Ball Boy Tactics is already heating up the BL K-Drama scene with its steamy romance and bold storyline.
The new series dropped its first episode on June 5, starring Choi Jae Hyeok as Jeong U, a basketball player, and Yeom Min Hyuk as Ji Won, a former Olympic gymnast. It’s based on Ji Seung Hyeon’s BL sports romance webnovel.
Episode 1 ends with Jeong U inviting his “stalker” Ji Won to join the basketball team as the ball boy, saying, “wouldn’t that be easier for both of us?” The setup has BL fans hooked.
In Episode 2, Ji Won struggles with his feelings after witnessing a steamy kiss between them. The sudden attraction shocked viewers as Ji Won admits he thought he wasn’t attracted to either men or women.
The real highlight? Fans are obsessed with the intense eye contact between Jeong U and Ji Won.
_“If Ji Won is going to keep following him around, wouldn’t that be easier for both of us?”_ — Jeong U
You can watch the official trailer here.
Ball Boy Tactics promises eight episodes packed with romance, sports tension, and growing feelings that are already gaining traction in BL fandoms.