# Kim Yeon-koung Says She Won't Coach Again After Season 2 Opener

- URL: https://unnienote.app/en/news/kim-yeon-koung-refuses-season-3-coaching-26b27f
- Published: 2026-10-28T22:57:58.933Z
- Publisher: Unnie Note

> Kim Yeon-koung said she will not return as a coach for season 3 of 'New Coach Kim Yeon-koung' after the season 2 opener against Japan's Shujitsu High School.

## Key points

1. Kim said after the first match, 'Let me not do coaching again.'
2. Her team lost the first set against Shujitsu High School.
3. The episode airing October 25 shows a revenge match against Shujitsu.

## 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.

## FAQ

### Will Kim Yeon-koung coach in season 3?

According to Newsis, Kim said after the season 2 opener that she would not coach again, so she has signaled she will not return for season 3.

### Who did Kim's team play in the season 2 opener?

Her team, Pilsung Wonder Dogs, played Japan's top high school team, Shujitsu High School, a rematch of season 1's loss.

## Sources

- [Newsis](https://www.newsis.com/view/NISX20261025_0003840008)

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