8 popular sports K-dramas to watch on OTT  

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Must-watch sports dramas  

Sports dramas not only boost enthusiasm and spirit but will also motivate you to chase your goals. Here are some top-notch sports K-dramas to watch online.

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (Viki)  

This coming-of-age sports drama is based on Olympic gold medallist Jang Mi-ran's life and focuses on the protagonist’s journey to chase her dreams in weightlifting. 

Racket Boys (Netflix)  

Set against the backdrop of a small town, this motivating K-drama follows a devoted sports coach as he struggles to bring back the lost glory by training badminton players.  

Run On (Netflix)  

It revolves around a national Track and Field athlete’s journey to become a sports agent and his romantic encounter with a film translator .  

Like Flowers in Sand (Netflix)  

This unique sports drama blends sports with themes of love and mystery. It follows the life of a child prodigy in traditional Korean wrestling called Ssireum, struggling with failure.   

Twenty-Five Twenty-One (Netflix) 

A riveting K-drama that boosts your morale and sports spirit. It follows fencing athletes as they struggle with teenage troubles and their aspirations.  

Mental Coach Jegal (Viki) 

A binge-worthy and inspirational K-drama that revolves around a former Taekwondo athlete who becomes a mental coach to help players in slump by healing them emotionally.  

Fight For My Way (ZEE5)  

As the name suggests, this action-packed drama follows a young man with a troubled past as he fights for his way to become a mixed martial arts fighter with support from his friend.   

Birdie Buddy (Viki)  

An encouraging sports drama that follows a former golf champion as he trains two talented underdogs to become pro players.