Former Basketball Star Seo Jang-hoon to Coach Celebrity Team in 'Passionate Basketball Club'

Former basketball player Seo Jang-hoon is set to return to the court as a coach on the variety show 'Passionate Basketball Club'.

On the 26th, SBS announced, "Seo Jang-hoon has confirmed his appearance on 'Passionate Basketball Club'." The SBS variety show will feature Seo Jang-hoon as he forms a celebrity basketball team to compete in an international friendly match against a team of celebrity players from the Philippines.

Seo Jang-hoon will lead the domestic celebrity members as a coach, guiding them with strategic planning and practical training. The show promises to deliver not only a passion for basketball but also moments of laughter and inspiration. The match will take place at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, the largest indoor arena in Asia.

A program representative stated, "The fact that Seo Jang-hoon, an iconic figure in K-basketball, is forming a team with celebrities to play in basketball-loving Philippines at a world-class venue is significant and newsworthy." They added, "We hope this program will elevate K-basketball from a mere sport to a cultural content."

'Passionate Basketball Club' is set to premiere later this year.

Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr