Director Kim Seong-keun embarked on a 'life journey' to his hometown from 65 years ago with Kyotizu's Jeong Geun-woo, Park Jae-wook, Lim Sang-woo, and Lee Dae-ho.
The seventh episode of the TVING original
On this day, Director Kim Seong-keun began to reflect on his life with his disciples in Kyoto, themed around the 'life journey.' Starting from the first stop, he surprised Kyotizu's Jeong Geun-woo, Park Jae-wook, and Lim Sang-woo by preparing a special training session at Chikugo Stadium, where the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks were practicing.
The three, who had been denying reality, soon realized that all these activities were gifts personally arranged by Director Kim Seong-keun for his disciples and sincerely engaged in the training. The warm heart of a teacher wanting to impart even one more lesson to his students and the passionate appearance of the disciples trying to meet those expectations brought a touching moment.
Additionally, Director Kim Seong-keun's love for his disciples added warmth to the atmosphere. While boasting about his disciples to SoftBank officials, he expressed particular affection for Lim Sang-woo, who has significant potential as a baseball player but has yet to experience the professional world, saying, 'He is a talented kid. Just entering the pros means nothing; the goal is to live for 10 to 20 years. He needs to be scolded a lot. I wonder how I should approach him in the future.'
After an enthusiastic training session, Director Kim Seong-keun and Kyotizu boarded the Shinkansen to head to Kyoto for their travel. During their journey to the accommodation, Director Kim introduced various places in Kyoto and shared stories of his hometown. His nostalgic journey back to the place he left 65 years ago stirred sentimental feelings.
Upon arriving at the accommodation run by a high school junior of Director Kim Seong-keun, Kyotizu expressed their delight at the appearance of Lee Dae-ho, who had been hiding a very large gift in the attic. Greeting Kyotizu, Lee Dae-ho humorously teased his close friend Jeong Geun-woo, saying, 'He isn't doing anything at all.'
As a 'semi-local' who has lived in Japan for a long time, Lee Dae-ho led the group to a restaurant in downtown Kyoto, creating a joyful dinner atmosphere with his characteristic lively energy. He also expressed his gratitude by recalling how he had received assistance from Director Kim Seong-keun during his time as a professional baseball player, and Director Kim responded with light-hearted banter, maintaining a friendly atmosphere.
The youngest, Lim Sang-woo, took this opportunity to thank Director Kim Seong-keun for providing them with the excellent training opportunity at SoftBank, and Director Kim advised, 'Don't wait; just move forward.' The seniors, who had first-hand experience in the professional world, also offered him advice, rounding off the first day of an exciting trip in Kyoto.
From the second day, the group is scheduled to travel back to the past of Kyoto from 65 years ago, where memories of Director Kim Seong-keun remain. I am already curious about how he will react when he revisits the house where he lived as a child.
Director Kim Seong-keun's journey of memories can be seen in the eighth episode of TVING original
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