The other members are Choi Hong-cheol, a night club waiter who quit being an athlete for drugs; Ma Jae-bok, who works at a meat restaurant and has a strict father; and Kang Chil-gu, who lives with his grandmother and autistic brother Bong-gu.

To gear up for the qualifying match at the World Cup, they overcome their fear and train in unusual places, such as from the top of cars, amusement park roller coasters, etc.

But the victory is bittersweet once they hear the IOC opted for Salt Lake City over Korea's Muju County.

Bong-gu decides to jump as a substitute but does not make the required distance for a gold medal and nearly loses his life.

[4] The sequel Take Off 2 is directed by Kim Jong-hyun, and its predominantly female cast is led by Soo Ae, playing a North Korean defector who becomes a national ice hockey player.