Koreans were first introduced to baseball in the late 19th century by an American missionary, Henry Bruen. After a century, baseball became the most popular sport in Korea and its economic effect is estimated to be about 2 billion USD.

Baseball is not just a sport. It is a massive business and that's what this week's Korean drama, Hot Stove League, is about. Off the mound, there are hundreds of people working for the team. There're coaches, trainers, administrative staff, and most importantly the manager and the team owner. The issue is that if the team always loses, the owner would want to sell the team because it's a bad business. But a sport team is not always about winning or losing. For some, it's a childhood memory or a family tradition. For some players, it's the first team that recognized their talent and gave them a chance. That's why the drama, Hot Stove League, is for everyone to enjoy whether you like baseball or an expert of the game. And who wouldn't like eating a wide range of Korean food at a Korean baseball game?

[TV Shows mentioned in this episode]: One Dollar Lawyer(2022), Awaken(2020), Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022), The Uncanny Counter(2020), It’s ok not to be ok(2020), When the Camellia blooms(2019), The Revenant(2023)