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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

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Series Overview

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.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
MBC
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 16 Episodes

65 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2017

Premiered: Wed, Nov 16, 2016

Created By
Yang Hui-seungYang Hui-seung
Oh Hyun-jongOh Hyun-jong
Kim Soo-jin

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Jan 11, 2017

Season 1, Episode 16: “Spring, Youth and Us Again”

Joon-hyung goes to the hospital to see Chang-gul, who asks him to hide the operation from Bok-joo so she can focus on her training.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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[NEW] Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Ju 1st teaser, 역도요정 김복주 1차 티저

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-24

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Yang Hui-seung, Oh Hyun-jong, Kim Soo-jin

Screenplay & Story

Kim Soo-jin

Producers

Han Hee

Department Leadership Roster

Kim Soo-jin

Writer

Han Hee

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo

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What is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo about?

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.

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

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?

Key cast members in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo include Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Lee Jae-yoon, Gyeong Su-jin, Choi Woong.

Who created or directed Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo was developed and directed by Yang Hui-seung, Oh Hyun-jong, Kim Soo-jin.