# Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016–2017) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/weightlifting-fairy-kim-bok-joo/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Critic Score | 84% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 72/100 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Fan Score | 87% |
| Creator | Yang Hee-seung |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Romance, Comedy, Sports |
| Seasons | 1 (16 episodes) |
| Language | Korean |
| Country | South Korea |

## Quick answer

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016–2017) is a Romance, Comedy, Sports series created by Yang Hee-seung, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (84%), audience ratings (91%), Metascore (72/100), IMDb (8.3/10), and fan ratings (87%) across 1 season.

## Critics consensus

One of the warmest coming-of-age dramas Korean television has produced — Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk make ordinary teenage confusion feel enormous, and the show never once mocks its heroine.

## Synopsis

Kim Bok-joo out-lifts everyone in her university's weightlifting programme and has never once been asked to a dance. Jung Joon-hyung swims fast and false-starts faster, undone by a family he refuses to discuss. Across a campus of athletes chasing scholarships and podium finishes, the two stumble into friendship, first love, crash diets and the slow, awkward work of deciding who they might be outside their sport.

## Cast

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

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo worth watching?**
Yes — Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo earns a 83% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 84%, audience 91%, Metascore 72/100, IMDb 8.3/10, and fan 87%. One of the warmest coming-of-age dramas Korean television has produced — Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk make ordinary teenage confusion feel enormous, and the show never once mocks its heroine.

**Why is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo so highly rated?**
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo scores 83% because all five independent sources agree: critics 84%, audiences 91%, Metacritic 72/100, IMDb 8.3/10 and fan ratings 87%. One of the warmest coming-of-age dramas Korean television has produced — Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk make ordinary teenage confusion feel enormous, and the show never once mocks its heroine. See the full breakdown on the Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo series page.

**Is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo on Prime Video?**
No — Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo on Netflix?**
Yes — Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo come out?**
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo first aired in 2016 and ran through 2017 (2016–2017). Created by Yang Hee-seung; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo are there?**
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo has 1 season across 16 episodes (2016–2017). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’s 16 episodes take roughly 12 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?**
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?**
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo stars Lee Sung-kyung, Nam Joo-hyuk, Kyung Soo-jin, Lee Jae-yoon. Created by Yang Hee-seung.

**How many episodes are in Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?**
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo has 16 episodes across 1 season (2016–2017).

**What is Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo about?**
Kim Bok-joo out-lifts everyone in her university's weightlifting programme and has never once been asked to a dance. Jung Joon-hyung swims fast and false-starts faster, undone by a family he refuses to discuss. Across a campus of athletes chasing scholarships and podium finishes, the two stumble into friendship, first love, crash diets and the slow, awkward work of deciding who they might be outside their sport.

**Who created Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo?**
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo was created by Yang Hee-seung. It is a romance, comedy, sports series from South Korea, primarily in Korean.

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