Kim Yeonkyung's retirement tour starts today! IBK 30 Shutout → I only asked for a bouquet of flowers.. First runner IBK Corporation prepares with utmost sincerity in two days

Feb 16, 2025

The V-League Women's IBK Industrial Bank and Heungkuk Life Insurance match held at Hwaseong Sports Town Indoor Gymnasium on the 16th, and Heungkuk Life Insurance's Kim Yeon-koung is delighted with Tutku's score. Hwaseong = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.02.16/

On the 16th, Jung Yoon-joo of Heungkuk Life is attempting to attack the V-League Women's IBK Industrial Bank and Heungkuk Life Insurance match held at Hwaseong Sports Town Indoor Gymnasium. Hwaseong = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.02.16/

'Volleyball Empress' retirement from Kim Yeon-kyung (Heungguk Life Insurance) has come true. IBK Industrial Bank of Korea has started 'Retirement Tour'. IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, which suddenly heard the news, showed its utmost sincerity even though the preparation period was tight.

IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, a women's professional volleyball team, held a simple 'Kim Yeon-kyung retirement event' after the fifth round of the Dodram 2024-2025 V League at Hwaseong Indoor Gymnasium in Gyeonggi Province on the 16th. In the game, Heungkuk Life Insurance won the set score 3-0 (25-23, 25-12, 25-20). Kim Yeon-koung exploded with 15 points.

It's a legendary courtesy. When a superstar who has left a clear mark on the league announces his retirement, there is a custom of preparing a small event for the last game in which the opposing team visits the stadium.

However, IBK Industrial Bank of Korea had a short preparation period due to Kim Yeon-kyung's sudden announcement of her retirement.

Earlier on the 9th, Kim Yeon-kyung said at the retirement ceremony of senior Kim Hae-ran "I'll follow you soon." Sister," she said, hinting at the end. After the game against GS Caltex on the 13th, "I decided to retire at the end of this season." declared.

Heungkuk Life Insurance asked IBK Industrial Bank for cooperation on the 14th. IBK Industrial Bank of Korea found ready items and prepared gifts in two days.

Initially, Heungkuk Life Insurance reportedly asked for only a small bouquet of flowers. However, IBK Industrial Bank of Korea was also unable to roughly prepare for Kim Yeon-kyung's final match in Hwaseong. Coincidentally, the sixth round of Heungkuk Life was an away match in Incheon, so this was Kim Yeon-kyung's last visit to Hwaseong.

The V-League Women's IBK Industrial Bank and Heungkuk Life Insurance match held at Hwaseong Sports Town Indoor Gymnasium on the 16th, and Heungkuk Life's pitch are attempting to attack. Hwaseong = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.02.16/

The V-League Women's IBK Industrial Bank and Heungkuk Life Insurance match held at Hwaseong Sports Town Indoor Gymnasium on the 16th, and Heungkuk Life Insurance's Kim Yeon-koung cheers with her colleagues. Hwaseong = Reporter Heo Sang-wook wook@sportschosun.com /2025.02.16/

IBK Industrial Bank of Korea specially produced and airlifted Kim Yeon-koung marking uniforms. It was difficult to prepare a grand souvenir, but all the players wrote their autographs and supporting phrases and made it into a commemorative frame. In addition, fans who filled 3,945 seats were given game equipment and autographed uniforms through a seat lottery.

IBK Industrial Bank coach Kim Ho-chul, who was also an enemy and a legend of men's volleyball, also swallowed his regret. Ahead of the game, head coach Kim Ho-chul said, `I hope he will continue to stay in the gym for volleyball, but he seems to be having a hard time. I made a decision, so I have to respect it. Thank you for your hard work for Korean volleyball. I hope he will quit his job and do well in his next job."

Meanwhile, Heungkuk Life Insurance added three points on the day, approaching the regular season title. He accumulated 24 wins, 5 losses and 70 points, widening the gap with second-place Hyundai Engineering & Construction to 14 points. IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, ranked fourth, failed to add points and failed to narrow the gap with the third-ranked articles of association. IBK Industrial Bank, which is 18 points behind Jeong Kwan-jang, has darkened its outlook for spring volleyball.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.