The MBC new variety show considered a highly anticipated release for the second half of the year, "New director Kim Yeon-gyeong," revealed must-watch points ahead of its premiere.
The MBC new variety show "New director Kim Yeon-gyeong," which will premiere on the 28th at 9:10 p.m., is a club founding project by volleyball legend and volleyball emperor Kim Yeon-gyeong returning as a rookie director. The world No. 1, the singular volleyball god Kim Yeon-gyeong returning as a 0th-year "new" director has attracted great attention.
# volleyball legend Kim Yeon-gyeong's "coach debut"
Kim Yeon-gyeong, who conquered the world across national teams and the professional stage, now returns to the court as a 0th-year rookie coach. She personally founded a team called "Must-win Wonderdogs," and her real leadership—overseeing everything from training to game management and player mental care—is being tested for the first time. His transition from veteran player to coach is one of the program's key points, and attention is focused on whether Kim Yeon-gyeong's unique charisma and game sense, built on an unprecedented career as a player, will work as a coach.
# "From underdog to wonder!" the revolt of 14 hidden gems... the varied stories of the "Must-win Wonderdogs" players
New director Kim Yeon-gyeong provides a stage for those who became underdogs for various reasons—released players, players who have not yet turned pro, and players dreaming of a comeback after retirement—to leap again into "wonder." "Must-win Wonderdogs" is a real volleyball team formed by 14 underdogs with diverse stories, not just a team in a variety show, including Pyo Seung-joo, Lee Jin, Kim Na-hee, Lee Na-yeon, Inkushi, Gu Sol, and Yoon Young-in.
Under coach Kim Yeon-gyeong, they start their challenge toward their dreams once more. Through tryouts, grueling training, matches against professional clubs, and a Korea-Japan matchup, the program will deliver the emotional intensity of sports. Viewers are expected to sympathize with and support the diverse stories of the players as the "Must-win Wonderdogs" embark on a new journey to see whether they can rebound from underdog to wonder. The "Must-win Wonderdogs," who must prove their worth solely through performance, are expected to blur the lines between entertainment and real sports and open a new horizon for sports variety shows.
# the arrival of reliable collaborators! SEVENTEEN Seungkwan's clumsy manager adaptation → the trusted broadcast team of Lee Ho-geun and Lee Sook-ja
Team manager Seungkwan of SEVENTEEN will lead the team alongside coach Kim Yeon-gyeong, and the broadcast team will include caster Lee Ho-geun and commentator Lee Sook-ja. These dependable collaborators, who will add seriousness and fun, also form a major pillar of the program. Known as a volleyball fan, Seungkwan is expected to deliver warm chemistry with the players and serve as an energy source for the "Must-win Wonderdogs." Viewers are eager to see Seungkwan's clumsy manager adaptation and the never-before-seen activities of the "Ppu manager." Also joining are caster Lee Ho-geun and commentator Lee Sook-ja, famous among fans for their strong chemistry, and attention is focused on how these people who are more sincere about volleyball than anyone will perform on "New director Kim Yeon-gyeong."
Finally, producer Kwon Rak-hee said, "We focused on drawing out coach Kim Yeon-gyeong's sincerity to the fullest. I thought the process of the coach confronting and overcoming challenges is the essence and strength of this program," and added sincerely to viewers, "We all have experienced falling behind at least once. If even one person, after watching this program, finds the courage to face such memories with a bit more composure, that alone will be meaningful."
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