The K-Drama The Winning Try on Netflix won hearts. With characters carrying their own insecurities and flaws, it evoked a range of emotions at one place. It is a must watch!
The story of Ju Ga-ram(Yoon Kye-Sang) and his little miracles (the rugby team) is a wonderful watch! However, the moment you leave it leaves you with a wish to watch another K- Drama based around the same theme sports.
Here is a list of 5 such K-Dramas that have won hearts and are binge-worthy!!
Love All Play / Going To you at the speed of 493km (JioHotstar)
Available on JioHotstar as Going to you at the speed of 493km, this drama is a mix of sports, romance, and drama. Park Tae-Joon(Chae Jong Hyeop) and Park Tae-Yang(Park Ju-Hyun) are a badminton couple who will win your heart with their cute chemistry. It finds similarity with The Winning Try as the story is good and the characters are not one-dimensional. Not just that, the fact that the athletes’ struggles are also shown. Covering themes like guilt, forgiveness, and self- love it is a full package and will not disappoint you!
Hot Stove League (Netflix)
This drama might not be the typical sports drama you expect it to be. Instead, it brings forward the things that go behind the scenes of forming a strong and successful pro-baseball team! It might not be exactly like The Winning Try, but it is a unique one. Baek-Seung-soo(Naamjoong Min) plays a ruthless manager who would play as many tricks as possible to form a formidable team. The story is not just about Winning but has wit, humour, emotions wrapped in a wonderful drama.
The Racket Boys(Netflix)
This K-drama is a fun but gentle tale of a group of teenagers who come together to be a part of a badminton team in the countryside. There is humour, wit, and romance too in this sports K-drama. If you want a drama which could uplift your mood but still carry some subtle lessons, this could be the one for you. Watch how these misfit teenagers capture your heart on the way!
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (Netflix/Amazon MX Player)
This drama is also fun! Kim Bok Joo (Lee Sung-kyung) and Jung Joon-Hyung (Nam Joo-Hyuk) come together as a weightlifter and swimmer couple who navigate their friends-to-lovers arc while facing the challenges athletes struggle with. The role of their coaches and parents is well highlighted. And the friendships are also beautiful in the show. It is a genuine fun ride for someone who is not in the mood for too serious stuff.
Dream (Netflix)
This is not a K-Drama but a movie. But still, it is a good watch, so it has been included in the list. When a Yoon Hong-Dae(Park Seo-Joon) football player is forced to coach a team of homeless men for the Homeless World Cup , he is not interested at all. But, as he warms up to the players and the aspiring Director Lee So-Min (IU), the film uncovers not just sports but also relationships. Though there is no romance in the movie still it would make sure you watch till the end.
KDramas like the Winning Try are difficult to find. The above are some of the best available on OTT. They will hopefully not disappoint you. If you want to know about the writer, you can click on this link.