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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Kim Yeon-koung is posing. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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Volleyball Emperor Kim Yeon-kyung is back as a new coach.
On the 24th, a production presentation for the entertainment program 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' was held at the MBC headquarters in Mapo-gu, Seoul. Kim Yeon-kyung, SEVENTEEN Seung-kwan, Pyo Seung-joo, and producer Kwon Rak-hee attended the scene.
'New manager Kim Yeon-koung' tells the story of Kim Yeon-koung, who was called 'God of Volleyball', transformed into a new coach in her 0th year, formed a team, and oversees training, game management, and mental management. Kim Yeon-koung took her first step as a coach by establishing a team called the 'Wonder Dogs'.
Producer Kwon Rak-hee said, "Kim Yeon-kyung was the first name that came to mind when I thought I wanted to do volleyball entertainment. I contacted you out of the blue, but you were thinking the same thing. "This program is Kim Yeon-koung's struggle" he said, expressing his intention to plan.
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Kim Yeon-koung is posing. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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Kim Yeon-koung said, `I didn't know I would be directing this quickly. The producer persistently persuaded me to join the team since the season, and expressed his feelings about becoming a director by saying, "There were many difficulties, but it was an opportunity to grow into a director through broadcasting."
He also revealed the coach he wanted to show. "I wanted to bring the team together. I wanted to move to our team's system with a common idea. I wanted everyone to play and recognize that we have to go in a certain direction. I tried to build a team like that" he tipped off.
There was also a difference between the player and the coach. Kim Yeon-koung said, `I had a feeling of frustration that I wanted to go on the court once. What I can do is lead the players in a good direction, and in the end, the play on the court is what the players do."
I also kept my distance because I was worried that the players would think I was a player because I had just retired. I tried to show leadership by making a difference between the manager and the player,' he confessed.
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Kim Yeon-koung is posing. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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Leadership has been put to the test because "It is said that a good player cannot be a good coach, but I think he can be." I think it is possible enough if the coach prepares for the game and puts his heart into it. I want you to watch that part on the air even a little bit."
Regarding the recent increase in sports entertainment centered on other sports "Baseball and golf already had a lot of entertainment, but it is the first time for volleyball entertainment." He expressed confidence, saying, "There will be different fun than before."
In the teaser video released earlier, the scene showing anger appeared too provocative when watching the highlight video. However, people around me laughed, saying, `It's what it looks like.'
As much as he was called a `bread sister' when he was a player, he also paid attention to mind control as a coach. Kim Yeon-koung said, `I realized that when I get in a hurry, the players get in a hurry. I thought it was calm, but the teaser came out not calm at all, so I'm looking forward to the broadcast. I'm also curious what slang I used.'
Producer Kwon then said, `There was a scene where Kim Yeon-kyung pressed the players, but it was all anger for a reason. Rather, that honesty will come as a charm in broadcasting."
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Pyo Seung-joo, Boo Seung-kwan, and Kim Yeon-kyung are posing together. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Kim Yeon-kyung and Pyo Seung-joo are posing together. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Kim Yeon-kyung and Pyo Seung-joo are posing together. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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'New coach Kim Yeon-kyung' tells the story of underdog players with their own stories, such as release, undesignated, and return after retirement, gathering and taking off again. Kim Yeon-koung said, `All the players are charming and they play sincerely. Even when filming, each staff member had different favorite players, he said, expressing his affection for the team.
Fourteen players, including Pyo Seung-joo, Lee Jin, Kim Na-hee, Lee Na-yeon, Incusi, Gusol and Yoon Young-in, joined the Wonder Dogs. Captain Pyo Seung-joo retired and was honored to have this opportunity. The coach said, "I was surprised to be calmer than I was when I was a player."
SEVENTEEN Seungkwan joined as the team manager. He has been a fan since the launch of professional volleyball in 2005. It was an honor to be a real team manager and support the players up close. I was happy to be able to broadcast with a lot of volleyball players. They're like celebrities to me"He played a role in wiping off sweat and taking care of his mental health during operation time. It was not SEVENTEEN but Wonder Dogs manager Boo Seungkwan. And I came to love volleyball more while doing volleyball entertainment."
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Boo Seungkwan and Kim Yeon-koung are posing together. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Seungkwan is posing. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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Coincidentally, in the first episode, Kim Yeon-koung will face Heungkuk Life, the last time she was involved. Kim Yeon-koung left a comment to Heungkuk Life Insurance saying, `Do well.' I am also signed as Heungkuk Life Insurance advisor. I met an uncomfortable opponent, and I wanted him to be good to some extent. But I wanted to win because I'm a Wonder Dogs coach," he expressed his honest feelings.
Regarding the recent performance of women's volleyball "The national team's performance is not good. I think international performance is important to become a popular sport. I'm working on the association and various parts, but I think I need some time. Then, volleyball is likely to become popular, too. The volleyball season is also left, and I hope you love it a lot."
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| MBC entertainment 'new director Kim Yeon-koung' production presentation was held at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the afternoon of the 24th. Producer Kwon Rak-hee, Pyo Seung-joo, Boo Seung-kwan, and Kim Yeon-kyung are posing together. Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.24/ |
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Finally, regarding the possibility of establishing a professional club by the Wonder Dogs, "I think I will do well even if I play against a professional team now." I think it can be a competitive club. I chose this program because volleyball is what I can do best. I hope many people will feel the charm of volleyball."
MBC's new entertainment show 「New director Kim Yeon-kyung」 will premiere at 9:10 p.m. on the 28th.
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