The hype around Good Boy, starring Park Bo-gum and Kim So-hyun, is real, as various clips from the show have been going viral across all social media platforms. Fans are loving it and are eagerly waiting for new episodes to come out. It is a sports-themed K-drama, which is another popular genre for many viewers. So, if you enjoy sporty K-dramas, you’re in luck, as we’re going to help you discover more. Bookmark these five shows and get ready for a rollercoaster ride!
1. Twenty-Five Twenty-One
This show tells the story of young people chasing their dreams during a tough financial crisis. Na Hee-do, played by Kim Tae-ri, is a fencer who faces extreme hurdles. During this time, she meets Baek Yi-jin, played by Nam Joo-hyuk, a hard-working man whose family was deeply affected by the crisis. They meet and fall in love along the way. The show is all about love, friendships and dreams!
2. Fight for My Way
Starring Park Seo-joon and Kim Ji-won in leading roles, it focuses on four friends who are all struggling to achieve their dreams. Ko Dong-man is a former taekwondo hero, and Choi Ae-ra dreams of becoming a famous announcer but works at a department store. It’s not as easy as it seems, as they face multiple challenges on their way; however, they don’t give up.
3. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo
It is a fun, sweet and light-hearted show that revolves around Kim Bok-Joo (Lee Sung-kyung), a passionate weightlifter at a sports university. There she meets Jung Joon-hyung (Nam Joo-hyuk), a swimmer with a goofy personality. In this show, you’ll get to witness the much-loved trope of friends turned to lovers. You can also expect adorable, meaningful friendships and young athletes trying to find their path. Don’t miss it!
4. Love All Play
Starring Park Ju-hyun and Chae Jong-hyeop in prominent roles, this show centres around a badminton team and the complex relationships within it. Park Tae-yang, a former badminton player, returns to the sport after a three-year break due to an incident. She joins a professional team where she meets Park Tae-joon, a player who looks at badminton as just a job. As they play together, they face challenges and develop feelings for each other.
5. Bloodhounds
While it is not a sports drama in the true sense, it features intense action and epic visuals. The story follows two young boxers, Kim Gun-woo, played by Woo Do-hwan, and Hong Woo-jin, played by Lee Sang-yi, who form a bond after a boxing match. When Gun-woo’s mother falls into debt with a ruthless loan shark, the two friends use their fighting skills to take on a dangerous criminal organisation. It’s gritty, so go for it!
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