Kim Yeon-koung professional volleyball club project

The MBC entertainment program ‘Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung’ has entered its second season, focusing on former volleyball star Kim Yeon-koung’s efforts to establish the ‘Pilseung Wonderdogs’ as a professional eighth women’s volleyball club.

Following the release of a season trailer highlighting upcoming challenges against professional teams like Hyundai Hillstate and international opponents, the program has moved into active management. To support the goal of professionalization, a club management office was established within the broadcasting station, and consultations were sought from the Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) to evaluate the requirements for founding a new team.

Despite the loss of players such as Lee Na-yeon and Pyo Seung-ju to professional leagues, Kim has rebuilt the roster through tryouts, selecting 13 players including Baek Chae-rim, Lee Ye-eun, and In-kusi. The season premiere achieved a 3.0% viewership rating, making it the top-rated Sunday entertainment program in its time slot.