EXO's Chanyeol joins SBS entertainment program 'Passionate Basketball Team' Season 2, which premieres on July 5 at 11:05 PM. The show features former basketball player Seo Jang-hoon as director of the 'Rising Eagles' team. Chanyeol joins alongside comedian Jo Jin-se, broadcaster Julien Kang, and Nao of NOWZ, forming a stronger lineup with existing members including SHINee's Minho. Director Seo aims for national championship victory, with legendary coaches Jeon Tae-poong and Kim Tae-sul guiding the team. The program centers on a league competition called 'National Strongest Tournament' featuring 7 selected teams from approximately 200 applicants nationwide. Seo expressed his passion for Korean basketball, stating he wants to participate despite challenges, as basketball programs rarely air on terrestrial networks.