Tensions Run High Among Legends on JTBC’s ‘뭉쳐야 찬다4’ as Park Hang-seo Threatens to Quit

The sixth episode of JTBC’s hit sports variety show 뭉쳐야 찬다4 (no official English title), airing on May 11 at 7:10 p.m. KST, promises high-stakes drama among football legends. After the Fantasy League’s opening match, emotional tensions run deep in the coaches’ locker room as egos clash and old rivalries resurface.

Ahn Jung-hwan, who emerged victorious in the opener, faces icy tension from his former mentor Park Hang-seo, leading to an unprecedented declaration: Park threatens to terminate his contract with team ‘파파클로스’ (Papakloss). The usually cheerful locker room turns grave, and Ahn cautiously apologizes while Kim Nam-il notes, “It’s the first time I’ve seen Jung-hwan hyung so reserved.”

Visibly frustrated, Park Hang-seo grimly declares, “The Challenge League is definitely on a different level,” hinting at discontent with his team’s direction. He openly questions whether it’s time to part ways with Papakloss entirely.

The tension bleeds into the next match between Kim Nam-il’s ‘싹쓰리UTD’ and Lee Dong-gook’s ‘FC라이온하츠’. While the teams compete on the field, Park and Ahn meet again on the commentary table, where jabs and snide remarks fly. Park continues his passive-aggressive barrage by making sarcastic coffee requests, prompting Ahn to clap back with a witty burn referencing their iconic 2002 FIFA World Cup clash against Italy: “I still break out from that cheek kiss you gave me after the Italy match.”

This blend of nostalgia, rivalry, and unresolved tension makes for a potent mix of drama and comedy, proving once again why 뭉쳐야 찬다4 stands out in the competitive Korean variety show space.

Tune in to JTBC on May 11 at 7:10 p.m. KST to watch the episode unfold and witness the evolving dynamics between these football titans.