Park Bo Gum and Kim So Hyun are teaming up for the K-drama Good Boy! It’s a comedy-action series centred on Olympic medallists who became police officers. It will be out in the second half of 2024, so stay tuned for more details about the release date and where to watch it in Singapore. While waiting for its premiere, get ready to be inspired by our lineup of sports K-dramas such as Fight For My Way and Twenty-Five Twenty-One featuring spunky female leads.
We’re seated for ‘Good Boy’ starring Park Bo Gum, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Sang Yi. (Photo from: @jtbcdrama)
Best sports x romance K-dramas to stream in Singapore
1. Fight For My Way
Kim Ji Won and Park Seo Joon in ‘Fight for My Way’. (Photo from: netflix.com)
Before Kim Ji Won reigned K-drama land with her tough yet vulnerable character in Queen of Tears, she won over the rom-com genre with her role in Fight For My Way. While watching the show, you’ll find it easy to empathise with her character Choi Ae Ra as she fights hard for her dreams.
Choi Ae Ra is a sassy female lead who has long dreamt of becoming a television anchor. The drama depicts her struggles as well as the evolving relationship with her longtime friend Dong Man (Park Seo Joon), a mixed martial arts fighter.
Watch it if: you enjoy underdog stories and the childhood friends-to-lovers trope.
No. of episodes: 16
2. Twenty-Five Twenty-One
Kim Tae Ri and Nam Joo Hyuk in ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’. (Photo from: netflix.com)
Twenty-Five Twenty-One became one of the most buzzworthy K-dramas in 2022. If you haven’t watched it yet, prepare to be awestruck by Kim Tae Ri’s acting chops and root for her character Na Hee Do.
Na Hee Do is a fencing athlete who possesses a determined spirit and a passion for the things she loves. Her life becomes intertwined with Baek Yi Jin (Nam Joo Hyuk), a hardworking young man carrying the burden of his family’s debts.
Watch it if: you’re ready for a bittersweet journey with truly authentic characters.
No. of episodes: 16
Stream it on Netflix.
3. Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
Lee Sung Kyung and Nam Joo Hyuk in ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo’. (Photo from: netflix.com)
When Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo aired in 2016, it was praised for being one of the K-dramas that veered away from the stereotypical female lead. It portrayed a strong, confident, and flawed young woman and her relatable journey of navigating love and friendships.
Lee Sung Kyung brings life to the character of Kim Bok Joo, a weightlifter who attends a sports university. There, she fatefully encounters her childhood classmate Jung Joon Hyung, a swimmer who finds out her secret crush.
Watch it if: you’re up for some laugh-out-loud romantic comedy gold.
No. of episodes: 16
4. Love All Play
Chae Jong Hyeop and Park Ju Hyun in 'Love All Play'. (Photo from: apps.disneyplus.com)
Love All Play AKA Going to You at a Speed of 493KM is an underrated K-drama gem starring Chae Jong Hyeop (Serendipity’s Embrace) and Park Ju Hyun.
Get ready to cheer for Park Ju Hyun’s role as Park Tae Yang, a former badminton prodigy who’s set on rebuilding her career. Park Tae Joon (Chae Jong Hyeop) becomes her badminton partner, and their bond grows deeper as they overcome the pressures and obstacles on and off the court.
Watch it if: you’re on the search for a heartwarming series and you’re a fan of the slow-burn romance trope.
No. of episodes: 16
Stream it on Disney+.
(Cover photos from: @jtbcdrama, netflix.com)
For more heart-fluttering dramas, check out this rom-com starring Jung Hae In and Jung So Min.
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