‘Run On’ Korean Drama Quotes About Love And Life

“Run On” (런 온), a 2020–2021 Korean drama, is not your average love story. Set against the backdrop of sports, film translation, and the delicate dance between personal freedom and responsibility, it weaves together an introspective romance with slice-of-life storytelling. Starring Im Si-wan as Ki Seon-gyeom and Shin Se-kyung as Oh Mi-joo, Run On stands out for its poetic dialogue, warm cinematography, and themes that linger well after the final episode.

Run On follows Ki Seon-gyeom, a former national sprinter who’s been running his entire life away from his powerful father’s expectations, societal pressures, and his own voice. After witnessing injustice in the sports world, he makes the bold decision to step away from the track.

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Enter Oh Mi-joo, a passionate film translator who lives life with sharp wit and emotional awareness. Their lives collide unexpectedly, and what begins as curiosity slowly unfolds into a deep, meaningful romance.

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Parallel to their story is a secondary couple: Seo Dan-ah (Sooyoung), a cold yet fierce CEO of a sports agency fighting against patriarchal norms, and Lee Young-hwa (Kang Tae-oh), a warm-hearted art student. Their slow-burn romance brings another layer of complexity and charm to the series.

The beauty of Run On lies in its pacing thoughtful, reflective, and unafraid to let silence and dialogue breathe. It’s about people learning to walk alongside one another rather than chasing or fleeing.

Some Memorable Quotes–

1. Why not include your failures as a part of the process?It’s also a part of your journey to success. –Oh Mi-joo

2. Love is great. But I never want to lose focus on my work no matter what happens. It’s kind of like losing myself. –Oh Mi-joo

3. How does it feel to run for a living? –Oh Mi-joo

You’re just out of breath. When you run, you don’t think about what’s behind you. The only thing that matters is what’s right in front of you. – Ki Seon-gyeom

4. You feel safe only when you’re a part of a group as a kid. And, as an adult, you live in fear of being ostracized. –Oh Mi-joo

5. You worry about everyone else but yourself. Do you know what you seem like to me? A person who’s used to being hurt. –Oh Mi-joo

6. It must be a huge responsibility to become someone’s goal. –Oh Mi-joo

7. What? You’re empathic when it comes to others, but when it comes to you, you don’t care. Do you have no love for yourself? Didn’t you learn to love yourself in school? –Oh Mi-joo

Why You Should Watch “Run On”

Run On isn’t flashy, overly dramatic, or plot-twist heavy. Instead, it offers something more grounding: honest characters, quiet strength, and emotional maturity. Its focus on communication both spoken and unspoken feels fresh and important in a world obsessed with speed.

Each character runs their own race, at their own pace, challenging the viewer to ask: Are you running toward something, away from something, or with someone?