There is a commentary team that properly conveys the charm of 3x3 basketball.
The NH Nonghyup Bank 2025 KXO 3x3 Seoul Sinchon Light Quest was held on the 21st in front of the Uplex at the Hyundai Department Store Sinchon location in Seoul. A total of 9 teams were divided into 2 groups, competing in the preliminary rounds on the 21st and determining the champion through a top-6 tournament on the 22nd.
In the Light Quest final, Valencia (Spain) defeated Jump Shot (Singapore) 18-17, securing the final victory. The winning team, Valencia, received a prize of $3,000 and a berth in the FIBA 3x3 Beijing Tongzhou Challenger 2025, to be held in China in October.
In the men's open division final, Assist defeated RNT Legashi 13-9 to claim victory. Kim Dong-Young was selected as the MVP. In the U18 division final, RKDR (Park Bum-Joon, Gam Dong-Bin, Chae Tae-Hyun, Lee Dong-Yeob) defeated Mirae AI (Jo Kwon-Woo, Hong Ha-Yul, Lee Hyun-Soo, Park Kyung-Tae) 21-12 to kiss the trophy. The MVP was awarded to Gam Dong-Bin, who led RKDR to victory.
KBS N's commentary team also played a significant role in making this tournament a success. The optimized Kim Ki-Woong and commentator Park Chan-Woong captivated fans with their specialized knowledge and storytelling.
Former player and commentator Park Chan-Woong is gaining popularity with his witty remarks that enhance the live experience 100%. He said, “Using my experience from playing basketball when I was young, sports broadcasting feels comfortable. 3x3 basketball is not a formal event, and it matches my personality well,” he smiled.
Yeom Jeong-Moon, KBS N's basketball producer, noted, “Kim Ki-Woong and commentator Park Chan-Woong have worked together for years, so their chemistry is fantastic. Commissioner Park has a good knowledge of basketball and player experience, making him popular with viewers of all ages.”
Commentator Park Chan-Woong remarked, “Kim Ki-Woong loves basketball and he complements me perfectly. I naturally get energized by the energy that the players give off on site.”
The Light Quest held in Sinchon was a huge success. Passersby often found themselves engrossed in basketball and ended up watching the finals. Commentator Park Chan-Woong expressed, “3x3 basketball has a fast tempo and a lot of manly plays. Since it’s held in Sinchon, there’s more exposure and the fans' response was good. I hope more events are held in other places like Gangnam in the future.”
Seoul Cosmo, Yonsei University, and Dongguk University, which represented Korea, also had a good experience. Korean 3x3 basketball continues to improve every year. Commentator Park Chan-Woong advised, “It would be great for elite (5x5) players in Korea to experience 3x3 basketball often. The question of why to play street basketball is an old story. It will greatly help players when they go pro.”
Commentator Park Chan-Woong expressed to the fans, “Fans recognize me as the 'Kofi caster.' I am grateful. Basketball commentary is always enjoyable and a source of dopamine. I hope you will continue to support me.”
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