The fierce draft war of 56 celebrity players armed with skill and passion begins.
JTBC's representative sports entertainment show ‘Mungchyeoya Chanda4’ (hereafter ‘Mungchan4’) made a spectacular start on April 6, drawing an unusual response. The curtain rises on the 'Fantasy League', a formal 11-a-side football league, the first of its kind in Korean entertainment, with a total of 56 celebrity players making a grand appearance, generating hot topics. Viewers are eagerly anticipating not only their hidden football skills but also the strategic battles of the coaches.
In the second episode airing on the 13th, the full-fledged draft war will unfold. Coaches Ahn Jung-hwan, Park Hang-seo, Kim Nam-il, and Lee Dong-gook will engage in fierce competition to select players that fit their tactics through four ability tests they have personally chosen.
Amidst this, a player introducing himself as ‘Shin Hye-sun's ex-boyfriend’ draws everyone's attention. He is actor Han Eun-sung, who played Shin Hye-sun's ex-boyfriend in the JTBC drama ‘Welcome to Samdali’. He appeals with a twist, stating, “I was a pathetic playboy in the drama, but on the football field, there’s no pathetic side; I have a rough, wild stallion-like temperament,” capturing everyone's gaze.
Participants who caught attention by mentioning famous players from the start will also have their football skills verified. First, Seo Eunkwang and Ha Sungwoon from BTOB, who declared themselves as the ‘Idol Messi’, will compete in a shooting contest to determine the true titleholder. At this moment, Seo Eunkwang enters shouting, “I don’t like Coach Ahn,” drawing everyone's attention. What could the story behind that be, and who will be the real ‘Idol Messi’ recognized by football legends? Curiosity is heightened.
Additionally, Jung Seung-hwan, who appeared with the keyword ‘Ballad World Ronaldinho’, introduces his career by saying, “I was a striker in the Military League. I was a top scorer.” It is noteworthy whether he, who joined ‘Mungchan4’ three months after his military discharge, can secure an ace position in the ‘Fantasy League’ just like he did in the military.
Meanwhile, K-pop star Bang Ye-dam, born in 2002, reveals a hidden past, stating, “I was the top scorer in elementary school,” and Astro's MJ, who introduced himself as “a football talent recognized by Cha Eun-woo,” captivates attention with his amazing shooting skills. Furthermore, Hikari from Fantasy Boys, who piqued curiosity with the keyword ‘J-League Mbappe’, also appears at the testing ground. Having played elite football in Japan for 13 years, all eyes are on whether he can meet the high expectations of the coaches.
In addition, many elite footballers who have followed an elite course are participating in ‘Mungchan4’. Chun Bong, who appeared with the keyword ‘University Selected Comedian’, Song Ha-bin, the father of Cheomji, and model Park Seung-hoon, who appeared with the keyword ‘Son Heung-min's direct junior’, are among them. With the significant participation of elite footballers who have continued playing football until college, the quality of the ‘Mungchan4’ draft scene is expected to rise, and anticipation is building.
Meanwhile, JTBC’s ‘Mungchyeoya Chanda4’ episode 2 will air on April 13 at 7:10 PM.
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
