''My Lovely Boxer'' () is a 2023
South Korean television series
Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea.
They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular cultu ...
series starring
Lee Sang-yeob
Lee Sang-yeob (born May 8, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in the sitcom ''Living Among the Rich'' (2011–12), the melodrama '' The Innocent Man'' (2012), the period drama ''Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love'' (2013), an ...
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Kim So-hye
Kim So-hye (; born July 19, 1999), known mononymously as Sohye, is a South Korean actress and singer signed under S&P Entertainment. She is best known for finishing fifth in Mnet's K-pop girl group survival show ''Produce 101'' and for being a ...
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Park Ji-hwan
Park Ji-hwan (; born September 5, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He initially appeared in ''Yellow Hair'' (1999) and made his feature film debut in '' The City of Violence'' (2006). Since then, Park has performed in numerous movies and televisi ...
, Kim Hyung-mook,
Kim Jin-woo,
Ha Seung-ri
Ha Seung-ri (born January 9, 1995) is a South Korean actress.
Career
In 1999, at the age of 5, Ha Seung-ri made her debut as Kang Hye-rim, the daughter of Shim Eun-ha and Lee Jong-won, in the SBS drama ''Youth Trap'', which recorded the highest ...
, and Chae Won-bin. It premiered on
KBS2
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters.
KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, a ...
on August 21, 2023, and aired every Monday and Tuesday at 21:45 (
KST).
Synopsis
The series follows the story of a female boxing star who disappeared three years ago to live a new life and faces a new turning point in life upon meeting a cold-blooded agent who treats sports success and athletes with match-fixing for money.
Cast and characters
Main
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Lee Sang-yeob
Lee Sang-yeob (born May 8, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for starring in the sitcom ''Living Among the Rich'' (2011–12), the melodrama '' The Innocent Man'' (2012), the period drama ''Jang Ok-jung, Living by Love'' (2013), an ...
as Kim Tae-young: an S&P Sports Agent who attracts talented players and retires them in a short period of time.
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Kim So-hye
Kim So-hye (; born July 19, 1999), known mononymously as Sohye, is a South Korean actress and singer signed under S&P Entertainment. She is best known for finishing fifth in Mnet's K-pop girl group survival show ''Produce 101'' and for being a ...
as Lee Kwon-sook: a genius boxer who emerged as a boxing star at the age of 17.
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Park Ji-hwan
Park Ji-hwan (; born September 5, 1980) is a South Korean actor. He initially appeared in ''Yellow Hair'' (1999) and made his feature film debut in '' The City of Violence'' (2006). Since then, Park has performed in numerous movies and televisi ...
as Kim Oh-bok: a professional match-fixer.
* Kim Hyung-mook as Lee Chul-yong: Kwon-sook's father who is a former WBA lightweight champion.
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Kim Jin-woo as Han Jae-min: Kwon-sook's first love.
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Ha Seung-ri
Ha Seung-ri (born January 9, 1995) is a South Korean actress.
Career
In 1999, at the age of 5, Ha Seung-ri made her debut as Kang Hye-rim, the daughter of Shim Eun-ha and Lee Jong-won, in the SBS drama ''Youth Trap'', which recorded the highest ...
as Jeong Su-yeon: About Sports's team leader.
* Chae Won-bin as Han Ah-reum: Korea's best
bantamweight
Bantamweight is a weight class in combat sports. For boxing, the range is above and up to . In kickboxing, a bantamweight fighter generally weighs between . In mixed martial arts, MMA, bantamweight is .
The name for the class is derived from Ba ...
boxing champion who has won the world's top 3 championships.
Supporting
Tae-young's athletes
* Choi Jae-woong as Kim Hee-won: Tae-young's long-time athlete who was closer than his own brother.
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Kim Hee-chan
Kim Hee-Chan (born December 23, 1992) is a South Korean actor.
Filmography
Films
Television series
Variety shows
Radio shows
References
External links
* Kim Hee-chanat Instagram
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as Choi Ho-joong: Tae-young's junior and Kwon-sook's training partner who is a former WBO lightweight champion.
S&P people
* Yoon In-jo as Lee Young-ae
* Kim Sang-woo as Go Seon-jae: an junior employee at S&P Sports Agent.
People in Boxing
* Sung No-jin as Trainer Song: The best trainer in Korea who discovered Ah-reum and raised her to become a world champion.
* Lim Young-joo as Park Hyejin: a senior boxer who gets along with Ah-reum like sister.
* Han Da-sol as Jo A-ra: Kwon-sook's opponent.
Kindergarten People
* Song Ye-bin as Eun-sol: a teacher of Hanok Kindergarten.
* Kim Seon-ki as senior teacher: a teacher of Hanok Kindergarten.
* Lee Song-yi as junior teacher: a teacher of Hanok Kindergarten.
Sports Industry Figures
* Kim Sang-bo as Park Kyung-soo: a star reporter for a sports magazine.
* Nam Tae-woo as Yang Man-hee: Hee-won's manager of HH Cheetahs.
Others
* Moon Jung-hee as Min Kyung-ok: Tae-young's mother.
* Shin Seo-woo as Ye-jun: Hee-won's daughter.
* Lee Eun-jo as Ye-jun's mother: Hee-won's wife.
Ratings
Notes
References
External links
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* {{KBS World TV program, 2036
Korean-language television shows
Korean Broadcasting System television dramas
South Korean sports television series
South Korean romance television series
2023 South Korean television series debuts
2023 South Korean television series endings