Kim Yeon-koung, the newly-minted coach, goes head-to-head with IBK Altos' veteran leader Kim Ho-cheol
Excitement builds for an unprecedented match between "Pilseung Wonder Dogs" and the IBK Altos, featuring top active players
Legendary volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung is set to go head-to-head with veteran coach Kim Ho-cheol.
The highly anticipated second episode of MBC’s variety show “Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung,” airing on October 5, will capture the encounter between newcomer coach Kim Yeon-koung and the 30-year veteran, Kim Ho-cheol. The showdown between these two icons of Korean volleyball has stirred excitement among viewers.
In this episode, Kim Yeon-koung prepares her “Pilseung Wonder Dogs” for their second match, this time against the prestigious women’s professional volleyball team, the IBK Altos.
As curiosity builds about what strategies rookie coach Kim Yeon-koung will deploy against a top-tier pro team, IBK Altos’ head coach Kim Ho-cheol offered his unique perspective during a pre-game interview, stating, “Even as a coach, I expect her personality to remain the same,” referencing his long-standing history of observing Kim Yeon-koung as a respected senior in the sport.
Meanwhile, the IBK Altos, fielding top active stars such as Lee So-young and Hwang Min-kyung, are gearing up for the highly anticipated match, raising the tension even further. The clash between these two teams—unlike anything seen before—has amplified viewers’ anticipation for the broadcast.
Previously, “Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung” made waves as a groundbreaking sports variety show, leaving a strong impression with its very first episode. This week’s episode is set to turn up the heat once again, promising a fierce, exciting match and fresh on-screen chemistry between Kim Yeon-koung and Kim Ho-cheol, cementing the show’s place as essential weekend viewing.
The second episode of "Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung" will air at the earlier time of 8:45 p.m. on October 5 in celebration of the Chuseok holiday.
Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”
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