'Kick a Goal's Mashima Passes Korean Language Proficiency Test Level 2: "I Studied by Translating Comments from Korean Fans"

By  Kim Hyo-jung  | Jun 12, 2025

'Kick a Goal's Mashima Passes Korean Language Proficiency Test Level 2: "I Studied by Translating Comments from Korean Fans"
Kick a GoalMashima has passed the Korean Language Proficiency Test.

On the 11th, the broadcast of SBS's 'Kick a Goal' featured the group stage matches of the G League B Group between Balladream and Wonder Women.

Before the match, broadcaster Bae Sung-jae announced the news about 'Kick a Goal'. Mashima has passed Level 2 of the Korean Language Proficiency Test.

Mashima mentioned that translating comments from Korean fans on YouTube and social media greatly aided her Korean studies.

Despite her hectic schedule between Korea and Japan, Mashima did not neglect her Korean studies. With her top-notch learning ability, which never missed being first in her class back in Japan, she has mastered Korean to the point of being able to express herself fully, much to everyone's amazement.

Additionally, in this broadcast, singer Kim So-hee joined the team, replacing Truedy who left due to pregnancy, drawing significant attention. 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Hyo-jung)