This is a review article written after watching the broadcast.
"Rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung" Kim Yeon-koung will lead her first international competition as a coach.
On the 12th broadcast of MBC entertainment show "Rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung," the Pilseung Wonder Dogs, playing their second game since formation, faced Japan's top high school team, Shujitsu High School.
That day the Pilseung Wonder Dogs suffered their first defeat after a fierce match with IBK Industrial Bank Altos volleyball team. Kim Yeon-koung said, "I don't feel good and I'm a bit upset," adding, "We had prepared many things, but I feel like we couldn't show them well."
She added, "Of course there were frustrating moments. If I were a player, I could do what needs to be done, but since I'm the coach," and said, "I feel like I want to help more, but I can't," revealing her frustration as a coach.
After their first loss, the Wonder Dogs faced Japan's top high school team, Shujitsu High School, as their next opponent. They said, "We think Korean volleyball's defense is weak," predicting a 3-0 sweep against the Wonder Dogs.
Shujitsu High School coach Nishihata Miki also said, "Kim Yeon-koung has played at the world's top level, but there's a big difference between coach and player, so as a coach with more experience, I might be better. Korea's former players had confidence and pride, but now they seem to have none. We will win all our matches."
As it was her first international competition as a coach, Kim Yeon-koung said, "Because many people expect the Korea-Japan match, I know its importance," adding, "There are no excuses and for no reason we must win," expressing her determination.
On the day of the match, not only local Japanese staff but also Japanese broadcast vans were fully mobilized at the Shujitsu High School gymnasium. Even the on-site announcer, Japanese referees, and cheering squad filled the venue, surprising many.
Before the match, Shujitsu High School players began practice led by Senba Kokoro. Watching this, Kim Yeon-koung said, "The Shujitsu players are stronger than expected. I can see our players are more nervous."
Their intimidating presence and the arrival of the cheering squad deflated the Wonder Dogs. But Kim Yeon-koung said, "The players talk a lot among themselves. 'What do we do, so many cheering supporters came' — that's all excuses. Whether the cheering squad comes or not is not the issue, and we will prepare hard so we can definitely win."
Just before the match, Shujitsu High School's Nishihata Miki said, "We will win with fundamentals," and Kim Yeon-koung vowed, "I think we must win."
[Photo] Screenshot from the broadcast "Rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung"
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