Mental Coach Jegal
Revised Romanization: N/A
Original Name, Hangul: 멘탈코치 제갈길
Director: Son Jeong-hyeon
Writer: N/A
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Release Date: 2022-09-12
Runtime: 60 minutes
Original Language: ko
Country: KR
Seasons: 1
Genres: Drama
Age Rating: N/A
Status: Ended
Drama Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐5.7
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Plot Synopsis
Je Gal-gil causes an unprecedented scandal after he loses a match that he almost won due to the referee’s biased call and injures his leg. Even though permanently expelled from the national team as a player, he overcomes the trauma and comes back as a sports psychology counselor also called a mental healthcare coach. Together with the retired masters, Gal-gil works to help athletes who are going through a hard time as he did in the past.
Cast & Crew
Jung Woo
Je Gal-gil
Lee You-mi
Cha Ga-eul
Kwon Yul
Goo Tae-man
Park Se-young
Park Seung-ha
Moon You-kang
Lee Mu-gyeol
Yoon Joo-sang
Jaegal Han-ryang
Kim Do-yoon
Cha Mu-tae
Kil Hae-yeon
Shim Bok-ja
Where to Watch
Rakuten Viki
Reviews
ParkMin
The drama kicked off with a solid start, drawing its audience with a compelling premise and a cast of captivating characters. In the first half, emotions ran high as we were watching the dynamics between coaches and athletes. The character development was superb, and the storyline was peppered with unexpected well written materials that sat the expectations high for what's to come. However, as the drama progressed into its second half, it seemed to lose some of its momentum. The pacing felt uneven, with certain plotlines dragging on longer than necessary while others seemed rushed and unresolved. The writing got a bit lazier and less profound. It couldn't deliver the same impact as the first half, even with its climax. Despite these shortcomings, the drama still had its moments of brilliance, particularly in its character development and for its strong promising start.