Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (2016)

This drama is totally awesome !!!!! It's so fun to watch, and it may be very cringe but is resistible .You will fall in love with the characters and with the actors at first sight . The story is absolutely beautiful and the love story of the main characters is super duper awesome .
I loved this story because the main's character personality is really similar to mine ( referring to the tomboy/sporty girl style) .
!!!!!!!( SPOILERSSSS) I really loved how they were actually friends from childhood and they didn't realize it until they had a really awkward moment and he started calling her " Fatty" .

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One of my top tier k dramas. This show is extremely captivating. The first episode is a bit slow, but after that the story really picks up the pace. I find that most slice of life dramas tend to become boring after a while, but I think Weightlifting Fairy holds up and manages to keep you engaged all the way through it with interesting conflicts without being overdramatic. It touches upon important issues such as mental illness and how much is worth to sacrifice for your future without letting the atmosphere get too heavy. The only thing that bothered me was the use of physical punishment on students, but aside from that the plot is good enough.

The acting is great, I was very impressed by Nam Joo Hyuk's performance during more emotional scenes considerng I'd never seen him before. I also want to point out the OST From Now On, which is super bubbly and uplifting, it fit in with the whole concept of the show perfectly.

The characters are nice, I liked both of Bok Joo's friends, although I think their backgorund could've been more explored and they also did a good job with Shi Ho, setting her as some sort of antagonist but also showing her life struggles so she wouldn't feel like just a bitchy, salty ex. Tae Kwon was also a fun, charming character and Bok Joo's uncle served well as comic relief.

As for the leads, Bok Joo is a good female protagonist. She has some spine and I loved how the writers explored her lack of femininity in order to pursue a weightlifting career. I must admit that during the whole subplot of her crush on the doctor she turned quite obnoxious. I get that's the first time she fell in love, but she was 20 already and still acted as a 12 year old. She makes some questionable decisions but is still a nice, relatable character.

Joon Hyung is is funny and seemingly imature, but as the drama progresses he really shows a very sensitive and level-headed side of him, making the character totally swoon-worthy. He is super sweet and his chemistry with the fl was also splendid. I honestly think their relationship is one of the healthiest and with the best progress in dramas. They start as just elementary school acquaintances, then they start to get closer, becoming proper friends until they finally get into a romantic relationship. They're constantly communicating, advising and helping each other through their individual problems, sincerely a delight to watch.

Definitely recommend this to everyone, a must watch for romantic k drama enthusiasts

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So good

Personally, i really liked this drama. It’s very aware where a female leads actress have a tomboyish character which i liked about this drama. The main couple had a wonderful chemistry and i adored the friendships in this drama as well. The storyline was wonderful in my opinion. This drama is a romance con. But it shows you the importance of friendships and not giving up which i liked. This drama does deserve the hype that was getting. While watching this drama, i cried, laughed, swoon (over the main couple, they were so cute). Please give this drama if you haven’t watched it yet. I hope you enjoyed this review

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This was fun to watch, and it will win your heart. Surely, it will put a smile on your face. The Director had made such a winning, lighthearted, and fun to watch drama. The cast was funny, all of them, even with some over the top moments, they deserve high marks. There were also some intense moments so that the characters felt real, and the story did not feel silly romantic, but rather lighthearted and warm. And while personally, I may not see it again, it would mark high in the category of rewatch value for so many. Would have loved to see Ji Soo appear once again in the end. The leading couple had both perfect chemistry and a natural vibe. The entire cast, everyone, they were all-stars. If you look for something that will give you a smile and will have you spend a good time, this one should make it to your watch list.

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My Comfort kdrama

I just wanna say watch this drama and feel alive. Its so simple yet so captivating and comforting! i love lee sung kyung and her portrayal of our favourite kim bok joo. Just go ahead and watch this lighthearted show and enjoy!
the show is liteterally the definition of warmth and love. the idea of mismunication turned into friends into crush into lovers is so simple yet interesting and the love for food that is potrayed by kim bok joo is so true!
I fell in love with lee sung kyung because of this drama i literally watched all her kdramas. this was my second kdrama of hers! first being cheese in the trap where she also stole the show! i loved the chemistry between nam joo hyuk and lee sung kyung and the fact they dated after the show. it added more authenticity to the beautiful chemistry and spark

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Lovely story about falling in love and overcoming life challenges. Fresh writing well executed!

I love this Kdrama. The script and directing are executed much better than the typical Kdrama. My typical pet peeve of misunderstandings that get dragged on and on was well managed. This feels like it almost fits the slice of life genre with a bit more drama which is why some reviewers feel the show was pointless. This show is an exploration of everyday life problems and how these people navigate them.

Execution by actors nicely done. Unlike other people, this was my first time seeing the Female lead so her previous work did not make it hard for me to believe the dorky image. The leads had chemistry and I loved seeing the characters grow on screen. Why they fell in love is totally believable and actually pretty realistic. Most things make sense.

The 0.5 marks come off from sometimes making the weightlifters too cartoonish. I didn't think that was necessary for us to get the point that they are dorky not typically associated with beauty. There were also some unexplained loose ends. How did Sun-Ok manage to come back to school? I didn't really understand what happened to Jun-Hyuk's career in his last two years of college.

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Here is the thing, there are so many drama that contain certain story and certain characteristics that makes a romcom become a romcom. So when you watch this drama please keep one thing in mind: be open minded do not expect a general romcom or you're gonna end up resenting it like some people did. Here is why :
1. Bok Joo is not your daily woman character in a romcom, so if you're portraying someone sweet, a girl next door with a harmonious best friend where everything was cute sweet and fluffy, or a tough girl whose having a bad past you will not get any of that. She's tomboy, walks weird, likes to shout, have a short temper, if you're get used to see kdrama girl having a short temper and you kinda forgive her because she's cute, that won't happen either.
2. At first some people resent her forgetting the message that writer wanted to send through this drama, this is a story about a real weightlifter who resent herself from falling in love either to weightlifting or to her own love life. So if you heard her shout a lot, eats a lot, kind of annoying around men it's because she's rarely interact with man, so don't expect your daily romantic build up where men slowly fall for the woman and he start to change.
3. What happen is exactly the opposite, and what makes me kind of pissed off with some review is the fact that if male lead being all cold, bad, towards female lead it's okay but suddenly if it's the exact opposite it's a big No No (I smell sexist peeps) so yes you will find her annoying at times but her build up won't be disappointing at all.
4. The story is realistic, Imagine being a weightlifter since kid, hit the puberty, start to fall in love and doing stupid thing she resent, the protagonist is not being a perfectly sculptured character, the antagonist is not overly evil. Shows that in life, there is a time You're making a mistake but as long as you find yourself back on track you will be fine, nobody's perfect here which is why I like it.

I also really appreciate on how good LSK portraying the character, imagining her who used to walk in the runway and need to walk and talk weirdly like that, she's not portraying the stereotype kdrama girl at all and it takes a lot of effort to act weird rater than to act sweet, so kudos to her.

As for NJH I really like the chemistry between them, rather than they're look like a real couple, my point being..they look like a genuine best friend in the real life which makes this drama more lively

I love the soundtrack but none of them was standing out too much for me, usually from a track list there will be one kind of song that stand out so much but I find it hard to name the song in here..but still a really great compliment to the drama itself.

Will you rewatch? Definitely, as long as gou get the message correctly it's nice to see a drama that at least can happen in the real life, falling in love with your best friend, find a way to love yourself and enjoy youth!

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An incredibly refreshing drama in a sea of over the top dramas

An incredibly refreshing drama in a sea of over the top dramas. Weightlifting Fairy is a wholesome and light (so rare!) coming of age story with many relatable elements that simply just makes you feel good & giggly while watching. The chemistry between the main leads felt so special & real (they ended up dating IRL), you can't help but to excitedly root for them. All supporting characters (except for Song Shi Ho) contributed to the fun & comedic atmosphere. I'm constantly searching for a kdrama that makes me feel like I did while watching Weightlifting Fairy, but nothing ever measures up.

If you're solely looking for crazy overly dramatic plot twists of revenge, death, etc., this may not be for you.

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Old Emma was stupid for not liking this

DO YOU LIKE MESSI? Is still one of the most iconic lines ever.

The short haired friend of Bok-Joo is the CUTEST, I'm always so gay for her.

Oef I still want to die because of the fashion taste except for Nam Joo Hyuk. The outfits of his character are cool.

To say it in Dutch because there's no English equivalent of it but Nam Joo Hyuk heeft echt zo'n blij ei smile hierin.

All of them running away from that bar fight was hilarious.

That moment where I realise I have the same haircut as Bok-Joo.

OMG Nam Joo Hyuk's best friend is that asshole from age of youth.

I truly do not like the ex.

Bok-Joo is so weird and awkward I'm truly getting secondhand embarrassment from her.

My mum is watching this show like O.o

OMG LOL THAT RED BOW PIN IN HER HAIR IS BOTH CUTE IN THE WAY OF FEMININE AND CUTE IN THE WAY OF FETUS.

Nam Joo Hyuk is so insulting but nice at the same time too & his character's little hop walk is cute.

It's funny how all of Lee Sung Kyung roles were so feminine and then you have Bok-Joo which is the complete opposite and she plays it so freaking well too.

OMG I FINALLY KNOW WHERE THAT WHAAAATT SOUND CAME FROM THAT'S IN SO MANY FUNNY VIDEOS ABOUT KDRAMAS IT IS FROM THIS DRAMA.

Omg the driving scenes in here are so fake.

Bok-Joo does the creepy in love stare so well & her faking knowledge about music and the cello is killing me.

Bok-Joo's cousin is one big mood.

Nam joo hyuk's character surprise at seeing bok-joo at his brother's clinic & being a cellist. He is having too much fun with teaching her that I'm dying of laughter. It is going to be so funny to see them fall in love. Besides, the editing music is just pure comedic gold too.

Old Emma was so wrong about this drama. This is definitely the lighthearted funny fluff I needed right now. Besides, this kdrama is really funny and fun to watch so I'm truly wondering why I hated it before. I honestly don't understand how I initially didn't vibe with this show and how I hated everything. And now I'm like this is funny as hell. *Me saying my thanks to the creators of kdrama meme videos, especially drama master, since without them I wouldn't have given this show a second chance. I'm bowing down to the memelords*

Him, Jun Hyung, running after Bok-Joo and saying I chose you as if she's some pokemon is too funny. I also really love how mean and savage he is atm.

THE DO YOU LIKE MESSI thing is still the funniest just as jun hyung's little prayer and this quote from bok joo: "I have one chance so I can't just waste it."

I'm loving jung-hyung so much since he's too funny.

Omg that friend of him is becoming a cheerleader??? For the first time I'm loving him. He is so cute and funny here and him acting like a female cheerleader was too funny.

Bok-Joo's friends thinking she likes jun hyung have me laughing on the floor. Girls you couldn't be more wrong about that at the moment.

I feel so bad for the best friend. Tae gwon is always put in awkward situations but still a happy rain of sunshine. I'M LAUGHING SO HARD HE, TAE GWON, WAS ACTUALLY AFRAID OF THEM/BOK-JOO'S FRIENDS :")

Omg
Bok-Joo's
Outfits
Are
Getting
Worse
And
Worse

Omg, I have finally seen that iconic scene where jun hyung uses Bok-Joo as a shield from a car's water splash. It is still 10/10 comedic gold

Her sneezing on him was such a mood.

Lol him saying I will return the virus even if I have to kiss you had me like ;)

I still don't like the ex #sorryloyde.

The dad's reaction after finding about the weight clinic is too much though.

Jun hyung is so cute when he's worried about Kim Bok-Joo.

Omg that coach hit her as in kind of gave her 3 lashes O.o She did such a 180 as a character.

Jun hyung being the best boy ever and cheering her up has me soft. Even catching her with a sausage has me weak in the knees. They are simply too cute together.

HAHAHAHAHA HE AGREES WITH RULES ARE MEANT TO BE BROKEN (which was like an inside joke between me and my university friends).

The uncle/cousin is still golden.

I just realized that Bok-Joo has/owns 2 dogs.

I truly still don't like the ex. She's kind of a major bitch. I however was quite happy that she didn't ruin her contest since I wouldn't wish that on anyone but she's still someone I don't like.

Jun hyung practicing his apology was the cutest funny thing.

Them snuggling together was omo so cute.

Omg the romantic tension between the two coaches is cute.

Omg the friends making up made me emo.Them crying and hugging and yelling with each other is truly the friendship goals.

OMGGGG THE KARAOKE SCENE! I'M LIVING FOR THAT!

Nooooooooo poor coach choi the other coach has a wife. Sad ): HAHA NOT SAD ANYMORE since uncle and le coach are cuter. I ship them.

The ex still bothers me.

The guy i like doesn't like me, the guy I don't like doesn't like me either. Bok-joo you are mood

Jun hyung is such a mood, covering bok joo with newspapers because she's cold, lol. Carrying her in a shopping cart. I'm dying this is too funny.  He's so creative

Lol drunk bok joo screaming TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EVERYTHING JUN HYUNG in front of her uncle and father giving them a weird idea. And then jun hyung being like I SWEAR NOTHING WILL EVER HAPPEN BETWEEN US. And the dad yelling at him WHAT'S WRONG WITH MY BOK JOO. This is too funny. Poor jun hyung. The uncle be like pls chose a side  ya otherwise a Psychopath

Jun hyungie is falling for our Weightlifting fairy *cute face*

Jun hyung doing Bok-Joo's run was tooo accurate.

The new guy is so sweet for the ex. That dude makes me like her more.

Sad bc bok joo is sad.

The uncle is everything.

That little kid in the library is sooo judging Bok-Joo.

That unexpected jisoo cameo made me a bit uncomfortable. It is funny how they are rivals for her attention for one second.

Wooooaw someone from tempted who was really cute and innocent also has a role in this one & here she's kind of a Bitch.

Are you really allergic to noodles? Sometimes, lol. Jun hyung is everything

Is it piano instead of cello this time, whahaha.

Bok joo: I'll play wedding march at your wedding
Jun hyung: No thank you, you'll only ruin my wedding instead why don't you stand beside me
Bok joo: Why would I stand at your wife's spot
Jun hyung: FINE THEN DON'T . DON'T STAND BESIDES ME
Me: *dying of laughter*

The coach and uncle are a new otp. OMGG THEY'RE DATING NOW AND SHE KISSED HIM AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH I'M HAPPY

Nam Joo Hyuk is truly the best boy in this

OMG THE UNCLE IS FROM WHAT'S WRONG WITH SECRETARY KIM WHERE HE IS THE BEST FRIEND OF THE MALE LEAD. WOAW.

ASFYUYFFSSSTYHGFDD HE KISSED HER

I ship tae gwon with the girl I'm gay for too. Also the whole ghost plot is funny.

Omg bok joo is his first love. He's so precious! Him planning to do everything on Bok-Joo's bucket list. Omg she is flustered by him and their kiss.

Why do I have that feeling that the ghost is the ex sleep walking or something like that. Lol, I knew it.

I just did like that thing girls do in kdramas when something is cute because of the next ep preview and that scared the shit out of lucky, my dog.

Bok-Joo and jung-hyung are soo cute and also HOW MANY JACKETS DOES THAT DUDE HAVE?

And the impossible happened since I don't dislike the ex anymore.

THERE BETTER BE A HAPPY ENDING FOR COACH CHOI AND UNCLE AND JUNG HYUNG HYUNG'S AND THAT UNIVERSITY DOCTOR.

Bok-Joo's dad is so generous for a cheap skate.

I KEEP GETTING CONFUSED ABOUT BABYS NAME SINCE NETFLIX TRANSLATES IT DIFFERENT THAN EVERY OTHER PLACE and somehow I literally managed to still fuck up. How did I manage to call him jung-hyung while it is jun-hyung according to Netflix

OMG THAT LOOK OF BOK-JOO'S DAD WHEN PASSING BY HER SCHOOL AND SEEING HER ACTING CUTE WITH HER BOYFRIEND WAS TOO FUNNY. THE DAD DOESN'T KNOW IT WAS BOK-JOO THOUGH.

THE EX BECAME REALLY COOL. Jun hyungie hiding in their closet, lol. And the ex's laugh when she noticed was adorable.

THE WAY THEIR FRIENDS FOUND OUT ABOUT THEM!

My heart will break if the uncle and coach choi don't end up together.

The three friends ganging up on Bok-Joo & jun-hyung had me in tears.

The budding friendship between the ex and Bok-Joo is the CUTEST.

I. Do. Not. Want. The. Coaches. To. End. Up. Together. Anymore. NO NO NO PLEASE TELL ME IF THE TWO COACHES END UP TOGETHER or not. Not is the only option or I'll yeet myself away.

Woaw the ex is officially cool. I don't know how it happened but I went from loathing to dislike to she's alright to SHE IS A BOMB!

NO! GET THE FUCK OUT! NO! HOW. DARE SHE? HOW DID THAT MOTHER DARE TO RETURN! YES I THINK SHE IS A SHAMELESS PERSON VISITING HIS UNI OUT OF NOWHERE. I WANNA SLAP HER! NO! NO NO NO! MY POOR BBY! CAN I BECOME A HOMICIDE KILLER? BECAUSE I'M READY TO MURDER THAT MUM! Some people truly shouldn't be parents. Jun hyungie deserves a better mum. He is tooo kind. Also I'm truly baffled at his coat collection.

Jun hyngie and uncle are cute.

I'm still sad about no coach choi & uncle. Cause I'm not happy about the 2 coaches being endgame.

THE SWAG AT THE END KILLED ME.

It is wild how it went from a 4 to a 9. They are truly one of the cutest kdrama couples ever.

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Ahhh!!! This is my favorite drama ever! I love everything: the story, the characters, the cinematography, the music.

Is about the struggles of growing up, about friendship and first loves.

All the characters felt real and I could identify with them, specially with Bok Joo, being torn apart between people’s expectations and your own wishes is something I definitely felt back in high school and my first years at college.

And Joon Hyung is everything I want: a best friend and a lover.

The swag gang friendship was amazing too! I love them!

Definitely my favorite kdrama ever!

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Ended up loving this!

I started this series a long time ago. I was excited because of all the great reviews. I got about a third into it and I just couldn’t take it anymore.

One of my biggest pet peeves is people lying and pretending to be someone they aren’t. This started out like that. Then there was so much yelling and screaming from the girls, I dropped it.

I finally went back to it after a few months and I have to say, once the two leads got together, it became a different show. I ended up loving the last half.

Nam Joo Hyuk has been a favorite of mine since Haebek. He was cuter than ever in this. He is such a great comedic actor.

Lee Sung Kyung was so annoying at first with her pursed lips and loud personality. During my break I watched her in Dr. Romantic 2-3 and really liked her. So I gave her another chance. She is very talented.

The two leads were so hilarious together and made a perfect match. I ended up loving this series.

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It's a cute story

I’ve watched this show a while back and I remember really liking it, I still like it, but I feel like it doesn’t hold up to the shows I’ve watched so far this year. But to be fair this is an older sure, it’s 5 years old now so that’s possibly the reason. The scenes between the two mains are really cute, I love their relationship from the beginning to the end. These two have great chemistry, this is a very peaceful drama and very cute. It’s a nice pass time, I really liked watching it but something the scenes just become boring. I love how in this show gender stereotypes were being shown and being broken it was nice. When watching the show though I kept called Jung Joon Hyung, Nam Do-son from Start-Up AHAHAHA MURDER ME FOR THAT. This show is really comforting so if you’re stressed out you should go watch it. It’s an old one but a really good one. There are so many cute scenes in the shows and Bok-Joo's relationship with her friends was just everything, I also liked how this show dealt with Jung Joon Hyung’s anxiety. Also, I really liked the description of first love in this show

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