As someone who has watched almost all of JJY PD’s shows and is an avid fan of TGE, I had high hopes for this. But after finishing it, I’d say it’s one of his average shows. I'm not exactly sure why he made this—maybe because he doesn’t have the rights to TGE anymore, so he created a new version with a different cast and a bigger budget. Honestly, it feels like TGE but with different faces and more serious.
That said, it was still a good show overall. I really enjoyed the storyline, especially the second one. The puzzles were a nice mix—some easy, some challenging. I liked KDH and LYJ's characters here, but I think they need to work on their chemistry more. Also, when it comes to searching for clues, they need a more proactive member to lead the group. I noticed they tend to stick together a lot. They should try to split up, multitask, or work in smaller groups to finish tasks more efficiently. With how they currently works, it feels like they don’t even need that many cast members.
Anyway, I’m hoping they’ll improve in the next season. With only two stories so far, we haven’t really seen the full extent of their chemistry or capabilities.
I first watched this drama when I was 15, and now I’m 24. Almost a decade has passed, yet Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo still feels like a warm hug to me. It may not be considered the "best" Kdrama by everyone, but what makes it so special is the comfort and healing it gave me during my teenage years, and continues to give even now.
Even when I fall into a K-drama slump, this show always brings me back to the good old days, when I could finish an entire series in just one sitting. Maybe some newer viewers don’t quite understand why so many of us love this drama, but I think it’s because of the time and emotions tied to when we first watched it. It wasn’t just a drama, it was a companion during a simpler, happier period of life.
For us who grew up with it, rewatching Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo feels like revisiting a piece of our youth. And maybe, if you had watched it back then, you’d understand why it holds such a precious place in our hearts.
Finally found proper subs for episodes 1 & 2 of this, but never in my life did I imagine it would be so hard to finish just one episode of TGE. I don’t like the cinematography, and I didn’t laugh at all while watching episode 1 (it’s a variety show!). Like some comments say, it’s not about escaping anymore, it’s about exploring.
Anyways, I haven’t finished watching yet, so maybe some of my opinions will change. But one thing that won’t change is that I’ll forever be bitter about the casting change (no hate to the new cast).
The premiere is near, but I still miss the OG cast. I’ve waited four years, only for some of them not to return this season. I’ll still give it a try, but I know it won’t be the same as it was.
I’m not sure why, but when I watched this during the pandemic, I had so much fun and felt genuinely uplifted. I remember hoping for a season 2 so badly. Maybe it wasn’t just about the show itself, but also the moment in time—the atmosphere, the emotions, and the comfort it brought during such a difficult period. Sometimes, it's the memories attached to a show that make it truly special.
That said, it was still a good show overall. I really enjoyed the storyline, especially the second one. The puzzles were a nice mix—some easy, some challenging. I liked KDH and LYJ's characters here, but I think they need to work on their chemistry more. Also, when it comes to searching for clues, they need a more proactive member to lead the group. I noticed they tend to stick together a lot. They should try to split up, multitask, or work in smaller groups to finish tasks more efficiently. With how they currently works, it feels like they don’t even need that many cast members.
Anyway, I’m hoping they’ll improve in the next season. With only two stories so far, we haven’t really seen the full extent of their chemistry or capabilities.
Even when I fall into a K-drama slump, this show always brings me back to the good old days, when I could finish an entire series in just one sitting. Maybe some newer viewers don’t quite understand why so many of us love this drama, but I think it’s because of the time and emotions tied to when we first watched it. It wasn’t just a drama, it was a companion during a simpler, happier period of life.
For us who grew up with it, rewatching Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo feels like revisiting a piece of our youth. And maybe, if you had watched it back then, you’d understand why it holds such a precious place in our hearts.
Anyways, I haven’t finished watching yet, so maybe some of my opinions will change. But one thing that won’t change is that I’ll forever be bitter about the casting change (no hate to the new cast).