Chanyeol and Minho, SM seniors and juniors, face off in the new 'Hot-Blooded Basketball Club 2'

From SM Senior-Junior Showdowns to Jersey Number Battles: Tense Psychological Warfare on the Court

'Hot-Blooded Basketball Team Season 2', which premieres on SBS on July 5th at 11:05 PM, kicks off with a massive influx of new members. This season, 'Rising Eagles' has bolstered its strength by adding EXO's Chanyeol, comedian Cho Jin-se, entertainer Julien Kang, and NOWZ's Jinhyuk to the existing members: SHINee's Minho, Son Tae-jin, Park Chan-woong, Oh Seung-hoon, 2AM's Jung Jin-woon, Moon Su-in, Lee Dae-hee, Jung Kyu-min, and Kim Taek.

Before full-scale training begins, Director Seo Jang-hoon proposed a 3-on-3 showdown against the existing members to verify the skills of the new recruits. This process sparked a psychological battle of pride among the members. Chanyeol designated his agency senior, Minho, as his rival, declaring, "I'll try to compete with my passion." Cho Jin-se also showed strong determination, targeting his physical education college classmate Jung Kyu-min by saying, "I'm going to take the number 13 jersey." Jung Kyu-min fired back, saying, "I will definitely set the rookies straight today."

As the actual game began, the skills of the new members were revealed. Julien Kang dominated the paint using his overwhelming physique, putting pressure on the existing members. The heavy screens and physical battles even caused the existing aces to struggle. Chanyeol showed off his shooting sense by making consecutive shots. Director Seo Jang-hoon remarked of Chanyeol, "His shooting sense is extraordinary." Cho Jin-se revealed, "I've loved basketball since middle school and have played consistently." The game proceeded with a dramatic three-pointer hitting during a 6-to-6 tie. Director Seo Jang-hoon laughed, saying, "Chanyeol has the sense, and Jin-se has the strength."

Director Seo Jang-hoon's Leadership and Strengthened Roster: A Direct Confrontation Against 'Celebrity Team' Criticism

With Director Seo Jang-hoon once again taking the helm, the Rising Eagles have increased their tactical completeness by recruiting Coach Kim Tae-sul, a former KBL legend guard. Coach Kim Tae-sul is in charge of improving the players' skills and tactics. Julien Kang bolstered the presence in the paint with his physique, and NOWZ's Jinhyuk also added weight to the lineup by joining the team.

External views on the team's strength were cold. Some amateur basketball powerhouses evaluated the Rising Eagles by saying, "There is a large gap in skill between the starters and the bench," "They lack BQ (Basketball Intelligence) compared to their passion," and "Ultimately, they are just a celebrity team." Director Seo Jang-hoon lashed out at such criticism, calling it "nonsense." The Rising Eagles members expressed their determination to prove themselves through their skills on the court.

A big match between the coaching staff also took place on the court. The 1-on-1 battle between Coach Kim Tae-sul and Coach Chun Tae-poong combined flashy skills with a competitive spirit. The Rising Eagles' challenge to conquer the nation will be revealed through the first broadcast on SBS on Sunday, July 5th at 11:05 PM.

New Member and Coaching Staff Lineup

EXO's Chanyeol, comedian Cho Jin-se, entertainer Julien Kang, and NOWZ's Jinhyuk have newly joined the Rising Eagles. They form the team along with existing members SHINee's Minho, Son Tae-jin, Park Chan-woong, Oh Seung-hoon, 2AM's Jung Jin-woon, Moon Su-in, Lee Dae-hee, Jung Kyu-min, and Kim Taek.

The coaching staff has undergone changes under Director Seo Jang-hoon's leadership, with the addition of Coach Kim Tae-sul, a former KBL legend guard. Coach Kim Tae-sul is responsible for the players' skills and tactical perfection. Meanwhile, Coach Kim Tae-sul also engaged in a 1-on-1 battle with Coach Chun Tae-poong.

"I'll Set the Discipline" vs. "Nonsense"... Direct Speech on the Court

Cho Jin-se declared war on existing member Jung Kyu-min, saying, "I'm going to take the number 13 jersey." Jung Kyu-min fired back, "I will definitely set the rookies straight today."

When amateur basketball powerhouses doubted the skills and passion of the Rising Eagles, Director Seo Jang-hoon lashed out, calling it "nonsense." The Rising Eagles team expressed their intention to prove themselves directly through their skills on the court.

The Rising Eagles' New Challenge Toward National Conquest

The 'Rising Eagles', aiming to conquer the nation, have bolstered their strength for Season 2. Director Seo Jang-hoon and Coach Kim Tae-sul are focusing on increasing the team's tactical completeness. The journey of the Rising Eagles begins with the first broadcast on SBS on Sunday, July 5th at 11:05 PM.