FC Papaclos Players Undergo Emergency Psychological Evaluation on 'Let's Play Soccer 4'

The team 'FC Papaclos' from the popular JTBC sports variety show 'Let's Play Soccer 4' is set to undergo an emergency psychological evaluation following a series of losses.

In the 15th episode airing on the 13th, Coach Park Hang-seo, who has been struggling with a record of 1 draw and 4 losses, arranges for psychological counseling for his team. The current mental state of the players and how they can overcome their challenges is highly anticipated.

Born in 1957, Coach Park Hang-seo reveals, "When a team is on a losing streak, it becomes stagnant, and players make poor decisions due to complex thoughts. I've been suffering from panic disorder for 20 years, which is proof of the pressure I've faced," expressing his concern for the players' mental health. To address this, he invites Dr. Kim Mi-sun, a sports psychologist who has worked with national athletes like eSports player Faker, badminton player An Se-young, and climber Chae Seo-hyun.

Among the players, ace Lee Chan-hyung, who joined through an emergency draft, is the first to undergo counseling. He expresses his struggle with the team's two losses since his arrival, admitting, "I need to meet expectations, but I'm very disappointed in myself." His once-bold playing style has vanished, and all eyes are on the solutions that will be offered through counseling.

Actor Shin Hyun-soo also shares his fears, saying, "I wish the ball wouldn't come to me. I'm scared of the ball." Despite being the tallest striker and continuously fielded, he has yet to score a goal and is under significant psychological pressure. The impact of expert advice on his performance is eagerly awaited.

Lastly, goalkeeper Cha Joo-wan, who holds the unfortunate record for most goals conceded in the 'Fantasy League,' confesses, "The stress is so severe that I can't stop worrying even before bed," indicating its impact on his daily life. The counselor provides practical advice on stopping negative thoughts.

Will the psychological counseling help 'FC Papaclos' recover their mental strength and achieve their first victory? The transformed team can be seen on 'Let's Play Soccer 4' on Sunday, the 13th, at 7:10 PM.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr