This drama is inspired by the life of South Korean Olympic weightlifter gold-medalist Jang Mi Ran and it's about college athletes who fighting for their dreams and finding love. Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung Kyung) is a student in Hanwool College of Physical Education. She has shown strength like no other since she was a child as influenced by her former weightlifter father. She looks thoughtless at a first glance, but inside she's as fragile as glass and has deep recognition. Jung Joon Hyung (Nam Joo Hyuk) is Kim Bok Joo's best friend. He is a born swimmer but ever since he was disqualified from his first international event, he suffers from 'start trauma'. Along with Kim Bok Joo, he overcomes his troubles and finds his dream and love.
Cast:
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Lee Sung Kyung
Kim Bok Joo
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Nam Joo Hyuk
Jung Joon Hyung
Review:
by Malu of mydramalist
"I know there are already many reviews but I never felt such urgency to tell how much I have loved a show.
This drama was so refreshing and comforting, a complete year-end surprise. Never two friends became lovers so naturally. Never friendship, family and love were portrayed as adorably well as here. I didn't expect it to be so addictive and beautiful, I'm speechless.
STORY The story itself seemed very attractive, but after seeing the first ep I felt somewhat disappointed. But thank God I didn't drop it! From the fourth episode the quality increased a lot, the story took shape and the characters looked better defined. No doubt they took full advantage of this beautiful plot that only took the sport as an excuse to show how two friends fall in love as they struggle to achieve their dreams. No weak characters, no idiots and abusive male leads. I love the way this portrays the youth and its warmth.
ACTING Applause for everyone! If I was already surprised by the drastic change of character Sung Kyung ventured into when she accepted this role, I was more surprised when I saw Joo Hyuk's adorable performance, which translated into the couple's insuperable chemistry. Seriously, I can never accept that they don't act side by side. The secondary performances were also more than charming.
OVERALL I finished this drama full of hope, as if suddenly I had injected a great dose of energy to get ahead. All of it reminds you how beautiful life can be. Give yourself the pleasure of watching this drama! Impossible to repent later. Oh and I almost forgot: SWAAAAAG!"
Reviewer's Rating: 9.5
My Rating: 9.5
Mydramalist Rating: 9.1
Asianwiki Rating: 9.2
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