Ball Boy Tactics
| Ball Boy Tactics | |
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| Hangul | 볼보이 택틱스 |
| RR | Bolboi taektikseu |
| MR | Polboi t'aekt'iksŭ |
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| Directed by | Kim Eun-hye |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Heavenly Pictures |
| Production locations | Seoul, South Korea |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production company | Heavenly Pictures |
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| Release | 5 June – 26 June 2025 |
Ball Boy Tactics (Korean: 볼보이 택틱스) is a 2025 South Korean romantic sports miniseries directed by Kim Eun-hye. The show consists of eight episodes and originally aired on Heavenly, with international distribution through GagaOOLala and iQIYI. It stars Choi Jae-hyeok and Yeom Min-hyeok.[1]
Synopsis
Han Ji-won, a shy former Olympic gymnast, begins his university life trying to stay out of the spotlight. His routine changes when he meets Kwon Jung-woo, a popular basketball star on campus who hides a gentle side. Their attraction grows, challenged by personality differences, misunderstandings, and academic pressures. Between courts, classrooms, and intimate moments, they must decide whether their romance can endure.[2][3]
Cast
Main
- Choi Jae-hyeok as Kwon Jeong-u
- Yeom Min-hyeok as Han Ji-won
Supporting
- Choi Rak-yeong as Byeon Seung-jin
- Gwak Geon-hui as Yang Eun-o
Guest
- Ki Hyun-woo as Interviewer (episodes 5 and 8)[4]
Production
The series was produced by Heavenly Pictures and filmed in Seoul. Each episode runs approximately 30 minutes and blends campus romance with sports and emotional growth themes.[5]
Reception
Ball Boy Tactics received positive feedback from viewers, especially for the chemistry between the leads and its sensitive portrayal of queer romance. The teaser was well received, highlighting romantic tension between the protagonists. A kiss scene between the leads also drew attention online, described as "very hot" by fans and critics.[6] The series was listed among the most anticipated K-Dramas of June 2025.[7] On MyDramaList, it holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from over 8,000 users, while IMDb shows a score of 7.7 from 434 users.[8]
References
- ^ "Ball Boy Tactics (TV Mini Series 2025): All Episode Release Schedule, Plot, Cast & Streaming Details". High On Films. 2025-06-05. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "BL 드라마 '볼보이 택틱스' 최재혁X염민혁X최락영X곽건희, 청춘들의 솔직한 일상 차지게 그렸다!". MSN. 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Ball Boy Tactics: amor, esporte e reconexão emocional". Doramazine (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "Romance coreano "Ballboy Tactics" ganhará versão em série pela Oak Company". AIIGO! (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "New BL Drama 'Ball Boy Tactics' Captivates Viewers with Unstoppable Campus Romance". TenAsia. 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "BL 드라마 '볼보이 택틱스', 6월 5일 첫방 확정···염민혁·최재혁 주연". Kyunghyang Shinmun. 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "BL '볼보이 택틱스' 달달한 해피엔딩 "보고 싶었어. 사랑해"". Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. 2025-06-01. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ^ "'Ball Boy Tactics' Serves Soft Sports Romance With Few Fouls". Abstract AF!. 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-08-23.