Cravity’s Serim Shines as Rising Soccer Star on JTBC’s ‘뭉쳐야 찬다 4’

Cravity’s Serim has proven himself as more than just a K-pop idol, showcasing his athleticismin the latest episode of JTBC’s variety program ‘뭉쳐야 찬다 4’, aired on the 27th. Known already as a ‘soccer elite scout,’ Serim lived up to the hype with solid performances such as shooting power and control, capturing the attention of veteran coaches Park Hang-seo, Ahn Jung-hwan, Lee Dong-gook, and Kim Nam-il.

After excelling in indoor tests, Serim took to the field for an intense 11-on-11 real match, assigned to the Green Team. Playing as a forward in a 4-4-2 formation alongside Park Jong-hoon, he led the team’s offense. Impressing his teammates with proactive communication and dynamic warm-ups, Serim quickly became a key player.

During the match, Serim effortlessly controlled a long pass from the backline with outstanding footwork, leaving viewers and participants in awe. His ball control and resistance to tight defensive pressure earned him praise from coach Lee Dong-gook, who commended his ball-handling ability.

In the second half, Serim continued to drive the team with quick decision-making and even made a sensational heel pass that assisted an equalizing goal, reigniting the team’s momentum.

Serim’s performance highlighted his skills in ball control, speed, and pressure evasion. At the final draft for team selection, he emerged as a standout, making it to Ahn Jung-hwan’s Best 11 and ultimately being chosen by Kim Nam-il to join ‘싹쓰리 UTD’—a testament to his growing impact both on and off the field.

Post-selection, Serim pledged, ‘I’ll show you my best through soccer. Thank you,’ further heightening expectations for his future in the show.

Fans can catch more of Serim’s journey on JTBC’s ‘뭉쳐야 찬다 4’, airing every Sunday at 7:10 PM KST.