Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo resonated with the young demographic; despite averaging 4.6 percent audience share and the lowest viewership ratings in its time slot throughout its run, it developed a cult following among young viewers and received mostly positive reviews. The series was also well-liked in other countries, particularly the Philippines.

Kim Bok-joo (Lee Sung-Kyung), a young woman pursuing her weightlifting dream on an athlete college campus, develops feelings for Jung Joon Hyung's (Nam Joo-Hyuk) older brother, Jung Jae-Yi (Lee Jae-Yoon). Joon Hyung initially teases her and goes along with her act, even helping her, but he soon falls in love with her. This is a coming-of-age story about a group of college athletes who are fighting for their dreams while also experiencing and finding love and growing every step of the way.

Detailed information:

Directed by: Oh Hyun-jong

Starring: Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Jae-yoon, Kyung Soo-jin

No. of episodes: 16

Release date: November 16, 2016