| Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo | |
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| Created by | Han Hee |
| Written by | Yang Hee-seung |
| Directed by | Oh Hyun-jong |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
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| Editor | Oh Sere-na |
| Camera setup | Single camera |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company | Chorokbaem Media |
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| Network | MBC TV |
| Release | November 16, 2016 – January 11, 2017 |
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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (Korean: 역도요정 김복주; RR: Yeokdoyojeong Gimbokju) is a 2016–2017 South Korean television series starring Lee Sung-kyung in the title role, with Nam Joo-hyuk. It is a coming-of-age sports drama, inspired by the life of Olympic gold-medalist Jang Mi-ran.[1][2] It aired on MBC every Wednesday and Thursday at 22:00 (KST) from November 16, 2016, to January 11, 2017.
The series resonated with the young demographic; although it averaged 4.6% in audience share and received the lowest viewership ratings in its time-slot throughout its run,[3][4] it gained a cult following among young viewers and received mostly favorable reviews.[5][6]
- ^ "Newcomer actors mature through 'Kim Bok-joo'". The Korea Times. 16 January 2017. Archived from the original on 20 April 2017. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
- ^ "New sports drama to revolve around youth and love". Yonhap News Agency. 2016-11-14. Archived from the original on 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2017-07-22.
- ^ [美친시청률] '푸른바다' 첫방부터 16.4%, 수목대전 압도적 1위. OSEN (in Korean). 2016-11-17. Archived from the original on 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo premieres in last place with 3.3%
- ^ 이성경·남주혁 '역도 요정', 5.2% 종영. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2017-01-14.
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo ends in last place with 5.2%
- ^ ‘역도요정 김복주’ 시청률이 다는 아니올시다 [역도요정 으랏차차①]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). 4 January 2017. Archived from the original on 5 January 2017. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
- ^ "[인터뷰①] Nam Joo Hyuk Talks Weight, Ratings, and Acting Skills For "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo"". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2017-08-01. Retrieved 2017-07-06.