Why "Mental Coach Jegal" Is More A Story Of Hope Than Just Sports

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"Mental Coach Jegal" is an on-going K-Drama starring Jung Woo, Lee YouMi, Kwon Yul and Park SeYoung. The drama shares the story of Je GaGil and his journey of helping other athletes as a mental coach.

Je GaGil is a former Taekwondo national player who lost his career after an accident. GaGil, who had suffered mentally and physically during his time, devoted himself to helping other national athletes. But it's not always easy. He meets Cha GaEul (Lee YouMi), a short-track speed tracker who falls into a slump but refuses to take help.

"Mental Coach Jegal" gives an inside look into the world of sports, but one doesn't have to be an athlete in order to be able to relate to the drama. It focuses on the hardships of life and the need to succeed. The drama gives hope to the viewers with its warm characters and their journey.

Here is why "Mental Coach Jegal" is more about hope than just sports.

The article contains spoilers.

 

1. "Mental Coach Jegal" Teaches About Self-Healing

Coach Jegal devotes his life to helping struggling athletes. Jegal, himself, suffered from injustice in the national team. He was forced to loose against his seniors. Jegal and his friend MuTae (Kim DoYoon) were bea