Actor Kim Soo-gyeom revealed that he was involved in a significant car accident previously.
On the 13th, JTBC’s flagship sports entertainment program "Gathering Up," which aired in its fourth episode ('Coach Unchan'), featured two tests designed by the coaches: Head Coach Kim Nam-il organized a ‘football sense’ challenge, while Head Coach Ahn Jung-hwan set up a ‘shooting accuracy’ test. Viewers and mentors alike were deeply impressed by the participants showcasing their abilities with genuine passion towards football.
As reported by Nielsen Korea, a market research firm specializing in television ratings, the program achieved top honors among non-terrestrial channels during its broadcast. In the Seoul metropolitan region, it garnered a viewership rate of 3.9% within pay-TV households. This figure surpassed the initial broadcast’s rating of 3.2%, fueling expectations for a continued positive trajectory for "Gathering 4" moving forward.
Initially, after the airing of the first episode, Head Coach Park Hang-seo proceeded with the physical aptitude tests. Notably, the contest between South Korea’s top striker Khan and Cha Sun-Woo—who had previously tied with Ahn Jung-Hwan in a leg-wrestling challenge—gained significant interest. Despite an intense competition, Khan emerged victorious; however, both Ahn Jung-Hwan and Park Hang-seo selected him for their teams respectively. Meanwhile, Kim Nam-il opted for former collegiate soccer player Song Ha-Bin, whereas Lee Dong-Gook chose Kang Hyun-Seok from the lacrosse team featured in ‘Gatherings Three.’
Following this, Coach Kim Nam-il decided to implement the 'Football Sense' test. This particular trial involved catching a ball dropped from 15 meters high, marking the first such broadcast experiment in South Korea. Both Mr. Kim Nam-il and other officials referred to it as an immensely challenging task, one that even seasoned players would struggle with. Despite being scouted for the football team during their elementary years, Hwi did not pass, nor did Bang Ye-dam, despite his impressive showing up till the crucial 2:1 pressure round; both instances highlighted just how tough the examination truly was.
At present, Head Coach Kim Nam-il took it upon himself to demonstrate. Wearing a suit and dress shoes while standing on the grass field, he loudly proclaimed “challenge” to uphold the legendary status. This display left all 56 players astounded as they watched him control the ball with his feet.
The following competitor to take on the challenge was ASTRO MJ, who nominated Cha Eun-woo. According to him, Cha demonstrated impressive heading traps as well as chest traps during the match. His header trap particularly caught everyone’s eye despite some difficulties encountered with the chest trap attempt. Additionally, he successfully performed a foot trap, which led to real-time testing and garnered critique from Park Hang-seo, stating that this performance surpassed that of Kim Nam-il.
When actor Kim Soo-gyeom, who is rapidly gaining recognition as a promising new talent, made his appearance, Ahn Jung-hwan remarked, "Becoming a soccer player was my aspiration, but an unfortunate incident occurred."
In elementary school, Kim Soo-kyum was involved in club soccer and encountered a car accident just as he was transitioning to competitive play. After spending three to four months recovering from this incident, his condition improved enough for him to return to the sport. However, another unfortunate car crash occurred during this time. This led him to believe that perhaps soccer wasn’t meant to be his path; yet, unable to abandon his love for the game, he resumed participating in club soccer throughout fifth and sixth grade. His dedication persisted through middle school too. In response to whether he experienced lasting effects due to these accidents, he stated confidently that he did not have any aftermath.
He specifically mentioned, “I would like Director Kim Nam-il to train me,” and extended an invitation to Kim Nam-il, which elicited laughter from everyone. Meanwhile, other directors started eyeing him with interest, impressed by his skillful handling of both feet. Park Hang-seo remarked, “If you strike out against me, will you then join my team?” Ahn Jung-hwan went so far as to select him as a first-choice player based on his assessment of the individual’s soccer instincts.
Prior to the commencement of the test, Guevara, recognized as the top ace within “Gathering 3” and subject to scrutiny from fellow participants, conveyed his unwavering assurance by stating, "No player has me checked.” To mirror this conviction, he positioned the ball flawlessly into the golden zone using a trap technique, leaving everybody astounded. Consequently, Park Hang-seo selected Guevara for his single choice. Lee Dong-guk opted for actor Jong-hyun Lee, known for his rapid pace and exceptional throw-in abilities, whereas Kim Nam-il chose Alberto, who competed in the Serie 4 league, also as their sole selection.
The subsequent challenge was Ahn Jung-hwan’s ‘Shooting Precision’ assessment. During this trial, the performances by the 'Soccer Dummies' were particularly impressive. CRAVITY'S ERIM, invited for scouting from a renowned football academy, left everyone astounded with a flawless Caesar kick. Meanwhile, Ha Sung-woon showcased his skills as the 'Idol Messi,' impressively executing swift and precise shots using both feet. Additionally, Hikari, known as the fantastical youngster associated with the term 'J-League Mbappe,' demonstrated his prowess by successfully completing the scoring task twice over.
Following all the assessments, Kim Nam-il picked actor Lee Ji-hoon, who previously excelled in sports, whereas Lee Dong-guk opted for Lee Seok-chan, known formerly as one of the leading scorers from the team ‘Somehow New Avengers’. Notably, Park Hang-seo garnered interest when he selected Ha Sung-woon along with Ahn Jung-hwan, acting under the rap moniker Noh Yoon-ha.
During this period, both the spectators and the coaches found themselves amazed by the abilities and fervor displayed by the 56 participants. These athletes showcased their talents across various assessments—ranging from physical prowess to tactical understanding and scoring ability—which deeply impressed the coaching staff and heightened anticipation for intense competitive play moving forward.
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