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(All settings are entirely fictional.)

(All child actors were accompanied by guardians to ensure safety.)

Now tell me. What's your secret strategy?

In this game, put Kim Min Woo and Yoo Jin Ki...

instead of Kang Woo Seung and Park Joon Hyuk.

Kim Min Woo and Yoo Jin Ki are backups.

Bench players.

That's the secret strategy, starting with Kim Min Woo and Yoo Jin Ki.

How does it make sense?

Explain it in a way I can actually believe.

Isn't winning the best explanation?

If you're joking again, you're done.

I'm not joking.

It's really the right move, I swear.

Wait!

You can just figure it out yourself.

What?

Find the reason it has to be those two players.

What do you mean?

You wouldn't believe me no matter what I say.

Forget it.

Why am I even dealing with you?

I'll give you a hint.

What kind of hint?

The reason isn't on the court.

Look outside the court.

Outside?

(A Head Coach's Turnover)

More, more, more!

(Episode 2)

Endure it.

Maeng Gong, you're here.

I'll report the lineup to central.

Same as always today?

You say that like it's a given?

Sorry?

We've never switched things up.

- Kang Woo Seung - Yes, coach.

- Park Joon Hyuk - Yes, coach.

Do you think it's a given that you'll always start?

Sorry?

Of course not.

Kim Min Woo and Yoo Jin Ki.

- Yes, coach. - Yes, coach.

You two are in the starting lineup.

Me?

Thanks, coach.

I'll do my best.

Now hurry up and get ready!

(Yoo Jin Ki, Kim Min Woo)

The game between Big Pandas and Eight starts with the tip-off.

Good one! Now defense.

(Coach Woo Ji Won)

Kim Min Woo is pressing Lee Seung Ho right from the start.

Offense foul on Lee Seung Ho.

Kim Min Woo is performing solid defense today.

He's been known for defense since his college days.

Kim Min Woo!

(Big Pandas vs Eight) (1st quarter)

Offense two.

Left side.

Rebound!

Hey, nice!

Yoo Jin Ki grabs the rebound.

He fights hard.

Yoo Jin Ki!

(4th quarter)

Blocked by Yoo Jin Ki.

What a clean block!

Since when was he this good?

Awesome!

(Big Pandas vs Eight)

Wow, Maeng Gong.

What happened to always starting the same five players?

Kim Min Woo and Yoo Jin Ki. They're good today.

They've always been good.

Let's have a fun fight in the playoffs.

Alright, you come up and meet us.

I don't want Just to make the playoffs either.

Pulling in the same direction.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

Hey,

Look at Kim Min Woo's defense!

I really like this player, you know.

I love the way Yoo Jin Ki blocks balls.

Um, hey...

I'm here.

Why're you standing like that?

True that.

Are you a backup now? Why're you waiting like that?

I didn't want to interrupt you.

Maeng Jae Hee, can I take a seat?

Sit if you want.

You guys won today, right?

Yes, we did win.

You should've seen how happy she was earlier.

Really?

Mom, please!

Why? You were so happy...

about your dad's team won!

That's just...

because it was the first win against Eight all season.

I was hoping you'd finally win today.

I'm glad your team won.

You are?

Yes.

People yell at you less when you win.

Honestly, I'm really happy.

My sweetheart,

you really like it?

Yes!

I feel the same.

Chess scores...

Your strategy's pretty good.

If this keeps up, you'll take down Bluebee.

I've shown all my cards now.

Let's see your cards now.

What's your plan to beat the top team?

Hey, about Chess...

Chess?

Oh, Chess!

- Hey, coach. - Hi.

You look good today.

I just got a call from my family.

They just arrived at the airport.

Really?

Then you'd go.

- Really? - Sure.

You're off training today, specially.

Go and have a happy time with family.

For real?

I'm gonna head out right now then.

Okay.

Good luck, Chess!

- Coach. - Huh?

Is that your son?

Him?

Hey, why do you look so annoyed?

Being told I look like you isn't a compliment.

Do you know how pretty my daughter is?

Isn't she more like her mom?

No, she totally looks like me!

Hey, whatever.

Take a seat and show me your secret.

- Hey, Maeng Gong. - Yeah?

Isn't Chess...

dealing with homesickness?

How did you know that?

Chess posted about it on social media.

- Said he wanted to go home. - What?

So I thought boosting Chess's morale was the key strategy.

Wow, everyone knew except me.

You should've paid more attention to your players.

Stop dodging the real issue.

You mean Kang Woo Seung and Park Joon Hyuk?

If you'd figured out what was going on between them earlier...

you could've stopped them from fighting on the court.

So...

- I need your help. - For what?

I need to get them to make up.

How should I handle them?

No way. Just don't let them play together.

Hey!

They're both starters. What nonsense is that?

They should make up.

They fight during games. How's it even possible?

Well...

You said you found out Chess's situation from social media.

Then check out Park Joon Hyuk's account too.

There might be something in there.

Why should I care his posts?

Why're you reacting like that?

You ignore me and just say what you want!

I don't do that!

Anyway, I don't want to do that.

If you want them to make up, do it yourself.

Hey!

Where're you going?

Hey, Go Hwa Jin.

Go Hwa Jin!

Hey, Go Hwa Jin!

Wait, I just...

Why're you following me?

I wasn't...

ignoring you.

Like you said, if they don't like playing together,

I'll adjust their playing time...

and split them up in the lineup.

But that's a worst-case option.

The priority is fixing their relationship, right?

- Not sure. - If they don't make up...

Chess won't be able to score reliably either.

Maybe.

You can make an effort first.

If it doesn't work out,

then you'll do what you said.

- Separately? - Yeah, just like you said.

Separately.

But I don't think there's anything I can help with.

There's something you can do.

Teach...

me how to do that.

- You mean what? - Umm...

What?

S...ocial media.

This is my account.

Why do you keep liking random posts?

My players are not just anyone!

Okay, stop liking.

Do you really think this'll tell you why they fought?

Why're you acting like that? Still upset?

I'm not upset.

Alright, no more liking.

I should've paid more attention to the players.

Now everything's blowing up.

You can't do it all yourself.

Just coming up with strategies is hard enough.

Look at you.

Are you really the same Go Hwa Jin who posted hate comments?

Huh?

Why won't the kids say anything?

When Mom asks me why I fought with my brother...

I don't answer sometimes.

- Why not? - I just don't want to say.

Why don't you want to?

There are lots of reasons.

Like, when I know I was wrong but don't want to admit it.

So how did you make up with your brother then?

- Make up? - Yes.

My brother usually says sorry first.

Just like I expected.

You're so stubborn!

Big Pandas has two of those.

Can you really get them to make up?

Well...

I've got to get them to make up before the next match.

Isn't it up...

to their mind?

Yeah, but I can't just sit back and do nothing.

I've got to try, at least.

The thing you really worried about is...

whether it's okay to put them on the court together.

Right?

Exactly.

Only if they get along on the court...

then we can win the next game.

How about asking them something to check that?

If the answer's positive, they play together.

If not, they'll play separately.

Ask a question?

Yes.

Whether you make up or keep fighting, that's on you.

But,

not on the court.

I won't let you guys play for a while.

Maeng Gong.

I really want to be on the court.

Hey, do you even know how important the next game is?

I can't take that risk.

I can't let you both play.

What if we don't fight?

We promise.

We'll make sure you have nothing to worry about.

Can I trust you two?

I'm still uneasy.

I have just three questions for both of you.

(1 Best game, 2 Worst game)

(3 This season's goal)

I'll give you ten minutes from now.

Answer these questions.

If we just write them down, we can play the next game?

That's right.

But,

This isn't about your own answers.

Park Joon Hyuk'll write Kang Woo Seung's answer.

And Kang Woo Seung'll write Park Joon Hyuk's answer.

What?

Coach.

Whether you play or not...

depends on your understanding of each other.

(1 Best game)

(A game against Bluebee, last Christmas)

How did he know that?

Why? Was it wrong?

Nope.

How could you...

On this day...

you said it was the first time scoring over 20 in the pro league.

Yours is the same day, right?

Because it was the day you had the most assists.

Now that I think about it,

I owe that record to you.

Me?

You turned all my passes into goals that day.

The worst game is...

(Round 6 Flash)

Park Joon Hyuk.

You think I'm skipping you on purpose?

Honestly, I'm lost too.

How things got this bad between us?

From day one on the Big Pandas,

I wanted to work well with you.

I believed that syncing with a skilled PG

would make me a better player.

I didn't mean to freeze you out.

I couldn't.

I kept messing up in the 4th with those crucial turnovers,

and we kept losing.

Now every time I'm on the court,

all I can think is 'Don't turn it over.'

I can't even see the wide-open chances, neither.

Park Joon Hyuk.

Whatever I did to you let's just leave it behind.

I'll do the same.

Stop it! Don't get all weird on me now.

Yeah, so... Well, you know.

We've got one goal this season.

Let's hit the court.

Alright.

Let't hit it.

(Goal of the Season) (Championship)

Big Pandas takes it 91

to 89 over Bluebee!

They've always struggled

with turnovers in tight matchups,

but they had just one in the entire fourth quarter today.

Absolutely. This was a win built on teamwork.

They're turning into one seriously tight-knit squad.

Big Pandas and Just are now tied in the standings.

Yep, that means

the Big Pandas absolutely has to win their final regular season game.

Now's the time for that glue-like bond —just like we saw earlier.

That's right. As you mentioned,

Just and Big Pandas,

they are set to face off in the final game of the regular season.

Only one team can win the game,

and that team punches their ticket to the playoffs.

You're here!

You're early!

Ribeye?

Didn't know what you'd like, so I grabbed a mix.

Eat up!

You've got a stalker, don't you?

A stalker?

You?

It's here. Let's go.

Damn, this meat looks legit!

Hey, hey, here it is.

You're always sucking on candy, no wonder you look like a twig!

Eat up, you should!

Ugh, why'd you invite me over? We could've just eaten out.

We've only got one game left,

so let's be real for a sec.

For what?

You.

Do your parents even know?

That you're chasing after me instead of hitting the books?

I'm keeping up with my studies,

and my parents are out in the other city for their business.

Wow, senior year and you're still chill as ever?

By the way,

what's up with the hospital visits? Is someone not well?

It's my brother.

How bad?

He's mostly recovered physically, but he just won't say a word.

Look at you, handling senior year and nursing your brother?

That's pretty impressive.

Having someone sick in the family,

it is hard.

It hurts.

I know.

Have some.

What makes basketball special to you?

Basketball?

Cause I'm good at it.

Ugh, don't start showing off or anything.

Jeez!

Do I need a reason to like it?

I

started playing back in

fourth grade, so

Including my years as a coach, it's been almost...

35 years.

Basketball's been by my side the whole way.

He, I wouldn't have gone all the way if I didn't like it.

If you didn't, I would've quit a long time ago.

Okay, what makes you love the game?

Me?

I don't like basketball.

You don't? But you're way too invested for that.

Ahh, I'm full.

Already?

You, wait.

Hang on, I'll wrap this up for you.

Take it home and eat it, got it?

I'm keeping it warm in this thermos,

so you better eat it right away.

Karina, a Jung Hyup's ideal type?

Is she a foreigner?

Ugh, this is giving me a headache.

The basketball shoes Woo Seung has been wearing

since middle school got discontinued.

Where can I find a pair?

Min Woo's dream car is a Porsche.

Too bad his salary doesn't even come close.

Well, dream big.

Man, he's such a picky eater.

So much work.

This stuff wasn't cheap, he'll never know.

(Player of the Year) (Maeng Gong)

Hey, look at this. Here goes the king piece.

Whoa, didn't think it'd fit!

I loaded it up,

so make sure you eat well, okay?

- That was great, thanks. - Hey, take this with you.

Strawberry?

Yeah.

Don't you like it?

Huh?

I've seen you with those strawberry candies all the time.

You said I never pay attention, right?

Ugh, who said I wanted you to care?

These are high-end, from the department store.

Don't waste a single one—eat them all.

I'm heading out.

Yeah, take care. And...

let's talk things over at the team tomorrow.

- Got it. - Alright.

Take care.

Having someone sick in the family,

it is hard.

It hurts.

I know.

You were here!

Why are you still awake?

Here... want to try some strawberries?

I was at Coach Maeng Gong's place earlier.

He gave me some ribeye and stuffs and told me to eat it with you.

What am I doing?

I don't even know what I want.

When I first found out what Park Joon Hyuk did to you,

I wanted to give it back.

I sent Maeng Gong an email told him not to pick that jerk,

but he didn't even respond.

Park Joon Hyuk never even said sorry to you.

He's just out there like he did nothing. I blamed Maeng Gong for that.

It felt like Maeng Gong erased what Park Joon Hyuk did

on his own.

That's why I got close to him.

While I stayed close,

I made it look like he was fixing games.

I planned to use it to threaten him and ark Joon Hyuk

I really wanted to give it back.

If I just left some hating comments,

I thought it may make me feel better.

Maeng Gong, that guy, right?

He always yells and swears at the players.

but when talking to me, he always says, 'my kids this, my kids that.'

You know, Maeng Gong,

He's more dedicated than I thought.

And a good dad.

And he means every word.

Almost stupidly so.

Even though I was just some online hater

He kept treating me kindly.

I thought I had it all figured out,

but turns out I didn't know anything.

Woo Jin.

What should I do now?

Hwa Jin.

Woo Jin.

You don't have to carry that for me.

Woo Jin.

Woo Jin.

Woo Jin, I am sorry.

I am sorry, it is all because of me.

Huh, Jung Hyup.

Didn't you say you're on a diet? And now you're eating late-night pizza?

Where's it from though?

Looks damn good.

Jae Hee likes pizza, too.

Hey. You're here.

The strawberries were so sweet.

I had them with my brother.

You did? Nice.

Hey, you little bastard!

Jeez, jeez! You scared me!

What the heck?

Well,

there's a channel that just edits together every time you flip out on the court.

It's called 'Angry Maeng.'

Angry Maeng?

You're the final secret weapon for the win.

Two wins in a row, and now we've got home-court advantage.

This is ours to take.

As long as you don't lose your temper like this...

Do you think Jae Hee saw this?

Probably, right?

One million views?

People really love watching someone mess up, huh.

Damn...

Then stop messing up.

You said your daughter smiled when you won, right?

Man, stay sharp.

You remember how it always goes with Just?

Kang Woo Seung, check the damn clock!

What are you doing out there?

Hey, you idiot!

An airball in the 4th? That's not how pros play!

Looks like I'm the problem.

I am.

I've been thinking why you're always mad.

And I realized that you're always on the court.

Not outside of it.

Maybe that's the issue.

You, as a coach, don't focus on coaching,

but you are emotionally too tied to the players on the court,

which ends up dragging the whole team down.

After that ridiculous airball in the Red Z match,

Kang Woo Seung totally lost his mind.

I thought he needed to be benched.

Coach Maeng.

When you said you knew what it's like

to have someone sick in the family,

that meant a lot to me.

Just like you got what I was feeling,

I think you can do the same for your players.

A coach who takes time to think about

what a player really needs out there

That's what I think a good coach is.

A coach thinks with the player...

What did Woo Seung need the most back then?

To be benched?

It was my conclusion.

You find your own conclusion.

Hey.

Are you?

Damn, I knew it!

A brother of Go Woo Jin.

What now, huh?

Back to screw me over again, huh?

That's what you're afraid of?

Noted.

Look.

Do you have any idea

how much trouble I had to deal with because you,

ran around talking shits to teams and coaches before the draft?

Talking shits?

Woo Jin was doing knee rehab for six months because of you.

Is it because of me?

He got on my nerves. He tried to teach his senior basketball.

So I shut him up. Got a problem?

That's it, alright?

We're done here!

Ugh, damn it.

You!

We'll take our leave.

We ask that this doesn't happen again.

Sure, we apologize.

What, again?

- Hit me again, now? - This jerk is...

No, no, no.

Park Joon Hyuk, stop it.

You, too, kid.

Yeah, please stop it from now on!

This jerk is...

You really have no idea what you did, huh?

Ugh, it hurts, shit!

Look.

You little shit!

No, don't.

How long do I have to take this from you?

Woo Jin!

He was traumatized and couldn't speak a single word for a year.

What? Any single word?

I don't know how long it takes.

So you're not done yet.

Just like my brother did.

Hey,

come on.

Is that why your brother's like that? Because of Park Joon Hyuk?

Kick him off the team.

Kicking him off?

Think about why I've always stuck around you.

Wasn't it because you wanted to give him a break?

Because it was him who ruined my brother's life.

He couldn't talk, just laid up in a hospital bed

while Park Joon Hyuk kept playing like nothing happened.

You chose him.

Even though I told you exactly what kind of person he was.

You...

I told the team over and over,

that he wasn't right for this team!

And yet, you even did an interview,

saying that talent was all that mattered.

Shaping him into a better player?

He's already apologized and taken responsibility

for what happened in the past.

That wasn't an apology.

Throwing money through someone else? You call that an apology?

Wait, no...

Joon Hyuk said he apologized.

If Park Joon Hyuk isn't off the team by tomorrow,

I expose the match-fixing.

Starting with Kim Min Woo, Yoo Jin Ki, Kim Min Jae, Choi Jung Hyup, and Chess.

No change, right?

Nope. Sticking with the plan.

No one can tell,

if those texts were with internet haters

or a match-fixing broker.

You...

Benching your starters in a key game and starting the subs?

It could look like you tried to lose on purpose but failed.

Couldn't it?

Is this why you did all this?

Just because I picked Joon Hyuk?

Go Woo Jin, that idiot,

dreamed of becoming a player like you.

But you still handed that guy a chance, knowing what he did.

He...

I'd like to let you know about a school violence from Park Joon Hyuk.

Park Joon Hyuk, a rookie draft candidate, facing allegations of school violence.

School violence from Tae Gang University.

Was it you, Hwa Jin?

Who sent this article?

Excuse me, I'm looking for patient Go Woo Jin's room.

- A patient Go Woo Jin? - Yes.

He's in Room 708, just up ahead.

- In room 708, thank you. - Sure.

(Go Woo Jin)

(Hospital)

So close...

We won!

What happened to your hand?

I slipped on the stairs. It's nothing.

Who did you fight with?

That's not what happened.

What?

Are you out of your mind?

You brought him here?

I came to apologize.

Is that what an apology is to you?

Park Joon Hyuk.

Go Woo Jin

I'm sorry.

I just hated being compared to you.

Every time the coach yelled at me, like,

"Even freshman Go Woo Jin can do it. Why can't you?"

I was so angry.

I felt like you made my flaws stand out even more.

Woo Jin.

I took it out on you,

bullied you for no reason.

That was wrong.

I'm really sorry.

Hwa Jin.

Would it be okay if I forgive him?

Hey...

Remember the Flash game?

When I said you weren't playing like a team...

I was wrong.

You all gave it your best in your own roles...

but I'm the one who didn't do mine as your coach.

Today, I'll step up and do my part out there on the court.

Let's...

fight together.

Let's set this place on fire.

Let's win this!

Yeah.

Let's win.

Let's win and make it to the playoffs.

Let's go!

We got this!

Alright. One, two, three.

Big Pandas!

Let's go! Let's do this!

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen and fans of the Big Pandas!

Live at Big Pandas Arena...

for a crucial playoff spot showdown.

It's the Big Pandas versus Just!

And right now, here come the star players of the Big Pandas, taking the court!

And last but not least...

the man leading the charge tonight, our captain.

The coach of the Big Pandas. Maeng Gong!

- Big Back Stabbers! - Get out of here!

- Maeng Gong! - You're a traitor!

- Big Back Stabbers! - Get out of here!

- Maeng Gong! - You're a traitor!

- Big Back Stabbers! - Get out of here!

- Maeng Gong! - You're a traitor!

- Big Back Stabbers! - Get out of here!

- Maeng Gong! - You're a traitor!

(Maeng Gong the Traitor – Step Down Now!)

(Big Back Stabbers Missing the Playoffs = Justice Served)

Tonight!

This game will...

decide the final team heading to the playoffs.

(Big Pandas vs. Just) (First Quarter)

Kim Min Woo's relentless defense,

and he forces the turnover!

Park Joon Hyuk holds onto possession all the way to the end!

The Big Pandas are showing great focus tonight.

Blocked!

It's a clean rejection.

He got completely stuffed!

When he hesitates to shoot, the offense loses its rhythm.

(Big Pandas vs. Just) (Third Quarter)

(Choi Jung Hyup Takes Flight!)

Go, go!

(Big Pandas vs. Just) (Fourth Quarter)

Shoot, shoot, shoot!

The shot!

Shouldn't Kang Woo Seung have taken that shot just now?

Yeah, he got blocked on the last possession.

Maybe it's still on his mind.

He doesn't look confident.

Coach...

Woo Seung is struggling. Time to sub him?

You, find your own answer.

Pull it together, yeah?

Kang Woo Seung.

Yes.

Do you know why I keep giving you chances?

Because I love your passes.

Sometimes I wish we were born in the same era so I could play with you.

Woo Seung, I love your passes.

But...

why play only half a game?

Are you really okay with being called a guard...

who can't shoot?

If you don't want to be called incomplete,

then show them.

Take the shot with confidence.

I believe in you.

Yes, Coach.

(Big Pandas vs. Just) (Fourth Quarter)

Kang Woo Seung is right on target!

Kang Woo Seung...

nails the buzzer-beater in a clutch moment!

And with that, the Big Pandas defeat Just.

Clinch the 6th seed in the playoffs!

(Big Pandas vs. Just)

Ugh, my back...

Congratulations!

What magic did you pull off today?

It was the perfect day to win, right?

Thank you.

Best of luck in the playoffs.

Thanks. You did great too, Coach Eun.

Thanks.

(Big Pandas)

(At Cheongdae Hospital)

Honey.

Jae Hee!

It's Dad. I'm here.

Where did they go?

Maybe out for treatment?

One, two, three.

Happy victory to you.

Happy victory to you.

Dear Coach Maeng,

Happy victory to you!

Dad, congrats on making it to the playoffs...

for the first time as Big Pandas' coach!

Coach Maeng,

- I love you. - We love you.

Honey.

Jae Hee. Thank you.

Wait, are these...electric?

They don't blow out. Sit down, quick.

Sit here.

Even Panda is celebrating me?

Dad...

I'm sorry for telling you to quit before.

I thought you left Just...

because of my hospital bills.

It just made me feel awful.

Jae Hee.

I didn't leave because of your hospital bills.

They told me...

not to win.

What?

They wanted me to...

throw the game. Match-fixing.

So I left.

I didn't want to be a dad...

ashamed in front of you.

I'm sorry, Dad.

I didn't know...

Must've been hard holding that in.

I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner.

See? I told you.

It wasn't because of the hospital bills.

But Dad.

"If you don't want to be called incomplete, then show them."

It was kinda cringe.

Total coach syndrome!

Too much?

Way too much.

Way too much.

Way too much...

Got it.

Alright then.

How about we just eat some cake?

What's this?

Jae Hee made it.

"To my dearest Dad, thank you for all your hard work.

I respect you, and I love you."

Are you saying Coach Maeng Gong of the Big Pandas...

was involved in match-fixing?

Yes.

Haven't there been a number of ridiculous losses from the Big Pandas?

There's just no other explanation. It has to be rigged.

I'm confident.

After persistent investigation,

I managed to capture a photo of Coach Maeng...

meeting with a match-fixing broker.

Hold on. Alright, looking at this photo...

this is the studio apartment where Coach Maeng lives.

That's him.

And the man next to him... is that the broker?

That's right. Exactly.

Now listen carefully.

My reasonable deduction is that...

Maeng Gong was...

basically forced out of Just...

because of this match-fixing issue.

Wow, the pieces fit perfectly.

It definitely seems like he is involved in something shady.

He is, I'm telling you.

Hey, Maeng Gong.

Feels good making easy money?

- Huh? - This is live. We're on air...live!

He was kicked from Just for fixing matches.

No wonder it felt shady from the start.

Now it all makes sense.

He's not a traitor, he's a criminal.

What the...

Kicked out for match-fixing?

Seriously?

That's it.

We need to reveal what happened three years ago.

Manager Choi.

Just Manager...

leaked that fake article saying you...

signed with the Big Pandas.

He stirred up the whole squad on purpose.

Let's tell everyone.

No. We can't do that.

What do you mean can't?

Look, I still remember when you came to me back then.

Begging me to turn that fake article into a real one.

Asking me to appoint you as the Big Pandas' coach.

I thought, What the hell is wrong with this guy?

I thought you were out of your mind.

It wasn't easy to smear the name of the team...

I gave my whole playing career to.

But being called a traitor was easy?

You think it was?

Damn...

Let's make it simple.

Three years ago, Just made an unjust demand.

You couldn't accept it, so you left.

And that photo?

That guy's not a broker but a hater.

Manager Choi.

Just got taken over by another company,

so this season is their last.

Next season, Just won't exist in pro basketball.

So what's the point...

of dragging this up now?

I want the fans...

to remember...

Just as something good.

Let's not reveal that...

the man in the photo is just hater either.

Hwa Jin is still a student.

If his info gets out, it's over.

Fine. Protect the kid. Of course.

But these match-fixing rumors?

That's not something we can let slide.

Tell the truth about three years ago. It's the cleanest way.

I'm sorry.

Hey, Maeng Gong!

I've already...

made up my mind.

Thanks.

Take off, man.

What?

You're seeing the coach today.

(Maeng Gong)

Ugh, no.

Why would you want his autograph?

Come on, please do it.

It's been ages since I signed one of these. Here.

Why'd you ask to meet?

Aren't you busy with playoffs?

I was prepping for the game alone and suddenly thought of you.

I've got questions too.

Like what?

Why do you like basketball?

Basketball...

At first, it was just because my brother played.

Now, if you ask me why I like it.

I don't have a reason.

Are you copying me or what?

There's just no reason.

And I don't plan on finding one either. I just like it.

That's fine, liking it just because.

But I still hope you'll think a bit deeper...

about how much you like it.

Why?

I'm going to be a pro or anything.

Well, not everyone who loves basketball...

has to be out there on the court, right?

Ta-da.

What is it?

You could be here.

Right next to me.

As a performance analyst or something.

Me? Come on.

Hwa Jin.

People usually watch sports for the game itself.

But you notice more than just the game.

If your eyes go there naturally,

it's more than just casual enjoyment.

Why am I looking beyond the court?

Ask yourself this question.

And if I ask and get an answer, then what?

- What changes? - A lot.

Like what?

Someday...

you and I might end up on the same team.

Being on the same team

Sounds nice.

You like that?

Stop. Seriously.

(Big Pandas)

How are the players doing? Everything okay?

Any issues?

Nothing major, I think.

Don't jump to conclusions. What is it?

Woo Seung keeps touching his wrist.

Then he just stares at his hand.

What's so funny?

I told him to practice a victory ceremony.

Told him to come up with something cool to wow the fans.

That's what it was?

Also, Jung Hyup's been walking around with his head down since yesterday.

Aespa.

He failed to get tickets for their concert.

Excuse me?

I figured that'd happen,

so I asked Hwajin to grab a few. Look.

Casually let it slip that...

I might give one to Jung Hyup...

if he plays well today.

Whoa...

Any chance I could get one too?

Go check if all the players are on the bus.

Now move. Go, go, go!

Coach!

- Did you hear? - What?

Remember that YouTube channel that...

post clips of you getting mad during games? Angry Maeng?

All their videos are gone, and they even changed the name.

Suddenly?

I guess they didn't have anything new to post since you stopped yelling.

So, what's the new name?

Here, look.

(My channel - Angry Maeng)

(Captain Maeng)

(Description)

The Big Pandas' Maeng Gong...

isn't just a head coach, he's a captain.

Captain Maeng...

leads side by side with his players.

Captain Maeng

Captain Maeng

Hey, my girl.

I'm just about to leave for the stadium.

You've been watching a lot of YouTube lately, right?

No, no. I'm not nagging.

It's just...a video of me got uploaded.

And I was wondering if you saw it.

What?

What's the channel called?

Captain Maeng.

(Winner of the 2024 MBC Script Contest)

(Thank you sincerely for watching) (A Head Coach's Turnover)

Woo Jin, how does it feel to be back on the court?

I was excited...

but also a bit nervous about whether I can do well.

A bit?

Do you know what he's been like?

When you stressed about making the playoffs.

The time when you said your head was going to explode.

He's acting exactly the same now.

What? Woo Jin, really?

That's exactly when you need to reassure yourself.

How?

Match your training to your return schedule.

Plan things out in stages and...

work on your weaknesses one by one.

What about going to a skill training program?

I looked into it because I wanted to,

but private lessons are crazy expensive.

Hold on a sec.

What are you doing?

Got it.

Woo Jin, have you heard of this?

(Gyeonggi-do Athlete Income)

Athlete Basic Income?

What's that? Free money?

Yup.

It's a program in Gyeonggi-do that supports athletes.

You should apply.

If your monthly income is below a certain level,

they give you support so you can focus just on training...

without doing part-time jobs.

Then I could actually afford skill training.

Thank you, Coach.

Woo Jin.

Let's make this comeback awesome.

I will!

Seriously, what is that?

You're the youngest. Come here.

- Come on - Just do it.

Let's toast to Go Woo Jin's successful comeback...

Cheers!

(A Head Coach's Turnover)

(Special thanks to Yang Dong Geun, Cho Sung Min, Moon Kyung Eun,)

(Jung Yong Gum, and Eun Hee Seok)

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