The Fire Girls Soccer Team shows the bright future of Korean women‘s soccer.

In the 5th episode of tvN’s ‘Run, Fire Girls’ that aired on the 21st, the Fire Girls Soccer Team, which added new member Kim Seo-yul, scored the most goals with their improved soccer skills. The viewership ratings for the broadcast that day were an average of 2.0% and a peak of 2.7% based on households in the metropolitan area, recording their highest ever. (Paid platform, Nielsen Korea)

The sweet first meeting between Kim Seo-yul, who was recruited by Coach Lee Dong-gook through an entrance test, and the Fire Girls brought smiles to our faces. Kim Seo-yul surprised the Fire Girls with her Marseille turn and nonstop shot, and showed off her solid presence in the build-up training as an attacking duo with ace Kim Se-ah.

In addition, in the match against Shin Tae-yong FC, Coach Lee Dong-gook put Kim Seo-yul and Kim Se-ah as the two top players, and as soon as the first half started, the Fire Girls‘ passing play and midfield battles unfolded, allowing us to feel the difference in their performance. Above all, Kim Seo-yul, who received a cross from Kim Se-ah, scored the first goal since the Fire Girls’ soccer team was founded.

However, the opponent scored right away, making it 1-1, and the score widened to 1-4 thanks to the performance of the opposing team‘s ace number 13 player. Accordingly, Coach Lee Dong-gook focused on offense in preparation for the second half, knowing that even if they concede a goal, they can catch up by scoring a goal.

The Fire Girls soccer team gradually gained momentum in the second half, and Kim Se-ah took advantage of an opening to break through and score a goal, bringing joy. Lee Ji-eum’s steady pass, which calmly assisted Kim Se-ah‘s goal, also caught the eye.

The Fire Girls, who had been continuing a tight game with both defenders and attackers showing improvement, unfortunately gave up another goal to the opponent, but Kim Se-ah also added a goal with her concentration not missing the opponent’s mistake, ending the game with a score of 3-5.

The Fire Girls suffered another defeat, but left behind many records and meanings. Kim Seo-yool‘s debut goal, which is also the Fire Girls’ first opening goal, and Kim Se-ah‘s first multi-goal, helped them escape their goal drought, but they lost by the smallest margin ever, 2 points. Caster Jeong Yong-geom felt the Fire Girls’ amazing transformation and said, “Today was a day that made us look forward to a better today than yesterday and an even better tomorrow.”

Coach Lee Dong-gook was also satisfied with the team‘s performance and said, “They did really well today. The Fire Girls also applauded each other for their hard work, creating a warm atmosphere. Kim Seo-yul, who finished her first game as a member of the Fire Girls Soccer Team, said, “It was fun.”

Meanwhile, the Fire Girls Soccer Team will participate in their first competition in 130 days since their founding due to an important announcement from Coach Lee Dong-gook. The story of the Fire Girls Soccer Team, which has entered training camp with the goal of winning the U-7 Youth Competition, will be revealed on the broadcast on the 28th.

Hong Se-young, Donga.com Reporter projecthong@donga.com