South Korea's football "everlasting captain" Park Ji-sung returns to You Quiz on the Block after five years to share his candid thoughts on Korean football.
The 353rd episode of tvN's You Quiz on the Block (directed by Heo Kang-seok, Kim Ji-young, writer Lee Un-ju) to be broadcast on the 29th is themed "There is a man." The show that day features Jeon Geun-bae and zookeeper Jeong Sang-yong, who care for Daegu's white lion siblings, Lotte Giants cheerleader leader Jo Ji-hoon, football legend Park Ji-sung, and singer Kim Jong Kook.
In particular, Park Ji-sung returns to You Quiz after five years. Yoo Jae-seok, who met him after a long time, reportedly showed his delight by saying "he looks distinguished."
Park Ji-sung, who recently worked as a commentator at the North and Central America World Cup, not only reveals the behind-the-scenes story of accurately predicting the champion Spain, but also shares his honest feelings about looking at the South Korea national team that finished the tournament in the group of 32.
In particular, he plans to candidly reveal his thoughts on the national team's match management at the time, saying "I couldn't understand it," along with his inner feelings related to the "angry expression" that became a topic immediately after the South Africa match. He also discusses why the team, evaluated as the strongest ever, failed to meet expectations, the competitiveness of Japanese football that grew through a 100-year long-term project, and his convictions about the direction Korean football should take going forward.
Park Ji-sung, who recently took the position of chairperson of the K-Football Innovation Committee under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, opens up about the background and sense of responsibility that led him to take direct action for the future of Korean football. He is expected to share his thoughts on the qualities needed for a national team coach and on persistent speculation that he might be a candidate for the next Korea Football Association president, drawing attention.
In the process, when Yoo Jae-seok jokingly recommended Kim Jong Kook as a candidate for football association president, Park Ji-sung replied, "It would be difficult," prompting laughter. A surprise meeting between Park Ji-sung and Kim Jong Kook was later arranged in the studio, adding a different kind of fun.
Additionally, behind-the-scenes of the reunion of Manchester United legends who regrouped in Seoul, stories about appearing in the icon match, the yearlong process of getting into shape to play 55 minutes, and the knee injury that hastened the end of his playing career will be revealed.
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