Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo 2016
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What is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?
"Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around the lives of competitive athletes in South Korea.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 65 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 16, 2016
- Last aired
- Jan 11, 2017
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- MBC
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 65-minute runtime.
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Overview
"Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around the lives of competitive athletes in South Korea. A competitive swimmer is the main character, and he has a significant connection to a weightlifting star. The weightlifting star is revealed to be a childhood friend of the swimmer, and she has a notable relationship with someone in the swimmer's family. The swimmer discovers the weightlifter's secret crush, which is on his cousin. The series explores themes related to sports, friendship, and romance, focusing on the relationships and personal growth of the characters. The show's narrative delves into the lives of the athletes, highlighting their struggles and triumphs. Through its portrayal of competitive sports and personal relationships, "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" offers a glimpse into the lives of young athletes in South Korea.
Should you watch it?
“A competitive swimmer reconnects with his childhood friend, a rising weightlifting star, during their college years.”
- inspiring sports themes
- charming character dynamics
- slow-paced narrative
- focused on college-aged experiences
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted stories about athletes finding love and pursuing their dreams.
The series is rated TV-PG and blends comedy with drama.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 What Do We Do About the People We Hate? Nov 16, 2016
- E2 When I Fall in Love With You Nov 17, 2016
- E3 Let It Go Nov 23, 2016
- E4 Her Double Life Nov 24, 2016
- E5 I'm Happy Because I'm a Woman Nov 30, 2016
- E6 Long Tails Either Get Caught or Get Stepped on Dec 1, 2016
- E7 Happy Birthday To Dec 7, 2016
- E8 The Wind is Blowing Dec 8, 2016
- E9 The Merits of a Secret Crush Dec 14, 2016
- E10 A Comma or a Period Dec 15, 2016
- E11 It's the End, It's Not the End Dec 21, 2016
- E12 Her Bucket List Dec 22, 2016
- E13 Round off Love, and It Becomes Jealousy Dec 28, 2016
- E14 This Girl Is Mine Jan 4, 2017
- E15 That's How You Become an Adult Jan 5, 2017
- E16 Spring, Youth and Us Again Jan 11, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It is a coming-of-age story about college athletes fighting for their dreams and finding love.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 16 episodes.
When did it air?
It aired from November 16, 2016, to January 11, 2017.
Who are the main cast members?
The series stars Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk.
Is the show based on a true story?
It was inspired by the life of Olympic gold-medalist Jang Mi-ran.