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Taeyeon Receives 'Kick a Goal' Invitation: 'We'll Send a Confirmation Text'
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Taeyeon Receives 'Kick a Goal' Invitation: 'We'll Send a Confirmation Text'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Taeyeon received an offer to join the SBS football show 'Kick a Goal'.
  • She learned to play football from SHINee's Minho, expressing interest after watching the World Cup.
  • The show's scouting team commented on her skills, hinting at a potential acceptance.

Singer Taeyeon might be joining the popular SBS football variety show 'Kick a Goal.' A recent YouTube video showed Taeyeon learning football from SHINee member Minho, who was impressed by her quick learning.

I prepared my mind since yesterday and woke up this morning. I will learn without getting hurt.

โ€” TaeyeonTaeyeon's comment before learning football from Minho.

Taeyeon, known for being a homebody, prepared herself mentally for the training. She explained her newfound interest in football stemmed from the excitement of the World Cup. "Suddenly, I got so excited too," she said.

It's the World Cup, isn't it? Suddenly, I got so excited too.

โ€” TaeyeonTaeyeon explaining her interest in football.

Minho praised her natural talent, suggesting she could surprise people in a real match. Taeyeon then asked if she could possibly join 'Kick a Goal,' to which Minho responded that the show's players are exceptional. Taeyeon agreed, showing respect for the existing cast.

If you do this in a real match, people will be surprised.

โ€” MinhoMinho's reaction to Taeyeon's football skills.

The show's official scouting team noticed the video and left a comment, "Hello, this is the scouting team. Your inside pass hand movements are unusual. We will send you a confirmation text." This interaction has sparked significant buzz among fans.

Could I possibly join 'Kick a Goal'?

โ€” TaeyeonTaeyeon expressing her interest in joining the show.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.