We lost a lot of the back half of Nokdu to sageuk nonsense but apart from that it is definitely worth watching. The first half and the ending in particular are a delight.
I watched it back when it aired, but I liked it much more this time around! I think it’s probably because I’m a university student now – I relate to Bok-joo, the pressure she’s under and her low self-esteem. It was nostalgic to hear the soundtrack again, and I forget how brilliant Nam Joo-hyuk is here!
I’ve watched it 2x, so if I watch it again, it would be the 3rd time. It’s such a refreshing show with great and lovable characters and I love that it takes place in a sports college. I also relate to Bok Joo. Especially, when she was depressed and wanted to quite. It was such a simple yet accurate portrayal of that kind of emotion and Lee Sung Kyung knocked it out of the park. And NJH is great here. Really shows his potential.
The casting is surprising fantastic! Remember when it was announced and we were all skeptical about glamorous, willowy Lee Sung-kyung portraying the life of a weightlifter? Damn, I wouldn’t have it any other way now!
@frabbycrabsis Haha, yes. Since it was touted as being based on someone’s life, it was just assumed it would be about that person loosely but it’s actually just set in that specific career field. She did so great.
Tale Of Nokdu has a lot in common with the other two dramas – lovely leads, laughing in the face of tired tropes/stereotypes, and a whole lot of heart. I think you’ll like it.
canxi
December 8, 2019 at 11:01 AM
Currently wasting time deciding if I want to watch Tale of Nokdu or re-watch My Strange Hero or Weightlifting Fairy.
LT is Irresistibly Indifferent and reminded of the slow march of death
December 8, 2019 at 11:40 AM
We lost a lot of the back half of Nokdu to sageuk nonsense but apart from that it is definitely worth watching. The first half and the ending in particular are a delight.
canxi
December 8, 2019 at 12:01 PM
Thanks for the insight!
frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
December 8, 2019 at 3:14 PM
As someone who literally rewatched Weightlifting Fairy this week, I’d say you can’t go wrong with that!
canxi
December 8, 2019 at 5:39 PM
It’s one of my faves! Was it your first time watching?
frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
December 9, 2019 at 12:02 AM
I watched it back when it aired, but I liked it much more this time around! I think it’s probably because I’m a university student now – I relate to Bok-joo, the pressure she’s under and her low self-esteem. It was nostalgic to hear the soundtrack again, and I forget how brilliant Nam Joo-hyuk is here!
canxi
December 9, 2019 at 6:18 PM
I’ve watched it 2x, so if I watch it again, it would be the 3rd time. It’s such a refreshing show with great and lovable characters and I love that it takes place in a sports college. I also relate to Bok Joo. Especially, when she was depressed and wanted to quite. It was such a simple yet accurate portrayal of that kind of emotion and Lee Sung Kyung knocked it out of the park. And NJH is great here. Really shows his potential.
frabbycrabsis loves KBS Drama Specials
December 10, 2019 at 12:12 AM
The casting is surprising fantastic! Remember when it was announced and we were all skeptical about glamorous, willowy Lee Sung-kyung portraying the life of a weightlifter? Damn, I wouldn’t have it any other way now!
canxi
December 10, 2019 at 12:42 PM
@frabbycrabsis Haha, yes. Since it was touted as being based on someone’s life, it was just assumed it would be about that person loosely but it’s actually just set in that specific career field. She did so great.
moana
December 9, 2019 at 8:20 AM
Tale Of Nokdu has a lot in common with the other two dramas – lovely leads, laughing in the face of tired tropes/stereotypes, and a whole lot of heart. I think you’ll like it.
canxi
December 9, 2019 at 6:19 PM
That’s good to know, thank you! I actually decided to watch Leverage because I couldn’t decide but I probably will watch it next.