Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)

Highly recommended! especially to youths.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is a very heartwarming drama for me because it tackles about youth and their different problems encountering in school, friends, family and in life. All actors greatly did their job really well especially Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk who are one of my favorites actor and actress in South Korea. The OST's are very refreshing and kind of warm vibes for me and also the production of this drama is very detailed and precise! One of the best Korean drama in 2017, greatly recommended especially to the youth aspirants who dwell hardship in school and in sports. GREAT DRAMA!

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Heartwarming, Charming, Hilarious

This was one of the most charming, feel good kdramas I've ever watched, and I cannot believe it took me 5 years to finally watch it.

So, so many good things about this drama, but the one that stands out the most to me was the chemistry between the two leads because .... y'all. Bok Joo and Joon Hyung are seriously SO cute. I can't even count the amount of times I smiled and laughed like an idiot because of these two. Cutest couple ever. I think what really got me was how natural their relationship was, nothing felt forced, and there was definitely more skinship than I expected for a kdrama.

There were some things about the drama that I was kind of iffy on, such as the way they dealt with weight/diet/disordered eating etc. and the uh.... questionable coaching methods, but I did feel like the issues I had with the show were minor gripes in comparison to how happy this drama made me feel while watching it. I loved pretty much all the relationships they had with each other, especially Bok Joo's relationship with her two best friends and with her dad, as well as Joon Hyung's relationship with his aunt and uncle.

A+, would definitely consider watching again.

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I just finished this and absolutely loved it with one exception to be mentioned momentarily. Another strong independent female lead and potential gold medalist weight lifter who has her own goals and has to come to terms with her feelings about her childhood friend who is also a promising medalist swimmer at the same college as her make for a dynamic plot. It was great to see the two navigate through early adulthood as she is first annoyed by his antics while pursuing an unattainable, one-sided relationship and while he is goofy yet a supportive friend and unaware of his true feelings for her. And, in this one too, there are great supporting cast members surrounding both leads who are multi-dimensional and fun. The one part that I absolutely hated and which shocked me was the use of corporal punishment on Kim Bok Joo. WTF?!?! This is a series filmed in 2016! This actually goes on? What?!?! I am an American, no experience with the Korean culture really, but this seemed WAAAYYYY out of line. And then Coach Choi finds out the real reason that she was running off and she's nice to her again? That was weird. If I was the subject of corporal punishment and physical discipline, I'd be suing Coach Choi! Putting that aside, it was momentary, and seemed like an artificial construct, but was upsetting frankly. Otherwise, great series!

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Story - 9/10: I really love how it progresses throughout all 16 episodes. It has a really good balance between the romantic side and the strive for your dreams side. When I watched it, there was no scenes that were skippable and it was enjoyable throughout the whole drama. It was also interesting because it shows a career (weightlifting) that is not often shown, especially for girls. You'll see a whole new side of a world you wouldn't have known. It's refreshing to see the main girl lead being tough and strong.

Acting/Cast - 10/10: The main leads are super fitting. Sung Kyung's hair is suitable for the role she's playing and I am now convinced that she can play any role given to her. I really hated her character in Cheese in the Trap so it's so nice so see her play this kind of role. Moving on, I am very impressed by the side characters. I admire Nan Hee's passion to put on weight so her appearance would fit with her character. I'm impressed how she played Hye Jung! I've watched some videos of her during interviews and she is a whole different person! Also, this is the first drama I've seen from Joo Young and I am can say I fell for her charm. The people casted are amazing and I've started watching other series they've been on.

Music - 9.5/10: Most of the music are bright and happy! I really enjoyed listening to the music and I've even added them to my playlist :) I can say that it will definitely add to your enjoyment while watching as it evokes more emotion.

Rewatch Value - 8/10: I wouldn't rewatch it as I feel like it should be a one time enjoyment thing for me. It's a little heavy in some section and I only like to rewatch something light. I think that if you do rewatch it, there will be moments that you would look forward to!

I definitely recommend this to everyone. I watched this a few years ago and I probably forgot a lot of things but I have not forgotten how much I've like it while watching. The ending is also satisfying; it closes up very nicely!

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The story is simple but has a unique setting which made it refreshing to watch. The romance also didn't drag unnecessarily in places that nowadays I expect romances to drag. Nor was there unnecessary villains or drama. I couldn't stop watching and this is now rare for me, especially for simple, romcom type of dramas.

The acting was phenomenal. I fell in love with all the characters. Lee Sung Kyung is so pretty and talented. She easily became the reason I continued to watch this along with Nam Joo Hyuk.

This entire drama is just...feel good and heartwarming. The characters are endearing and the story progression effortless and perfect that keeps you engrossed until the end. Personally, one of the best romantic comedy dramas I have watched.

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Very cute sports college rom-com drama

Well this drama has been famous for a long time and so there are tons of reviews on it and I don't think I can add anything new to that. I am just surprised that it took me so long to decide to watch this drama. I am one of those who has watched almost all of the dramas in the Top Drama list. But for some reason I have never come around to watch this one.

It is a very cute drama. It is nothing special considering the rom-com genre. But if you watch a lot of rom-com dramas then you would know that for most rom-com dramas other aspects beside the plot is what sets them apart from one another. And this one is one of those dramas which did almost everything right on every aspects. It has a lot of clichés, but they did the clichés right, so that it didn't become too awkward and cheesy. They kept it fresh. They paced the plot nicely and had enough comedy, feels and cuteness in them to keep the viewers occupied. The story wasn't too deep. The two things the plot heavily depended on were the sports and campus romance (perks of both leads studying in the same college). They highlighted the triumphs and problems professional athletes face. I always like sports based things and it being a college romance was a plus for me.

I have to admit, I usually don't like the romance scenes in dramas as I find them too cheesy and awkward to look at, but this drama made every romance scene too cute to dislike. Bok Joo in the oversized fluffy jackets with mufflers on looked like a doll. The two of them looked like a perfect couple.
The OST was beautiful.

If I had to think about something that I disliked about this drama then it would be Si Ho's arcs. I understand that it was necessary to show some of the problems in some athlete's life, but sometimes she seemed forgotten and her arc felt incomplete. The writer seemed to have created a nice backstory for her but ultimately left her to the sidelines. Same for one of the ML's classmates as if they just totally forgot about him near the last few episodes.

Well, If you are like me and still haven't watched the drama, then just watch it. It's a good drama.

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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo was a shown that I generally liked. It was a drama that didn’t actually have an intense amount of stuff going on within the story. I thought the show was quite relaxing to watch and often made me laugh. Not to mention that it had some familiar actors included into the show was side character or support characters. Also the cameo with Jong Suk and references to W was pretty funny. Compared to other shows I’ve watched this drama was pretty chill and the way the romance was interrupted was also put out in a gentle innocent way. I thought the way they lead up to Bok Joo and Joon Hyeongs relationship was quite innocent and cute in my opinion. This drama actually let us get to know the characters and the main characters also learned more about each other and had experiences together which made the connection very good. This was the first drama I think I’ve watched where the support characters and side characters were actually relevant in the drama then being casted out and being irrelevant. Which in my opinion made the show great as the drama had no official main point to me. It contained multiple components in it with also went to support characters and was more real in my opinion. I’m sad that this drama had to come to an end, but it ended perfectly. All I can say is swag.

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I normally don't give a drama a 10 star rating or write reviews but this drama was too amazing to not say anything and not convince people to watch it. I have watched multiple dramas, that were really good, but none of them have made me love it as much as I love this drama.

To convince you to watch it I'm just going to make a few points why WEIGHTLIFTING FAIRY KIM BOK JOO is my favorite drama of all time:

- The cutest and fluffiest relationship I have ever seen. When I say relationship goals I am referring to this drama. They are so considerate and cute with each other and also have a super healthy relationship. It makes me feel sad being single haha

- The FL is so gorgeous and confident. She has so much BDE lol.

- The ML is so sweet, considerate and such a softy. Not to mention how hot he is like wheewwww

- The ML's heart eyes for the FL and vice versa!!!! if only someone could love me that much

- During this drama I laughed and cried with the characters because of how much I lived through them.

- Besides the romance this drama also tackles a lot of issues that athletes face.

- It isn't too dramatic and isn't that drama that you have to keep skipping parts because the scene is boring. Every episode is super good.

- The coming-of-age story is very well written and it's very relatable but also very sweet.

So those are a few points, I have so many more but that would take forever. I just think it's a super nice drama and would definitely recommend anyone to watch it. You will NOT regret it <3

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Best Kind of romance

The kind of love story that makes my hearts squeal and say wish that was you huh? The love story that the guy falls first and hard. Very simple and easy to digest drama, you want to be part of the swag gang wanting their friendship but also wanting to have a relationship like theirs. The ending was so cute and their chemistry is so realistic that it makes sense why they would date irl. The way they talk about mental health is super important and it really made me feel better about my own struggles. Bok Joo’s character is amazing! She isn’t your usual girly-girl, weak and dumb female lead. She’s powerful, strong, yes a little naive, but it would be annoying if she was perfect. A lot of people criticized her style, but i found it very fresh, since she wasn’t a “normal” girl. Joon hyung.. wow.. I absolutely love him. His caring and charismatic character made me want a boyfriend like him so bad. He’s truly a cutie as well. His connection to his mom made me really sad, because in a way i can relate to him. Overall a perfect man. The three musketeers have amazing chemistry. Their friendship seems super super genuine and adorable. From heartfelt moments to casual hanging out, they’re truly the best friend group in kdrama land. The way they look into each others eyes, the way they act together. a m a z i n g. Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk definitely did an amazing job. They’re my favorite actors for a reason. The storyline is really different too. I didn’t think I’d enjoy a sports drama, but surprisingly, i loved it! Bok Joo’s family story is very sweet and nice. There wasn’t too much kissing and making out either. Just enough. Not dirty at all, so really all ages could watch it. Overall.. the BEST drama of all time. Recommend it to everyone who likes heartwarming stories.

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