With Lovely Runner streaming on Netflix in several territories, K-drama fans have already burned through all 16 episodes – fortunately, there’s another show you can dive into straight away.
After its incredible success on tvN,Lovely Runner arrived on the streaming service on August 1. Unfortunately, if you’re based in the US you’ll require aVPNto watch it.
The K-drama follows Im Sol (Kim Hye Yoon), who’s mysteriously transported 15 years into the past after the death of her idol Ryu Sun Jae (Byun Woo Seok), a huge pop star.
Suddenly, she realizes she may be able to prevent his death – and possibly even kindle a romance. However, anyone who’s seen The Butterfly Effect (and that episode of The Simpsons where Homer time travels with a toaster) knows how perilous it can be when you change the past.
It’s already finding a new audience onNetflix, with people hungry for other K-dramas to watch. On Reddit, one recommendation was echoed by several viewers:My Sweet Mobster.
It revolves around Seo Ji-hwan (Uhm Tae-goo), a CEO with a murky past, and Go Eun-ha (Han Sun-hwa), a children’s online personality with a small but loyal audience.
We won’t spoil how they meet, but the unlikely pair end up in each other’s orbit – and that’s before we get to Jang Hyeon U (Kwon Wol), a prosecutor who becomes suspicious of their relationship.
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Secondly, fans have said it’s the perfect follow-up to Lovely Runner. “This show just finished. The romance is adorable. Also, I really like the side characters, too,” onewrote.
“Came here to say My Sweet Mobster! I haven’t finished yet but it’s SO cute,” another commented. “My Sweet Mobster all day! Just finished airing and was for me like Lovely Runner, really refreshing and lighthearted,” a third wrote.
In the meantime, check out our rundown of otherTV shows streamingthis month and find out what we know aboutSquid Game Season 2.
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
