Racket Boys (Season 1)

Racket Boys (2021) is a South Korean coming-of-age comedy you can watch online on iFILM. A Seoul teenager follows his father to a small rural town, where his dad has just been hired to coach a middle school badminton squad that has all but given up.

There's almost nothing to work with: worn-out gear, an empty gym, and kids who care more about snacks and summer break than trophies. The city boy wants out from day one, but the stubborn teammates and a few unexpected wins slowly pull him in. Directed by Jo Young-kwang, the show trades sports-drama clichés for something gentler — a story about belonging more than winning. Easy to recommend if you like slow, warm Korean dramas about small towns and the people who stick by you. Stream Racket Boys online on iFILM.