"Saw the possibility of a professional team"... 'Rookie Director 2', Kim Yeon-Koung's winning trump card (Comprehensive)

On the 8th, a production presentation was held... Kim Yeon-Koung → Boo Seung-kwan attends"No thought of failure, a big picture... an aggressive stance"Boo Seung-kwan of group Seventeen, former volleyball player Kim Yeon-Koung Yang Hyo-jin, and Director Lee Jae-woo Kwon Rak-hee (from left) attended the production presentation for MBC's new entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung' Season 2, held at MBC Golden Mouse Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 8th and shared various stories. / Reporter LEE SAEROM[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] The second directorial journey of former volleyball player Kim Yeon-Koung unfolds. As he returns as a seasoned director, he expresses a strong will to not continue to the next season if he cannot prove the possibility of becoming a professional team. It is curious to see what conclusion 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2' will reach.The production presentation for MBC's new entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung' Season 2 (hereinafter referred to as 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2') was held at MBC Golden Mouse Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 8th. Directors Kwon Rak-hee and Lee Jae-woo, former volleyball player Kim Yeon-Koung Yang Hyo-jin, and Boo Seung-kwan of group Seventeen attended the event and encouraged viewers by highlighting the unique differentiators of 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2'.'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2' is a club founding project where Kim Yeon-Koung, who has become a second-year veteran director, and the team 'Filseung Wonderdogs' move from UNDER to WONDER. While Season 1, which aired last September, depicted Kim Yeon-Koung's challenge as a director, this season captures the team's journey into a fiercer competition.Director Kwon Rak-hee said, "I am truly happy to be in the second season," and added, "We did our best to deliver profound sincerity with the passion of veteran director Kim Yeon-Koung, the grown manager Boo Seung-kwan, the new commentator Yang Hyo-jin, and all the directors, players, and staff."Director Lee Jae-woo, who is credited as a co-director, said, "Our program is raw and real," and added, "In Season 1, I was excited thinking, 'I'm grateful I can edit these scenes,' but in Season 2, everyone was so sincere that there were many scenes where I wondered, 'Is this okay to broadcast?' Please look forward to the rich stories."Former volleyball player Kim Yeon-Koung shows the aspect of a veteran director in MBC's new entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung' Season 2. /MBCThis time again, Kim Yeon-Koung is the commander leading the 'Filseung Wonderdogs' team. Having shed the rookie label and become a veteran director, he said, "I told the production team last season, 'I was tricked. There won't be a Season 2,' but it turned into a funny situation," creating a cheerful atmosphere. He also added, "I've returned after complementing the shortcomings of last season," and confidently stated, "I've definitely grown."Boo Seung-kwan will once again serve as the team manager for 'Filseung Wonderdogs' following last season. Notably, this season, he will also concurrently serve as the head of the public relations team through a rapid promotion. He said, "I was planning my schedule with enlistment in mind since last year, but fortunately, I was able to participate in Season 2," and added, "I've adjusted my schedule to be able to participate in all the match schedules this season."Yang Hyo-jin, who is newly joining as a commentator, reflected, "I was nervous and awkward, but I enjoyed being with the 'Filseung Wonderdogs' team." As a former national team player and V-League middle blocker, and also a long-time close friend of Kim Yeon-Koung, she shared, with a mix of humor and sincerity, "Kim Yeon-Koung's passion for directing is amazing," and "I'm glad we met as fellow players."MBC's new entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2' will begin airing on the 11th. /MBCThe key to this 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2' is the even stronger pledge. With the goal of 'founding the 8th professional volleyball team,' they have set a condition: if a corporate owner who will lead them to a professional team does not appear during the broadcast, the team will be disbanded, and Season 3 will not be produced.When asked about the feasibility, Director Kwon Rak-hee explained, "Since the end of Season 1 until now, there has been considerable interest from many companies," and "I realized the possibility of 'founding the 8th professional volleyball team.' We are making a last stand to seize the opportunity."Director Lee Jae-woo also views the 'founding of the 8th professional volleyball team' positively. He added, "We had discussions with various companies during the preparation process," and "I felt confident that we could draw up a big picture without thinking of failure. I decided to go aggressively with the director's mindset."Finally, Kim Yeon-Koung, Boo Seung-kwan, and Yang Hyo-jin touched upon the meaning of 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2'. Kim Yeon-Koung emphasized, "'Growth' is the keyword," and said, "It's a program where players who lacked opportunities and I, a rookie director, grow together."Boo Seung-kwan confessed, "It's a program that makes you think, 'I can do it'," and "It's my favorite among all the variety shows I've appeared in since my debut." Yang Hyo-jin said, "I was able to feel the passion for volleyball again after retirement. There were many overwhelming moments," and "It has value in being able to see the skills of the players who were in the background."MBC's new entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2' will premiere on the 11th at 9:10 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]