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The upcoming short drama « WIND UP »The KITZ platform has unveiled its main trailer, offering a first glimpse of the unexpected chemistry between Jeno and Jaemin by NCT. Halfway between a sports story and a coming-of-age tale, the series promises a luminous friendship born from an unlikely encounter on a baseball field.
WIND UP is a coming-of-age drama that follows Woo-jin, a high school baseball pitcher who couldn't throw a strike, and Tae-hee, a new transfer student with an unpredictable temperament who proclaims himself Woo-jin's manager. Directed by Kim Sung-hoknown for Move to Heaven (Netflix) and Bad Prosecutor (KBS), the series depicts a relationship marked by confrontation, laughter, and personal growth.
A confusing encounter on the field
The trailer opens with Woo-jin's calm voice, describing himself with disarming honesty: «I am... a pitcher who can no longer throw a strike.» « As he trains alone, his isolation is abruptly interrupted by the arrival of Tae-hee. Surprised, Woo-jin asks her, »Who are you?« The answer, mischievously evasive, comes immediately: »It's a secret."
Very quickly, Tae-hee bluntly announces that he will now be Woo-jin's manager, revealing a disturbing knowledge of his background. Unnerved, Woo-jin asks him, «Are you a stalker?» to which Tae-hee replies lightly, «I'm just a transfer student.» " This cat-and-dog duo sets the tone for a relationship that is initially conflictual, before giving way to sincere complicity.
A friendship that restores confidence
As training progresses, arguments gradually give way to mutual trust. Tae-hee pushes Woo-jin to excel, both on the field and in his personal life. His confident statement, «It's time for a new pitcher: Lee Woo-jin version 2.0, symbolizes the new beginning that awaits the young athlete.
Through this unusual relationship, WIND UP explores rebuilding, friendship, and pushing oneself to new heights in an accessible and welcoming sporting environment. More than just a drama about baseball, the series promises to be a sensitive story about how one encounter can change everything.
WIND UP will be broadcast January 16 at 6 p.m. (KST), no international platform at this time.
