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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-ju

In this heartfelt coming-of-age drama, a girl on her college weightlifting team experiences all the highs and lows of her first crush, along with the challenges of being a college athlete. Luckily she's surrounded by good coaches, good friends, and a boy who loves to tease her that just might become more than a friend.

In this heartfelt coming-of-age drama, a girl on her college weightlifting team experiences all the highs and lows of her first crush, along with the challenges of being a college athlete. Luckily she's surrounded by good coaches, good friends, and a boy who loves to tease her that just might become more than a friend.

Genre: coming-of-age, romantic comedy, sports

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