The upcoming tvN drama “GIFT” has shared a glimpse of its first script reading session, and the cast is already looking like a winning team. Based on the webtoon of the same name, “GIFT” is a sports drama about a former professional baseball pitching coach who gains a special ability after an unexpected accident and becomes the head coach for a bottom-ranked high school team.
Kim Woo Bin (Credits: tvN)
Kim Woo Bin Leads As Disgraced Coach Jung Min Yong
Kim Woo Bin plays Jung Min Yong, a former pitching coach for the professional baseball team Manders. After being falsely accused of verbally abusing players and getting into an accident, he faces a major turning point in his life. He later gains a special gift and takes on a new challenge as the coach of Deokcheon High School’s baseball team.
During the script reading, Kim Woo Bin brought out Jung Min Yong’s confidence and competitive spirit. He shared, “The atmosphere was really great. The students brought so much energy to the set. Thanks to them, the script reading was so enjoyable.”
A Clash Of Coaching Philosophies
Seo Eun Soo plays Yoon Seo Jin, the head of Deokcheon High School’s baseball team who is determined to protect the team and its players. Unlike Jung Min Yong, who prioritizes results, Yoon Seo Jin values the process of growth. Seo Eun Soo remarked, “As we read the script, I felt that he was Jung Min Yong himself,” expressing her anticipation for working with Kim Woo Bin.
Seo Hyun Woo plays Ahn Gi Man, the acting manager of the Manders. A results-driven coach who evaluates players based on their performance and statistics, he comes into conflict with Jung Min Yong. The supporting cast includes Kim Won Hae, Yang Hyun Min, Hyun Bong Sik, and Park Sang Nam.
Real Baseball Players Join The Roster
The high school team’s players will be portrayed by Cha Been as team captain Heo Seung Il, Han Si Hyun as hard-throwing pitcher Cha Tae Hoon, Park Sung Hyun, Han Tae Ha, and Kim Gun Woo. Notably, both Cha Been and Han Si Hyun have backgrounds as real high school baseball players, bringing authenticity to their roles.
Cha Been shared, “‘GIFT’ will be like a gift to both viewers who love baseball and those who don’t.” The drama will premiere on December 5 at 9:10 p.m. KST on tvN.
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