Volleyball Queen Kim Yeon-koung Nearly 'Spits Fire' on Set: Intense Frustration Over Controversial Call in 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung'

Volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung, now a director, was on the verge of an outburst in the MBC entertainment show 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung'.

The final episode, aired on the 23rd, featured the last match of the Wonderdogs, led by Coach Kim, against the professional league champions, Pink Spiders. The opposing team's coach, Kim Dae-kyung, displayed a keen understanding of Kim Yeon-koung's strategies, putting her team in a difficult spot.

The tension escalated when the opposing coach requested video reviews three times for line calls, ultimately leading to a one-point deficit for the Wonderdogs. This sparked Kim Yeon-koung's fury. She gathered her team on the bench, exclaiming, "Why are you making calls when the referee hasn't even said anything? Are you playing around right now?" She later told the production crew, "It was insane. The score was neck and neck by just one point."

However, Kim Yeon-koung's intense reaction seemed to reawaken her team. The Wonderdogs rallied, securing consecutive blocks to tie the game and eventually took the lead with a decisive attack by Han Song-hee, winning the first set. During a timeout, Kim Yeon-koung emphasized the importance of their own judgment over relying on video reviews.

Korean netizens reacted with comments like, "Director Kim Yeon-koung really got angry lol", "The director's passion is amazing", and "Glad they ended up winning by a comeback anyway." Many praised her legendary competitive spirit.