Seo Jang Hoon to Meet Asian Games Basketball Gold Medalists on 'Knowing Bros'

At the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, both the men's and women's national basketball teams secured gold medals, bringing immense joy. The key players behind this achievement are scheduled to appear on JTBC's variety show 'Knowing Bros,' offering a glimpse into their lives off the court. This appearance is particularly anticipated due to the meeting with Seo Jang Hoon, a legendary figure in Korean basketball and a current broadcaster.

The 'Knowing Bros' episode will feature five core players from both teams: Kang I-seul, Lee So-hee, Byun Jun-hyung, Lee Woo-seok, and Lee Jung-hyun. Airing on October 10th at 9 PM, the broadcast will share stories from the Asian Games, including behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The women's team defeated Japan in the final, and the men's team also triumphed over Japan, marking the first time in 12 years since the 2014 Incheon Asian Games that both teams won gold. Seo Jang Hoon, a gold medalist from the 2002 Busan Asian Games, will meet his gold medalist juniors after 24 years.

Bloggers anticipate that this meeting will foster cross-generational discussions about basketball, covering topics such as the differences in team atmosphere then and now, and the pressures of international competitions. Additionally, Seo Jang Hoon's past situation of not receiving a pension despite winning three Asian Games medals, as he did not meet the 20-point threshold, has been brought back into focus. The broadcast is expected to offer insights into both the athletes' performances and the past and present of Korean basketball.