Ball Boy Tactics is a Korean tv show and fresh k-drama 2025 entry. This Korean tv series focuses on Han Ji‑won, a former national gymnast, and Kwon Jung‑woo, a campus basketball star whose teasing banter sparks more than friendship. Here we unpack the series’ plot, cast, full episode release schedule, streaming platforms, and filming locations. Dive in to explore how this BL sports romance unfolds and where you can watch every episode.
Plot Overview:
After a career‑ending injury, Han Ji‑won enters university hoping for a quiet life. Instead, he meets charismatic basketball rookie Kwon Jung‑woo, whose confident teasing breaks Ji‑won’s solitude. Their connection grows through shared moments—fingertip touches, shy smiles, a stolen kiss—yet misunderstandings test them. As feelings deepen, they must confront unspoken truths or risk drifting apart.
Cast & Characters:
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Yeom Min‑Hyuk as Han Ji‑won: shy ex‑Olympic gymnast adapting to college life
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Choi Jae‑Hyeok as Kwon Jung‑woo: confident basketball standout with a softer side
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Kwak Gun‑hee as Yang Eun‑oh, a supporting member of their circle
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Choi Rak‑young as Byun Seung‑jin, friend of Ji‑won
All Episode Release Schedule:
Airing on Heavenly, Ball Boy Tactics releases every Thursday at 12 p.m. KST. There are 8 episodes, each around 30 minutes:
Ep | Air Date | Day |
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1 | June 5, 2025 | Thursday |
2 | June 12, 2025 | Thursday |
3 | June 19, 2025 | Thursday |
4 | June 26, 2025 | Thursday |
5 | July 3, 2025 | Thursday |
6 | July 10, 2025 | Thursday |
7 | July 17, 2025 | Thursday |
8 | July 24, 2025 | Thursday |
When and Where to Stream?
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Heavenly (South Korea): exclusive premiere from June 5, episodes drop weekly.
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GagaOOLala: international BL platform streaming as they air.
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iQIYI: English-subbed, free first four episodes with VIP option for full access.
Filming Locations:
Official locations haven’t been released. The setting appears to be Korean university campuses, dorms, and basketball courts. Script reading visuals and campus styling suggest typical collegiate spots around Seoul or other academic city areas.