Coupang Play's Shooting Star: K League Legends in a New Football Variety Show
Coupang Play, known for streaming Bundesliga and K League matches, is now launching an original sports football variety show. Featuring 2002 World Cup star Park Ji-sung as team manager, Choi Yong-soo as head coach, and Seol Ki-hyun as assistant coach, the show boasts a stellar lineup of K League veterans. This exciting program, Shooting Star, will showcase retired players challenging active K League teams, starting with lower-tier clubs.
Shooting Star Lineup
The Shooting Star roster is packed with K League legends and iconic figures, complemented by a commentary team optimized for entertainment.
Management and Commentary Team
- Team Manager: Park Ji-sung
- Head Coach: Choi Yong-soo
- Assistant Coach: Seol Ki-hyun
- Commentators: Park Jong-yoon, Han Jun-hee, Lee Joo-heon
Player Lineup
Goalkeepers (GK)
- Kim Young-kwang: Retired from Seongnam FC with over 600 appearances.
- Lee Bum-young: Known for his standout performances in FC Online.
Defenders (DF)
A versatile group of five defenders with extensive K League experience:
- Kim Chang-soo: 2010s national team player who played for Daejeon, Busan, Jeonbuk, Ulsan, Gwangju, and Incheon.
- Shin Se-gye: Multi-position player with stints at Suwon, Gangwon, and E-Land.
- Kim Keun-hwan: Utility player capable of playing center-back, defensive midfielder, or striker.
- Kim Ho-nam: 14-year pro and YouTube channel "Honamdu" operator.
- Kang Min-soo: National team player and 2010 World Cup participant known for tenacious play.
Midfielders (MF)
- Ko Yo-han: FC Seoul’s one-club man with over 400 appearances and a permanently retired jersey number.
- Kwon Soon-hyung: Long-time defensive midfielder for Jeju and Seongnam.
- Kim Sung-hwan: Debuted with Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma and retired at Hwaseong FC.
- Ha Sung-min: Currently active in the K5 League with Daejeon Yuseong Seobu FC.
Forwards (FW)
The attacking lineup features some of K League’s most iconic strikers:
- Dejan: One of K League’s greatest forwards, with standout performances at Daegu FC.
- Lee Jong-ho: Former striker for Jeonnam Dragons and Seongnam FC.
- Park Ki-dong: Known as “Mobile Warrior,” he scored the goal that secured Daegu FC’s first-ever top-split finish.
- Kim Dong-sub: Currently a playing coach at Seoul Byuksan Players FC.
- Yeom Ki-hun: Suwon Samsung legend, now a coach under Shin Tae-yong with the Indonesian national team.
Shooting Star Premiere
Shooting Star, Coupang Play’s original sports variety show, will premiere on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 8 PM KST. The show is expected to feature matches primarily against K4 League teams. Fans can look forward to seeing rival legends like Suwon Samsung’s Yeom Ki-hun and FC Seoul’s Ko Yo-han teaming up, alongside K League icons like Dejan and Kim Young-kwang.
Don’t miss the chance to watch these football legends in action! Tune in to Shooting Star on Coupang Play at 8 PM on November 22.
Source: Coupang Play