Tensions Rise on 'Iron Girls 2' as Park Joo-hyun Takes a Hit from Geum Sae-rok

Park Joo-hyun was left reeling after taking a punch from Geum Sae-rok.

On the October 1st episode of tvN's 'Iron Girls 2', viewers witnessed the intense boxing challenge featuring Uee, Geum Sae-rok, Park Joo-hyun, and Seol In-ah. During the episode, Park Joo-hyun was seen collapsing after an unexpected hit.

The episode showcased Uee, Geum Sae-rok, Park Joo-hyun, and Seol In-ah learning boxing steps and punch techniques as they prepared for a global fitness race, the largest of its kind in the country. This was a significant step in their journey to becoming boxers.

In the global fitness race, Uee and Geum Sae-rok formed the 'sister team', while Park Joo-hyun and Seol In-ah were the 'younger team'. They received coaching from Hong Beom-seok, a physical powerhouse and the first Asian champion of the World Firefighters Games, who also holds the Asian record for the global fitness race.

The members, having mastered basic boxing steps and punches, were taught advanced techniques by coach Kim Ji-hoon, including pivoting, shuffling, and body-targeting punches. During practice, Geum Sae-rok partnered with Park Joo-hyun, leading to an unexpected incident.

While practicing body blows, Geum Sae-rok mistakenly hit Park Joo-hyun in the abdomen, deviating from the planned sequence. Shocked by the unexpected punch, Park Joo-hyun fell to the ground, clutching her stomach in pain and even shedding tears. Geum Sae-rok was visibly apologetic, while Park Joo-hyun struggled to get back on her feet.

The production team decided to temporarily halt filming. Geum Sae-rok apologized to Park Joo-hyun, who reassured her, saying, "It's not your fault. I know I have to get hit eventually, but it was scary." Park Joo-hyun added, "I realized how intimidating boxing can be. It really hurt."

Reported by Chae-ryung Lim, TenAsia