Barely a rom, mostly a com
Quite often k-dramas have English titles that barely make sense (cue in: When the Stars Gossip), so the lack of rom-com when the title talks about it made no sense to me. Not just the title; even the initial marketing, teasers, and posters all made it seem like it would be a rom-com.
Don't get me wrong – I truly enjoyed the show! Initially I went in with the rom-com expectations, but I realised early on that this show is certainly not focused on the rom, only the com. There were infinite moments where I was genuinely laughing out loud – not a chuckle or a smile, a genuine laugh! It kind of reminded me of Gaus Electronics with its over-the-top style of humour, and then I realised it's the same director's work (so if you like GE, you will most probably like this too!).
What took me by surprise is how much warmth the show has. There are so many genuine heart-warming moments that made me truly resonate with the characters at some points. By the surface of it, the show seems to be harsh and superficial in its idea of fitness, but as you keep watching, you realise they talk about health in a positive light. Towards the end, we see the FL look at herself beyond her physicality as well. However, I would like to add that nothing about Jung Eun Ji seems unfit to me, so I really did not understand the casting choice there lol. She was very loveable as Mi Ran, though!
Without spoiling too much, there were a few things that seemed a little unnecessary in terms of plotline, but the show does a good job of keeping its comedic tone intact, which made me overlook small story arcs that I did not like. All in all, it is definitely an easy and fun-filled slice of life drama that is best enjoyed if you go in expectation-free (especially an expectation of watching a rom-com, which is really just a side theme and not the central focus). In the end, it really upholds its title since it is genuinely all about pumping up love for your health lol.
P.S: I love Lee Jun Young
Don't get me wrong – I truly enjoyed the show! Initially I went in with the rom-com expectations, but I realised early on that this show is certainly not focused on the rom, only the com. There were infinite moments where I was genuinely laughing out loud – not a chuckle or a smile, a genuine laugh! It kind of reminded me of Gaus Electronics with its over-the-top style of humour, and then I realised it's the same director's work (so if you like GE, you will most probably like this too!).
What took me by surprise is how much warmth the show has. There are so many genuine heart-warming moments that made me truly resonate with the characters at some points. By the surface of it, the show seems to be harsh and superficial in its idea of fitness, but as you keep watching, you realise they talk about health in a positive light. Towards the end, we see the FL look at herself beyond her physicality as well. However, I would like to add that nothing about Jung Eun Ji seems unfit to me, so I really did not understand the casting choice there lol. She was very loveable as Mi Ran, though!
Without spoiling too much, there were a few things that seemed a little unnecessary in terms of plotline, but the show does a good job of keeping its comedic tone intact, which made me overlook small story arcs that I did not like. All in all, it is definitely an easy and fun-filled slice of life drama that is best enjoyed if you go in expectation-free (especially an expectation of watching a rom-com, which is really just a side theme and not the central focus). In the end, it really upholds its title since it is genuinely all about pumping up love for your health lol.
P.S: I love Lee Jun Young
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