'Invincible Wonderdogs' Secure Second Straight Win, Topping Ratings!

'Invincible Wonderdogs' have continued their winning streak, achieving their second consecutive victory with a shutout against the Suwon City Hall Volleyball Club.

In the 7th episode of MBC's entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung,' aired on Sunday, the 'Invincible Wonderdogs' faced off against both the powerhouse Suwon City Hall Volleyball Club and the professional team KGC Ginseng Corporation Red Sparkes.

The team secured the first and second sets against Suwon City Hall, overcoming challenges with strong serves and individual skills. Players like Inku-si showcased versatility, while former Suwon players Baek Chae-rim, Yoon Young-in, and Kim Na-hee also made significant contributions.

Director Kim Yeon-koung's sharp coaching, focusing on improving the process even after scoring, was highlighted. Setter Lee Jin adapted to the feedback, and Moon Myung-hwa's quick attack sealed the 25-16 victory in the third set, marking a significant achievement of two straight wins since the team's inception.

The team then looked ahead to a match against the KGC Ginseng Corporation Red Sparkes, the runners-up of the 2024-2025 V-League. This encounter held personal significance, as it was captain Pyo Seung-ju's former professional team and the team that prevented Kim Yeon-koung's retirement in her final season.

Despite the absence of Baek Chae-rim, Yoon Young-in, and Kim Na-hee due to overseas schedules, the 'Invincible Wonderdogs' prepared for the KGC match with only 11 players. Director Kim and the coaching staff joined the training, and team manager Seung-kwan boosted morale with a fan-based team briefing.

The match against KGC was emotionally charged for captain Pyo Seung-ju. Falling behind 0-9 early on, the team fought back with blocks from Kim Hyun-jung, service aces from Moon Myung-hwa, and strong attacks from Han Song-hee and Pyo Seung-ju. The spectacular spikes from 'Little Giant' Han Song-hee and improved defense by libero Goo Hye-in led to a dramatic comeback, captivating viewers. With the score at 23-24 in the first set, the 'Invincible Wonderdogs' are poised to challenge a professional team, making the next episode highly anticipated.

Meanwhile, the 7th episode of 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' recorded a 3.5% viewership rating in the 2049 demographic, ranking first among all programs for the week. It also secured the top spot in Sunday variety shows for four consecutive weeks and achieved its highest viewership rating to date with 5.2% in the Seoul metropolitan area. The scene featuring Han Song-hee's performance against KGC particularly captivated viewers, reaching a peak of 6.9% per minute.

Korean netizens reacted enthusiastically to the 'Invincible Wonderdogs' second win, with comments like "Director Kim Yeon-koung is amazing!" and "The Wonderdogs players are truly incredible. I can't wait for next week's match!"