In SBS Passionate Basketball Season 2, the Rising Eagles—who successfully conquered Asia during their trip to the Philippines last season—are taking flight once again with even higher ambitions. Head coach Seo Jang-hoon has set a new goal for the team: to conquer the national championship.
With this bigger dream in mind, the team and coaching staff have undergone significant changes. EXO's Chanyeol, comedian Jo Jin-se, TV personality Julien Kang, and NOWZ's Jin-hyuk have joined the roster, adding fresh strength to the squad. They will be working alongside returning members SHINee's Minho, Son Tae-jin, Park Chan-woong, Oh Seung-hoon, 2AM's Jeong Jin-woon, Moon Soo-in, Lee Dae-hee, Jung Gyu-min, and Kim Taek to create an even more formidable team.
The coaching staff also boasts an elite lineup. Magic Kid Kim Tae-sul has joined as a new coach, forming a legendary coaching duo with existing coach Jeon Tae-poong, while Sandara Park has officially joined as the team manager.
The team will kick off their new challenge by hosting the National Championship League, where the best basketball teams from across the country will compete. They are set to face off against seven top-tier teams that were selected through fierce competition among 200 applicants.
Coach Seo Jang-hoon expressed his unwavering love for the sport, stating, It is not easy for a basketball program to be aired on a major network, so if there is an opportunity like this, I want to participate even if it is a stretch. I feel that if I can contribute even a little to Korean basketball, I must do it.
However, he also opened up about the unique sense of responsibility and his honest feelings regarding the program. Seo confessed, I feel two conflicting emotions while doing Passionate Basketball. It is the most comfortable and familiar place for me compared to any other show, but at the same time, it is also where I feel the most stress. I might arrive at the set excited, but I go home carrying the most stress.
With his deep affection and sense of responsibility for basketball, all eyes are on what kind of leadership Coach Seo Jang-hoon will demonstrate as he leads the Rising Eagles toward their new goal of a national championship. The Rising Eagles' journey to the top will be revealed in the premiere of Passionate Basketball Season 2 on Sunday, July 5, at 11:05 PM.
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