Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
In Lee Sung Kyung's acting career, she had a fantastic year in 2016 due to the release of two highest-grossing films. Released at the end of 2016, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo has created a craze across Asia because of its fresh theme, lovely content, and talented actors. She plays the heroine in this film for the first time. Completely different from the female lead image that people imagine, Kim Bok Joo is an extremely strong girl who values justice. Therefore, most of the boys in the school have no sympathy for the girls who are studying weightlifting. However, a handsome swimmer named Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk) accidentally met her again and discovered that she was a childhood friend. Since then he frequently makes fun of Bok Joo. They gradually start to feel something and fall in love with one another.
Many people became enthralled by Lee Sung Kyung's cuteness as she skillfully assumed the role of an innocent and lovely weightlifting female athlete. The part of weightlifter Kim Bok Joo is a character completely changed the image of Lee Sung Kyung. At the same time, the role also proves that her acting ability is not only framed with evil villains but can also act well in other diverse roles. This role helped her win the Excellence Award at the 35th MBC Drama Award.
Detailed Information:
Genre: Sports, Coming-of-age, Rom-com
Directed by: Oh Hyun-jong
Release date: 2017
Episodes: 16
