Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: JTBC
Type: Reality
Rating: 8.0/10
The Gentlemen's League
Overview
An amateur football reality show produced by JTBC, featuring teams made up of former athletes and celebrities and coached by former national team football players under the leadership of Ahn Jung-hwan. Throughout each season, the teams train, develop their skills, and compete in various tournaments and matches in pursuit of victory.
This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Reality series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Reality genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 4 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- β’ Explores themes within Reality.
- β’ Produced in South Korea.
- β’ Original Language: Korean.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Kim Sung-joo
[MC]
Kim Yong-man
[MC]
Ahn Jung-hwan
Head Coach
Kim Nam-il
Head Coach [Ssakssuri United]
Cho Won-hee
Coach [FC Hwantasystar]
Lee Dong-gook
Head Coach [Lion Hearts FC]
Koo Ja-cheol
Head Coach [FC Captain]
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Seasons
Specials
1 Episodes β’ Aired 2021-08-01
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
82 Episodes β’ Aired 2019-06-13
The Legends soccer team was formed mainly from retired professional athletes, each a legend in their respective field, to challenge younger teams.
Season 2
108 Episodes β’ Aired 2021-08-08
The team reformed and included current or retired athletes from unpopular sports outside of soccer to train and challenge the best amateur soccer teams from each region in South Korea.
Season 3
66 Episodes β’ Aired 2023-10-08
The team organized A-match competitions against countries strong in amateur soccer, traveling to compete in Germany, Netherlands, and Japan. Afterwards, the team was reformed by adding non-athlete members and conquest against the top 100 amateur soccer teams in South Korea.
Season 4
42 Episodes β’ Aired 2025-04-06
They established their own league, called the Fantasy League, consisting of four teams managed by former professional soccer players and coaches, including Ahn Jung-hwan, Park Hang-seo, Kim Nam-il, and Lee Dong-gook. The teams competed for the top position in the league to win World Cup 2026 tickets.
