What did Kim Yeon-koung say about season 3?

After the first match of season 2 of 'New Coach Kim Yeon-koung,' Kim Yeon-koung said she would not coach again, according to Newsis. Her words, 'Let me not do coaching again, get it together Yeon-koung,' suggested she had given up on returning for a third season.

What happened in the season 2 opener?

Kim's team, Pilsung Wonder Dogs, faced Japan's top high school team, Shujitsu High School, in the first match. Season 1 had ended with a come-from-behind defeat to the same opponent, so the players and Kim entered the match determined to win this Korea-Japan revenge match. However, they lost the first set and were pushed hard in the second. Kim faced Shujitsu coach Mikiko Nishihata in a tactical battle in which neither side backed down.

During the match, Kim, who had been shouting 'Block with your body!' to her players, was unexpectedly hit by an opponent's ball, a moment that reportedly surprised everyone watching.

When can fans watch the episode?

The episode aired on October 25, 2026. Viewers can follow the rematch with Shujitsu High School in the broadcast.

For international fans

Kim Yeon-koung is one of South Korea's most famous volleyball players, and this show follows her first steps as a coach. The rivalry with Japan's Shujitsu High School gives the story an international angle, and fans outside Korea can check the broadcaster's official channels for viewing information.