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Loved this one. Total transformation
9/10 is my rating. This is a 2015 South Korean drama with 16 episodes. Having a painful and debilitating childhood illness, Kim Young-Ho (So Ji-Sub) is now a personal trainer to Hollywood stars. Although he has stayed away from Korea because he and his father do not get along, he returns to avoid a scandal that erupts in America with one of his clients. Kang Joo-eun (Shin Min-A) is a 33 year old layer who was recently dumped by her 15 year boyfriend and finds that her physique is not what it once was. In her younger years she was a locally famous beauty who was even encouraged to try for miss Korea. After finding out about Kim Young-Ho's secret identity, she strikes a deal with him to help her transform back into the slender beauty she once was.
Spoiler 🚨 I really liked this one as I could identify with it on so many levels. I struggle with my weight and have Hashimotos (hypothyroidism) so that was a compelling and interesting element. Some might have felt there was fat shaming going on but I do not think it always helps to hide the elephant in the room. I have always felt if I was able to line myself up with a lifestyle trainer who was a good fit for me (it would have to be a balance between empathy and suck it up sister) I could have the success I have various times on the yo yo. It's like a new type of night in shining armor he is a medical expert so he well knows what she needs to do to cure her body. I liked how you could see their feelings toward each other growing over time. I loved his two “sons” and the way they were with the female lead. She became like their surrogate mother/older sister. I loved when she would “fall off the wagon” and sometimes it was like “treat day” and other times it was no – really you don't need to eat that. She was a kind person regardless of what she looked like and it definitely showed that. I liked the “we all have our struggles” message and how you can do whatever you set your mind to. I also like the way her relationship between her, her boyfriend, and long time female friend evolved over time. The male lead was willing to fight for their love without hesitation (he was going to take Grandma ON). But he didn't need to because Grandma saw all she needed to in terms of knowing that was the right girl for her grandson. I liked that our girl was an ethical lawyer and how they pointed out weak points in the law (such as stalking). It was just a great, feel good, movie for me. If you are overly sensitive to people calling it how it is (you have some weight to lose) you may not like that aspect of this or it may spoil the movie for you. But if you get the connection between weight, hypothyroidism and health and feel that those that care about you should help on that journey – you will.
Spoiler 🚨 I really liked this one as I could identify with it on so many levels. I struggle with my weight and have Hashimotos (hypothyroidism) so that was a compelling and interesting element. Some might have felt there was fat shaming going on but I do not think it always helps to hide the elephant in the room. I have always felt if I was able to line myself up with a lifestyle trainer who was a good fit for me (it would have to be a balance between empathy and suck it up sister) I could have the success I have various times on the yo yo. It's like a new type of night in shining armor he is a medical expert so he well knows what she needs to do to cure her body. I liked how you could see their feelings toward each other growing over time. I loved his two “sons” and the way they were with the female lead. She became like their surrogate mother/older sister. I loved when she would “fall off the wagon” and sometimes it was like “treat day” and other times it was no – really you don't need to eat that. She was a kind person regardless of what she looked like and it definitely showed that. I liked the “we all have our struggles” message and how you can do whatever you set your mind to. I also like the way her relationship between her, her boyfriend, and long time female friend evolved over time. The male lead was willing to fight for their love without hesitation (he was going to take Grandma ON). But he didn't need to because Grandma saw all she needed to in terms of knowing that was the right girl for her grandson. I liked that our girl was an ethical lawyer and how they pointed out weak points in the law (such as stalking). It was just a great, feel good, movie for me. If you are overly sensitive to people calling it how it is (you have some weight to lose) you may not like that aspect of this or it may spoil the movie for you. But if you get the connection between weight, hypothyroidism and health and feel that those that care about you should help on that journey – you will.
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