'Hot Blood Basketball Team 2' EXO's Chanyeol and Julien Kang join..Seo Jang-hoon: "I will participate even if it means overexerting myself"

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Former basketball player Seo Jang-hoon's 'Hot Blood Basketball Team' Rising Eagles, assembled with players he personally selected, is returning.

The second season of SBS variety program 'Hot Blood Basketball Team,' which premieres on July 5, is embarking on a challenge toward even bigger dreams, bringing new changes to the team roster.

Rising Eagles' head coach Seo Jang-hoon set the goal of 'national domination' for Season 2. In response, EXO's Chanyeol, comedian Jo Jin-se, broadcaster Julien Kang, and NOWZ's Jin-hyuk have newly joined, adding new strength to the team. These new members bring exceptional passion for basketball and proven skills. The team has evolved into a more solid and powerful lineup, including members from Season 1: SHINee's Minho, Son Tae-jin, Park Chan-woong, Oh Seung-hoon, 2AM's Jeong Jin-woon, Moon Soo-in, Lee Dae-hee, Jung Kyu-min, and Kim Taek-eol.

Additionally, Kim Tae-sool has joined the team as a coach. Together with coach Jeon Tae-pung, who has been with the team since last season, a 'legendary coaching staff' representing Korean basketball has been completed. With two genius guards who made a mark in Korean basketball history joining forces as coaches, attention is focused on what changes they will bring not only to the players' skills but also to team tactics and organizational strength. Furthermore, Sandara Park, who served as a special manager, has been officially named as the team's manager, taking on the role of a reliable support force.

With an even stronger lineup, Rising Eagles will begin their full-scale challenge by hosting the 'National Strongest Team' league tournament, where top basketball teams from across the nation will gather. Following the public announcement of team recruitment for the 'National Strongest Team,' over 200 teams from various regions applied, demonstrating explosive interest. The team will compete in the league tournament against just seven teams selected after fierce competition. The 'National Strongest Team' is expected to feature numerous top-tier teams that have swept national championships, promising intense matches. With powerhouse teams recognized as the best in amateur basketball all participating, attention is focused on whether Rising Eagles can achieve national domination and claim the throne.

Head coach Seo Jang-hoon stated, "It is not easy for a basketball program to be broadcast on terrestrial television. If given such an opportunity, I want to participate even if it means overexerting myself. I feel I must do it if I can contribute even a little to Korean basketball," revealing his unwavering love for basketball.

He continued, "While working on 'Hot Blood Basketball Team,' I have experienced two emotions. It is a place more comfortable and familiar than any other broadcast, yet simultaneously the most stressful. Even when I come to the filming set excited, I return home carrying the most stress." The program will premiere on July 5 at 11:05 PM.

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