MBC 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' Extended for One More Episode Due to Popularity

The MBC entertainment program featuring the legendary volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung's challenge as a director has increased its broadcast episodes based on high popularity.

On the 23rd, MBC announced that the originally planned 8 episodes of 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' will be expanded to a total of 9 episodes. This extension decision is analyzed to be due to the program's outstanding ratings and popularity.

'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' is an entertainment program that captures the process of Kim Yeon-koung, a legendary figure in the domestic volleyball scene, challenging the director position for the first time and the growth story of the 'Winning Wonder Dogs' team. The 4th episode aired on the 19th achieved the overall number one rating for the 2049 demographic on Sundays, proving the viewers' intense interest.

In terms of popularity, it has also achieved remarkable results. According to the 'Pundex Report: K-Content Competitiveness Analysis' released by Good Data Corporation, this program ranked first in popularity in the non-drama category for TV-OTT on Sundays in the third week of October. At the same time, cast member Kim Yeon-koung also ranked first in individual popularity.

The extended broadcast is expected to reveal the final game scenes of Director Kim Yeon-koung and the Winning Wonder Dogs. The broadcasting company stated, "It will contain the strengthened teamwork, the players' passion, and Director Kim Yeon-koung's sincere leadership."