E'LAST's Wonhyuk Impresses with Rock-Solid Defense on 'Let's Kick Together 4'

Wonhyuk from the group E'LAST made a significant impact with his impenetrable defense on JTBC's 'Let's Kick Together 4' (original title: 'Mongchyeoya Chanda 4').

During the broadcast on the 16th, Wonhyuk played a crucial role as a key defender for the team Ssakssuri UTD in the Fantasy League.

Having secured their first win after 10 matches, Wonhyuk expressed his strong determination before facing FC Fantasista, a traditional powerhouse led by Ahn Jung-hwan, stating, "We must win and aim for the championship in the second half."

Selected as a defender for this crucial match determining the second-half rankings, Wonhyuk effectively shut down the opposing team's sharp attacks. He orchestrated the defensive line to induce offsides and cleared the ball with headers, drawing admiration from viewers.

As the game progressed, Wonhyuk seamlessly transitioned to center-back to fill the void left by Seungwoo Han, who was substituted due to an unexpected injury. Repaying Coach Kim Nam-il's trust, Wonhyuk put up a wall of defense, repeatedly blocking shots. He also actively communicated with his teammates, urging them with lines like, "We need to push them back! The shots keep coming," and "Things are a bit chaotic, we need to secure the ball!"

Notably, Wonhyuk averted a critical scoring opportunity for Fantasista. He dramatically saved Oh Jae-hyun's header shot just before it crossed the goal line. His concentration and defensive prowess in thwarting a decisive goal earned praise from commentators Lee Dong-gook and Koo Ja-cheol, who remarked, "For a forward, he's scored a goal."

Anticipating FC Fantasista's attacking routes and executing preemptive defense, Wonhyuk proved his presence with his speed and intelligent build-up play, perfectly compensating for Seungwoo Han's absence. Although the team conceded a goal late in the match, Wonhyuk showcased the essence of a "well-fought loss" (졌잘싸), leaving a strong impression on viewers.

Korean netizens lauded Wonhyuk's performance, with comments like "I didn't know Wonhyuk was such a good defender!", "He's the ace of E'LAST!", and "I have to tune in next week for Let's Kick Together 4 too!"