Coupang Play variety show "Next Legend" opened a pre-release video ahead of the first release of episodes 1 and 2 at 4 p.m. on the 30th, raising anticipation for the main program.
Coupang Play variety show "Next Legend" is a real survival show in which next-generation prospects who will lead the future of Korea's soccer gain opportunities to advance to major foreign leagues through fierce competition. After playing the first half in Korea, the survival continues with the second half in the United Kingdom, soccer's holy ground and dream stage, where 44 prospects must continuously prove their potential amid uncompromising competition.
The released pre-release video focuses attention on the participants' fierce dash toward moving to Europe and the heartfelt guidance from the legends who stepped in to help their journey. Immediately after a match on site in the U.K., coach Lee Young-pyo injects a charged tension with sharp coaching, telling the exhausted players, "Do you like the match? This match is not just one of the hundreds of matches we play." Scouts from overseas closely observing each of the participants' plays were also spotted at the scene, drawing attention.
"Next Legend" goes beyond a simple elimination-structured survival: only players who pass the domestic first half head to the U.K. stage, where they get a final chance to leave their name in front of European scouts. Coach Lee Young-pyo expressed his expectations, saying, "If players can show enough of their presence, won't European scouts find them attractive?" The desperate voice of one participant, "It will be difficult, but it's the biggest dream," vividly foreshadows the brilliant journey "Next Legend" will capture.
Centered on coach Lee Young-pyo, the coaching staff composed of former players Jo Won-hee, Kim Young-kwang, Kim Jae-sung, and Cho Yong-hyung and current scout Yoo Young-gil put their heads together to maximize the players' potential and competitiveness. The addition of world-class mentor Gareth Bale further fills hearts with anticipation for the global-scale soccer survival that "Next Legend" will unfold.
Episodes 1 and 2 of "Next Legend," which will be a journey to find Korea's "next" in Korean soccer, will be released exclusively on Coupang Play at 4 p.m. on the 30th.
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