Seo Jang-hoon showcased his 'sports senior' aura.
On the 7th, KBS Joy's 'Ask Anything' (hereafter referred to as 'Ask Anything') featured a story of a person who found themselves at a pivotal moment in their life.
The individual, who is playing baseball in Japan, said, 'While in Japan, some kids bullied me, which caused me to develop Crohn's disease due to stress. The next day is a match, but I drink with friends in my room until dawn. We live together in a dorm. I intentionally hit the ball and pretend it's a mistake.'
The individual mentioned, 'I came to Korea and while resting, I got too into badminton and I'm conflicted about quitting baseball to become a club coach,' and upon hearing this, Seo Jang-hoon said, 'You're crazy.'
The individual stated that they have been playing as a second-year player in an independent baseball team in Japan and have completed the re-contract process. They said, 'I started as a starter in my first season. I adjusted partway through,' and Lee Soo-geun expressed concern, saying, 'If you're stressed, what will become of you?'
Seo Jang-hoon advised, 'Don't you want to play baseball? Have you played for 7 or 8 years? You've been doing it since you were young; wouldn't you have regrets? I also played baseball for about 3 or 4 years when I was young. I can be called a semi-professional. Due to the nature of the sport, basketball rarely changes dramatically. The skills from that time carry through to the end. Unlike basketball, baseball differs significantly between when one is a student and when one is an adult. I think you could still be satisfied as a badminton coach later on.'
The individual said that the player who bullied them has already been cut, but they have become too immersed in badminton, and Lee Soo-geun remarked, 'Since it's a hobby, it's fun. When it becomes a job, it comes with stress and many hardships. Shouldn't you do what you're best at?'
Seo Jang-hoon expressed frustration, saying, 'You can't make a living off that. There are so many former badminton players.' He continued, 'If you give up just because of a little pain right now, you'll end up giving up the rest of your life as well. You have to truly challenge yourself and make an effort. If there are no opportunities after that, then you can play badminton.'
Seo Jang-hoon said, 'Once you turn 25, you won't get picked as a pro player. The remaining time is 3 to 4 years. It's a needle-in-a-haystack path. Go all in. Your effort and desperation will lead you into the world of professionals,' and Lee Soo-geun added, 'Those who succeed just work hard. Seo Jang-hoon isn't called a legendary basketball player for no reason.'
[Photo] KBS Joy's 'Ask Anything'
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