In 'White Rice,' director Ha Seok-joo recalls the moment he became a 'national traitor.'

Today (17th), on the TV Chosun entertainment show 'Food Guest Heo Young-man's White Rice' (abbreviated as 'White Rice'), he will head to his hometown of Hamyang, Gyeongnam, alongside director Ha Seok-joo, who is active in both the soccer and entertainment worlds. They will experience the Hamyang health dining table, rich in the energy of Jirisan, that truly captivates the taste of local resident Ha Seok-joo.

On this day, there will be a perfect opportunity to see the kick of 'left-footed strategist' Ha Seok-joo. Thanks to the first soccer match of being held at Hamyang's pride, the Sports Park soccer field, a showdown will occur between the ace player of Hamyang FC U-18, which has been re-established after 33 years and is fiercely challenging the national rankings, and the now-retired 22-year veteran Ha Seok-joo. Despite showing his skills and facing off directly with the younger generation, Ha Seok-joo, with his diminished stamina, was said to have shot resentful looks at the production team in exhaustion. It will be revealed which team, between Seok-joo FC and Baekban FC, lightly took victory.

On the other hand, the World Cup stage was a painful series of mistakes for former national team member Ha Seok-joo. He reminisces, saying, "In the 1994 World Cup against Bolivia, we missed a crucial scoring chance, so we couldn't advance to the round of 16; and in 1998, I was terrified to even enter the airport because of the 'back tackle ejection incident.'" Now, more than 20 years later, Ha Seok-joo seems to have overcome the scars, responding with ease to a joke from the guest about whether it would have been dangerous if guns existed in our country.

Ha Seok-joo is a steadfast pillar of the Aju University soccer team, which was established in 1982 and has established itself as a powerhouse in soccer. After starting his career as a coach for a professional team in 2003 and serving as a coach for Jeonnam Dragons for three years, he suddenly rejected an offer to extend his contract for another three years. It was a difficult decision to pause his career for his wife, who was exhausted from parenting, and for his three sons going through adolescence. Ha Seok-joo's tender moments, revealing the deep family love hidden behind his stoic expression, create a warm atmosphere.

The episode of 'White Rice' featuring director Ha Seok-joo, who won the rookie award in entertainment for 'She is a Goal,' marking the start of his second act as a broadcaster, will air today (17th) at 7:50 p.m.

[Photo] Provided by TV Chosun.

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