The incredible passion and fierce competition of retired soccer players have made 'Shooting Star' a heartwarming experience for viewers of all generations. It returns for its second season.
Coupang Play's variety show 'Shooting Star 2' is the only full-time growth soccer variety show in South Korea where retired legendary players challenge current K League players alongside Director General Park Ji-sung and Coach Choi Yong-soo. In the previous season, 'Shooting Star' proved its real-time popularity by surpassing 3 million cumulative views for shorts and reels. It continues the 'Shooting Star Syndrome' with upgraded cast members and a higher goal of challenging the K3 League.
This season, 'FC Shooting Star', promoted to the K3 League, will face off against the K3 teams that connect K League 1 and K League 2, which is the top semi-professional league in the country. As the opponents have become stronger, the players will be upgraded to a dream team level. Season 2 of 'Shooting Star' features new players that excite soccer fans just by their names, including Koo Ja-cheol and Lee Geun-ho.
The return of club owner Park Ji-sung to the field already signals an explosive reaction and deep emotional impact. Koo Ja-cheol, a key player in winning the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and a captain of the national team leading the 'London Generation', Lee Geun-ho, known as the 'Son of Taeyang' who won the AFC Champions League MVP and Player of the Year, Yeom Ki-hoon, who received high praise from Coach Choi Yong-soo in Season 1, and legendary defender Yoon Young-sun, will all join existing players to face the tough challenges of 'FC Shooting Star'.
The direct viewing event, which fans requested extensively last season, will also take place. All league matches in 'Shooting Star' Season 2 will provide opportunities for direct viewing. Audience members will not only watch the matches but will also have opportunities to meet surprise visits from domestic and international sports stars, along with various events and limited-edition goods exclusive to the direct audience. Detailed information about direct viewing for 'Shooting Star' Season 2 will be announced later on Coupang Play.
Additionally, talented youth soccer prospects will be given the special opportunity to run on the field alongside legendary players. Youth players selected through tryouts will gain valuable experience learning from the seasoned legends of South Korea both on and off the field. Last season, players Kim Hyun-woo and Kim Ho-jin, who performed in 'FC Shooting Star', were selected for the U-20 national team during the league, receiving enthusiastic applause and support from players and viewers.
Director Jo Hyo-jin noted, 'I deeply thank you for the heartfelt support and attention received last season. The K3 League is a fantastic league that can be considered a true stage for professionals. I aim to create a variety show where players, fans, and viewers can enjoy and sympathize with the fierce challenges together. I hope you look forward to the match between the Shooting Star team, which gives its best in every game, and the K3 League.'
Coupang Play's variety show 'Shooting Star 2', upgraded further, is scheduled to be released in the second half of 2025.
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