“Is This BL!?” Upcoming K-Drama Starring 3rd Gen Idols Sparks Intrigue With Its Premise

While it was originally less common, the BL (boy love) genre of dramas has grown exponentially. It is so popular that many idols have appeared in them, helping to solidify their continued existence.

ZEROBASEONE’s Jiwoong (left) has appeared in several BLs. |

Not all dramas are BL, but initial announcements featuring actors and short plot summaries can sometimes spark the belief that they are. This is the case with a recently announced drama that is said to have popular K-Pop idols as the stars!

On September 3, it was reported that a new sports drama, “Wind Up,” would soon begin filming. The series will be directed by Kim Sung Ho, who directed the Netflix series “Move To Heaven” and the KBS drama “True Sword Battle.”

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“Wind Up” is said to be a baseball-themed fantasy coming-of-age drama about a talented high school baseball player and a mysterious transfer student. NCT’s Jeno and Jaemin were announced to be in the series, with the former making his acting debut.

NCT’s Jaemin | SM Entertainment

NCT’s Jeno | SM Entertainment

Many have expressed excitement over the series, also wondering and joking if it will be a BL or bromance series.

actor jaemin after 7 years https://t.co/dNdVtm5EEQ pic.twitter.com/i25GgYx0qy

— xodyd ˚₊‧꒰ა ☆ ໒꒱ ‧₊˚🌹 (@najaemacorn) September 3, 2025

btw i love how the first thing that everyone thought was NOMIN BL??? pic.twitter.com/yuULhxWnAM

— nat ❀ (@luvhrj00) September 3, 2025

i am so happy to have lived thus far in life… nomin yaoi SPORTS yaoi drama …. jaemins BEAUTIFUL behind in baseball clothes … i didnt even know how badly i needed this https://t.co/D1t4UwXB6u

— sunny ₍ᐢ ɞ̴̶̷ ̫ ɞ̴̶̷ ᐢ₎ (@jaeminsexybutt) September 3, 2025

My baby jaemin is the mysterious transfer student ke and jeno isthe baseball player??? IS THIS BL SDGRDFRRGVDFFD

— 공듀🐱 (@najaemfied) September 3, 2025

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