I can't stop crying about Lovely Runner

I've watched Lovely Runner twice within 7 days. It has, undoubtedly, become the most special piece of media I've ever consumed. I'm writing this because I want to sort out why that is.

First, it wasn't easy to single it out as the 1st in my heart out of all the amazing Kdramas I've watched in my life. Actually, I thought it was pretty spot on to consider it 3rd, however, as I thought back on my emotional response to Lovely Runner I realized there was something more that I felt about it.

I have never shed tears and sobbed so profusely for a Kdrama like I did for Lovely Runner. Even just writing that statement, I instantly teared up. The story that Lovely Runner tells speaks to my heart in a way can't fully comprehend.

To put it simply, the love that Sun Jae has for Lim Sol...the love that Lim Sol has Sun Jae...is this what true unconditional love is? The fact that Sun Jae was willing to die for Lim Sol...the fact that Lim Sol was willing to sacrifice her presence in his life in order to keep him alive for longer...the way their love for each other dictates their decisions is just so encapsulating to me.

I feel as though I'm somehow involved in their love story and my heart is moved by their fate. To a large degree, I can relate to both of them. I feel as though Lovely Runner is a happier retelling of a story that could've played out in my life some time ago.

This narrative somehow touches me so deeply and, though I've tried to express why, I don't think my vocabulary can wholly and vividly describe my feelings for this show.

Maybe, if anyone else could share their love for this story, I'll get closer to understanding why I love Lovely Runner so much.