Na Direção do Amor (2020)

Witty, clever and entertaining. All words I can use to describe Run On. Plus with strong, ranging performances from all four leading characters, Im Shi Wan especially with his deadpan expressions, made this quite the show to watch for the 8 weeks. Run On honestly doesn't have much of an overarching plot but rather mini happenings and events ranging from overbearing parents, bullying, being comfortable with yourself and the path you wish to go on in life. The show was strong despite a simplistic plot and just as entertaining as most of its “plot driven” contemporaries.

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Where can I find my own Ki Seon Gyeom?

Honestly, I started watching this because of my admiration for Siwan. But as a result, I also fell in love with
Run On(team) the casts, staff, crew, director (because of the bts), the writer, everyone! Admitting that first episode, I was a little confused but I'm not saying I don't like it. Actually I loved it so much, it was weird but, yeah I loved it. I like its humor, there is no episode that I don’t laugh too much. I also like the romance here, the high level chemistry of Siwan and Sekyung. All characters are lovable and admirable. The story is simple yet its deep and you’ll learn many things about life, with witty dialogues and perfect acting. The cinematography is great, and the OSTs are perfect too! I have nothing to criticize in Run On, if it has imperfections, it doesn't matter to me. I watch drama to satisfy my heart and technical things don't matter. In the end, only our own preference and opinion will remain important. For me it’s a great drama, from start to finish..
If I love marshmallow sooo much, RUN ON IS A LIKE A MARSHMALLOW. ; >

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Don't let this drama pass you by!

I can't understand why I don't see more of this drama in social media. The reason I started was because I was watching Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung e thought "I need to see more of this actress (Shin Se Kyung)" and I saw this drama was on air, and since I like to watch dramas before they finish, I said let's go. But the reason why I'm still watching is because is seriously one of the best dramas I've watched so far.

First thing I have to say so far is that if you're expecting a eventful drama, with major conflicts and romantic triangles, this is not what you're looking for (so far). But the simplicity of this drama is just so endearing you can't just stop watching and waiting for the next episode.

Both ML and FL interactions are quirky and at the same time straightforward and deep. Mi Joo is a hard-working woman who deeply loves her job, seems to not have had a perfect home life and it looks like there aren't much work opportunities, but she doesn't act like a victim of life circumstances, and is strong e realistic. Ki Seon Gyeom to some may seem like a poor rich boy who followed the path his family paved for him and one day decided "screw this", but to me he actually is just a very strong and smart person who decided to transform his family's expectation to something he would also enjoy and when the time came for him to take a stance and make a choice he didn't hesitated (it was not a rebellion out of the blue). His personality is very endearing and his chemistry with the FL is very good too. He may seem aloof at times but is actually very self-conscious and observant.

The second lead couple is also evolving pretty nicely. Seo Dan Ah is also a very strong and driven woman, and also with family issues, especially with her (half?)brothers, and Lee Young Hwa comes to add more funny moments in the show, but is also a hard-working man. I see some drama coming for Dan Ah towards de second-half of the show and I'm expecting Young Hwa to support her.

All four leads are very strong and nice people just dealing with life. For some the show might seem boring and uneventful, but it's just so well written, well directed, the acting is spot on and the visuals very appealing. Highly recommend everyone to watch and give a chance. I'm not very picky so I gave 10/10 for everything because so far nothing turned me off.

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The Show

this is my second time writing review and i've been watching kdramas for quite a long time now.. this show is something i cannot describe in words... it was my weekly dose of butterliess.... and just wow.. ofcourse different people have different taste.. for those who are looking for not so dense romantic show.. this is the one for you.

the characters were mature enough... the lines were beautiful.. and not so cliche... they accepted their realities... heartbreaks.. and the female leads were bomb too..the male leads were cute though... the side characters were on point too.. character development was also on point...

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best drama ive ever watched

everything about this drama is perfect: the plot, the storyline, the cast, the acting, the relationships, everything.
the main couple has such a healthy and communicative relationship and watching them is very endearing and refreshing.
all of the women are very very well written and i never had a moment where i thought "that is so unrealistic/misogynistic/infantilizing" (which is something i often think when watching kdramas). the women have personalities, are independent, can think for themselves, have their own goals and interests and are taken seriously (even though this is the bare minimum it is still very refreshing to see in comparison to other kdramas).
there are many different issues tackled but it feels natural, realistic and not forced.
overall the plot is very interesting, there is no unecessary drama, no love triangles, the storyline and writing is very good and funny, the cast and acting is amazing, the filming and transitions are very good and the male leads are endearing himbos. 10000000/10

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Don't "run" away the thought of watching this

Considering finding the first episode really slow, my enjoyment of Run On quickly changed to a really positive turn from that point onwards. Run On not only has the greatest couple I have witnessed to date, but also honestly just a really interesting and nice story. This probably doesn't make sense but I really took my time watching Run On because I actually felt sad if I went through the episodes to quickly, I wanted to "savour" them as much as I could! I wasn't too sure on the romance between the two main supporting cast, however by the last few episodes my opinion had also changed on this too. I just think the characters and the friendship between them, alongside the elements of sports and movie/translation made Run On a true masterpiece that will still be talked about in the next ten or more years.

The only one thing I didn't find much enjoyment from, which could have impacted it from receiving a 10 was the "character in movie" type scenes, they're hard to explain but you'll understand once they appear near the final episodes. Again, nothing bad, just a tad confusing.

Acting and chemistry was perfect alongside the OST, the OST wasn't too distinctive which was great because it was only used in important scenes, something which I think is better to have, compared to an OST which is overplayed throughout each episode. Don't do what I did and hesitate too long about Run On, trust me, you'll regret it. You'll love it, you'll love Run On!

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Too slow

The story had so much potential but what a waste. I literally dragged myself to complete the show but it was boring most of the time. Mostly a show captures users attention in the first episode but here I kept waiting till the 2nd episode to find something that would convince me to watch. I heard about the show so I thought it must be good but nah. It was too slow. Although it does deliver some important messages of self love and all but still I just couldn’t connect with the show that much.
Although I loved seon gyeom‘s character, He was the only character that made me watch the entire show. I liked the way he self reflected on himself. The 2nd lead couple’s chemistry was better than the main lead.

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A feel-good drama series!

I have to say that Choi Sooyoung is the perfect cast for the role of Seo Dannah. There is no one else I could think of that can pull off that role. Im Shi Wan also portrayed the character objectively. I love how he played such a role naturally. This is the first time I watched Shin Se Kyung and Kang Tae Oh. Both did an amazing portrayal of their characters.

I have mentioned in my profile that I'm not into rom-com or pure drama series unless starring IU or any members of Girls' Generation. The reason why I avoid watching dramas is that I have seen a lot already in my hometown, the Philippines.

What I like about the over-all storyline of Run On is that things weren't so complicated. You don't have to put so much emotion watching it and just enjoy every scene of the episodes. It's like a breath of fresh air. I totally recommend this for a re-watch! :) love it!

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A comforting marathon

This is a unique drama. I can’t compare it to anything I have seen before. A very refreshing approach that I hope will set the bar high for storytelling and maybe open some doors and push the kdrama world to be more tolerant and genuine in the future.

The writing is in fact what makes this drama such a masterpiece. It’s dialogues are out of this world and will make you check twice to see if you’re actually watching a kdrama. Thanks to it, you can see real connections being portrayed on screen, you can learn and grow along with them and follow along the characters as relationships are built.

I found it really groundbreaking in so many fronts. For instance, it was the first time I saw LGBTQIA+ representation done right in a korean drama. Another highlight was the fact that they wrote the male leads with emotional freedom to cry and express their emotional self, something that should be more common.

Every single character has its own place and is more than a simple tool to serve the plot or the main couple (which usually happens a lot in most of the shows). They all have their own story. This creates a great balance in the show that is followed by every aspect of it. You never feel like something is being overdone. The pace is spot on and will leave you wishing for more while not rushing anything and making it feel natural.

One of the things I liked the most about this show was the comforting feeling it filled me with every single episode beginning to end.

It has one of the most satisfying endings I’ve ever seen on a drama. It will leave you with a full heart and a permanent smile that won't wear off. It's not your typical healing drama, the script is so intelligently and beautifully written that all the lessons will pierce into your soul in a very subtle way. Just like Mi-joo’s subtitles, you won't even notice them but they have such a strong influence in making you connect with the drama and also yourself.

Another very strong aspect of the show is the raw relationship between the main couple, although they’re one of the cutest things ever, it’s not all fluff and romance. You see all the struggles of a real relationship and how they overcome it by COMMUNICATING (yes you read that right). It was so nice for a change to see romance portrayed in a healthy and realistic way. Other than that, it also has one of the best soft male leads ever and a lot of strong and complex female characters you’ll respect, admire and love.

Run On proves that a drama doesn’t need a grand plot to win over our hearts. With its honest and genuine writing, incredible acting and chemistry between the characters and a courage to dig deeper and show us life as real as it gets, this drama felt like coming home after a long day. It will remind you that it’s okay to fall, hurt, cry, be disappointed, be selfish and make mistakes, that’s okay to be human and lean on others to comfort you and help you become a better person.

“Why do we fall? So that we learn how to get back up.”

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Had so much potential for being even better!

This was a sweet and slow paced drama. I love how there were detailed conversations that led to better understanding of each other. The whole falling in love while dealing with every day difficulties was quite organic and refreshing. The second lead pair some how outshined the main leads for me.
However, there was just something missing so that I did not rate it higher like my favorite, Be melodramatic. The lack of skinship also leads to less plausibility of the emotions. In my opinion adult relationships once established should have comforting hugs and closeness which K dramas avoid most of the times. I don't necessarily want hot steaming scenes, but human touch is comforting more than words some times.
Any ways if you want to take a break from any kind of intense emotions, this would be a nice watch.

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