Confirmed! Jung Woo, Kwon Yul, Lee Yoo Mi, Park Se Young To Star in tvN’s Forthcoming Sports Drama 'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil'

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Jung Woo, Kwon Yul, Lee Yoo Mi, and Park Se Young meet for the first time through tvN's forthcoming sports drama "Mental Coach Je Gal Gil!"

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Actors of different generations meet for the first time through tvN's forthcoming sports drama!

In November 2021, Jung Woo and Lee Yoo Mi accepted the offer to appear in "Mental Coach Je Gal Gil," tvN's upcoming sports drama.

'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil' Cast
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Jung Woo

On March 18, tvN confirmed the addition of Kwon Yul and Park Se Young! The drama centers around the story of a former athlete who quits sports after a scandal. 

He then becomes a mental coach to help former athletes who have retired, as well as current athletes who are challenged mentally.

Actress Lee Yu Mi
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Actor Jung Woo stars as mental coach Je Gal Gil, a former Taekwondo athlete who is known for his passion and great personality.

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After getting involved in a scandal, he was expelled and dubbed as the unlucky prodigy. Once he recovers, he decides to return to the athlete's scene as a mental coach.

Actress Lee Yu Mi
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"Squid Game" and "All of Us Are Dead" actress Lee Yoo Mi plays the role of Cha Ga Eul, a former world-class speed skating gold medalist who has fallen into an abyss. 

With her pretty yet cold face, she's known as the skating rink's "Ice Princess." But deep inside, she is soft and has a lot of unsaid feelings. She begins to beat herself up until she meets mental coach Je Gal Gil.

Kwon Yul
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Kwon Yul

Meanwhile, Gu Tae Man, the director of the Human Rights Center in the Korean Olympic Committee will be played by Kwon Yul.

He is a former Taekwondo Olympic gold medalist who has a strong desire for power. He has a dark past with mental coach Je Gal Gil.

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In addition to that, he believes that he deserves the top position no matter what.

'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil' Cast
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Park Se Young

Finally, Park Se Young transforms into doctor Park Seung Ha. She is a member of the mental health support team who has an amazing personality.

However, she endures something she does not want other people to see. Park Seung Ha works together with her previous patient Je Gal Gil, this time as advisor partners.

'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil' Cast
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Park Se Young

The four actors who are from different generations are expected to show great chemistry and varying impressive acting performances together.

'Mental Coach Je Gal Gil' Production Unit on the Casting, Further Details, More

Directed by Son Jung Hyun and Kim Ban Di, "Mental Coach Je Gal Gil" is expected to become a hit after they created popular dramas like "Should We Kiss First?" and "Angry Mom."

The production unit of the drama praises the main cast and believes that Jung Woo, Lee Yoo Mi, Kwon Yul, and Park Se Young showcase an explosive synergy.

Meanwhile, "Mental Coach Je Gal Gil" is expected to be released in the second half of 2022 on tvN.

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Written by Elijah Mully.

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