Running Gu (2010)

Name: Running Gu
Rating: 5.0

Rating: 5.0

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2010-06-10

Last Air Date: 2010-06-17

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: MBC

Top Cast

Baek Sung-hyun as Goo Dae Gu
Yoo Yeon-seok as Heo Ji-Man
Park Min-young as Moon Haeng-Joo
Jeong Gyu-su as Park Dal-Jae
Shin Hyun-tak as Shin Ki-Rok
Kang Lee-seok as Goo Dae-gu [Young]
Ko Yoon-hoo as Na Joon-soo
Kim Seo-yoon as Moon Haeng-joo [Young]
Kim Mi-kyung as Eun Mi
Choi Jung-woo as Jong Il

Seasons

Season 1 (2010)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Even if I did everything else... I shouldn't have run. (2010-06-10)

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.
Ep. 2: Dad... I want to run again. (2010-06-16)

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.
Ep. 3: You're running for me. Don't forget that. (2010-06-17)

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.
Ep. 4: That's as far as it goes. I'm only running up to that point. (2010-06-17)

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.