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Running Gu

Running Gu

★ 5.0/10•2010•Drama
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This heartwarming youth drama tells the story of Dae Gu, a young man who had to give up sports due to his painful past but discovers a passion for running, as well as friendship and love in his new acquaintances.

Lee Dong-yoon · Director

StatusEnded
LanguageKO
First Air DateJun 10, 2010

Episodes

Episode 1 - Even if I did everything else... I shouldn't have run.E161m

Even if I did everything else... I shouldn't have run.

As the national team selection marathon approaches, Daegu is pulled aside by Sangman, while Haengju watches anxiously from the marching band. A childhood flashback reveals Daegu narrowly losing to Jiman in a neighborhood marathon. Determined to win first place and buy Haengju a birthday gift, Daegu runs ahead, leaving the crying Dae-o behind.

Jun 10, 2010

Episode 2 - Dad... I want to run again.E262m

Dad... I want to run again.

Daegu begins training with his teammates for a half-marathon. After throwing an envelope of money at Jiman, he remains angry despite Jiman and Haengju reminding him that friends should help each other. During a relay race against high school athletes, Daegu makes up for two runners and leads his team to victory. He then urges his father not to sell the shop, declaring that he wants to run again. Later, Haengju learns at the public bathhouse that Daegu has resumed training.

Jun 16, 2010

Episode 3 - You're running for me. Don't forget that.E361m

You're running for me. Don't forget that.

Daegu signs a contract with Coach Hwang to serve as Jiman’s pacemaker, using the money to settle his father’s legal fees. As they train for the national team selection, Coach Hwang questions why Daegu’s performance drops after 20km, but he refuses to explain. Haengju becomes angry after learning that Jiman helped her get into the symphony orchestra and insists they remain just friends. Resentful that Daegu cannot understand her feelings, she is about to confess her love when Jiman spots them together.

Jun 17, 2010

Episode 4 - That's as far as it goes. I'm only running up to that point.E461m

That's as far as it goes. I'm only running up to that point.

Just before the finish line, Daegu overtakes Jiman but collapses as his legs suddenly give out. Jiman wins with a personal best, while Daegu wakes in the hospital to Sangman calling his name. Haengju encourages Daegu to be honest about his feelings as she prepares to audition for the symphony orchestra again. Despite Jiman’s improving times as a national team member, Daegu joins the city hall team with his teammates, determined to overcome his guilt over his older brother and keep running to the finish.

Jun 17, 2010

Actors

Baek Sung-hyun

Baek Sung-hyun

Goo Dae Gu

Yoo Yeon-seok

Yoo Yeon-seok

Heo Ji-Man

Park Min-young

Park Min-young

Moon Haeng-Joo

Jeong Gyu-su

Jeong Gyu-su

Park Dal-Jae

Shin Hyun-tak

Shin Hyun-tak

Shin Ki-Rok

Kang Lee-seok

Kang Lee-seok

Goo Dae-gu [Young]

Ko Yoon-hoo

Na Joon-soo

Kim Seo-yoon

Kim Seo-yoon

Moon Haeng-joo [Young]

Kim Mi-kyung

Kim Mi-kyung

Eun Mi

Choi Jung-woo

Choi Jung-woo

Jong Il

Lee Dal-hyung

Lee Dal-hyung

Yong Soo

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