Archery Legend Ki Bo-bae & Gymnastics Star Chun Songe Join 'Kick a Goal' FC National Family

Archery legend Ki Bo-bae and rhythmic gymnastics star Chun Songe are joining "Kick a Goal" to make their debut matches as soccer players.

In the July 29 broadcast of SBS' "Kick a Goal", the second G-League runner-up team "FC National Family" and their formidable rival "FC Top Girl Movement" will face off in a fateful match for the final semifinal ticket of the second GIFA Cup.

On this day, sports stars representing South Korea will join "FC National Family" as new firepower. The main figures are Olympic triple gold medalist Ki Bo-bae, who has collected 94 gold medals, and former rhythmic gymnastics national team member Chun Songe, who boasts four consecutive National Sports Festival titles.

Ki Bo-bae expressed her unique passion, stating, "Soccer makes me feel like I am alive." Team captain Park Seung-hee also warmly welcomed Ki Bo-bae's joining, saying, "We saw each other often for a long time at the Taereung National Training Center."

Additionally, Chun Songe was selected to fill the goalkeeper vacancy left by Si Eun-mi's transfer. Manager Choi Jin-cheol evaluated her, saying, "Her movement and catching abilities are good. She is the player with the highest potential for development." As the match started, Chun Songe showcased her presence with rhythmic gymnast-like flexibility and a refreshing throw-in, leaving MC Bae Seong-jae in awe as he exclaimed, "I thought Si Eun-mi had returned."

The match featuring "FC National Family", which is gathering high expectations due to the addition of national medalist duo Ki Bo-bae and Chun Songe, will be revealed on "Kick a Goal", airing on Wednesday, July 29, at 9 p.m.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)