Broadcaster Seo Jang-hoon reminisced about his past as a basketball player.
On the 20th, a video titled 'Seo Jang-hoon| "I can't talk about myself because I'm the MC" | ISTJ representative, legend of the basketball world, reason for starting entertainment, 5 types of side dishes from mom' was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'Naraesik'.
On this day, Seo Jang-hoon stated, "There is something that many people forget as I've been broadcasting for a long time. The truth is, I have lived as quite a famous person since I was 20 years old," revealing that he is a legend in the basketball world who holds the record for most points and rebounds in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).
He continued, "I was famous once a long time ago. The career of living as a celebrity has already passed 30 years. But after about 30 years, you become numb. Even if someone says to me, 'You're really tall,' I try to live as calmly as possible."
Park Na-rae asked, "It's not what you say when you come out, but many friends around me who like basketball say that among the renowned basketball players in Korea, if you have to choose one for all time, they would pick Seo Jang-hoon. Do you agree with this?" Upon hearing this, Seo Jang-hoon replied, "I won't strongly refute it," drawing laughter.
Then, Park Na-rae asked, "What if you were a coach and saw a player named Seo Jang-hoon?" Seo Jang-hoon opened up, "I have many thoughts regarding basketball. I was a standout player since I was young, and it's true that I have had a wonderful career, and I have also recorded the highest scores, but I felt somewhat lonely."
He recalled, "To be honest, I wasn't handsome, not kind, and not gentle, always getting angry and appealing to the referees. I think that made it somewhat unacceptable for basketball fans in Korea that someone like me represented them. It felt like I didn't have that connection, and I've lived my career that way."
He added, "I think all the men who love basketball will know exactly what I mean. From that moment when I became the most important player in Korea until I retired, I felt a bit lonely and thought, 'Why do I get criticized even though I'm doing my best?' Looking back, it feels a bit poignant."
Reflecting on himself, Seo Jang-hoon expressed, "Now I understand it all. I made many mistakes. I was too sensitive and protested too much, often arguing with referees and opposing players."
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