ENTERTAINMENT
Se-ri Pak to commentate for first Olympics
Commissioner Se-ri Pak will appear on KBS to broadcast the first round of women's golf starting at 4 p.m. on the 7th (Korean time) and watch the challenge of 'Taegeukja juniors' Ko Jin-young, Kim Hyo-joo and Yang Hee-young along with caster Jo Woo-jong and commentator Ko Deok-ho.
This KBS women's golf broadcast is a new challenge for Commissioner Pak Se-ri, who is new to Olympic commentary. Regarding watching the Paris Olympics from the broadcast box, Commissioner Se-ri Pak expressed her determination, saying, “It is true that it is a burden to be in charge of commentary for the Olympics where athletes from all over the world are participating, but I will do my best while remembering my experience as an athlete.” In addition, course strategies and medal prospects were carefully shared.
First of all, Commissioner Se-ri Pak said about ‘Le Golf Nacional’, the golf stadium for the 2024 Paris Olympics, “I haven’t seen it in person, but I know that the length is long and the course is difficult.” However, “unexpectedly, when I watched the men’s game, it seemed to be going well. “I think it’s different from the women’s game because the male players are more powerful,” he said. He advised, “In the women’s game, a different strategy than the men’s game may be needed, with the feeling of ‘protecting’ the number of strokes to ensure that there are no fairway misses on each hole, rather than relying on a specific winning hole.”
Although expectations for medals are high for Korean women's golf, which is 'world class', Commissioner Se-ri Pak said, "It is difficult to say exactly which country or player has the right to a medal. “The players’ skills have improved, and since it is Olympic golf with the best players representing each country participating, it is not surprising who gets a medal,” he said, expressing the thought that ‘everyone is a candidate for the championship.’
He also pointed out the characteristics of golf as a ‘sensitive sport’, saying, “In sports, twists and turns occur, and in golf in particular, it is difficult to predict because each of the four rounds is different every day.” However, Commissioner Pak Se-ri expected the juniors to do well, saying, “However, all three of our Korean players have Olympic experience and a lot of tour experience, so I think they will have an advantage in terms of experience.”
He said to Ko Jin-young, Kim Hyo-joo, and Yang Hee-young, who will wear the Taegeuk symbol, “Rather than just saying, ‘Do well, do well,’ I hope they play confidently, believing in their skills and senses, just like they have done so far.” In addition, “Women’s golf may be more burdensome because it is at the end of the Olympic schedule, but I hope that I will do my best, thinking that overcoming the pressure and showing my skills is an irreplaceable experience and valuable asset,” he said. did.
Lastly, Commissioner Se-ri Pak said, “I am a commentator, but as one of the citizens of the Republic of Korea, I think I will commentate with a more supportive heart for Korean players.” He added, “It may be that I am greedy in wanting Korean players to do well, but I still respect the play of all players.” “I’m going to do commentary,” I told myself. And, “Especially in this Paris Olympics, unlike the last Tokyo Olympics, there are a lot of galleries on site supporting them, and the energy the athletes receive from the galleries on site cannot be ignored,” he said. “I also want to know how much better I want to do and how much I want to be supported.” “I know this well, and I will continue to provide positive commentary on behalf of that feeling,” he said, predicting that he would sympathize with the ‘heart of the player.’
The first round of the Paris Olympics women's golf, which will be broadcast by commentators Se-ri Pak '
Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr
