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)
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Story; The 'Slice of Life' style of drama was a good choice for the characters that they made. It was an lighthearted and funny show that made me fall in love within a few minutes. It wasn't about true love or people who were destined for each other, it was about friendship and a cute and innocent kind of love and that is what distinguished it from other dramas.
Acting/Cast; Brilliant, simply brilliant. The actors and actresses were made for these roles and I don't think that I wish that they would have done anything differently. Even though the characters could be like stereotypical K-drama characters in some aspects, I felt that they were different and very loveable. The quirks of Bok Joo and her friends made my cheeks hurt from smiling, I usually don't think that K-Dramas are all that funny but this one really fitted my sense of humor.
The relationship between the main character felt so real and I loved that they didn't rush the characters into falling in love with each other right away.
Music; I don't really remember the OST of the series but I don't feel that it was something that I missed either, so it probably was fine.
Rewatch Value; I think that most people who watched it will rewatch it at some point, I have and probably will again. I miss the characters all too much for not seeing them again.
Overall; Loved it a lot as you can tell.
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La storia mi ha ricordato il cdrama "To fly with you" sia perchè ambientato nel mondo dello sport sia perchè il fulcro di tutto è la protagonista e tutti gli altri sono comparse perchè al 99% molto poco approfonditi e che con la storia c'entrano poco o nulla. La vera pecca è proprio questa.La protagonista è stata l'unica a piacermi al 100% con la sua storia, la sua crescita, la sua forza nel voler seguire la propria passione nonostante questo la porti lontano dallo stereotipo della donna come figura femminile. Credo sia una delle migliori interpretazioni dell'attrice. Il coprotagonista maschile invece è quello su cui sono più in dubbio. Ho avuto l'impressione che il suo ruolo all'interno del drama sia stato messo più volte da parte. Penso sia stato ben poco approfondito, soprattutto per quanto riguarda il suo sport e la passione che dovrebbe metterci. Per non dire come hanno arrangiato la parte del suo passato. Insomma, davvero non si poteva fare di meglio? Non so, l'ho trovato un po' scialbo come personaggio anche se nelle scene con la protagonista mi è piaciuto molto. L'attore l'ho amato in passato e adesso lo apprezzo ancora di più poichè vedo la sua crescita professionale, ha fatto un super salto per Start Up!
Per il resto, nonostante nasconda molti messaggi positivi, secondo me sono supportati da personaggi che poco si contraddistinguono e questo grava sul drama. Altra cosa che non mi ha entusiasmato, sono state le varie coppie che si sono "formate" e uso le virgolette perchè... Beh perchè non è che si siano proprio formate tutte.. Alcune sono capitate.
Nel complesso bocciato? No, ma poteva essere migliore!
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funny and well acted
I had a lot of fun watching this show. The story was nice, the script interesting as weightlifting is not sucha a popular sport dyscypline. Background knowledge on sports is sth I am curious about and it Goes for many other like soccer or baseball. the main plus is for the FL and ML very well chemistry and good acting. The comedy scenes were so good and they are the hardest to act well. I am jot suprised that both actors were to be set in new main cast roles in new dramas. Both deserved the investment in their talent to grow in new projects. Wish the can meeting on another show together.Considerați utilă această recenzie?
I actually watched two or three episodes of this drama right after it came out because a friend of mine really liked it. I was enjoying it but because I had to travel that Summer I stopped watching and never finished. Almost two years later I decided to watch it. And that was probably one of the smartest decisions of my life. I'm not hard to please when it comes to dramas because I haven't watched a hundred of them to be THAT critical but I can say, from the bottom of my heart, that Weightlifting Fairy Kim Boy Joo will forever stay at the top as one of my favorites, no matter how many I watch. It's so perfect that it's hard to write a fair review so I'll talk about each aspect individually. From now on there will be spoilers so please don't read the rest!! If you're wondering if you should watch it: YES! yes yes yes yes, please do.
Plot/Story- Even though it's not the most complex of the plots, I think this story is absolutely fascinating just as it is. Its simpleness shines throughout the whole series and the scenes make your heart skip multiple beats. Even though it's a very lighthearted story, there are some more deep and emotional moments, like Joonhyung's relationship with his mother (which made me cry so hard I couldn't fall asleep after that episode). Unlike many other dramas I've watched, none of the relationships feel forced here because they're perfectly constructed. The friendships warmed my heart and I almost died of laughter in every single episode. I also discovered new things about sport teams and teamwork and how everything happens inside the competition world which is pretty cool, in my opinion, especially because swimming is my favorite sport and I would love to join a swimming team. It was never boring and each episode made us want more. I don't know if I've ever given 10 whole stars to a plot before but WFKBJ totally deserves them (and more).
Characters/Cast/Acting- The characters are PHENOMENAL. So so so so good. Even the "villains" were likeable because you could truly feel for them. Everyone grew throughout the show which surprised me because there are only 16 episodes. The cast was perfect, they fit their roles so well that I wonder if it's not their real personality after all. Their chemistry... GOOSEBUMPS. The kissing scenes? Jesus Christ, I literally cried in every kissing scene, I just can't deal. This drama made me fall in love with Joohyuk (like everyone else on this planet) and my goal for 2019 is to watch all of his shows. Watch me follow the whole cast on Instagram and love them for the rest of my life.
Music- I loved loved loved the soundtrack, I think it fit perfectly.
Rewatch Value- I'll rewatch this show at least two times a year until I die. Yep, that is it. Life mission right there. But seriously, I'm 1000% sure I'll never get tired of it. I could watch ten other seasons like this one that it wouldn't get boring. I guess I just love watching sports dramas and animes. Does anyone have any recommendation??
Conclusion- As of January 2019 this is my favorite drama of all time and I think it will stay this way for a long long long time. This was also my first review of the year and I'm really proud of it haha I'm so happy with this drama, I have no words. Well, I do have ONE word.
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SWAG
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Coming of age do melhor tipo que existe
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo é um drama que, apesar de sua história simples, se mostra irresistivelmente cativante. A simplicidade é bela, e é exatamente essa característica que faz com que eu sempre retorne a ele como uma experiência reconfortante. A série não tenta ser algo grandioso ou complicado; em vez disso, aceita e assume seu lugar como uma história de coming of age que ressoa profundamente com o público.
Além do romance leve e das interações divertidas, o drama aborda temas importantes como insegurança, medo, bulimia e disforia. Esses tópicos são tratados com sensibilidade e autenticidade, o que enriquece a narrativa e permite que os espectadores se identifiquem com os desafios enfrentados pelos personagens.
Entretanto, uma das minhas principais críticas é a caracterização de Kim Bok Joo. Eu gostaria que a série tivesse sido mais corajosa nesse aspecto e que tivesse escalado uma atriz gorda de verdade ou, pelo menos, que a protagonista tivesse engordado para o papel. Isso teria adicionado uma camada extra de autenticidade e representatividade à história. Infelizmente, sabemos como a indústria coreana é em relação a esses temas, então isso pode ser pedir demais.
Em suma, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo é um drama encantador que conquista pela sua simplicidade e relevância emocional. É uma jornada de autodescoberta que, mesmo com suas falhas, continua a ser um conforto e uma inspiração para muitos.
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THIS DRAMA HAS CHANGED MY LIFE
I know a lot of you may think that I'm being dramatic but I'm really telling you the truth. I first watched this drama in 2017 and I ADORED IT. It was everything and made me fall for all the characters, it even made me wish that I had a boyfriend like Joon Hyung. But in 2019, I went through an extremely difficult phase of my life and I found it really hard to be happy. You see, I only wanted to be happy even if it was only temporary. I was sick and tired of everything. I love reading novels by the way and I found myself in a huge slump and couldn't even bring myself to read a single page of my favourite novel. Then I got recommended a funny scene from this show and it made me want to watch the show all over again. And this show made me happy. Ever since then, I've watched this drama so many times. I have the entire drama downloaded on my phone so that I can rewatch it whenever I want It's so lighthearted, funny, adorable and realistic. Ever since then, I started to watch a lot of new kdramas and not all of them match with Kim Bok Joo's charm but I always find myself coming back to this show ?Considerați utilă această recenzie?
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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!!Considerați utilă această recenzie?
1 I love Nam Joon Hyun, he is a really good actor and played in many hit dramas of 2016, like Scarlet heart and Cheese in the trap
2 My favourite theme is school life But, part from those two, this drama has one thing that many others lack; a strong couple. The chemistry between them was amazingly powerful, even though their romance didn't start till probably the tenth episode. But even so, the dynamics were great! Cute and romantic, they were the it couple!! The story is nice too. The performances were nice and the soundtrack was great. One thing that maybe wasn't that good, was that the leading lady supposed to be overweight, or at least not skinny to be able to do weightlifting, but the drama only had her wearing buggy clothes and she not even looked strong enough. But other than that it was a quite enjoyable drama.
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With a full heart and uncontrollable giggles, I felt like I was 15 again, watching those classic romantic comedies from the 2000s. This drama had a magical power to transport me away from reality.All the credit goes to Nam Joo-hyuk (Jung Joon-hyung), who absolutely shone in his role. He played one of the cutest and most lovable male characters ever. His temperament, personality, kindness, humor, and sensitivity were spot on. Without him, this drama wouldn't have been the same.
And Kim Bok-joo? She was simply adorable. Her cuteness, authenticity, and silly moments left me completely charmed. Sure, sometimes her immaturity and insecurity, along with some selfish and inconsequential actions, could be a bit frustrating. But most of the time, I was just mesmerized by her.
The secondary characters were just as amazing. The coaches, in particular, won me over with their warmth and guidance.
While the overall story was interesting, the script sometimes struggled to keep me fully engaged. Some of the smaller plotlines didn't quite capture my interest, and the main storyline of the weightlifter felt a bit underdeveloped. It could have been done differently to make a bigger impact.
But honestly, the charisma of the characters made up for any flaws. This drama wasn't about overcoming and growing in sport; it was about a girl's insecurities and her journey to self-discovery, and I'm totally okay with that.
Criticism aside, thinking with my heart, this drama was a delightful experience that will stay with me for a long, long time. It doesn't need to be perfect to be unforgettable.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is unforgettable and...
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Lee Sung Kyung was not a convincing weightlifter to me, although I did appreciate that she put on weight for this drama. Other than that, I loved the whole drama from beginning to end.
Rather than annoying conflicts that don't get resolved, what you will get from the show instead is a lot of satisfying giddy moments from all of the cuteness. Cuteness in the leads' relationship, which has me smiling ear to ear, cuteness in the friendships and the family relationships to the relationship between athlete and coach.
Can't say enough good things about this drama. Don't watch if you are looking for an intricate plot line and heart thumping action. Instead, get a cup of hot chocolate and curl up to this show and enjoy it for all it has to offer.
Highlights / uniqueness of the show:
- the sound effects had me cracking up all the way through (you will have to watch to see what I am talking about)
- natural chemistry and skinship between leads as the relationship progresses
- one of the best portrayals for female college friendships I've seen in recent dramas. cute bromances also
No critiques for this show other than casting an unbelievable weightlifter. But I fell in love with the actress LSK after watching this (who knew pouty lips can be so adorable) and she is simply beautiful. Both leads were beautiful to look at and fulfilled my eye's need for candy :)
I was fully satisfied after the show and only wished there was more cuteness to watch!
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