K-Obsessed: Run On To Racket Boys, Popular Korean Sports Dramas That Are Worth The Watch

Korean sports dramas have gained immense popularity over the years, both in Korea and internationally. The way these Korean dramas highlight the importance of teamwork, trust, and hard work in achieving success. The dramas often portray the characters overcoming physical and mental hurdles to reach their goals, inspiring viewers to chase their dreams as well. These dramas usually follow the story of a talented sportsman or woman who faces various challenges, both on and off the field, as they strive to achieve their dreams. Here are some of the Korean sports dramas that are a must-watch for sports enthusiasts:

1. ‘Racket Boys’

Racket Boys is a popular Korean drama starring Kim Sang-kyung, Oh Na-ra, Tang Jun-sang, Choi Hyun-wook, Son Sang-yeon, Lee Jae-in, Kim Kang-hoon, and Lee Ji-won in the main roles. The retired badminton player who is hired as a coach for a middle school who helps and guides teenage boys and girls and takes up the struggles the school's badminton club faces is the main focus of this lively coming-of-age K-drama. It has 16 episodes and you can watch this on Netflix.

2. ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’

Another highly recommended Korean sports drama is ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’. This show is a coming-of-age story of a young weightlifter, Kim Bok Joo (played by Lee Sung Kyung), who dreams of winning gold for her country. Along the way, she falls in love with her childhood friend and fellow athlete, Jung Joon Hyung (played by Nam Joo-Hyuk), who's a swimmer. Together they navigate the ups and downs of their sports careers and their relationship. It has 16 episodes and you can watch this on Disney+ Hotstar

3. ‘Run On’

Run On is a modern Korean drama about sports that revolves around the lives of four young people. It follows the story of Ki Seon-gyeom (played by Im Si-wan) a former sprint athlete, and Oh Mi-joo (played by Shin Se-kyung), an aspiring film translator. Together they overcome their struggles while helping each other achieve their goals. It has 16 episodes and you can watch this on Netflix.

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4. ‘Love All Play’

The K-drama stars Park Ju-hyun, Chae Jong-hyeop, Park Ji-hyun, Seo Ji-hye, and Kim Mu-jun in the main roles. ‘Love All Play’ Korean drama is about the strong and loving relationship between the male and female mixed-doubles individuals within their badminton team, set against the backdrop of a sports romantic drama. It has 16 episodes and you can watch this on Disney+ Hotstar (selected regions).

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5. ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’

In this drama, Min Chae (Choi Myung bin), a teenager, finds and begins to read her mother Na Hee Do's old diaries which are set in the 1990s. Na Hee do (Kim Tae ri), is an energetic and hardworking fencer who puts in a lot of training. The idealistic and diligent young man Baek Yi jin (Nam Joo hyuk Korean dramas) is attempting to reconstruct his family's life after the financial crisis. The K-drama was highly praised for its storyline and stellar performance by the leading cast and theme. It has 16 episodes and you can watch this on Netflix.

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