Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo

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    I. Introduction

    Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is a 2016–2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Sung-kyung in the title role, with Nam Joo-hyuk. It is a coming-of-age sports drama, inspired by the life of Olympic gold-medalist Jang Mi-ran. It aired on MBC every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:00 (KST) from November 16, 2016, to January 11, 2017. The series is written by Yang Hee-seung of the 2015 romantic comedies Oh My Ghostess and High School King of Savvy; and directed by PD Oh Hyun-joong of 7th Grade Civil Servant. The first script reading took place on August, 2016 at MBC broadcasting station in Sangam, Seoul, South Korea.

    II. Synopsis

    Bok Joo is a weightlifter who is pursuing her dream of winning the gold medal but she then finds romance for the first time in her life. While she is a woman who trains with heavy steel weights, she is also very feminine when it comes to relationships. Focusing solely on weightlifting would jeopardize her relationship but leaving her weightlifting career for love would keep her from attaining her dreams. Can she find a way to have love as well as glory at the age of 20? The characters within this drama are elite athletes in weightlifting, swimming and rhythmic gymnastics who work hard to reach their goals in life. It covers their coming-of-age stories and relationships through hectic life.

    III. Trailers

    IV. Episodes

    V. OST

    OST Part 1

    Released on November 16, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. You & I Kim Jong-wan (Nell) 3:37
    2. You & I (Inst.) 3:37


    OST Part 2

    Released on November 23, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. From Now On Vincent Blue 3:33
    2. From Now On (Inst.) 3:33


    OST Part 3

    Released on November 30, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. Dreaming Han Hee-jung 4:02
    2. Dreaming (Inst.) 4:02


    OST Part 4

    Released on December 7, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. Somehow J.Mi (Lush) 3:25
    2. Somehow (Inst.) 3:25


    OST Part 5

    Released on December 8, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. I'll Pick You Up Standing Egg 3:45
    2. I'll Pick You Up (Inst.) 3:45


    OST Part 6

    Released on December 14, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. Permeate Lee Hae-in 3:37
    2. Permeate (Inst.) 3:37


    OST Part 7

    Released on November 15, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. Again Again Again Lee Jin-ah 2:24
    2. Again Again Again (Inst.) 2:24


    OST Part 8

    Released on December 29, 2016

    No. Title Artist Length
    1. Is It Love? Ahn Hyun-jung 3:30
    2. Is It Love? (Inst.) 3:30

    VI. Reception

    Although, the series averaged 4.6% in audience share and received the lowest viewership ratings in its time-slot throughout its run, it gained a cult following amongst young viewers and received mostly favorable reviews. The series also received popularity overseas, particularly in the Philippines. It has received 8.8 on Mydramalist, 8.4 on IMDB, 9.7 on Rakuten Viki &, 9.4 on iQiyi,

    VII. Awards & Nominations

    Year Award Category Recipient Result
    2016 35th MBC Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Lee Sung-kyung Won
    2016 35th MBC Drama Awards Best New Actor Nam Joo-hyuk Won
    2016 35th MBC Drama Awards Best Couple Award Nam Joo-hyuk and Lee Sung-kyung Nominated

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