"Rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung" stoked excitement for its first broadcast by simultaneously releasing the seven-player lineup to watch first and the second poster.
The new MBC entertainment program "Rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung," which premieres on the 28th, is a club creation project led by volleyball legend and "volleyball emperor" Kim Yeon-koung, who returns as a rookie coach.
The production team of "Rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung," which has drawn attention as Kim Yeon-koung returns as a coach rather than a player with an unprecedented career in volleyball history, introduced several key players of "Pilseung Wonder Dogs" today (the 10th). The unprecedented seven-player lineup — Pyo Seung-joo, Lee Jin, Kim Na-hee, Lee Na-yeon, Inkoshi, Koo Sol and Yoon Young-in — raises anticipation for the broadcast.
This project is a stage for those who missed opportunities or have not yet seized them: players released from the pro scene, corporate team players dreaming of turning pro, and those who hope to return after retirement. The "Pilseung Wonder Dogs" team, which carries the meaning that players who became "underdogs" for their own reasons will be reborn as "wonders," brings together people from diverse backgrounds.
First, national team alum Pyo Seung-joo, who is undergoing retirement procedures this year after not being signed in free agency, joins the team. An outside hitter, she has been one of the veteran players in women's volleyball and is expected to firmly hold the center of "Pilseung Wonder Dogs."
Setter Lee Jin, once considered a promising player for pro team IBK Industrial Bank, also joins. Released as a free agent and regarded as a talent the volleyball world regrettably lost, she is called the "Chungha of the volleyball world" and is noted as a beautiful setter. Former promising setter Lee Jin, who combines looks and skill, has seized a last chance to blossom her potential. There is also Kim Na-hee, who spent 17 years with Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders and was loved by fans as a one-club veteran. After a bittersweet farewell with her hometown team, Kim Na-hee moved down to the corporate level but aims to rebound again with still-sharp skills.
Former prospect Lee Na-yeon, who abruptly announced her retirement after giving up 160 million won to treat her buyer's remorse, also joins "Pilseung Wonder Dogs." Lee Na-yeon's comeback carries more than a simple return. Also joining is Inkoshi from Mongolia. An outside hitter, Inkoshi came to study volleyball at Mokpo Girls' Commercial High School and has been living alone in Korea for three years dreaming of the Korean pro scene. She proved her potential by ranking first in scoring in the university league's scoring category and, chosen by Kim Yeon-koung, has finally gotten the chance to make a name for herself.
Finally, Koo Sol and Yoon Young-in also add strength to "Pilseung Wonder Dogs." Koo Sol, released twice from the Korean V-League, is currently challenging overseas leagues. She, who did not give up amid being overlooked, seeks a comeback on Kim Yeon-koung's team. Yoon Young-in, who was eliminated from the draft, spent seven years in corporate teams and has been called the "queen of the corporate scene." Though she is a top-tier player in the corporate arena, Yoon Young-in had no ties to the pro stage, and interest is growing in what growth she will show on this team.
Thus, "Pilseung Wonder Dogs" brings together people with diverse narratives. As the intriguing stories of the seven notable players circulate in the volleyball world, the released second poster shows Kim Yeon-koung and the former players gathered with a volleyball across the court, grabbing attention. It raises questions about how they were selected through tryouts and what kind of teamwork they will show. Along with the other players' stories that have not yet been revealed, anticipation is rising for the journey of "Pilseung Wonder Dogs," who will be reborn from the under to a "wonder" on the court under the guidance of rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung.
The new MBC entertainment program "Rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung" was produced with support from the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Communications Agency (KCA), and will premiere at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday the 28th.
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