Season 1 Plot
Hoping for a better future, grade eleven student Zen is working hard to compete for a scholarship to lift himself out of poverty. That hope is threatened when news about seniors on the team's drug use is spread by student journalist Lin, the school announcing their intent to disband the basketball club. Unwilling to give up on his passion, he has to hurriedly find new teammates and a coach in time for the season's first qualifying round. For a second time and despite their differences, former best friends Ryu and Zen bond over basketball, their relationship evolving to something beyond friendship. However, street-basketball player Ryu is confused and hesitant to admit his feelings for team captain Zen.
The Rebound Season 1 aired on June 26th, 2024.
Season 1 Episodes
1. Episode 1
Zen's basketball team is on the brink of being disbanded due to a connection with drugs, and he needs to recruit new players to keep the group together.
2. Episode 2
The coach and team manager try to convince Ryu to join the team, while Zen meets Atom at the pool.
3. Episode 3
Ryu no longer participates in street basketball matches after becoming part of the team; this decision leads to Zen being put in danger.
4. Episode 4
Atom saves Zen from a dangerous situation; the basketball coach seems dissatisfied with the team as they begin their practice.
5. Episode 5
Seeing Zen and Ryu constantly fighting on the court, the coach figures out a way to get the two of them to make up.
6. Episode 6
Atom becomes Zen's rival on the basketball court; Ryu is unable to rid himself of the trappings of his street basketball lifestyle.
7. Episode 7
Ryu stays at Zen's home recovering after getting attacked, while Atom promises to get justice for Zen.
8. Episode 8
Zen tries to rescue Ryu after getting kidnapped, and Q saves them both in the nick of time.
9. Episode 9
The basketball team organizes a fundraising event to help send the team to the finals.
10. Episode 10
Zen's grandma's health concerns push Ryu and Zen back into the world of street basketball.
11. Episode 11
Accusations against Coach Ton put the future of the basketball team into jeopardy.
12. Episode 12
Ryu's mother plans to send him away for his schooling and schedules his flight for the day of the championship basketball match. Zen must make a decision about his own future and the scholarship with Atom.