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Lee Sung-kyung to become Jang Mi-ran in upcoming MBC drama "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo"

Actress Lee Sung-kyung is attempting at the most challenging role of her career.

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Several sources claimed she has been cast for the new MBC drama "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" which is based on the motive of the weightlifting champion Jang Mi-ran.

"Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" is a romantic comedy drama about Kim Bok-joo, a 20-year-old weightlifter who suddenly falls in love. The drama also depicts the challenging lives and growth of rising athletes. Apparently writer Yang Hee-seung went to visit Jang Mi-ran and interviewed her about her life and her background for the role in this drama.

Kim Bok-joo is a character who has had incredible strength since her smaller days thanks to her weightlifting champion father. She is a woman with plenty of emotions and affection although she has a hot temper and can't stand injustice. She's never been on a date before but she falls in love with a doctor named Jeong Jay from an obesity clinic.

Lee Sung-kyung is going go through a massive transformation for her role in "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo".

Meanwhile, "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo" is directed by Oh Hyeon-jong and will be released in late November.

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