Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Sweet and light

If your looking for light and sweet romance this one wins! Needed something sweet like this.

The mains have amazing chemistry!

The storyline wasn't over dramatic but I teared up a few times because of how lovely the relationships and connections were. Some of the secondary storylines were so lovely.

There's some boring bits but overall I couldn't help but laugh out loud at this.

Also loved that she wasn't just fitting the skinny beautiful mould. Also that the actress actually lifted weights for the role!

And the swimmer actor.. be still my heart.

Worth checking out if you want something nice and sweet and fluffy!

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A Fun Rom-Com Sports KDrama

This is one of the best rom-com Kdramas in 2016. The leading couple Lee Sung-Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk is like eye candy to watch. Such a well matched on screen couple and the chemistry between the two are so good that their acting appears to be flawless.

The flow of the story is great. Unlike in most Korean dramas where the plot makes a twist in the last 1-2 episode, this drama gradually develops to a predictable, yet well-suited ending.

The drama tries to portray real hardships and situations faced by athletes who are majoring various sports like weightlifting, swimming and gymnastics in Sports Universities.

This drama is definitely recommended as a stress reliever and fun to watch.

Personal Rating:
Story: 10
Cast & Acting: 10
Music: 10
Cinematography: 10

Overall: 100/100

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this drama ruined dramas for me because it’s so good

I watched this a while ago it was like my fifth kdrama ever and I still can’t get it out of my mind. Every drama I watch now I compare to this in terms of how much I like it.
Honestly just wanted to write a review because this show deserves atleast nine stars

The acting was amazing the storyline flowed really nicely. They used common romance tropes but did it WELL!! they also subverted/reversed some tropes it was so fun.
The cinematography is so beautiful. The colour Pallete is blues and pinks. Just soo pretty. Everything is so magical and it’s crazy that this is technically a sports drama because the romance was so amazing. The sports parts were also really well done. I really love the actress it was so fun to see a tall couple in a k drama idk the girls are normally small lol.

Rewatch value is not as high because I do not rewatch anything lol but this is the one thing that I have considered rewatching and I made it halfway through episode one lol before i just wanted to skip to the end because it’s so good I mean the build up is also good but arghhhrheheujsjehsv lol


Anyways if you’re thinking of watching it just please do. It’ll make you laugh and cry and feel anxious and then swoon. So much swooning. If you need more convincing the main leads literally started dating after this like the chemistry is OFF THE CHARTS!

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WHOLESOME

I watched this few years ago but I haven't wrote a review so here I am.
This kdrama is definitely worth watching. I literally love everything here. The casts and their acting was really great. So much wholesome and cute moments ><
The story was really amazing and This really hooked me when I firs watched it. I never knew I would like it. It's also great to
rewatch it......

I can't spoil anything since I don't like spoilers. but sometimes I spoil myself : D
anyways... of course there's love triangle and somehow cliche?? but it's still cute LOL...

🤍🤍🤍🤍

I rate this 10 cuz it deserve it T T

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Romance is my favourite genre and I have been binging on romance fiction forever. But for the first time ever I felt terribly sad for being single. I felt bad for not having a boyfriend in my adulthood. It is very easy to fall in love when in your teens and today when I look back on those days I wonder what the hell was I doing when everybody around me was busy nurturing their relationships. I tell you I never craved for companionship even then but after seeing this drama I wanted to smack my head hard for leading a boring teenage life. I am not too old to love (no one ever is), but I am definitely not young enough for puppy love.
bawling in a corner
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is the sweetest, cutest and loveliest young love story I have seen till date. Bok Joo and Joo Hyung’s love made me want to go back in time and re-live my college years. (OK! I just remembered the boys in my class and now I do not blame myself for being single. Sheesh! Even time travelling would be of no help in finding a decent option in that desert of a class I was in.) This drama faced some serious competition from two popular shows but of the three shows, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo wins my vote for being the best. Hands down.

Let’s weigh the cutest romantic drama of 2016 on our show beam balance and see what makes the drama click with the audiences.

Good Weights
Bok Joo and Joon Hyung Romance: Though the main romance on the show starts in the latter half of the series the build-up to it is reasonable and entertaining. The circumstances under which Bok Joo and Joon Hyung fall in love may not be totally believable but it all makes sense in the drama world. Once the two start dating their journey becomes so saccharine that I wanted could put them both in my cup of coffee and sip it for a long long time. The nervousness in confession, fear in admittance of feelings, the rush of love, the excitement of initial days of dating, jealousy, possessiveness, bickering, fighting and then kissing and making up, all of these phases in love was shown in the most adorable and convincing ways. Lead actors, Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk may be four years apart but the chemistry they brought on screen was adorable to the point that I envied them for being so much in love.

Sportsperson’s Challenges: Sports is the backdrop of this drama and the show writers have shown as many hardships faced by athletes as possible. The drama is mainly about Bok Joo who is a female weightlifter. Weightlifting itself is an underrated sport and in such a case having a drama based not just on weightlifting but a female weightlifter is a commendable attempt. However, the drama focuses not just on the struggles of Bok Joo but also Joon Hyung who is a swimmer and Shi Ho who is a rhythmic gymnast. The drama shows how weightlifting is an unpopular sport compared to glamorous sports like swimming and gymnast. But popular or unpopular, every sportsperson has his own set of trials that we rarely get to see. Though the writers did a good job depicting Joong Hyung’s set of struggles, they took a rather obvious option of an eating disorder for a rhythmic gymnast. I am sure gymnasts have more problems than what’s on their platter. Nevertheless, that was the least of my concerns when it came to the overall content.


Bad Weights
Slow Start: The first few episodes go into showing the daily life of athletes. Though it was necessary to give a background of the characters, it was too bland. After episode 2, I was contemplating if I wanted to continue watching this show or not. The story picks pace after episode 3 and though it slumps a few times, it does manage to pick instantly and move forward with fervour.
 
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo hits all the right notes of first love and makes itself stand out in a crowd of teen romances (though the characters in the show are not teenagers). I have followed this show religiously and waited impatiently each week for its telecast. I have fallen in love with all the characters on the show and have wished to be one of them.

This utterly sweet and delightful romance between two most unlikely athletes will make you want to fall in love for the first time, every time. Loved this drama. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
 

Originally posted on www.alphagirl.in

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A very warm drama that touches on elemental themes in an encouraging way.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo is first and foremost a youth drama . Its intended age group is definitely 16 - 25 years old but that should not deter anyone from watching this warm drama. Because of its context and set up , Weightlifting should be thoroughly excused for being juvenile in set pieces and the like.

One of things that make a drama great is when a drama takes a chance and authentically lives out its set pieces without added soapy angsty drama that has no place being there. This drama is all that and more. Its the only drama I have watched so far where I thoroughly enjoyed the couple BEFORE they got together. Usually, I am in a huff and puff for them to get together or annoyed at the detractors of the Main Leads love but that was not the case here . Everything progressed in a warm and realistic manner that was quite encouraging .

I especially loved the sports element and the commentary on doing what you love because you can and why not ?The juxtaposition of the insanely talented Bok Joo and Joon- Hyung and their averagely talented friends was quite special on the commentary of 'you shall surely succeed if the work is not heavy on the heart."

There were also beautiful specks of mental health commentary and I particularly loved how Weightlifting aimed to be corrective on usually stigmatized issues . The portrayal on visiting doctors and psychiatrists was positive and the overall message that its fundamentally okay to not be okay was also gratifying . The insertion of bulimia , pressure from parents and peers and corruption was also good food thought which removed all shallow marks from this youth drama.

The acting was great especially by the main cast . The main leads are amazing OTPs and I will struggle to see them with other pairings in other dramas.The messaging of friendship being supportive and inspiring was particularly heart warming and I appreciated all the friendships in the drama.

The reason why this does not get a 10 is because I found certain elements of this drama a tad bit too draggy . I fastforwarded some scenes I found repetitive . This drama could have been helped by a better editing team but other than that - I have no qualms and its pros seriously overwhelm its cons.

OVERALL- Go into this appreciating that this is a youth drama .No need for Cannes critique and you will enjoy. I really think its worth the hype. Aaaaad I say that as someone who has a list on MDL of dramas not worth the hype . Sooooo ;-)

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Cute and complex. A must watch!

Ok ok this was a really cute series, it really explored a strong women and them learning to love themselves, to not have to fit the thin, frail image that many people use for the ideal.
The female lead and male lead grow together throughout the series, learning about each other and learning that love comes from learning to trust and expose your flaws to the other person.
I really loved that it showed that not only was the female lead a strong woman but that she was also very in tune with her emotions since many archetypes will only have one or the other since showing emotions are normally associated with being weak. Also on that note showing the male lead crying and dealing with the twisted history with his mother gave a lot of dimensions to his character and showing him maturing.

All in all I loved this series and really recommend it to anyone wanting a more complex romcom

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How did this got such a high rating? What did I miss?

Things I liked

1 The ML. He's the only one who made me care and I don't put him in the "Love" list because falling for the FL means he was an idiot at the end of the day. Nevertheless, the actor is the only one who acted without shouting and exaggerating. He is also handsome which never hurts.

Thing I disliked

1 The FL. Oh God where to start? That she didn't look at all as an athlete of weightlifting? That she shouted even when there was nothing to even raise the voice? That she only either shouted or pouted all over the series? That he character wasn't that great? Quite selfish and immature. Even the last scene was awful with her. I didn't once want her to be with the ML. I think this is the first or maybe second time this happens and I've watched dozens of K and C dramas. By the way the shouting in this drama reminded me why these day I only watch C dramas. At least rarely someone raises the voice and only when it's needed. In K dramas shouting is like mandatory. I can't believe the actress is the same of Shooting Stars or the new drama In Your Radiant Season. At least she has improved although I can't say I'm in love with her acting yet. In any case here she was terrible so I don't get at all the high rating.

2 The father. The actor was terrible and I hated every minute he was on the screen.

3 Almost everything else. The rest of the cast, the story itself, the twists and turns that were boring and convoluted.

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