Pump Up the Healthy Love is a romantic comedy-drama that follows the transformative journey of Lee Mi-ran (played by Jung Eun-ji), a woman seeking to rebuild her life after a painful breakup. She stumbles into a local gym and encounters Do Hyun-joong (Lee Jun-young), a former world-class bodybuilder turned passionate gym owner. Hyun-joong, who lives by the motto “Our bodies tell our life stories,” is determined to help Mi-ran regain her confidence and strength, both physically and emotionally.
As Mi-ran embarks on her fitness journey, she faces the challenges of rigorous training and self-doubt. Under Hyun-joong’s strict yet caring guidance, she begins to see changes in herself, leading to a blossoming romance between the two. The series delves into themes of personal growth, resilience, and the impact of love and support in overcoming life’s hurdles. Set in a gym environment, the drama combines humor, heartfelt moments, and inspiring transformations, offering viewers a refreshing take on love and self-discovery.
But all that aside, the one thing that’s taken over social media since the release of the new K-drama on April 30, is the funny dialogue of the male lead. We all know ‘What the f*ck’ is a rude phrase use to show that a person is surprised, annoyed, or does not care about something. Well, Lee Jun-young’s Hyun-joong has changed the phrase to ‘What the fat’ in the K-drama to express his disgust for unhealthy fats. And surprisingly, the internet is loving it.
A user on X shared, “I lost it when Hyunjoong screamed What the Fat! There is no single serious nerve in him indeed.”
I lost it when Hyunjoong scream What the Fat!😭😭🤣🤣 there is no single serious nerves in him indeed🤣actor LeeJunyoung jinjaaa👍#PumpUpTheHealthyLove pic.twitter.com/4CyeoP8LZl
— 린다 ⁷💜 (@HunnieJoon) May 1, 2025
Another wrote, “This drama is so much fun to watch! I love the ‘What the fat!’ line, by the way. Here’s hoping the comedy continues to get even funnier.”
This drama is so much fun to watch! I love the “What the fat!” line, by the way. Here’s hoping the comedy continues to get even funnier. #PumpUpTheHealthyLove
— 𝒦. (@iHeartWoomin) May 1, 2025
One more added, “What the fat?! pls hdhshshhshaha I can’t wait to see Eunji and Junyoung!”
what the fat?! plsss hdhshshhshaha i can’t wait to see eunji and junyoung!! #PumpUpTheHealthyLove pic.twitter.com/N5oDZwT9hz
— _𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚊🕊️🍉 (@cho_adila) April 28, 2025
hyunjoong: overweight
miran: i know
hyunjoong: what the fat!!!!
miran: i said already know!!!!!😭😂😭😂 i love them already omg #PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp1 #PumpUpTheHealthyLove #24시헬스클럽 pic.twitter.com/IPzLq7M1MM
— 멍🍒🐶 (@meongislife) April 30, 2025
“WHAT THE FAT!”
“I knowwwww!!”
AHAHAHA this is so Oh My Venus dynamic #PumpUpTheHealthyLove #PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp1pic.twitter.com/anQf1Qmi3H
— H A F (with HOPE☀ era) (@exquisite_haf) April 30, 2025
What the fat jsjsjsjsjshshahahha #PumpUpTheHealthyLove
— ⁷ (@whalebangtan) May 1, 2025
Many expressed their love for ‘Pump Up With Healthy Love’:
Pump Up the Healthy Love is so fucking funny, the comedy is so random and so dumb, I’m obsessed 😭 An insane 180 for Lee Junyoung (who was incredible in WLGYT) and I’ve NEVER seen Eunji be this unhinghed, she’s genuinely hilarious 😭 #PumpUpTheHealthyLovepic.twitter.com/eMiptjhBEe
— emil 🎤🌙🍰📼🍀 (@newMOOaena) May 7, 2025
just when you thought romance was about to start, miran and hyunjoong are not beating the goofiest couple allegations😭😭#PumpUpTheHealthyLove #PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp4 pic.twitter.com/WhmeOWnrsy
— 멍🍒🐶 (@meongislife) May 8, 2025
eunji and junyoung’s chemistry is so good omg i can’t wait for the dating era 🤭🫣🥰#PumpUpTheHealthyLove #PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp3 pic.twitter.com/0122YlRI7Y
— eunji lovebot (@eunjiloops) May 7, 2025
okay i need more drunk Hyeonjoong scenes lmaoo 😭#PumpUpTheHealthyLove #PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp4pic.twitter.com/IAa9pUnndy
— 𝐫 𝐨 𝐬 𝐞 (@kdramasrose) May 9, 2025
please i love them so much😭😭#PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp3#PumpUpTheHealthyLovepic.twitter.com/zqDk9U1iqK
— aashiloves_nnutdan🫶🏻 (@aashilino) May 8, 2025
these two and their chaotic and unserious energy 😭#PumpUpTheHealthyLove #PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp4 pic.twitter.com/0miDaRAtoJ
— ً (@kdramamiss) May 8, 2025
this kdrama is so unserious i’m crying#PumpUpTheHealthyLove#PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp3pic.twitter.com/xsE3EnxA2m
— jecely (@ohklaussiey) May 7, 2025
I thought he was going to say something romantic, but what can you expect from a bodybuilder who’s obsessed with his muscles? lool#PumpUpTheHealthyLoveEp2#PumpUpTheHealthyLove pic.twitter.com/tVmMVJUb1f
— Reem 🕊️ (@__kdramaland) May 1, 2025
The K-drama is available to stream on Viki, episodes drop weekly.
