[TF Focus] 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-Koung2' Becomes Stronger in Both Fun and Skill

Season 2 of "Becoming a Coach" with Director Kim Yeon-Koung and the undefeated WonderdogsAn exciting match schedule and a pledge for Season 3MBC's entertainment program "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung" Season 2 is captivating viewers with its thrilling matches. /MBC[THE FACT | Reporter Moon Chae-young] "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung" Season 2 is back with even stronger entertainment. It has achieved clear differentiation through elements only possible in its second season. From the production team to Director Kim Yeon-Koung and the women's volleyball team, the undefeated Wonderdogs, nothing about Season 2 is easy."Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung" Season 2 (hereinafter referred to as "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung2"), which premiered on the 11th, is the desperate and passionate founding challenge of Kim Yeon-Koung, who has returned as an experienced coach, and the undefeated Wonderdogs (hereinafter Wonderdogs) he newly formed for Season 2.This is a sequel to Season 1, which aired in September last year. While the previous season depicted the first challenge of Kim Yeon-Koung, who transformed into a rookie coach after retirement, and the players who got another chance to stand on the court, this season captures the team's journey as they dive into even fiercer competition.Season 2 has garnered significant attention from the start. Compared to Season 1, which started with a 2.2% viewership rating, Season 2 recorded 4.8% in its first broadcast, achieving nearly double the previous performance. Notably, it reached 5.4% within just three episodes, approaching Season 1's highest viewership rating of 5.8%. (Based on Nielsen Korea's national household ratings)It has also generated a heated response in terms of buzz. It ranked first overall in the TV-OTT non-drama buzzworthiness rankings for the third week of October, announced by Good Data Corporation's Fundex, a K-content buzzworthiness analysis agency. This is significant as it is the first time a terrestrial seasonal variety show has ranked first overall since 2020.MBC's entertainment program "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung" Season 2 is the founding challenge of Kim Yeon-Koung, who has become an experienced coach, and the women's volleyball team, the undefeated Wonderdogs, composed of new players. /MBCThe biggest characteristic of Season 2 is that Kim Yeon-Koung is no longer a rookie coach. Having made his directorial debut in Season 1 last year, he is now a second-year coach with the start of Season 2 this year. As an experienced coach, Kim Yeon-Koung watches the players and games with a keener eye and a greater sense of responsibility. He is a passionate coach who doesn't rest for a moment once a match begins.The Wonderdogs have revamped their roster for Season 2. Although the Wonderdogs achieved good results last season with 5 wins in 7 games, some key players joined professional teams after the broadcast, leading to unavoidable changes. In response, Kim Yeon-Koung boldly conducted tryouts for all positions, including original members, to select the best players.As a result, original members like Baek Chae-rim and Yoon Young-in from Inkush survived, and new players like Ha Hyo-rim and Seo Yu-kyung joined. Notably, the addition of veteran Hwang Yeon-ju, who has worked with Director Kim Yeon-Koung for a long time, similar to Pyo Seung-ju in Season 1, is intriguing. In Season 2, she plays the role of the reliable eldest sister with her seasoned skills and a dependable problem-solver who appears in moments of crisis.In addition, there are elements that will provide even more enjoyment for Season 1 viewers. A match schedule only possible in Season 2 has been set. It includes rematches against fated opponents and matchups against former Wonderdogs players.First, Japan's Shujitsu High School, which defeated the Wonderdogs in Season 1, reappeared as the first opponent for the Season 2 Wonderdogs. After a long and intense match, the Wonderdogs defeated Shujitsu High School, proving their improved performance compared to Season 1, which was deeply moving for viewers who had been watching since Season 1.Furthermore, a match against the Heungkuk Life Insurance Pink Spiders, a women's professional volleyball team where Season 1 players Pyo Seung-ju and Lee Na-yeon are members, is coming up. As these two players know Coach Kim Yeon-Koung and the Wonderdogs better than anyone, a fierce match is expected.MBC's entertainment program "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung" Season 2 has set a pledge that if a corporate sponsor does not appear, not only will Season 3 be canceled, but the team will also be disbanded. /MBCIn fact, "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung2" is not short in length. Each episode has a running time of approximately 2 hours. This is because volleyball matches, which consist of 5 sets, are combined with entertainment elements such as director and player interviews and tactical explanations.Therefore, something special is needed to keep viewers engaged for a long time. To this end, "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung2" has set stronger conditions for its continuation than Season 1, making viewers watch with bated breath every episode.Like Season 1, "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung2" has a rule that the team will be disbanded if they lose more than 4 out of 7 matches. Additionally, they have pledged that if a corporate sponsor willing to lead the team to a professional level does not appear during the broadcast period, the team will be disbanded and Season 3 will not be produced.However, the appearance of a corporate sponsor is something no one can be sure of. Even if Kim Yeon-Koung and the Wonderdogs continue to win with perfect performance, the team could disappear and Season 3 could be canceled.Thus, "Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung2" is stimulating viewers' interest with the performance of the stronger Kim Yeon-Koung and the Wonderdogs, as well as its suspenseful development. In particular, the setting, which even considers advancing to a professional team, leaves a meaning beyond mere entertainment. With the program having secured its distinct color, expectations for the remaining episodes are growing."Becoming a Coach Kim Yeon-Koung2" airs every Sunday at 9:10 PM.mcy21@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]