The 'Pump Up the Healthy Love' is simultaneously targeting exercise and love with a novel formula called 'muscle floating.'
The ongoing KBS 2TV Wednesday-Thursday drama 'Pump Up the Healthy Love' (directed by Park Joon-soo, Choi Yeon-soo / written by Kim Ji-soo / produced by CJ ENM STUDIOS, BonFactory, Monster Union, KeyEast) is pioneering a genre described as 'health comedy romance' centered on the special relationship between gym director Do Hyun-jung (Lee Jun-young) and member Lee Mi-ran (Jeong Eun-ji), resulting in intense emotional moments that keep viewers engaged, whether they are a result of a rapid heartbeat from exercise or love.
Right after the broadcast, responses poured in with comments like "I'm currently building muscle in my heart through love," "Every time I see Hyun-jung and Mi-ran together, I feel all fluttery," and "It feels like my heart is lifting weights," as a heartbeat warning was issued highlighting the explosive moments.
#2: Hyun-jung helps Mi-ran in an embarrassing situation, saying, "Let's go, member."
Hyun-jung's quiet remark to Mi-ran, who experienced the humiliation of her dress tearing in front of her ex-boyfriend, saying, "Let's go, member," was the epitome of reliability. His solid consideration outside the gym also made viewers' hearts race.
#4: Hyun-jung's green light? "It seems I'm not the one for you."
After quarreling with her mother and trying to soothe herself with chicken, Mi-ran confided to Hyun-jung, whom she ran into by chance, saying, "I wish I had just one person who truly believed in me." Hyun-jung, who was drunk, then casually confessed, "It seems I'm not that one person," instantly turning the living room drama pink with romance.
#5: 'Warm director sweeter than a bagel' Do Hyun-jung.
Hyun-jung's act of chasing down the bagel that Mi-ran lost to a pickpocket showcased his heroism. Even though Mi-ran declared she would quit flour, Hyun-jung pursued the thief to the end, saying, "You deserve to eat, member," displaying sweetness by feeding her himself. His warm smile that reassured the member melted the hearts of viewers.
#6: Hyun-jung's sudden muscle floating towards Mi-ran: "If you drink this, you'll be doing 100 squats."
After punishing Im Seong-im's (Park Seong-yeon) husband for his infidelity, Hyun-jung and Mi-ran gathered with the 'Three Witches.' In the heated atmosphere, Hyun-jung stated, "If you drink this, you'll be doing 100 squats with me," not missing the chance for dietary control or flirting. Without hesitation, Mi-ran chose to do squats with Hyun-jung, adding delightful humor and sweet excitement to the scene.
#7: Hyun-jung is gradually changing because of Mi-ran: "Protein is awesome!"
To help Mi-ran overcome her exercise slump, Hyun-jung took her to the mountains. It was his special prescription to rejuvenate her body and mind. Preparing a sincere, sweet-and-salty lunch, Hyun-jung expressed, "I've changed a lot after exercising with you, member. I've learned to enjoy delicious food every now and then." The romance growing between the two intensified the anticipation for changes in their relationship, offering sweet moments.
Thus, 'Pump Up the Healthy Love' is evolving into a romance where the relationship between Hyun-jung and Mi-ran, initially sparked through exercise, gradually adds emotional weight, intertwining laughter and excitement. A special feeling is beginning to sprout between the two that transcends the simple relationship of member and director, raising anticipation for how they will confront their feelings in the remaining four episodes and how their relationship will be completed.
Episode 9 of 'Pump Up the Healthy Love' will air on the 28th at 9:50 p.m.
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