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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

2016–2017 · Comedy, Drama · 1 season · ★ 8.5

EndedMBC

Synopsis of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Kim Bok-joo is a weightlifting student at Haneul Sports University, where she trains to represent her country. She was raised by her father, a former weightlifter who encouraged her from childhood to follow in his footsteps. At first glance she seems tough, but deep down she hides a fragility she tries to conceal. On campus she lives alongside other athletes chasing their own dreams, among them Song Si-ho, a rhythmic gymnast struggling with the pressure of her career, and Jung Joon-hyung, a swimmer who shares a childhood past with Bok-joo. Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk star in this series created by Yang Hui-seung and aired on MBC, which follows a group of young people fighting to reach their goals while discovering love along the way.

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1season
16episodes
65 minper episode
8.5audience scoreTMDB · 968 votes
8.3IMDb rating17,699 votes

Seasons of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Cast by Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Lee Sung-kyungLee Sung-kyungKim Bok-joo16 episodes
Lee Jae-yoonLee Jae-yoonJung Jae-yi16 episodes
Gyeong Su-jinGyeong Su-jinSong Shi-ho16 episodes
Choi WoongChoi WoongKim Ki-seok16 episodes
Ji Il-juJi Il-juTae-kwon16 episodes
Cho Soo-hyangCho Soo-hyangSoo-bin16 episodes
Cho Hye-jeongCho Hye-jeongJung Nan-hee16 episodes
Ahn Kil-kangAhn Kil-kangKim Chang-gul16 episodes
Jung In-giJung In-giJoon-hyung's Father16 episodes
Yoo Da-inYoo Da-inKo A-young16 episodes
Kim Ye-junKim Ye-junYoung Joon-hyung16 episodes
Cho Mi-nyeoCho Mi-nyeoBok-joo's Senior16 episodes
Byeon Woo-seokByeon Woo-seokJoon-hyung's SeniorEpisode 1

Technical Details

Created by
Yang Hui-seung, Oh Hyun-jong, Kim Soo-jin
Address
Oh Hyun-jong
Writing
Kim Soo-jin, Yang Hui-seung
Production
Han Hee
Production companies
Chorokbaem Media
Network or Platform
MBC
Country
South Korea
Original Language
Korean
Original title
역도요정 김복주
Premiere
November 16, 2016
Last Episode
January 11, 2017 (1x16)
Status
Ended
Type
Fiction
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

The series is inspired by the life of Jang Mi-ran, an Olympic gold medalist, and by the path she had to take to achieve that success.
Despite its low ratings, the series earned a cult following among young viewers and received mostly positive reviews.
After its premiere, the series was repeatedly criticized by South Korean press and audiences for its weak connection to Jang Mi-ran's real life.
In the United States and Latin America, the series has aired on Pasiones in 2018, on HBO Max in 2023, and on Netflix and ViX in 2025.
Bok-joo's father is a former weightlifter who runs a fried chicken restaurant.
Lee Sung-kyung gained roughly 4.5 kilograms of muscle mass to play Bok-joo, and part of the character's added bulk was achieved with padded clothing.
Lee Sung-kyung won the Excellence Award, Actress in a Mini-Series, and Nam Joo-hyuk took home the Best New Actor award at the 2016 MBC Drama Awards.
Nam Joo-hyuk said the series drew ratings between 4% and 5%, though they credited the positive critical reception to the quality of its script.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo have?

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo has 1 season and 16 episodes in total.

Where to Watch Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is available to stream on Kocowa and WeTV (availability may vary by country).

Has Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo ended?

Yes. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo has ended, and its final episode aired on January 11, 2017.

Who is in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?

The main cast includes Lee Sung-kyung (Kim Bok-joo), Nam Joo-hyuk (Jung Joon-hyung), Lee Jae-yoon (Jung Jae-yi), and Gyeong Su-jin (Song Shi-ho).

Who created Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is created by Yang Hui-seung, Oh Hyeon-jong, and Kim Su-jin.

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

With episodes of about 65 minutes, watching all 16 episodes takes approximately 17 hours.

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