Racket Boys

Loved this. A story about playing badminton. Have respect for badminton players because we tried it at school, and I had neither the grace nor temperament for it.

Characters are all well depicted. Cussing involved is not a whole lot compared to the unintelligent use of the fword in grade A or grade B pictures. But comes from mouths of kids. Why I'm not surprised or offended? As one who entered teaching service in 2005, less than 20 cusswords minus the fword is nothing compared to what I heard in my first hour on a compound. Rough baptism indeed.

Depiction of characters is top-class and comedic intent in some scenes undeniable. But plot and subplot raise social issues and delivery of latter provoked deep respect for creators for doing so. So, while not as interesting as main plot, it is top of the class among subplots because it has worth and specific to local audience. Many may disapprove because it doesn't take them far from reality and cussing raises an uncomfortable truth- it jolts you back to earth.

But if you let go of your offense at cussing or annoyance at a few of the characters in the subplot, you find hilarity that is both good for the bones but bad for under garments. So, thanks for keeping art with a social conscience alive. Today's viewing is often about escapism via mindless entertainment and not necessarily an act of curiosity. Too often we demand more from television and other entertainment services than we have the courage to demand from politicians and too much market trends bear witness to the awful truth: in this modern world too many are not as smart as their phones yet pride themselves on being smarter than their ancestors.

If you need to laugh, watch this. If you desire to learn of the fate of other sports or care to learn about, or from, a different culture or people, watch this. If you want to see good talent in an under-rated drama, watch this. If you can stand not to be part of fashion trends on social media, watch this.

If not, be happy with allowing your phone or social media to direct your train of thought. New colonialism is subtle but powerful and makes millions for the few everyday. Deadly, invisible, effective... Racket Boys just contain a little antidote. Why be bitter or complain. Even if powerless, never hide from the truth.

I don't understand why this beautiful and innocent drama has so many haters!! For me it was a breath of fresh air. Loved it!!

This is one of the cutest family shows ive seen from korea in a while. Its funny, heartwarming, and a legitimately fun watch. There are shenanigans happening to make this show so artificially low scored.

Looks like this series has been brigaded, which is a shame. It's standard Korean fare, multiple story lines, lots of characters, some cringey stories but overall still a fun show with likeable characters.

There's some regrettable comments about another country in one episode, but it is what it is.

A lot of clichés to start with, but everything is sorted out for the best as often is the case with teenage groups. A surprising amount of decent badminton showing dedication, commitment, technical progress, challenges met and conquered. A glimpse of the pressure the kids and their coaches are under, as well as the situation in a typical agricultural township which is gradually experiencing depopulation and all of its inconveniences. Some confusing parts, such as suggesting a third of the way through that Hae Kang Yoon and Se Yoon were in elementary school together when in fact he was from Seoul and she from Daegu. Though its a highschool team we never meet any other students, aside of the 25 baseball players, there is nobody that isn't a badminton player. There seem to be only 7 adults in the whole town yet they initially truly believe they've been outvoted about the development proposal even though it's being proposed by a man they have little regard for to a room full of these same 7 people, none of whom wanting to accept the terms.

But if you collect the names of Korean dishes you will be well served as food is hugely important and symbolic in this show, if that's your thing it'll peak your curiosity.

With one more episode I am amazed at the speed in which I devoured the whole series. Excellent character development and some wonderful acting. My favorite scene is probably when the whole town came to cheer in typical festivity garments.