Basketball
Series Overview
Set during the turbulent years of the Japanese occupation until independence, and a few years before the division of Korea into North and South, the story is about the first and last time that Korea had a single, unified national basketball team, which made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 1948 London Olympics. The drama follows the loves, conflicts, unity, and emotional victory of young athletes who cling to the sport as the bright spot in the darkness of their times.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 18 Episodes
60 min per episode
2013 – 2013
Premiered: Mon, Oct 21, 2013
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 18: “Episode 18”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Do Ji-han
Kang San
Gong Hyung-jin
Gong Yoon-bae
Kim Eung-soo
Choi Je-gook
Jung In-sun
Hong Byeo-ri
Jin Kyung
woman from Bamsil
Kim Bo-mi
Mi-sook
Ahn Suk-hwan
Min Tae-shin
Lee Han-wi
Yoon Deok-myung
Park Ye-eun
Go Bong-soon
Jo Hee-bong
One-man band
Yeon Min-ji
commissioner's wife
Ji Il-ju
Lee Hong-Ki
James Kim Su-Hyeon
Lee Elijah
Choi Shin-Young
Jang Jae-ho
Choi Tae Young
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kwak Jung-hwan
Kim Ji-young, 장희진
Department Leadership Roster
Kwak Jung-hwan
Director
Kim Ji-young
Writer
장희진
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basketball
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What is Basketball about?
Set during the turbulent years of the Japanese occupation until independence, and a few years before the division of Korea into North and South, the story is about the first and last time that Korea had a single, unified national basketball team, which made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the 1948 London Olympics. The drama follows the loves, conflicts, unity, and emotional victory of young athletes who cling to the sport as the bright spot in the darkness of their times.
How many seasons does Basketball have?
Basketball comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Basketball?
Key cast members in Basketball include Do Ji-han, Gong Hyung-jin, Kim Eung-soo, Jung In-sun, Jin Kyung.
Who created or directed Basketball?
Basketball was developed and directed by Kwak Jung-hwan.