Former basketball player Woo Ji-won transforms into an actor in 'The Bad Commenter of Coach Maeng.'
Set to premiere on the 23rd, the two-part MBC drama 'The Bad Commenter of Coach Maeng' (written by Kim Dam, directed by Hyun Sol-ip) is expected to provide reality that resembles actual professional basketball games and unique entertainment as numerous legends who shone in South Korea's basketball scene join the cast.
'The Bad Commenter of Coach Maeng' is a two-man game comedy in which Coach Maeng Gong, facing dismissal due to poor performance, teams up with his bad commenter Hwa Jin for the sake of the team's results. Set against the backdrop of the professional basketball world, many all-time legends representing South Korea’s basketball scene participate, enhancing the weight and professionalism of the work while maximizing immersion.
The most notable figure is Woo Ji-won, known as 'the prince of the court,' who recently started a second life as an actor. Expanding his career from a former basketball player to an actor, he has been active in various fields, including theater and musicals, and will portray the coach of the professional basketball team 'Eight,' showcasing stable and natural acting. Anticipation is building for the performance of Woo Ji-won, who will inject vitality into the character based on his experiences on the court.
Meanwhile, the luxurious cameo lineup exclusive to 'The Bad Commenter of Coach Maeng' adds richness and fun to the drama. First, Lee Seung-jun, the record-holder for the most wins in the KBL Dunk Contest, appears as a player for 'Red Jet' and displays a perfect dunk with his unchanging skills. The high-end duo responsible for professional basketball broadcasts this season also joins. 'Rambo Shooter' Moon Kyung and veteran sports caster Jung Yong-geum appear as commentators and casters, respectively, enhancing immersion with a sense of realism akin to that of an actual broadcast.
The legendary guard Yang Dong-geun, shining with seven KBL MVP awards, and 'the Shooter of Joseon' Cho Sung-min join as the director and coach of 'Flash,' respectively, adding to the excitement. The two performed their lines perfectly without a single NG, impressing the production team. 'All-Around Player' Eun Hee-seok served as an advisor for this work, leading game tactics and overall training, playing a key role in elevating the drama's realism, while also making a special appearance as the director of 'Just.'
'The Bad Commenter of Coach Maeng' will depict the professional basketball world more realistically and excitingly through the active participation and support of actual basketball players. It is expected that the legends, who have written the history of basketball from their respective positions, will bring vitality to the drama, providing viewers with another perspective on the show.
'The Bad Commenter of Coach Maeng' will air on the 23rd and 24th.
[Photo] Provided by MBC.
[OSEN]