy between what I felt was the depth of the characters feelings vs how little they acted on them. Realistically, if you show a lot of vulnerability, closeness should match.
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Pleasant to watch
Really liked this drama so far. I have watched 3 episodes .. loving it..This drama has differnt story .. loved it and so i decided to give review after 3rd episode
All the stars have done well. Very nice chemistry between the leads. Maturity can be seen from the way its enacted specially for male lead.. in the end of third episode his decision turns around the situation. His firmness not to surrender to corrupt practises and to stand for what he believes right ... very nicely depicted..
surprisingly this is first drama i am watching for Im *Shi Wan*.. its just impressive.. he is fit to be an athlete
In third episode.. Dilemma of female lead not to sway away when offered bribery is shown beautifully . *Shin ke kyun* did good job as always
It involves sports and politics relating to it but it also focuses on ethics and values that young generation stands for..
Good investment of time if you wish to see something lighter , romantic with hansome male lead with a dash of politics and sportsmanship
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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.Was this review helpful to you?
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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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