'Handsome Tigers' Moon Su-in Overcomes Injury to Shine... "I Have to Play Like My Life Depends on It"

SBS 'Handsome Tigers' model Moon Su-in / Photo by SBS

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] The cast of the SBS variety show 'Handsome Tigers' took the field for their first league match, with ace Moon Suin shining in action.

In the episode of SBS's variety show 'Handsome Tigers' aired on the 21st, the cast members' performances in the league's opening game were showcased. The broadcast also revealed Moon Suin's daily life two days before the league preliminaries.

Previously, Moon Suin had been monitoring 'Handsome Tigers' after suffering a leg injury. He confided to Lee Sangyoon and Seo Jiseok, who came to visit him in the hospital, "I'm anxious. Since the results come out in two days, it feels like waiting for the college entrance exam day." He added, "I've never been injured before, so I hadn't watched the games from outside, but seeing it in person was tough."

Lee Sangyoon said, "We also gained a lot of experience without Moon Suin." Seo Jiseok added, "I realized we can't play like this. I thought we need to tighten our defense." He also expressed determination, saying, "All three of us feel like we have to give it our all."

On the day of the national tournament, the 'Handsome Tigers' team performed impressively. During the match against Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education ATP, the ATP side did not hesitate to commit fouls to stop Moon Suin, but he succeeded in making two free throws, widening the scoring gap.

After the second quarter, Seo Janghoon encouraged the team, saying, "When (Moon) Suin has the ball, two defenders always guard him. We absolutely need Suin to score." He added, "He has done well so far, and if we play cohesively, we will definitely win today."