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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

2016 – 2017Show1 season16 episodesTV-PG

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A deeply romantic, wholesome comedy series about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

1 season · 16 episodes · best: S1E16 "Spring, Youth, and Us Again" 8.8

Episodes

8.2

Story

Do you like Messi?

A competitive swimmer crosses paths with his childhood friend, a rising weight lifting star, and realizes that she has a secret crush on his cousin.

Feels like

  • Sweet Campus Romance
  • Weightlifting Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Wholesome & Heartwarming
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • K-Drama Classic Tropes
  • Athletic Pursuit
  • First Love Nostalgia
  • Comfort Watch

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Oh Hyun-jong
Written by
Yang Hui-seung, Kim Soo-jin
Produced by
Han Hee

Everyone

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Facts

November 16, 2016 · January 11, 2017 · Ended

First aired
November 16, 2016
Last aired
January 11, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Korean
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
South Korea
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Career-Ending Injury, Parental Abandonment, Intra-Scholastic Rivalry +4

  • Career-Ending Injury
  • Parental Abandonment
  • Intra-Scholastic Rivalry
  • Distant Finale
  • Passionate Sports Girl
  • Sweetheart Sipping
  • Forgotten First Meeting

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?"

Questions about Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?

Rakuten VikiOnDemandKoreaKocowa

In the United States, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo streams on Rakuten Viki, OnDemandKorea, and Kocowa. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?

17 h

About 17 hours: 16 episodes in 1 season of about 65 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Will Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo in English?

KoreanSpanish

No, it was made in Korean, with some Spanish.