Has the Paris 2024 Olympics got you in the mood for some sports-themed movies and dramas? If so, here’s a special selection of hit series and films that are bound to get your adrenaline flowing – and get you sprinting to the finish line in time to watch another athletics-flavored favorite!

Reach for the Stars

Youku

After a controversy leads to manga artist Wei Zhi (Esther Yu) losing her pen name and copyrights, she turns to snowboarding for a fresh new start. At the snow resort, she meets coach Shan Chong (Lin Yi), a former professional snowboarder who retired after an injury. While Wei Zhi is a complete beginner, her determination to succeed inspires Shan Chong to reconnect with his own love for snowboarding – and their time spent together begins to ignite a more personal connection, too. This drama was adapted from the web novel of the same name by Qing Mei.

Ski Into Love

⛷️SkiingIntoYourHeart💙

Bilibili

Former pop idol Li Shi Ya finds herself living a quiet life in the same apartment complex as college freshman Yuan Jun Tang. As Jun Tang navigates his first year at Minsong University and deals with lingering feelings for his high school crush, Zhu Zhu, he becomes captivated by the mysterious and alluring Shi Ya. As their lives intertwine, Yuan is drawn into a deeper connection with Shi Ya, questioning whether his heart belongs to the girl from his past or the enigmatic woman downstairs. Based on the South Korean webtoon Doona! by Min Songa, this 2023 Chinese animation was directed by Dong Yi.

The Girl Downstairs

♡ The thousand faces of Love

Yoon Tae In (Lee Jun Young), the leader of globally popular idol band Luna, is a musical genius struggling with worsening sleepwalking issues after the band's recent album failure. In Yoon Joo (Jung In Sun), a tour guide with dreams of owning her own house, unexpectedly becomes entangled with Tae In's life after a chance encounter. Scamming her way into Luna's residence, Yoon Joo is asked to help cure Tae In's condition, despite having no medical qualifications. Posing as his "doctor," she must navigate living with a self-centered idol while attempting to help him overcome his challenges. As they clash and gradually understand each other, Yoon Joo wonders if she can truly help Tae In or if she might become his biggest obstacle. This is a light-hearted romance exploring an unlikely relationship between a struggling tour guide and a world-famous idol. "Let Me Be Your Knight" is a 2021 South Korean romantic comedy directed by Ahn Ji Sook.

Let Me Be Your Knight

iQIYI

Aspiring figure skater student Sang Tian (Chen Yao) promised her family that she would get into the same prestigious university her mother used to attend. Although she has to pass a test to enter, she expects to ace it… until she doesn’t, and panic sets in. In desperation, she disguises herself as a male ice hockey player and tries out for the college team. Unexpectedly, she does well, and the coach asks her to join. However, her former nemesis Wen Bing (Darren Chen) plays for the same team, and things get worse when she has to share a dormitory with him! As she struggles to keep her secret, Sang Tian and Wen Bing strike up a formidable partnership on the ice, leading to the team’s success. Now with a shot at the championship, Sang Tian and Wen Bing face their biggest sporting challenge yet. But will Wen Bing discover her true identity, and what will this mean for their team? This 2020 Chinese drama was directed by Yu Zhong Zhong.

My Unicorn Girl

Love On Ice ⛸️💖

Huang Yi Mei (Liu Yi Fei) has made a promising start in the arts industry, but lasting romance seems to elude her. After the disastrous end of what she believed would be a perfect marriage with classmate Fang Xie Wen (Lin Geng Xin), Yi Mei returns to her studies. She later decides to start her own art curation business and meets a new suitor, Pu Jia Ming (Wallace Huo), along the way. However, she encounters obstacles at every turn in her love life, with heartbreak seemingly lurking around every corner. Fortunately, her older brother Huang Zhen Hua (Tong Da Wei) is on hand with life and romance tips – while also pursuing his own aspirations in architectural design. Can the siblings find happiness as they navigate the worlds of art and romance? This 2024 Chinese drama series, based on a novel by Yi Shu, was directed by Wang Jun.

The Tale of Rose

🌹 The Roses Lovers ❤️

In 2023, Ha Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun) is a high schooler and a budding rock musician. He stumbles upon a magical music store that sends him back in time to 1995… where he comes face-to-face with his father Ha Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook), who is still in high school! Things get even weirder when he discovers that Lee Chan has a crush on the icy cellist Se Kyeong (Seol In Ah) – not Eun Gyeol's mother, Cheong Ah (Shin Eun Soo)! To try and make things right, Eun Gyeol must join a band fronted by his father. Can Eun Gyeol bring his future parents together? And will he ever get back to his “modern” life? This 2023 South Korean drama series was directed by Son Jong Hyun.

Twinkling Watermelon

🍉Viva la Watermelon🍉Team

After his badminton career stalls, Song Sang Chuan (Leo Wu) shifts his focus to tennis. Joining a local tennis club to improve his game, Sang Chuan meets Liang You An (Zhu Yu Tong), a woman facing unexpected life changes. Smitten with You An, Sang Chuan does everything he can to win her heart. However, she struggles to take his advances seriously due to their 10-year age difference. Can Sang Chuan overcome the age gap and win You An’s heart? This 2023 Chinese romance series was directed by Chen Chang.

Nothing But You

The Gem, Set, Love Team 

When an embarrassing video leaks online showcasing top star Qiao Jing Jing's (Dilraba Dilmurat) gaming ineptitude, it threatens her lucrative contract with the game developer. She decides to hone her skills online and save the deal. This leads her to reunite with her former crush and classmate Yu Tu (Yang Yang), now an aerospace engineer and a proficient gamer, for help.... while concealing her identity. Can he help her win a competition that might save the contract? And will their reunion lead them into an unexpected romance? This 2021 Chinese drama series was directed by Wang Zhi.

You Are My Glory

🐇 Jade Rabbit Team 🐇

Duan Yu Cheng (Wang An Yu) has always dreamed of becoming a world-class high jumper, but his height appears to be a major obstacle. Undeterred, he seeks the guidance of renowned athletics coach Luo Na (Jin Chen) and enrolls at the university where she trains athletes. As Yu Cheng faces numerous challenges and setbacks, his unwavering determination and the support of Luo Na and his teammates become his driving force. Will he overcome the odds and transform his lifelong dream into reality – and maybe even find love, too? This 2022 Chinese romance drama was adapted from the novel “Blazing Trail” by Twentine and was directed by Yi Zheng.

Falling Into You

Jumping Into Your Heart 

Baek Seung Soo (Namkoong Min) is a stoic, no-nonsense general manager with a track record of turning around failing sports teams – only to see them disbanded after achieving success. His latest challenge is the Dreams, a last-place baseball team riddled with internal strife, financial woes, and a history of underperforming players. Lee Se Young (Park Eun Bin), the passionate operations manager, is the youngest woman in her role and fiercely loyal to the team despite its abysmal record. Seung Soo immediately implements radical changes, clashing with the entrenched coaching staff, the team's star player, and even the owner's nephew, Kwon Kyung Min (Oh Jung Se), who views the team as a personal toy. With his unconventional and often ruthless methods, Seung Soo aims to dismantle the team's losing culture from the ground up, making tough decisions that alienate many in the pursuit of pushing the Dreams toward victory.

Stove League

Stove League Team

Lin Xi Chi (Song Yi Ren), a veterinary student, is bright and cheerful but struggles with insecurity due to her family background. Her childhood friend Xu Fang (Zhang Yao), a skilled archer and national defense student, has long harbored unspoken feelings for her. When Xu Fang, a rising star on the provincial shooting team, forgoes training in Beijing to attend Xi Chi's university, she is thrown into emotional confusion. Oblivious to her own feelings, Xi Chi repeatedly misses Xu Fang’s subtle confessions. He masks his emotions with a sharp tongue and overbearing demeanor, staying close to her despite his inner turmoil. Will Xu Fang's silent devotion ultimately transform their relationship? Based on the novel "Cream-Flavored Unrequited Love" by Zhu Yi, this is a 2020 Chinese drama series directed by Su Hao Qi.

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