Ten episodes in, overcoming a weak opening (IMO), Run On stays one of the strongest kdrama romcom scripts I have watched. Right up there with Into The Ring, or maybe, even better!
It’s so well-written, the attention to detail, breaking of gender norms, exploration of issues with some nuance. I want it to stay good until the end and not be disappointed.
I’m with you.
So far, I like more ITR.
I also think the writing was better in ITR, and (at least me) knew what was the purpose of every character, while here, it’s like we’re getting little bits and we’re not pretty sure why some characters are there (not that I complain, though).
I would agree that ITR is more tightly written. It had a concrete plot. Run On is more of a slice of life exploring themes like communication and finding your place. If it stays on track, it will be my favorite slice of life while ITR is my favorite rom-com.
Interesting that you classify Run On as slice of life and not a romcom. I would not have thought of it that way. My take is far more superficial and simple: I thought the communication and “finding your place” bits were devices to get the OTP together. 😀
ITR has a plot. Which is completely missing here. I concede on that. Maybe I should have phrased myself better. This show’s strengths are in the dialogue, and their delivery. The lines are just – clever. Perhaps overly so for some. Also, as a non-korean speaker, I’m certainly missing out on a lot of nuance, but I can still vaguely make out the subtext and the jokes.
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pickleddragon
January 14, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Ten episodes in, overcoming a weak opening (IMO), Run On stays one of the strongest kdrama romcom scripts I have watched. Right up there with Into The Ring, or maybe, even better!
miss h
January 14, 2021 at 8:50 AM
It’s so well-written, the attention to detail, breaking of gender norms, exploration of issues with some nuance. I want it to stay good until the end and not be disappointed.
Yuyuu, The Drama Queen
January 14, 2021 at 9:37 AM
The weakest part for me has been the middle episodes 7, 8, 9… I found them lagging narratively. Like can we GET A MOVE ON?
But I still enjoyed them.
pickleddragon
January 14, 2021 at 7:25 PM
Oh I quite liked the slow burn of 7-9! 😀 I don’t think there’s much of a plot to this show anyway. It’s all in the dialogue and the delivery.
mindy
January 14, 2021 at 9:53 AM
I think ITR is more tightly written. I really like Run On but I’m still unsure of what it’s about.
Eazal
January 14, 2021 at 11:48 AM
I’m with you.
So far, I like more ITR.
I also think the writing was better in ITR, and (at least me) knew what was the purpose of every character, while here, it’s like we’re getting little bits and we’re not pretty sure why some characters are there (not that I complain, though).
miss h
January 14, 2021 at 12:04 PM
I would agree that ITR is more tightly written. It had a concrete plot. Run On is more of a slice of life exploring themes like communication and finding your place. If it stays on track, it will be my favorite slice of life while ITR is my favorite rom-com.
pickleddragon
January 14, 2021 at 7:37 PM
Interesting that you classify Run On as slice of life and not a romcom. I would not have thought of it that way. My take is far more superficial and simple: I thought the communication and “finding your place” bits were devices to get the OTP together. 😀
mugyuljoie is preciousss
January 14, 2021 at 9:46 PM
I agree with the slice of life characterization.
pickleddragon
January 14, 2021 at 7:28 PM
ITR has a plot. Which is completely missing here. I concede on that. Maybe I should have phrased myself better. This show’s strengths are in the dialogue, and their delivery. The lines are just – clever. Perhaps overly so for some. Also, as a non-korean speaker, I’m certainly missing out on a lot of nuance, but I can still vaguely make out the subtext and the jokes.