GIFT Drama Posters: Kim Woo Bin Leads a Last-Ranked Baseball

What does it take to win: hard work, natural talent or team spirit? tvN’s upcoming sports drama GIFT has released new character posters, and each one shows a different baseball philosophy. The drama premieres on December 5 at 9:10 p.m. KST.

What Is GIFT About?

Based on a popular webtoon, GIFT stars Kim Woo Bin as Jung Min Yong, a former professional baseball pitching coach. After an unexpected accident, he gains a special ability. He then becomes head coach of a high school team ranked last in the nation: Deokcheon High School.

GIFT : Drama Overview

Detail	Info
Title	GIFT
Network	tvN
Genre	Sports drama, based on a webtoon
Premiere	December 5, 9:10 p.m. KST
Poster concept	“The courage to throw”
Lead	Kim Woo Bin (Jung Min Yong)
Co-stars	Seo Eun Soo, Cha Been, Han Si Hyun

Four Characters, Four Beliefs

The posters follow the concept of “The courage to throw.” Each character represents a different outlook on the game.

Character	Actor	Belief shown on poster
Jung Min Yong	Kim Woo Bin	Has lost faith in hard work and romance
Yoon Seo Jin	Seo Eun Soo	Heart and team unity matter as much as winning
Heo Seung Il	Cha Been	Hard work can overcome limits
Cha Tae Hoon	Han Si Hyun	A novice with exceptional natural talent

Jung Min Yong: The Disillusioned Coach

Kim Woo Bin’s poster shows a baseball cap pulled low and a relaxed gaze. His tagline suggests he no longer believes in hard work or romance, hinting at experiences that shaped his cynicism. That makes him an interesting coach for a team that needs hope.

Yoon Seo Jin: Team Spirit First

Seo Eun Soo’s character holds out a baseball with a determined look. Her line says that what keeps a team together is heart. In other words, she believes unity matters just as much as victory.

Heo Seung Il vs. Cha Tae Hoon?

The strongest contrast comes from these two.

Heo Seung Il holds a glove and promises to work even harder. He believes that enough effort will make things happen.

Cha Tae Hoon is a baseball novice who still shows exceptional talent. His poster shows a playful smile and a line asking if he just throws it like this. His innocent charm comes with natural ability, which could create friction with a teammate who works so hard.

Real Baseball Experience Helps?

Cha Been and Han Si Hyun both played baseball during their school years. Expectations are high that this background will help them bring their characters’ contrasting personalities to life.

Why This Drama Looks Promising?

The production team highlights the passionate journey of Deokcheon High School’s baseball team. Four characters with different beliefs come together, clash and grow along the way. Underdog sports stories are popular because they combine humour, rivalry and emotional payoffs, and a last-ranked team is a classic setup.

While You Wait?

Watch Kim Woo Bin in Alienoid: Return to the Future or Seo Eun Soo in Unlock My Boss, both on Viki. For more K-drama news and updates, explore Technosports.