Pump Up the Healthy Love

It's a (gym) comedy drama.

Hyun-jung, former bodybuilder and struggling gym owner and fitness fanatic helps Mi-ran, a heartbroken woman, rebuild her life and body.

As they train together, they form an unexpected bond that helps them heal, grow, and face life's challenges side by side.

It's a light-hearted comedy drama.

Initial episodes are high pitched, loud comedy which has charming tackiness, outlandish gags with cartoonish characters.

Love and romance appear subtly in later episodes, Not so forced but somehow a fitness fanatic, Director Do falls in love.

Writer - Director perfectly showcases the initial effects of the exercise. That was too hilarious.

Leads Jung Eun-ji and Lee Jun-young are great together; their comic timing and chemistry are wonderful. Lee Jun-Young showcasing his versatility. 2024 must be a busy year for him.. giving back to back dramas in 2025.

Side characters bring the same comedy energy, especially 3 Ajjumas. 😂 Very loud but very hilarious.

Some scenarios are very hilarious.

This K-drama lands so effortlessly in the sweet spot between heartfelt storytelling and laugh-out-loud comedy.

In the end, give the message... Love yourself, the world will love you.

Focus on your health, accept yourself.

This drama urges you to getup and start the exercise and eat healthy.

This drama is hilarious and encouraging at the same time. You'll have a good laugh and find yourself wanting to do a quick little workout afterward.

Kudos to the cast for delivering the over-the-top hijinks and touching moments. There hasn't been a single scenario that has gone in the direction you would think, and that's probably my favorite part about this drama.

Jung Eun-ji and Lee Jun-young are great together; their comedic timing and chemistry are top-notch. It's not even about rooting for their characters to be together, but instead, it's enjoying how they interact with each other whenever they're on screen.

I highly recommend watching this.

A show that does not take itself too seriously. This show is so warm and fun. It is light on romance but heavy on comedy. Some of the comedy is silly, but it is spot on about the truths of the gym. You start because you are insecure about your body, and you stay with it because you want to stay strong and healthy for yourself. This drama shows many sides of gym goers, and it is also very warm when addressing the many varied personal struggles of gym members.

As a seasoned gym member, I have spent decades around weightlifters, personal trainers, bodybuilders, etc. This show was not only respectful, but very honest. We will forgive them for the cheesy and misinformed poster.

The male lead is in many shows this year and this was my favorite role for him. He was over the top and it just added to his charm. I had no idea he had such a range. The female lead was not my favorite, but she was very good at making me laugh. I also have to comment on the supporting cast. I absolutely adored Lee Mi Do's character. I have seen her in many shows, but this character was awesome. Five stars for her storyline. Similarly, I will not forget "Roy Kim" and his on screen chemistry. The show is totally entertaining, warm, and an easy watch after a stressful day.

Jung Eun-ji plays Lee Mi Ran a travel agency manager who is not dealing very well with her recent breakup but then she decides to join a local gym. The unsuccessful gym is is run by Do Hyun-joong ( Lee Jun-young) an ex world champion body builder who mysteriously withdrew from the circuit years earlier. Initially they clash with his obsession with fitness and food whilst she is just looking for a way to get over heartbreak. It is an amusing romantic comedy with a great supporting cast with funny characters including her sister and the three middle aged ladies at the gym. I particularly liked Mi Ran and her facial expressions and the scrapes she got into. Overall an amusing watch but no real depth or development of the characters left it a little disjointed to me.

I just finished binging this kdrama and I loved it!!! The actors are great, and the characters are quirky and charming.

I laughed my ass off. The ML has the most hilarious mannerisms and facial expressions.

I was surprised by how "adult"(?) it was at some points - with both sex talk, different points of view, blood, and realistic/semi-happy endings to different plot points.

I was worried about fatphobia but it turned out alright - surprisingly well even, compared to other kdramas that arent even about fitness.

Romance doesn't bloom in the first several episodes - but when it does, it's adorable.