Underdog 'Winning Wonderdogs' Secure First 3-Game Winning Streak, Beating Pro Team Jeong Kwan Jang

'Winning Wonderdogs' have staged an upset, defeating the professional team Jeong Kwan Jang Red Spark to record their first-ever three-game winning streak since their establishment.

In the 8th episode of MBC's entertainment program 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung,' aired on Sunday, the 16th, 'Winning Wonderdogs' secured a victory against Jeong Kwan Jang, marking their third consecutive win.

This win, with only one match remaining, brings their total to 4 wins, confirming their survival as a team.

'Winning Wonderdogs' narrowly lost the first set by a mere 2 points, with a score of 23-25, leaving a sense of regret. Coach Kim Yeon-koung pondered the low attack success rate of players like Pyo Seung-ju and made a strategic move by substituting Lee Jin and Han Song-hee with Lee Na-yeon and Tamira, respectively.

Following the substitutions, the team's atmosphere revived, and Coach Kim's tactical decisions paid off perfectly, delivering a moment of catharsis.

In the second set, the team rallied with attacks from various routes, including crucial blocks by middle blocker Moon Myung-hwa and powerful hits from outside hitter Tamira, securing the set.

The third set saw 'Winning Wonderdogs' engage in a fierce, neck-and-neck battle with Jeong Kwan Jang, with Coach Kim Yeon-koung's strategy to defend the center proving effective.

'Winning Wonderdogs' took the third set by scoring consecutive points across all positions, including Inkuci, Han Song-hee, and Pyo Seung-ju. Notably, Tamira impressed viewers with her all-around performance in attack and defense, including service aces.

Tamira, who cites Coach Kim Yeon-koung as her role model, added to the emotional impact with her visibly improved performance while playing alongside her idol. With the perfect synergy between Mongolian duo Inkuci and Tamira, the quick attacks of Moon Myung-hwa, and the awakening of captain Pyo Seung-ju, 'Winning Wonderdogs' ultimately defeated the professional team Jeong Kwan Jang with a final set score of 3-1.

'Winning Wonderdogs' will now prepare for their final match against Kim Yeon-koung's former team, Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders. Heungkuk Life, the 2024-2025 V-League champions and the most decorated team in women's volleyball, holds special significance as it encapsulates Coach Kim Yeon-koung's entire volleyball career.

The live broadcast preview of the match between 'Winning Wonderdogs' and Heungkuk Life was met with thunderous applause from approximately 2,000 spectators, creating a goosebump-inducing atmosphere.

Under the massive support of the audience, the Wonderdogs players and Coach Kim Yeon-koung showed their determination to compete with renewed resolve.

Whether 'Winning Wonderdogs' can achieve a wonderful finish against the V-League powerhouse Heungkuk Life, and whether Coach Kim Yeon-koung can prove herself as 'Director Kim Yeon-koung' in front of a massive crowd, will be revealed on MBC's 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung' on the 23rd at 9:10 PM.

Korean netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'Coach Kim Yeon-koung's strategy is amazing!' and 'The Wonderdogs players are so cool.' Many also praised Tamira's growth, adding hopeful messages such as 'Let's win against Heungkuk Life next!' and 'Coach Kim Yeon-koung is a legend!'