Kdrama Review: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

Have you watched Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo? If not, I understand. I was not interested in watching this drama at first, probably because I still hold a grudge against Han Yi An (Nam  Joo Hyuk's charcter in Who are you: School 2015). Hahahaha! I was rooting for the second lead Gong Tae Kwang! But I had a change of heart after watching the first episode of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo. Yes, I was totally hooked after watching the first episode!

That look in Joonhyung's eyes.

Some of the reasons why you should watch this k-drama:

The setting. I love the bright-colored setting of this drama; it sets that light and laid-back atmosphere. The beauty and color of autumn was captured perfectly. The entire setting was vibrant and youthful. Everything was visually pleasing.

Look at the backdrop! Beautiful.

Beautiful even at night.

The story. It is ordinary but I like that is not that heavy, chill lang. It will not leave you with that heavy feeling like other dramas. It is quite unconventional in some ways coz we're used to female leads that are poor and weak that needs to be protected; Bok Joo is far from that.

Omo Joon Hyung-ah! Poor Bok Joo.

The characters. Lee Sung Kyung broke free from her sassy kontrabida role in Doctors and Cheese in the Trap and so as Nam Joo Hyuk in his serious and tamed roles in School 2015 and Scarlet Heart Ryeo. They pulled off that playful and quirky characters very well. The characters were well-written but the actors that brought the characters to life just amazing. Lee Sung Kyung as weightlifter is not that convincing though.

That face.. is still handsome. Hahaha

Dolled up Bok Joo. 

The cuteness and kilig. Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk's chemistry is undeniable, they look good and comfortable with each other, no awkwardness or whatsover. Bok Joo beating Joon Hyung is cute! Hahaha! 🙊 They are too cute to handle. Jealous Bok Joo is indeed terrifying, and jealous Joon Hyung is childish yet cute. Prep your hearts! ❤

Jealous Bok joo

Terrified Joon Hyung

The verdict. 8.3/10  The story started and ended gracefully. I'm satisfied that eveyone had their own happy endings. I bet we all love happy endings right? This drama is a must watch. 👍🏻❤

Other reviews:
The Heirs
Legend of the Blue Sea
Cheese in the Trap