The 'Iron Girls 2' is making a positive impact with an ironclad mindset that doesn't give up, even when faced with difficulties.
In the sixth episode of tvN's 'Iron Girls 2' (directed by Bang Geul-i), which aired on the 15th, the Iron Girls who participated in the trail running competition not only successfully completed the race within their targeted time but also showed progress in their second sparring session, delivering hope and courage to the viewers.
Excluding Seol In-ah, who has a knee injury, Yui, Geum Saerok, and Park Juhyun participated in the 10 km course of the Jeju Orem Trail Running Competition, aiming to finish within 2 hours and 30 minutes. Park Juhyun, who has triathlon experience, ran alongside Geum Saerok, offering advice and adding warmth to the competition.
Meanwhile, the trail run in nature included rocks and tree roots as basic obstacles, as well as puddles formed by heavy rain and streams, making it impossible to relax throughout the run. Nevertheless, Yui maintained her lead but halted at the steep downhill slope at the summit of Ttarabi Oreum, which boasts a maximum incline of 45 degrees. This was due to her fear, as she had previously experienced an accident while training on a downhill slope.
After gathering her courage and getting through the downhill slope, a slippery, steep downhill path appeared, causing many participants to get stuck in the muddy descent. Suddenly, Park Juhyun appeared, capturing everyone's attention. Shouting, 'Life is all about equipment,' Park Juhyun, who had been equipped with trekking poles since the entrance of Ttarabi Oreum, showed her unwavering trust in her gear, surpassing Yui in a frenzy as she navigated the muddy descent.
Stimulated by Park Juhyun, Yui also used her trekking poles to overcome the muddy downhill path, passing the water station and overtaking Park Juhyun, arriving in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 5 seconds, showcasing her strength as the queen of stamina. Following her, Park Juhyun finished with a time of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 27 seconds, while Geum Saerok, accompanied by pacemaker Kim Dong-hyun, recorded a time of 2 hours, 17 minutes, and 5 seconds, achieving their goals and providing a moving experience. Among the 286 female participants, Yui placed 69th, Park Juhyun 110th, and Geum Saerok 121st, achieving valuable results.
Meanwhile, the Iron Girls sparred with Jeong Juhyung, a former national boxing team member who participated in a special match during the first broadcast. Given that the opponent is an active player and that the Iron Girls encountered a left-handed player for the first time, the level of the sparring session was elevated, showcasing the growth of the four since their first sparring.
Compared to before, when Park Juhyun would just charge ahead, she calmly measured distances, observed the timing for attacks, and attempted techniques while monitoring her opponent. Yui showcased her long reach and solid front hand, along with powerful straights, and broke free from clumsy footwork that reminded one of a deer. Geum Saerok stood out with a determined gaze that wouldn't yield to strong punches and various attempts at punching, and Seol In-ah shined with quick evasions and transitions to attacks, using a variety of techniques and displaying fighting spirit by landing effective strikes while being hit.
Jeong Juhyung, who sparred with them, was surprised by the punch power of the Iron Girls, which was stronger than expected, and hoped to land effective blows that would decide the outcome by sharpening her precision. Additionally, she selected Geum Saerok as MVP, praising her skill for landing several effective blows, saying, 'You hit accurately.' Coach Kim Ji-hoon also praised Geum Saerok's tenacity.
Proving positive changes each week and moving towards becoming a boxing champion, tvN's 'Iron Girls 2' airs every Friday at 8:40 p.m.
[Photo] Capture from 'Iron Girls 2'
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