# Han Hyo-joo and Kim Woo-bin lead a run of baseball dramas this winter

- URL: https://unnienote.app/en/news/han-hyo-joo-kim-woo-bin-baseball-dramas-7ffe3d
- Published: 2026-10-24T00:49:34.233Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Three baseball-themed dramas are lined up for the off-season, starting with tvN's Gift on December 5, 2026.

## Key points

1. tvN's Gift premieres December 5 with Kim Woo-bin as a high school baseball coach.
2. MBC's Your Ground premieres December 11, starring Gong Myoung and Han Hyo-joo.
3. SBS's Full Count is scheduled for February 2027.

## When do the baseball dramas premiere?

TvN's new weekend drama Gift premieres on December 5, 2026. MBC's Friday-Saturday drama Your Ground follows on December 11. SBS's Full Count is set to air in February 2027, according to the broadcasters' announcements.

| Drama | Network | Premiere | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | tvN | December 5, 2026 | Kim Woo-bin |
| Your Ground | MBC | December 11, 2026 | Gong Myoung, Han Hyo-joo |
| Full Count | SBS | February 2027 | Kim Rae-won, Park Hoon |

## What is Gift about?

Gift is based on the webtoon of the same name by author Jeong Ii-ri-ri. Kim Woo-bin plays Jeong Min-yong, a former pro baseball pitching coach who becomes head coach of Deokcheon High School's baseball team, ranked last in the country. After a serious accident, Jeong has come to trust visible talent over effort, and the drama follows how he judges his players.

## What is Your Ground about?

Your Ground is a sports healing romance. Gong Myoung plays Kang Hae-hwan, a baseball player whose career stalled after a single setback. Han Hyo-joo plays Seo Hee-seung, a former lawyer turned agent who helps him return to the field. The two first loved each other, and they reunite after 11 years as player and agent. Director Lee Sang-yeop and writer Hwang Hae-yeon are behind the series, which also stars Gong Yoo, Kim Shin-rok and Sung Joon.

## What is Full Count about?

Full Count follows a struggle for the title of pro baseball manager, where rivals use every tactic available. It is SBS's first baseball drama since Stove League in 2019. Kim Rae-won and Park Hoon play the central rivals. The writers and director previously worked on the ENA series Shinbyeong 4.

## For international fans

The KBO league has drawn over 12 million spectators in each of the last two seasons, so baseball is a major part of Korean culture. Viewers new to the sport can start with these dramas to learn the game's basics while watching the characters' stories. Check each broadcaster's official site or streaming partner for overseas availability.

## FAQ

### Where can I watch Gift outside Korea?

The broadcaster has not announced overseas streaming details in the source article. Check tvN's official site or its streaming partners closer to the December 5 premiere.

### Is Your Ground a romance or a sports drama?

It is both. The story centers on a first-love romance between a baseball player and his agent, set against life on the field and in the dugout.

## Sources

- [Xportsnews](https://www.xportsnews.com/article/2210732)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._