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I don't know what to say! But i am gonna miss this drama! So much!! When i watched this, i feel happy, it seems that life is full of hope and dreams, i feel that the world is such a happy place. I cannot stop smiling and feeling so much love from this drama.
Kim Bok Joo and Joon Hyung is the first couple that i ship so much and i mean it. Their r/s is the strongest one. They don't have bullshit going on and can resolve their problems together. They are the cutest, sweetest couple i have ever seen. Period.
Weightlifting kim bok joo, not only that it has different plot than other k-dramas, but all the characters here are well written and well liked. They have growth in this dramas, i don't hate anyone here and i don't feel annoyed at all watching this coz i understand each different characters in this drama well.
The story is simple yet very engaging, it revolves around their teachers, their friends, their family's problems, their dreams, their passion, their studies, their struggles, believe me, you won't be bored watching this. It is a proof that a well written drama does not need an A-List and super famous actors to make people love it. A well written drama will outshine in the long run when people start to realize and watch it from ep 1.
Yang Hee-Seung writer nim, i adore you, i will definitely watch your next drama.
Highly recommended.
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Watchable, but has some serious flaws.
The drama is good and I think I will complete it, rn on ep 10. But there are a no. of things that are annoying about Bok-Joo's character, I mean her behaviour doesn't reflect that of a student who's gonna be senior next year which would have been understandable if she was a moody high schooler but she isn't. First of which is the paying the expensive hospital fees just to visit a crush, like wth. She or her character is supposed to be responsible person who has a sick dad and haven't bought a new delivery bike in a decade. But no, one smile is enough for her to invest 600k won just for seeing him. Next is the constant lying, it's understandable to hide certain things till you've become closer with the other person but the lying? If the doctor had really fallen for her, he would have been felt so freaking betrayed, it's things like these that make it seem like only girls have feelings and guys have a emotional/pain tolerance of that of a monk, which is not true. Third and final, upto ep 10, she didn't even visit the sponsors, I mean I understand she's heartbroken but it's not like the coach is dying or will never visit her again. She already knows how much of a dire situation her club is in but still. What makes me angry is that everyone has to be understanding of others but she doesn't need to. At this point, even being a bitch, Si Ho is way worse off than Bok Joo, with her parents divorce, her sister going astray, her health, her lack of improvement in performance and of course her financial condition to the point of being homeless.Then of course, one more thing was her punishment when she was beaten with a stick on being found out about the clinic and also almost by her dad, I mean I know asian parents "discipline" children, myself being asian. But teachers don't and mustn't especially with a stick that might just break some bones, no matter the fault. And also Dads don't beat daughters, only moms can. At that point honestly I was really angry.
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STORY :if you looking for a cute,optimistic yet heartwarming drama then CONGRATULATION BABE you've just found your one. this drama is about the life of the talented weightlifter kim bok joo,the drama shows real life families , friendships and love. the plot is not new in kdrama world ,it shows that even a weightlifter can fall in love. the first episodes i was really kinda uninterested because it was pretty normal but sense of humor was like forcing me to watch every min. of it, later on when all the characters showed their real problems and dreams ,i wasn't really able to stop watching it, so you won't regret watching it. the drama will never make you bored and will not make you sad and chocked with tears it will only fill you up with a cozy feeling because you know that everything will be okay in the end and there are many scenes that will actually shock you by the acting skills of the acting cast ,it may have a simple plot but masterpiece scenes even when the actors are not speaking in it , you'll feel everything, BUT don't get me wrong the drama is really well written and in every ep. there's a new development. I really didn't waste a min. watching it.
ACTING :okay i know, i know, every freaking one will say a model body can't be like a weightlifting one but trust me Lee Sung Kyung will make you believe everything just LIKE MAGIC !! and her chemistry with Nam Joo Hyuk is just WOW !! this drama shows all the single ladies here the real meaning in the word GOALS ! you will wish that you have JOON HYEONG (Nam Joo Hyuk) in your life in every scene he appears in *be prepared (*^*)* even when he act like a total dork , he'll be just a kind cutie in your eyes *trust me* the rest of the cast is pretty good too , i think even the character you would want to hate , you will soon understand him/her and can't actually hate him/her
REWATCH :HELL YEAH !! I will definitely watch it to give me a good mood and piece of mind
THIS DRAMA REALLY DESERVE MORE ATTENTION *^* !!
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Academics aside, this drama is upbeat, cheerful, hilarious with the necessary tear-jerking bits that is essential in a good k-drama. Another reason why this drama is so good is because it looks at the different dimensions of love: self-love, young love, family love and unrequited love.
As you go through each episode, it sends out a sometimes subtle, sometimes clear message of being able to accept oneself before being able to accept others. Also, that there are certain times when the things that have been said/done cannot be taken back. Despite its quite cheery surface, it tackles a lot of life lessons, which is a good thing as you'd want to watch a drama learning something about life.
I'd recommend this to anyone, especially those who are interested in sports and the psychology of it (and the athletes) and also those who are just a sucker for love, whatever kind that is. It also has really funny moments and I'd bet it'll make all the tears worth it.
This drama, swag.
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Cute Like Strong Woman
I watched this right after Strong Woman Do Bong Soon because I saw they were similarly related and I'm really glad I did. I was hesitant at first because I felt like nothing so similar could be as good but I really enjoyed this. This was my first time watching a drama with both Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung but I loved the story and thought their chemistry was amazing.I also really adored her friends and their whole dynamic. Same for him and his friend. I like how the friend slowly started to really like her friends as well.
Also, who doesn't love a good Lee Jong Suk cameo!?
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As for the acting, it was absolutely phenomenal. Some of the best I've seen. I think I read somewhere that it was the first time for both of the main roles involved to be the main characters of a show, which makes me sad given its low ratings, but with that said, they did great jobs at capturing the raw emotions needed fore the roles. Not only were they amazing, but I also positively adored the the side characters as well. And as excepted, they also acted very nicely.
As for the music, I never really noticed anything worth remembering, but it certainly wasn't unenjoyable by any means. It just didn't stand out which is why I scored it a bit lower on my rating.
The rewatch value of this drama is out of the rooftops. Right after I finished it I debated for a good ten minutes on whether I should rematch it or not. Of course I decided against back then, given the time, but with that said, I'd love to watch it sometime in the near future. Even though there aren't as many jumps and curves, it still manages to keep me interested.
Overall, I give this drama a 10/10. I did this mainly because of the reasons above. Anyway, please give this drama a chance and don't give up on it. I promise it won't go to waste
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This drama blew me away with its quirky and light hearted feel. This is an overall feel good drama that anyone can enjoy watching.
Cast:
The chemistry between Joo Hyuk and Sung Kyung really worked, with a great story along side the acting. Cast was flawless to say the least.
Story:
Critically speaking the story wasn't too complex that it would confuse fans (complaints I've seen on other dramas), yet it's not too simple. You gradually get to figure out more about these characters as the drama progresses, giving the plot more backbone to rebound itself on. I also love how they implemented such an idea that strays away from the norm. Sung Kyung as beautiful as she is, played a difficult role that strays away from "Korean beauty", something that most Korean dramas are not willing to do (not saying theirs anything wrong with that, just that it was a very ambitious idea that payed off ). It all worked out and came together for a great ending in my opinion.
Overall:
Overall Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is a banger of a show! Something to consider watching if you haven't already, or something to re-watch in the future if you have.
Note: This is my first drama review hope you enjoy. : )
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I can't believe it's a true story
The plot, the characters, the storyline everything about it is so wholesomelove how Jun hyung fell in love with Bok Joo first, the way he teased her with names like chubs is cute (Out of Context it sounds like bullying but I swear it isn't).
I'm so happy Dr Jung realised at the end that his future wife was right in front of him. I did feel bad for her being in love with them for 10 years but being scared to tell them, I shouted yes queen when she confessed and cut ties, I swoon when Jung kept visiting her you can see he started to fall for her.
I love how both Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyung dated after the drama aired.
The food scenes made me so hungry.
Give Bok Joo father a round of applause pushing aside your career to raise a child as a single father, owning a chicken shop to support both of you what a guy, his brother played by Myung Seok is a perfect balance of sunshine to match with Bok Joo serious/grumpy father
I absolutely despised the ex girlfriend until we saw how brutal her life was, omg I wanted to slap her coach, I'm so glad she escaped andd changed to be a better and supportive person.
The cute subtle hints of awkwardness between Jun hyung roommate and Bok Joo friend, I squealed when he asked her to hang out with him without her other friend, the awkwardness at the movies
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What I sort of did not like was the unrealistic physique of the female lead. She is a weightlifter but she was too slender and slim for the role. I am not bodyshaming her. What I want to point out is the fact that she should have better muscle definition (if that's the right term). I should say that the bulky clothing helped a bit in making her look fuller than she truly is.
Nonetheless, this drama is highly recommended.
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Plot-wise, they did exceptionally well. It was really nice to see this drama tackling hard subjects that I think Korea's mainstream society tend to avoid. I'm particularly proud of the fact that they didn't change our female protagonist in any way. I loved how she never gave up on the people and the things she loved for the guy she loved, and I think that's a lesson we should all learn. Plus, it's nice to know that at least one person has got her priorities straight. Unlike me, who is choosing to write reviews at four in the morning over sleeping.
The chemistry on set was clearly great because the two main leads end up dating even in reality. And although they've already broken up, I sincerely hope this drama will continue to remain as a good memory for them both to look back on. I think Lee Sung Kyung is undeniably talented when it comes to acting. However, I don't think she was the best candidate for this role. I'm not saying this because I think she's too skinny. I'm well aware of the fact that she went to extra lengths to try to look the part for this role. However, she also admitted later on that the weight gain had caused her depression because she could no longer fit into her old clothes. To me, that was disappointing. She took on the role of a character who truly has the power to help women (especially women in her culture) feel confident in their own skin. But if the woman behind the character isn't confident in her body, what is that supposed to tell other young women out there?
On the bright side, I ended up loving if not all, most of the original soundtracks. I'm not exactly sure about why that is but maybe it's because I connected so well with this drama. I didn't even know I remembered them, however, I just found myself automatically humming along to the music. It definitely took me by surprise because I hadn't seen this drama in an entire year.
Overall, this series was just so full of SWAG that there was not a moment I didn't love. Despite the fact that I do have a slight problem with its casting, there was nothing wrong with the drama itself which is why I would still recommend it to people. It was a smooth ride from start to finish and I'd simply be lying if I said I couldn't see myself coming back for more. I don't think I've come across any other drama that has shown us such a perfect depiction of what young love should really look like.
With that said,
Llama out.
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