Shooting Star Season 2 returns with upgraded performance and abundant fun compared to the previous season.
The production presentation for the second season of Coupang Play Entertainment Shooting Star was held at The Link Seoul Hotel in Guro-gu, Seoul on the 28th. Choi Yong-soo, Seol Ki-hyun, Koo Ja-cheol, Lee Keun-ho and Cho Hyo-jin attended the site.
Season 2 of 'Shooting Star' is a growing soccer entertainment show in which legendary star players who have learned how to enjoy real soccer after retirement challenge the K3 League. Producer Cho, who is in charge of directing, will be doing season 2 following season 1, which is very good for him. I am grateful that season 1 seems to have resonated with those who are not familiar with soccer. In season 2, the players' members and the quality of the game have improved, so I think you will be able to enjoy it a lot more."
Lee Choi Yong-soo and Seol Ki-hyun returned as coaches and coaches following season 1. Choi Yong-soo, who took the helm first, said, "There were some changes in preparation for season 2."I played season 2 with Koo Ja-cheol, Lee Keun-ho, Yeom Ki-hoon, and Evra, who were not accessible during the active role. I ran towards a clear goal, and the results are also the results, but if you look at the process, I think you can convey a great impression. I worked with passion to play soccer in a fun and real way" he said.
Seol Ki-hyun said, `Even in poor physical condition and environment, the players did their best. Among them, Kim Geun-hwan is the most memorable player. It's kind of hard to say this to a retired player who's been through a lot, but he's grown up. Looking at it, I also felt that it was important for the player to meet what kind of leader he was meeting. "I also felt very proud as a head coach."
In particular, Manchester United legend Patrice Evra joined as a special mercenary in season 2, raising expectations among soccer fans. In response, Choi Yong-soo "I was able to do well because I was close to the general manager Park Ji-sung."He must be very tired even when training due to jet lag and long-distance flights, but he devoted 120% of his energy. I always prepared and prepared for the next day's game"The direction of the blusher was also detailed and performance-wise satisfactory. He has a good personality. The participation rate for the company dinner was 100 percent,' he said with a smile.
New players also stand out. Koo Ja-cheol, who won the bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and Lee Keun-ho, the South Korean striker who won the AFC Champions League MVP and Player of the Year Award, will meet with soccer fans.
Koo Ja-cheol said "I couldn't play much because I had a lot of injuries before retiring, but it was good to be able to soothe my disappointment through the program. It was also a big goal for me because I was able to be with good players. Since my official first stage after retirement is Season 2 of 'Shooting Star', I want to show my artistic side while playing seriously."
Regarding the most different things after retirement, "I'm ashamed, but I gained up to 85kg at the time of retirement, and increased to 94kg after retirement. I gained a lot of weight in just a few months, and I lost up to 86kg by the time the shooting was over. It was physically so hard. It's only been six months since I officially retired, but I felt that I couldn't keep up with K3 players every time they ran. But I was able to lose weight quickly thanks to the encouragement of the woke leader, Choi Yong-soo," he said.
Upon hearing this, Choi Yong-soo asked Coach Seol 'Is he Koo Ja-cheol?' as soon as he saw Koo Ja-cheol. I couldn't bring it to the stadium because I was waddling (laughs). Still, he followed me better and better, and the more I played the game, the more I thought of Koo Ja-cheol came out, so I felt joy."
Lee Keun-ho enjoyed Season 1 so much. The friends I know played so well. Looking at it, I thought I might be able to perform outstandingly, but it was hard to do it in season 2. Because they worked hard on it, it turned out to be a good result"He said, "For sure, I felt deeply that sports will produce results as much as I prepared, and I came to self-reflect." When asked if there were any messages of support from junior or fellow players who are currently playing, "I am also watching (Son) Heung-min and (Lee) Kang-in through sports articles."," he replied with a smile.
Koo Ja-cheol said, `I often keep in touch with Ki Sung-yueng and Lee Chung-yong. When I say, "Oh, I'm so tired today," he doesn't understand why it's so hard. I can't retire these guys quickly (laughs), but if I'm curious about this feeling after a long professional career, I'd like to actively pursue joining the team" he said. In response, Choi Yong-soo said, `Given the performance of those friends (Lee Cheong-yong, Ki Sung-yueng) these days, I think I will be more professional for the next 1-2 years"I'm going to be the coach of 'Shooting Star' Season 2 for another 10 years from now on."
Meanwhile, Season 2 of 'Shooting Star' will be released on Coupang Play every Friday at 8 p.m. from the 29th.
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