Kim Yeon-koung's Cold Decision: Gu Hye-in and Lee Jin Fail to Join Season 2

A cold decision made by volleyball player Kim Yeon-koung as a coach has been revealed. During the tryout process for MBC's 'The Wonder Coach', Gu Hye-in and Lee Jin were ultimately eliminated, excluding them from the team composition that will move forward with Season 2.

Kim Yeon-koung, pointing out mistakes and defense issues, says, "To be at the top of professional teams, you must win"

Coach Kim Yeon-koung provided a cold analysis regarding the match results. She pointed out that in a situation where a match must be played immediately, the process should have focused on stable aspects—namely, things they can do well right now—but many mistakes occurred during that process. In particular, she mentioned that poor defensive capabilities were a factor in the point deductions, citing the situation handled by Heini as a specific example.

Coach Kim emphasized that if this team intends to be at the top of professional teams, they must ultimately play winning games. She conveyed the intention that the team must look at their situation coldly to achieve this.

"What is lacking is myself"... The final conversation with the eliminated Gu Hye-in and Lee Jin

As the members for the team's Season 2 journey were finalized, Coach Kim Yeon-koung called the eliminated Gu Hye-in and Lee Jin for a final conversation. After speaking with everyone together, Coach Kim personally delivered the fact that they would not be able to go together for Season 2. Coach Kim expressed her regret, saying she had grown very attached to them.

Regarding the tryout process, Gu Hye-in shared her feelings, saying it was good to be able to keep playing matches. She then humbly accepted the cause of her elimination, stating that it was because of her own shortcomings that it could not work out. Gu Hye-in mentioned that her teammates, such as Seon-a and Yu-gyeong, were all very good at things like receiving.

Coach Kim advised Gu Hye-in that it would be good to think deeply again about why the unstable parts persisted. In particular, she emphasized that she should not look for causes in the surrounding environment or other factors, but must find the cause within herself. Coach Kim urged her to become stronger so that they can meet again with an improved appearance next time, as this elimination is not the end. To Gu Hye-in, who said she will continue to play volleyball, Coach Kim offered words of thanks for her hard work.

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