# Kim Woo Bin’s GIFT Drama Preview: Premiere Date, Plot and Why His Intense Baseball Coach Look Has Fans Hooked

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kim-woo-bins-gift-drama-preview/  
Published: 2026-10-02  
Updated: 2026-10-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Kim Woo Bin is trading the silver screen for the dugout, and the first stills suggest he’s taking the role very seriously. tvN’s upcoming sports drama *GIFT* has just released a fresh sneak peek, and it’s all about that intimidating gaze.

### GIFT : Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Drama** | GIFT |
| **Network** | tvN |
| **Premiere** | December 5, 9:10 p.m. KST |
| **Genre** | Sports drama |
| **Lead star** | Kim Woo Bin as Jung Min Yong |
| **Source** | Popular webtoon |
| **Premise** | A former pro pitching coach takes over a last-ranked high school team |

![GIFT](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/10/GIFT-r-5-1024x683.jpeg)

### What Is GIFT About?

Based on a popular webtoon, *GIFT* follows a former professional baseball pitching coach who gains a special ability after an unexpected accident. His new path leads him to become head coach of a high school team ranked dead last in the nation. It’s an underdog setup with a supernatural twist, and fans of sports dramas will recognise the appeal immediately.

### Meet Coach Jung Min Yong

Kim Woo Bin plays Jung Min Yong, a coach who judges his players’ talents and limitations with a cool head and a discerning eye. He once believed strongly in effort and process, but a series of incidents pushes him to trust the talent he can see for himself. That shift sets up a compelling internal conflict for the character.

### The First Look

The newly released stills show Kim Woo Bin radiating an intimidating aura, with a sharp gaze and solemn expression that stand out even off the field. Sunglasses and a whistle add to his commanding, almost unapproachable presence. Yet there’s warmth underneath: his genuine love for baseball shows in the way he steps onto the field alongside the players.

### When and Where to Watch?

*GIFT* premieres on December 5 at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN. Until then, fans can revisit [Kim Woo Bin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Woo-bin) in *Alienoid: Return to the Future* on Viki. For more drama news, browse our [K-drama updates on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/) and our [entertainment section](https://technosports.co.in/).

### FAQs

### **When does GIFT premiere?**

It premieres on December 5 at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN.

### **Who does Kim Woo Bin play in GIFT?**  

He plays Jung Min Yong, a former pro coach who leads a last-ranked high school baseball team.