Park Hang-seo’s ‘Mungchan 4’ smiles even at the bottom

TV Jun 02, 2025

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On JTBC entertainment show ‘Let’s Eat Dinner Together 4 ‘, coach Park Hang-seo’s ‘FC Papa Claus’ confirmed last place in the first round, but showed a hopeful performance, raising expectations for the next round.

In the 9th episode of ‘United We Can Cool 4’ that aired on the 1st, ‘FC Papa Claus’ led by coach Park Hang-seo and ‘Ssak3UTD’ led by coach Kim Nam-il played a match to decide 3rd and 4th place in the first round.Both teams gave it their all to avoid last place, and ended up with a 1:1 draw.This match proved its popularity by recording the highest viewership ratings in the same time slot for non-terrestrial channels.

Coach Park held a brunch time for all players to build teamwork before the game.He called each player by name to break the awkwardness and gave them warm advice.He also raised the mood by hugging them, spanking them on the butt, and even giving them surprise kisses.

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Meanwhile, ‘Ssak3UTD’, as the team with the youngest average age, has begun internal inspections to reduce the generation gap.Lee Ji-hoon and Yoon Sang-hyun’s conversation created an atmosphere similar to a parent-teacher conference, and Baek Seung-ryeol changed the atmosphere by saying, “I’m sorry for being shy,” and promising to invite all the team members to his house.

In the game, the tactical changes of the two coaches caught the eye.’FC Papa Closs’ used the 4-4-2 formation, putting Lim Nam-gyu and Gao Gai as the two top players, and strengthened the attack by using Ha Seong-woon as the first starter.’Ssak3UTD’ used an experimental tactic that changed the positions significantly, and attracted attention by using Kwak Beom as the first starting winger.

In the first half, coach Park Hang-seo’s team was dominant.In a corner kick situation, Lim Nam-gyu’s kick hit the opposing defender Lee Jong-hyun and went in as an own goal, which was recorded as the team’s first goal and the first goal of the league.The commentary team was impressed by the changed team atmosphere, and Lee Dong-gook said, “It’s completely different, so much so that I’m glad I met them in the last game.”

On the other hand, coach Kim Nam-il’s team showed some signs of disharmony due to the change in position, but Park Seung-hoon showed his presence by scoring a goal with individual skills and a powerful shot.In the end, the game ended 1:1, and Kim Seong-ju said, “It was the most fun game,” and Kim Yong-man said, “It was like a match between championship candidates.”

The final result was that ‘FC Papa Claus’ finished last in the first round with 1 draw and 2 losses, but coach Park boosted the players ‘morale by saying, “We are evolving little by little” and “We cannot live without losing to Ahn Jung-hwan.Let’s definitely win the next game.”

At the end of the broadcast, the match between Ahn Jung-hwan’s ‘FC Fantasy Star’ and Lee Dong-gook’s ‘Lion Hearts FC’ for the first place in the first round was previewed, raising viewers ‘expectations.’ United We Cool 4’ airs every Sunday at 7:10 PM on JTBC.

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Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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