Ball Boy Tactics

Ball Boy Tactics
Promotional poster
Hangul
볼보이 택틱스
RRBolboi taektikseu
MRPolboi t'aekt'iksŭ
Genre
Directed byKim Eun-hye
Starring
  • Choi Jae-hyeok
  • Yeom Min-hyeok
  • Choi Rak-yeong
  • Gwak Geon-hui
  • Gi Hyeon-u
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
ProducerHeavenly Pictures
Production locationsSeoul, South Korea
Running time30 minutes
Production companyHeavenly Pictures
Original release
Network
Release5 June (2025-06-05) –
26 June 2025 (2025-06-26)

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[1] and iQIYI. It stars Choi Jae Hyeok and Yeom Min hyeok.[2]

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.[3][4]

Cast

Main

Supporting

  • Choi Rak-yeong as Byeon Seung-jin
  • Gwak Geon-hui as Yang Eun-o

Guest

Original soundtrack

Ball Boy Tactics soundtrack
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Wake Up"XD[6] 
2."I'll Wait (기다릴게)"YOOO (유오)[7] 
3."Two or We"Waker[8] 
4."Actually (사실은 말야)"Yeom Min-hyeok and Choi Jae Hyeok[9][10] 


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.[11]

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.[12] The series was listed among the most anticipated K-Dramas of June 2025.[13]

Accolades

Listicles

Year-end lists for Ball Boy Tactics
Critic/Publication List Rank Ref.
Teen Vogue 13 Best BL Dramas of 2025 Included [14]
Queerty 10 Best BL Dramas of 2025 Included [15]

References

  1. ↑ "The 10 best boys' love shows of 2025'". Queerty. 28 December 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. ↑ "BL 드라마 '볼보이 택틱스' 최재혁X염민혁X최락영X곽건희, 청춘들의 솔직한 일상 차지게 그렸다!". MSN. 2025-06-03. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  4. ↑ "Ball Boy Tactics: amor, esporte e reconexão emocional". Doramazine (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-06-14. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  5. ↑ "Romance coreano "Ballboy Tactics" ganhará versão em série pela Oak Company". AIIGO! (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  6. ↑ "[MV] 엑스디 (XD) - Wake Up (볼보이택틱스 O.S.T Part.1)". OGAM Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "염민혁X최재혁, BL 드라마 '볼보이 택틱스' 주연 이어 가창 참여". Sports DongA (in Korean). 12 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "[MV] Waker (웨이커) - Two or We (볼보이택틱스 O.S.T Part.2)". OGAM Entertainment (in Korean). Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "사실은 말야". Spotify. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "염민혁X최재혁, BL 드라마 '볼보이 택틱스' 주연 이어 가창 참여". Sports DongA (in Korean). 12 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "New BL Drama 'Ball Boy Tactics' Captivates Viewers with Unstoppable Campus Romance". TenAsia. 2025-06-13. Archived from the original on 2025-12-22. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  12. ↑ "BL 드라마 '볼보이 택틱스', 6월 5일 첫방 확정···염민혁·최재혁 주연". Kyunghyang Shinmun. 2025-06-10. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  13. ↑ "BL '볼보이 택틱스' 달달한 해피엔딩 "보고 싶었어. 사랑해"". Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation. 2025-06-01. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  14. ↑ "Best BL Dramas of 2025, From 'Heated Rivalry' to 'Khemjira'". Teen Vogue. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 20 March 2026.
  15. ↑ "The 10 best boys' love shows of 2025'". Queerty. 28 December 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2026.
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