'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung' airs every Sunday at 9:10 PM on MBC and is available on OTT on Wave.

We've summarized the key points, from Wonderdogs' match results, disbandment, final match, discussions on the 8th team, and even the possibility of producing a season 2.

 

1. What kind of program will the new director Kim Yeon-kyung have?

 

MBC's 'Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-kyung' is a sports reality show in which Kim Yeon-kyung takes on the role of 'coach' for the first time since retiring as a volleyball player.

We've gathered together underdog players who failed to make it to the pros or retired but dream of playing on the court again.

It contains the process of founding a new volleyball team, 'Pilseung Wonderdogs', and competing against real professional teams.

 

In particular, Kim Yeon-kyung's leadership, which states that "a coach is not someone who scolds, but someone who believes in others," resonates deeply with viewers.

The program ranked first in both topicality and viewership ratings in its time slot.

 

2. What is the broadcast time and where can I watch it on OTT?

Broadcast information is summarized in the table below.

 

item	information
First broadcast	September 28, 2025
Broadcast time	Every Sunday at 9:10 PM, MBC
OTT	Wavve Exclusive replay
rebroadcast	MBC every1·Dramanet·Regional MBC

 

Because it is a weekend prime time slot, it is driving up viewership ratings among families, couples, and fans.

 

 

3. What was the result of the Wonderdogs match? Was there a crisis of disbandment?

 

Wonderdogs compete against various professional teams throughout the broadcast. The rule of disbandment after 3 losses We started the season with .
In particular, after two consecutive losses in Japan, the team was actually on the verge of disbandment.

 

But the recently aired 8 A 3-1 comeback win against the Redsparks in the league , Team survival Final confirmation I did it.
Even in situations of injury and power vacuum, Pyo Seung-ju, Yoon Young-in, and Baek Chae-rim played an active role.

Coach Kim Yeon-kyung's strategic changes and tactical guidance received rave reviews.

 

The next opponent is an even more iconic team.
Coach Kim Yeon-kyung's former team Heungkuk Life Pink Spiders (2024–2025 Champion).
Viewers' expectations are exploding as it is a match between the professional champion team and Kim Yeon-kyung, who is making her debut as a coach.

 

 

4. Is it really possible for Wonderdogs to “disband → survive → become the 8th club”?

 

The Wonderdogs Project is more than just entertainment.
Women's Volleyball V-League 7-team system The problem of imbalance between schedule and competition has been consistently pointed out.
The possibility of creating eight professional teams is a long-standing dream in the volleyball world.

 

▪️ Coach Kim Yeon-kyung In May 2025, he met with the president of the Korea Volleyball Federation and expressed his intention to establish an eighth team.

▪️ Movements toward founding a new club have been detected in several areas, including Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do.

▪️ The production team also stated, “This project is the first step toward the creation of the 8th team.”

▪️ Success in both viewership and buzz → Possibility of discussions on actual founding

 

The final results will be revealed in the 9th episode, so attention is focused.

 

 

5. Will Season 2 Be Made? The Production Team Answers Directly

 

At the final press conference, the production team talked about the possibility of a season 2.

“I will do my best to persuade Coach Kim Yeon-kyung and MBC so that I can come back with good news.” He said.

As the viewer ratings continue to rise and the show becomes a huge hit, many are saying that the production of Season 2 is highly likely.

 

Expected development points for Season 2

▪️ Follow-up story on whether Wonderdogs will establish an 8th team

▪️Possibility of a long-term project for coach Kim Yeon-kyung

▪️ Recruiting new players or reorganizing existing members

▪️ Larger scale pro team matchups

 

As Coach Kim Yeon-kyung's debut as a coach created such a stir, there is certainly a demand for a follow-up season.

 

 

 

FAQ

Q1. Where can I watch 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-kyung' on OTT?
You can watch it again on Wavve.

 

Q2. Has Wonderdogs disbanded?
No. The team's survival is confirmed with a win against the Red Sparks.

 

Q3. Is it actually possible to create an 8th team?
Although it is still in the discussion stage, there are continued comments from officials mentioning the possibility.

 

Q4. Will season 2 be produced?
It is highly likely since the production team mentioned it as “positive.”

 

 

 

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