weightlifting fairy lifting my heart ❤️
the show is a rom-com masterpiece, a perfect blend of comedy, romance, motivation, drama ,ups and downs . the straight approach oriented plot no twists and tricks yet giving the best delight to its viewers. i am not going to discuss the outlines of the story as this is a popular one and you have access to its various versions of synopsis on the internet .. so let's straight dive into the things i felt made this show so amazing for me:1) straight and to the point approach : in most cases when writers dont have much twist/tricks to elongate a story, it often comes out a boring plot full of cliches and over abused comedy punches, like a total lacklusture sort of drama . but that wasnt a case with this one ..even with the 'no bullshit' approach this drama was able to keep the viewers engage.
2)cast : very talented cast : some of them like lee sung kyung, nam joo hyuk are my absolute fav ..and the casting director deserve all the appreciation for casting actor who have some experience in that sport to play the sportsperson for example kyung soo jin playing role of song hi (gymnast) was a practicing gymnastic in real life as well ... kyung sung bulked up and did weight trainings play the weightlifter...this type of professionalism increase the value of the drama on whole different level.
plus there were few guest appearances.(byeon wosoek etc)
3)comedy : punches were refreshing nothing vulgar of the sorts ..and there were both verbal and physical comedy ... her walk alone was enough to make me forget biggest worry of my life ..she was just too good.
4)life lessons : this show demonstrated a lot of young people's shortcomings ad worries in present day life .. like carrier pressure, love life situations , family problems ... and the healthiest and very logical way to deal with them.
few things that i think missed the purpose for me
1)music : i dont know this might be my personal POV but the music including everything from background music to ost suck' .. i missed a compulsory rap that ost sports based motivational drama always have plus the romantic background songs had no male singer so it kinda feel strange not to have a background melody to convey the ML's feelings.
2) the part where they show FL and the ex GF playing sister/friends was too superficial ..she even helped her hide the boy in closet ..that part was so unnecessary and unrealistic at the same time ..i dont know why they even put it there ..
okay so that is it ... you should definitely check this one out
rewatch value : very high.( i am watched it 5 years ago and watching it again while writing the review)
XoXo
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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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they don't make kdramas like these anymore
i had watched this drama years ago and just finished my yearly rewatch. this is still my #1 drama. genuinely a must watch for everyone who craves a real romcom which is pure and unadulterated fun without some terminal illness or weird serial killer plot. the subplots here and everything related to the sports theme and side characters were actually very fun and the serious ones were also never too heavy. they really don't make kdramas like these anymore.the most natural friends to lovers ever done in my opinion. you could literally see why they fell in love with each other and witness the process of them falling for each other gradually with each episode. it wasn't some grand love at first sight. they were in love with other people first, met each other and became each other's best friend and comfort person and then naturally developed feelings. it was so simple yet so beautifully done. the natural and insane chemistry made it very obvious they were dating irl when this was airing (i will never forget you my parents namlee). i'll miss this show forever and really wish the leads could work together again (this is impossible btw but i choose to be delusional for my own peace).
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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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A personal unforgettable drama for me.
A personal unforgettable drama for me. I have been rewatching this drama like so many times and still looking forward what happens next even tho i know exactly what happened 😭 A light-hearted one, so fun to watch.Really hoping Nam Joo Hyuk and Lee Sung Kyung to work together again in some drama but i think.. its quite impossible.. BUT I LOVE THE CAST SM and the storyline. Also this drama is just.. healthy. I love the enemy to lovers kind of relationship, them bickering to each other just so fun to watch.
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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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A must, must watch
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is simply special. I just discovered this show 2 weeks ago so i'm kinda late to the party but i already watched the show twice lol. Everything about this show just feels so natural and cute at the same time and it's all because of Nam Joo-Hyuk and Lee Sung-Kyung amazing chemistry. The way Jung Joon Hyeong and Kim Bok Joo talk, look at each other, worry for each other, care for each other is just so well portrayed in this show. Yes, they are weaker point about the show like the older brothers relationship and Song Shi Ho backstory but these were soon forgiven because everything else about the show is just perfect and hits home. I was so happy when i learned they were possibly dating in real life during the filming but i wasn't suprised too much just because of how well they played their roles. So yes a big 10/10 must watch for me!!Was this review helpful to you?
