Kim Yeon-koung's 'Eagle Eye' Turns the Tide! 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' Scores a Thrilling Video Challenge Victory

Volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung proved her tactical genius as a director, using her sharp 'eagle eye' to turn the game around in a dramatic moment.

On the MBC show 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung,' aired on the 16th, a fierce match unfolded between Kim Yeon-koung's team, the 'Invincible Wonderdogs,' and the reigning 2024-2025 V-League champions and most decorated team in women's volleyball, the Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders.

During the game, with the Wonderdogs leading 12-10, a point was scored after Moon Myung-hwa's serve. However, immediately after, Kim Yeon-koung, despite it being a scoring situation, appeared to ponder for a moment before confidently calling for a video challenge, exclaiming, 'Contact!'

Kim Yeon-koung argued to the referee that a back-row attacker had touched the ball, requesting a review for a net violation. The replay confirmed that an opposing player had indeed touched the ball beyond the net, resulting in a foul. This crucial call awarded the point to the Wonderdogs, giving them a significant advantage.

Following the call, players from the Wonderdogs expressed their amazement, saying, 'Wow, how did the director see that?' Kim Yeon-koung's 'divine intervention' of a challenge significantly boosted the team's morale.

Viewers were impressed, commenting, 'Director Kim Yeon-koung is cementing her legend status,' and 'As expected, the volleyball empress is different.' Many also expressed anticipation for the next match after witnessing the dramatic challenge victory.