Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo Review

by - June 09, 2017

I admit, i wasn't so keen on starting on this drama after watching all the short and sweet snippets of the drama on my Facebook feed. Everything points to Bok Joo and Joon Hyung being the cutest couple ever, and it was going to wreck my expectation of guys in the future. But of course, i succumbed in the end and i was right! Joon Hyung WAS the ultimate, perfect boyfriend that is probably non-existent in real life.

The drama revolves around Bok Joo's school life, which mainly involves weightlifting, helping out with her father's chicken shop, and pigging out with her friends. Light hearted and comedic, i was certainly immersed into every episode. The clever use of additional music cues like the "WHAT!" at funny moments was totally appropriate and really just made me LOL.


Bok Joo was a very cool girl, not caring about her appearance and the friendship between her and her two friends is one to be envied. I thought there would have been more politics between the weightlifters and the gymnasts after the first few episodes, but the later part of the drama diverted away from that. Joon Hyung was the ultimate sweet boyfriend type, from buying Bok Joo heat packs when the weightlifters held a protest in the cold winter, to visiting and taking care of her father when he was sick. He also has the patience of a saint LOL. Way to go for raising the already unrealistic expectations girls have of their boyfriends!!

While the plot was devoid of any major storyline, i guess the main aim of the show was just to be a light hearted one. The chemistry between the cast was amazing, and that contributed to it being such a fun show to watch! With strong support and performance from the supporting cast, coupled with the youthful energy from the main cast, it was certainly a good watch!!

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