Starting a thread 🧵 on #LovelyRunner at there are some fascinating things happening and I need a place to put my unhinged thoughts 💭 enjoy the symbolism fellow watchers.
1. Eclipse - which is the starts the show and the group Sunjae is a part of
1. Eclipse - which is the starts the show and the group Sunjae is a part of
As those that were able to see the peak eclipse recently there is something transcendent about and eclipse
-they are commonly used as visual symbolism for earth shattering change
-The transformations that are triggered by eclipses are always journeys into the self.
-they are commonly used as visual symbolism for earth shattering change
-The transformations that are triggered by eclipses are always journeys into the self.
For the show - We see Sol eclipsed by it opening with her in hospital.
There is an element of two things that seem so disconnnected being tied - like Sol/Sunjae
We hear the radio “The moon 1/400th the size of the sun can have such a big impact - slowly swallowing the sun
There is an element of two things that seem so disconnnected being tied - like Sol/Sunjae
We hear the radio “The moon 1/400th the size of the sun can have such a big impact - slowly swallowing the sun
This show presents wonderful POV perspective being different between the two main leads just missing each other until these key moments that enable change.
I hope we get more of this symbolism through the second half of the show.
I hope we get more of this symbolism through the second half of the show.
Side note for later - this is now a Star bride story because of the sun/ eclipse symbolism especially in relation to Sunjae being a “Star” 🌟
2. #lovelyrunner cell Phones are symbolic of their connection when they work and disconnection when broken or lost - it’s pretty darn consistent! When they are connected like the eclipse things change for these two star lovers!
3. Sun, Sol and pine? #lovelyrunner
loadedtotchos on Bluesky talked about the Sun symbolism in the names that Sun and Sol are synonymous in other languages (with the eclipse symbolism we should ignore this)
Sol also means pine in Korean which is interesting - later for that!
loadedtotchos on Bluesky talked about the Sun symbolism in the names that Sun and Sol are synonymous in other languages (with the eclipse symbolism we should ignore this)
Sol also means pine in Korean which is interesting - later for that!
Star lovers can both be stars - or suns! I think because of who is directionally who in the past and the future shows us who the star is. Zorya is a star lover story where the dawn marries the moon. (Eclipses are this union) this is tie to the umbrella symbolism ☔️
4. Rain showers and Umbrellas are every where, snow as well which has special meaning in Korea of course.
“Rain shower” is the first hit single from Eclipse. Which seems to show how protecting someone when the rain “hardships” of living can help you get through.
“Rain shower” is the first hit single from Eclipse. Which seems to show how protecting someone when the rain “hardships” of living can help you get through.
Umbrella symbolism and eclipse are interconnected in this story - the umbrella is eclipse like - Word umbrella comes from the Latin word "umbra" which means shade or shadow. They are symbols of protection - with rain used so much in this show it’s hardships and pain.
The umbrella is comfort not removal of pain. I think that is really important, this show is saying through comfort there can be a change. 
5. The watch - the most precious thing she has from Sunjae - ordinary
just like how she overlooked him before the trip to the past.
The watch which was damaged saving her - another connection between them. Technology in general breaks or doesn’t work for them causing confusion
just like how she overlooked him before the trip to the past.
The watch which was damaged saving her - another connection between them. Technology in general breaks or doesn’t work for them causing confusion
6. The candy was the first gift she gave him now and in the past - symbolic of finding the sweetness in the suffering of life, then she gives him candy in return for the gift of the umbrella in the snow.
He keeps her alive in the past and protects her and she kept him living
He keeps her alive in the past and protects her and she kept him living
7. Basic instinct - The mysterious Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), a beautiful crime novelist, becomes a suspect when she is linked to the brutal death of a rock star.
Just like Sol is the last person to have spoken with Sunjae before …
Just like Sol is the last person to have spoken with Sunjae before …
Like basic instinct I think the reason for what happens to Sunjae is SOL but it’s indirect because I do think the mysterious bad guy is the cause of his unlife in the present.
Good thing sol is probably also break the curse!
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Good thing sol is probably also break the curse!
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I love the add of the movie because of the adolescent meaning of first attraction - this movie is the sexual awakening for many a teen. Sunjae grabbing it in a panic is hilarious and also symbolic of his own desires brewing under the surface
8. The bridal dots - grandma marks Sol with them while she is sleeping twice so far. Called yeonji gonji and they can either be drawn or painted on or be cut out pieces of paper that are stuck on.+
Red is believed to protect against evil so the red dots on a bride’s cheeks are believed to protect her from evil spirits. And on the bride they also represent Youth/Virginity.
She is the Star Bride & must got on a journey to find her husband. It has happened twice so far ep8
She is the Star Bride & must got on a journey to find her husband. It has happened twice so far ep8
9. Time freezing when she attempts to change the future - everything freezes and she has a super power that she can still move but can’t interact and directly influence. The only thing she is able to do is change emotions of people through care.
This changes the outcomes!
This changes the outcomes!
10. Their umbrella colors ☔️ she is yellow like the sun he is blue (more moon like) they use and exchange umbrellas a lot! Blue and yellow are complimentary colors
He gifts her the black one in the first episode and she gifts him candy the same candy she had originally given him
He gifts her the black one in the first episode and she gifts him candy the same candy she had originally given him
11. loadedtotchos again spotting this interesting fella.
“The female lead, Im Sol's name (솔) means pine tree??
Pinocchio is, of course, rooted in the word "pino" which means pine tree” +
“The female lead, Im Sol's name (솔) means pine tree??
Pinocchio is, of course, rooted in the word "pino" which means pine tree” +
Pinocchio experiences growth through pain - often put in deathly situations to be taught a lesson
There is also themes in Pinocchio around second chances and unconditional love - especially that of parents
There is also a derision of the inner child & sol is always lying+
There is also themes in Pinocchio around second chances and unconditional love - especially that of parents
There is also a derision of the inner child & sol is always lying+
I also think there might be something in Sun Jae’s journey - his dad being trying to create the perfect boy - him having his strings cut the journey to performance etc
Side note: Sunjae loves her no matter how she comes to him young, old, differently abled.
Sunjae is superior in all ways.
Sunjae is superior in all ways.
12. The Bridges - there two bridges the modern bridge where they meet, plan to meet etc. and the trauma bridge where she is hurt.
Traditionally bridges are about communication- the broken old bridge is how out of sync they are causing pain, the new bridge is in sync
Traditionally bridges are about communication- the broken old bridge is how out of sync they are causing pain, the new bridge is in sync
13. The rainbow 🌈 are created.
In ep 5 Sol sees a rainbow and tries to show it to Sunjae he can’t see it because his perspective (angle) is different, so she grabs a hose and sprays water to make one.
Living and finding joy in moments is a choice.
In ep 5 Sol sees a rainbow and tries to show it to Sunjae he can’t see it because his perspective (angle) is different, so she grabs a hose and sprays water to make one.
Living and finding joy in moments is a choice.
14. She tells him to be selfish, only care about himself. But the thing about love is that you can’t stop it. Once you connect with another person you are changed by the experience, you are more whole for loving & caring for others
Sunjae is his best self because he loves sol
Sunjae is his best self because he loves sol
15. Chasing - tied to the movement of the eclipse - she is often chasing after him and he is chasing after her. This is a hunter hunted motif not the horror one those they are connected. It has to do with adolescent maturation, we are being chased into adulthood. We can’t hide!
16. Nurturing is a daily thing:
Sunjae’s dad tells him (he isn’t listening) that plants need to hear nice things every day just like him and he will say nice things every day to him.
(Just before yelling at him for pulling out a healthy pepper plant 🌶️)
Sunjae’s dad tells him (he isn’t listening) that plants need to hear nice things every day just like him and he will say nice things every day to him.
(Just before yelling at him for pulling out a healthy pepper plant 🌶️)
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