Seo Jang-hoon's 'Fierce Basketball Team' returns as head coach "Playing sincerely", will he be a matchmaker for the weekend afternoon
Nov 26, 2025
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The production presentation of SBS' new entertainment show 「Fiery Basketball Team」 was held at SBS Hall in Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 26th. In addition to Seo Jang-hoon, Choi Min-ho, Park Eun-seok, Son Tae-jin, Park Chan-woong, Oh Seung-hoon, 2AM Jeong Jin-woon, Moon Soo-in, Lee Dae-hee, Jung Kyu-min, NCT Johnny, Kim Taek and Seo Hyun-suk attended the event to talk about the program.
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Producer Seo Hyun-suk said, `I've been broadcasting with coach Seo Jang-hoon for a long time. I thought basketball was the only thing that could explode the character of Seo Jang-hoon, a broadcaster, and I contacted you more than a year ago, and I'm happy to be with you at the production presentation. I'm proud to make a program that's so heartwarming." He emphasized that the decisive reason for Seo Jang-hoon's joining was 'Basketball'.
On this challenge, Seo Jang-hoon once served as the head coach of the celebrity basketball team. At that time, producer Seo Hyun-seok said let's do it together at a time when there were many regrets, and I came to think that it could help develop basketball a little more and make the players' dreams come true again." Then "I talked about it for the first time about a year ago, and coincidentally, it was the timing for a lot of sports entertainment." I wonder what it would have been like if it had been aired earlier."
Asked about the celebrity basketball team's skills, Oh said, `I have so much passion that I wonder if I did as much as my teammates with this passion when I was a player. It was an opportunity for me to work harder and learn a lot from my career. Teamwork and passion were the best" he said.
Lee Dae-hee, Kim Taek, and Jung Jin-woon shared their feelings about reuniting with basketball again following the movie 'Rebound'. Lee Dae-hee said "In the movie, we didn't get a long shot. I'm happy to set it long this time, and Kim Taek said "It was even more sticky to create teamwork without scripts"
Park Chan-woong, dubbed the mood maker within the team, said "I can confidently say that I worked harder than I did in my career. I'm going to appear as a catfish guy. It doesn't mean blurring the water, it means 'a man who makes you expect every time' Please look forward to it a lot."
Minho, who is the captain of the team, said that he is serious about sports, `It's a favorite sport, so I naturally work hard. I think I was more serious about basketball during this program." He also said of experiencing the life of 'athlete' he dreamed of as a child "I was worried, but I was happy and it became an unforgettable memory"
There were also stories from the performers about director Seo Jang-hoon. Johnny says "The director is good at fact bombing. But they are all right. He advised me according to the level. I was motivated a lot because my personality was similar. I hope you can see the coach raise the players." Moon Soo-in "I'm coaching the coach for the second time, and the changes in the beginning and the end are dramatic. He stressed that the director's own capabilities are great.
In response, Seo Jang-hoon "Expectations for writers were high. None of the non-elections can do that much. That's why I think I took more care of it."
On whether basketball entertainment could reach the general audience, Seo Jang-hoon said, `I think I have it so that people who are not familiar with sports can see it. Basketball is a sport where you can put it in the net, so it's easy to understand. Then, when asked which player is most expected, "Each player's growth process is different. If you look at it, you'll have a character that you want to support."
Producer Seo Hyun-seok said in this regard, "Basketball is a game that is played when you are exhausted, so I tried to make use of its characteristics. Viewers who don't know basketball can enjoy watching it, he explained.
Regarding the filming atmosphere, NCT Johnny said "When I first joined, I was only worried about Minho, who was passionate, but everyone was so serious. At one point, I was also working passionately. It was hard to get used to it at first because they talked informally and cursed at the stadium, but I gradually got used to it"It made the scene laugh with an honest answer.
When asked about a separate point to watch, producer Seo Hyun-seok said, `My goal is to go to the Philippines, so Sandara Park, who is highly recognized in the Philippines, will join as a special manager. We will also perform and perform."
Seo Jang-hoon is criticized for the reason why he has to watch 「Fiery Basketball Team」. It's an entertainment show, but I played with the same mind as the player. At first, it is sloppy, but the process of accumulating over time is the most important." It was then scheduled during a difficult time of 5 p.m. on Saturday. So I want you to see more authenticity. It's not an easy sport to achieve. It was a big challenge in itself to raise it to a level similar to that of the strongest teams in the club who play basketball every day."
Son Tae-jin said "Since the opening shoot, the feeling of entertainment has disappeared. I only practiced and played games to the point where I couldn't remember. That sincerity was contained." Regarding the risk of injury, Park Eun-seok said, `I was worried, but I passed well without any major injuries,' and Jung Kyu-min thanked him for his support although he was also teased," he said.
Finally, when asked about his thoughts on increasing sports entertainment, Seo Jang-hoon said, `I hope there will be a difference by period. The players' schedules are busy, but it is difficult to raise them to the maximum. I couldn't just watch the game, and it was stressful to balance it. Still, I wanted to keep my basketball identity alive and attract viewers' attention"He confessed his honest feelings.
Meanwhile, SBS 'Hot Basketball Team' will premiere at 5 p.m. on the 29th.
mj.cho@sportschosun.com
