Japan-Korea Match Comeback Loss, 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' Wonder Dogs Face Disbandment Crisis

The 'Wonder Dogs' ultimately lost in a match against Japan's top high school team, Shujitsu High School. The fifth episode of the MBC entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' aired on the 26th, depicting the story of the 'Wonder Dogs' who faced off against the university league champion Gwangju Women's University volleyball team after the match against Shujitsu High School.

Previously, the 'Wonder Dogs' started leading with a set score of 2:0 against Shujitsu High School, but their stamina gradually decreased, leading to a loss in the third set, causing viewers to hold their breath. In the fourth set, opposite spiker Yoon Young-in and captain Pyo Seung-joo showed their fighting spirit by throwing their bodies, but they faced a crisis as the opponent's defense and strong serves shook their reception. Ultimately, the set score was 2:2. The long-awaited Japan-Korea match headed to the fifth set, and the 'Wonder Dogs' united with a desperate desire for victory, engaging in a fierce battle without yielding, but suffered a disappointing comeback loss with a score of 11:15, evoking sympathy from the viewers. With a record of 1 win and 2 losses in 3 matches, the 'Wonder Dogs' had a win rate of 33%, and the locker room was filled with silence after the Japan-Korea match. Coach Kim Yeon-koung, who fell into the pit of two consecutive losses, pointed out the team's shortcomings, such as attack success rate, ahead of the Gwangju Women's University match, and said, "I have a goal. I want to win 3:0 without fail," vowing for a shutout victory.

Meanwhile, the 'Wonder Dogs' added excitement by facing off against the university league champion Gwangju Women's University volleyball team in their fourth match since their establishment. Gwangju Women's University swept the university league immediately after its establishment and is the first team in volleyball history to have a college player drafted into the pros. The first set, which started shortly after, saw Moon Myung-hwa's blocking shine, and Inku-shi made sharp serves to seize the momentum. Inku-shi, who received serving tips from Coach Kim, showed confident attacking power not only in serves but also in back attacks, bringing smiles with a noticeably improved performance.

Next week's broadcast will continue with the match between the 'Wonder Dogs' and Gwangju Women's University. The players' struggles to break the losing streak, as well as Inku-shi's awakening mode as an ace, will be showcased. Additionally, with Coach Kim's drastic measures, the possibility of releasing Wonder Dogs players is being discussed, raising anticipation for how the 'Wonder Dogs', pushed to the brink, will overcome the crisis. Episode 6 of 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' will air on November 2 at 9:10 PM.