Former Basketball Coach Kim Tae-sool Opens Up About Sudden Dismissal on 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2'

On the recent episode of SBS's 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 - You Are My Destiny,' former basketball coach Kim Tae-sool and actress Park Ha-na shared their struggles leading up to their marriage.

Kim Tae-sool, who was appointed as the youngest head coach three years after retiring as a player, spoke about his dismissal just five months into his tenure.

Under Kim's leadership, the Goyang Sono team remained at the bottom of the professional basketball league, leading to his dismissal before completing his four-year contract.

Kim expressed, "Taking on the role of head coach suddenly was challenging. There were many decisions to make," revealing his disappointment at not being able to finish on a high note despite his efforts.

He added, "In the professional world, such things can happen at any time, so I didn't see it as a hardship," acknowledging the reality of the situation.

Fellow basketball player Seo Jang-hoon commented on Kim's dismissal, "He was appointed mid-season and was let go after just half a season. It ended before he could even start."

Seo further explained, "With injured players and no foreign players, it was a tough situation for anyone. It's unfortunate, but he's still young, and there will be more opportunities."

Meanwhile, Kim Tae-sool shared his newfound appreciation for the importance of English, stating, "I realized the importance of English while coaching, as it would help in communicating better with foreign players," and has since dedicated himself to learning the language.

Reported by Eun Kim, TenAsia