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Weightlifting fairly Kim Bok-Joo

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You need to watch this drama to understand the joke. This is one of those dramas which I had kept ignoring forever. Now that I have watched it, I wonder why did I do that?  If I can describe it two words it shall be- 'Criminally Underrated'!!


It is a sport drama which deals with everyday lives of students from athlete college. Kim Bok-Joo is a weightlifter. Her father and uncle run chicken shop. They are very supportive of Bok-Joo and always encourage her to pursue her dreams. Bok-Joo has kind and outgoing personality and has two best friends. On the other hand Joon Hyung is in swimming team. He suffers from trauma that causes him to false start during a tournament. Therefore, although very talented, he needs to overcome this psychological barrier to be able to win competitions again. 

Bok-Joo and Joon Hyung were childhood friends but they do not recognize each other at the start. That is because he was timid, shy child contrast to his current personality. Later they become friends again in campus. Once Bok Joo develops crush on a man who ironically happens to run weight reduction clinic. In order to meet him frequently, Bok Joo, under false pretenses starts undergoing weight loss treatment in his clinic! But wait!! The misery does not end here. The doctor is an older brother of Joon Hyung! Joon Hyung decides to help her set up with his brother but eventually realizes that he has fallen for her. The best thing you can do now to know what happens next is to watch the drama.

Why it is recommended
  • The plot of the drama is pretty simple. There are no villains you want to punch or the second leads to make you question the choice of the leads. 
  • The acting by the leads is mind blowing. Their on screen chemistry is one of the most natural. No wonder they were dating at that time. How they evolve as a couple is amazing. SWAG!

  • It talks about how to overcome insecurities and support your loved ones in thick and thin.
  • It breaks lot of K-Drama stereotypes like pretty damsel in distress females lead, Chaelbol arrogant male lead, repetitive use of OSTs. If you are still not sure please watch this YouTube Clip. 
  • The friendship between the girls trio will make you remember the high school days.
  • The iconic 'WHAT' when something ridiculous happens.
  • If you want to forget about Nam Do San this is a way to go. 



What could have been better

They could have shown what happens between Bok Joo's friend Lee Seon-ok and Joon Hyung's roommate.

One of the reasons I kept on ignoring this drama might be that I watched Strong woman Do Bong Soon first. I thought both of these dramas might have same plots as they talk about 'strong women'. LOL. Anyway it is never late to start something good.

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Cast- Lee sung Kyung, Nam Joo Hyuk , Lee Jae Yoon


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