SBS's new entertainment program ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’ will create another special moment through a live match with the audience at Yongin Indoor Gymnasium on September 22.
This match is designed as an on-site event where fans can directly participate and enjoy, going beyond simple filming. Above all, Korea's representative sports caster Jung Yong-gum and commentator Son Dae-beom will be the commentators, heightening expectations as they convey the tension and hot atmosphere of the scene vividly.
Commentators Jung Yong-gum and Son Dae-beom Open a New Chapter in ‘Basketball Entertainment’ with Live Commentary
Caster Jung Yong-gum is a beloved figure among domestic fans for his years of sports commentary experience, unique accurate analysis, and delightful storytelling. He has brought the live experience to a wide range of fields, including baseball, basketball, and esports, and will be the main character in vividly unfolding the players' plays and dramatic moments during the ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’ live match.
In addition, basketball expert commentator Son Dae-beom will work alongside him to analyze the players' tactical movements and the flow of the game in greater depth. With years of experience covering and commenting on basketball, Son Dae-beom has consistently provided high-level basketball commentary to fans and viewers, and he is expected to add the ‘eye of basketball’ to this match as well.
The production team stated, “The joining of caster Jung Yong-gum and commentator Son Dae-beom adds special meaning to this match,” and added, “It will convey not only the excitement comparable to professional games but also the laughter and emotion unique to entertainment programs.” For fans, the experience of hearing the players' sweat and passion through the voices of these two experts in the commentary booth is expected to be a great gift.
Opponent Team, Goyang City's Strongest Basketball Club ‘J-CREW’
The team that ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’ will face is ‘J-CREW’, recognized as the strongest basketball club in Goyang City. Since its establishment in 2021, J-CREW has made a name for itself by winning major tournaments within just three years and has consistently maintained its position as the strongest club in the metropolitan area every year.
In particular, the record of five consecutive victories in the Goyang Mayor's Cup (2022-2025) clearly demonstrates J-CREW's status. Additionally, they have consistently achieved top-level results in various tournaments, including winning the 2023 MG Saemaul Geumgo ONEHOOP 3on3, the 2024 BDR Club Championship, and the 2025 Sangnoksu 20s Championship.
In this match, the key player who has led J-CREW, Jung Heung-joo, will take on the role of coach and direct the competition against ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’. Given that J-CREW has a wealth of championship experience and a strong team DNA, this match is expected to be a true showdown that transcends a simple friendly match, blurring the lines between entertainment and real basketball.
First Live Match with Fans, Special Significance
The live match on September 22 is expected to be a significant milestone for ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’. It will be the first game where fans can directly engage and enjoy, rather than just watching a broadcasted stage. The players are also expected to radiate even more intense energy, fueled by the support of their fans.
Led by coach Seo Jang-hoon and coach Jeon Tae-poong, ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’ will face J-CREW with a dazzling lineup including captain Minho (SHINee), Jung Jin-woon (2AM), Johnny (NCT), Moon Soo-in, Kim Taek, Oh Seung-hoon, Park Eun-seok, Son Tae-jin, Jung Kyumin, Lee Dae-hee, and Park Chan-woong. Attention is focused on how these players, each with their own stories and passion for basketball, will compete against the strong J-CREW.
On the day of the match, singer Kwon Eun-bi will perform a congratulatory performance. Kwon Eun-bi, loved for her powerful performances and diverse stages, is expected to provide a glamorous finale that connects the heat of basketball with music.
Sports Drama Beyond Entertainment
This match is the first big match of the ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’ live game, but the excitement does not stop here. The production team has announced that they will hold another live match on October 8, further raising the expectations of basketball fans and viewers.
Through this match, ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’ plans to convey the authenticity and liveliness of sports beyond the laughter of simple entertainment. In particular, with the addition of commentary from caster Jung Yong-gum and commentator Son Dae-beom, it is expected that even audiences unfamiliar with basketball will easily immerse themselves and enjoy the game. Applications for match viewing can be made through the official Instagram of ‘Passionate Basketball Team: Rising Eagles’.
[Lee Da-kyum, Star Today Reporter]
