On November 17, a briefing for rookie director Kim Yeon-kyung was held at the MBC building in Sangam, Mapo District, Seoul. The event was attended by PDs Kwon Rak-hee, Lee Jae-woo, and Choi Yoon-young. The show, which premiered on October 28, blends game footage with a dramatic narrative and is described as the first volleyball entertainment program. The underdog team Pilseung Wonder Dogs is depicted as growing and staging a comeback, drawing a heated response.

Kim Yeon-kyung, a volleyball legend turned director in her first year, has overseen team formation, training, tactics, and mental care from the outset. PDs described her as calm with a candid, humane side, noting that her leadership as a director surprised them in editing, proving she is more prepared than expected.

They added that the genre-breaking success of this volleyball entertainment has sparked interest in a Season 2, and there is talk of forming a real eight-team pro league. President PD discussed potential future milestones, suggesting this season could be a stepping stone toward a larger impact on the sport, including the possibility of eight teams and the potential start of a pro league by MBC.

The show has changed the lives of players; several athletes have moved toward professional teams. The Wonder Dogs roster includes players such as Pyoseungju, Lee Jin, Moon Min-hwa, Han Song-hee, Goo Hye-in, In Ku-si, and Tamira, with Ina-yeon notably joining pro team Heungkuk Life Insurance, which surprised many.

The final episode, where Kim Yeon-kyung faces her former team Heungkuk Life Insurance, has been dubbed a “legendary” installment and is expected to be emotionally charged. Underdog players receiving support from fans was highlighted as a key emotional point, and one producer teased that the last episode would be entertaining as players strive to surpass past records. MBC’s Shin-in Director Kim Yeon-kyung airs its final episode on November 23 at 9:10 PM.