Love All Play

Love All Play follows two badminton rivals whose bond grows beyond the court. Park Tae-yang bursts onto the scene with raw talent and relentless drive, chasing titles and the thrill of a perfectly placed shuttle. Opposite her is Park Tae-joon, a skilled teammate who treats the sport as a job and keeps his emotions in check behind a calm exterior. The show places them in a world of glossy arenas, late night practice sessions, and the pressure of endorsements that turn every match into a public performance. As wins stack up and schedules tighten, their professional clashes spark something more intimate, challenging each other’s assumptions about ambition, trust, and what the game is really about. As the season nears finals.

Directed by Jo Woong and created by Heo Sung-hye, Love All Play released in 2022. The drama centers on badminton as both sport and metaphor, leaning on sharp dialogue and the tension between two athletes who spark off each other.

Viewers have praised the series for its slick badminton sequences and the way it builds tension between professional goals and personal feelings. The themes focus on balancing ambition with trust, the cost of fame, and how a high pressure sport shapes the people who play it in real life too.

While not a global smash, the show has sparked chatter among badminton fans and K drama audiences for its earnest performances and crisp court visuals. It adds a new layer to sports romance by pairing athletic grind with intimate moments that feel earned rather than melodramatic for some fans online.

There are no widely reported awards or nominations for Love All Play. The production has drawn attention for its performances, and for bringing badminton to a romantic drama without leaning on sporting clichés. The on court drama and intimate beats find a small but loyal audience.