Wonder Dogs Suffer Heartbreaking Loss Against Shutoku High in Kim Yeon-koung's Directorial Debut
In the MBC entertainment show 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung,' the Wonder Dogs suffered a painful come-from-behind defeat against the prestigious Japanese team, Shutoku High School.
After taking the first two sets, they lost the following three, resulting in a bitter loss.
The turning point came with a failed block.
Captain Pyo Seung-ju reflected on the game, saying, "I think that's when it started. We kept failing to receive, and we couldn't recover from that point."
During a timeout, Director Kim Yeon-koung pointed out, "Was their serve strong? It wasn't. We just couldn't receive it," emphasizing the importance of fundamental skills.
She further questioned, "The blocking position is the ball's position. Where were our positions? What about our hand positions?"
She also reminded them of the core of repetitive training, explaining, "Putting the ball in the center is the fist signal. Blocking is blocking with your arms."
As time passed, the physical limitations became clear.
The difference in stamina between the Wonder Dogs and the high school students was greater than expected, and the Japanese coach even remarked with a smile, "That player is tired. Everyone is tired."
Kim Yeon-koung, who was coordinating strategies and tactics, grew increasingly serious, and the Wonder Dogs had to accept a disappointing result.
Kim Yeon-koung expressed her sense of crisis, saying, "What should I do first? If we lose twice more, we're disbanded." Losing 3-2 after holding a 2-0 lead against a high school team left her with deep self-reproach, which she described as "embarrassing and shameful as a director."
Kim Yeon-koung focused on the potential for change in Mongolian attacker Inkushi.
To Inkushi, who seemed frozen and unable to respond, Kim Yeon-koung gave sharp advice. "Don't compromise. Don't make excuses. Find solutions." She continued, "Are you going to stay here? You need to go to a bigger place. You need to think bigger," demanding a shift in his mental framework.
Her words, "No one gets there easily. No one gets there comfortably. It's hard for you, but many people have had it even harder," carried the weight of her experience navigating world leagues throughout her career.
Kim Yeon-koung, who has won championships in the Japanese, Turkish, and Chinese leagues, ordered the players to strengthen their mentality in order to unlock their potential.
The Wonder Dogs' defeat also had a significant emotional impact.
Kim Yeon-koung made them face the harsh reality by saying, "If we lose twice more, we're disbanded." The responsibility she felt as a director, and her strictness, were conveyed to viewers as affection for the players.
The shame and embarrassment conveyed along with her strong words felt like a stepping stone for a leap forward.
She stood out for her willingness to present higher goals to the players and turn failure into motivation rather than an excuse.
As the Gwangju Women's University match was announced, Kim Yeon-koung declared, "We will win 3-0, a shutout, no matter what."
And in the preview, she shocked the players by mentioning the possibility of a release system.
Now, the Wonder Dogs are on a stage of survival, not just an entertainment show.
Director Kim Yeon-koung's powerful message is clear.
Solve problems yourself without excuses, and grow without compromise. The upcoming developments will be even more intense, and changes in the players are expected. Her leadership is becoming increasingly tough.
Many viewers are holding their breath to see what kind of team will be created in the end.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/plug_and_play_life/224054810541
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