Helping to issue supervisory visas and observing foreigners' tryouts...The second act of the Emperor of Volleyball has begun
May 08, 2025
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Kim Yeon-kyung (37) visited the 2025 Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) foreign player tryout, which began at Mustafa Ozel Gymnasium in Bakhcellijebler, Istanbul, Turkiye on the 6th, with new coach Tomoko Yoshihara and other Heungkuk Life officials.
It is his first official move since retirement. Kim Yeon-kyung finished her career as an active player after the 2024-2025 season.
The last minute was spectacular, too. Kim Yeon-kyung played as the best outside heater in the V-League last year, ranking second in attack success rate (46.03%), third in rear attack success rate (43.97%), and second in receiving accuracy (41.22%).
In the championship match, he also led Heungkuk Life Insurance to an integrated championship by ranking second in scoring (133 points) and first in attack success rate (46.31%) and possessing both regular league and championship MVP.
Kim Yeon-koung announced her retirement, although she was still at her best as an active player.
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Kim Yeon-kyung, who started anew as an advisor rather than an athlete, also showed extraordinary motivation. Immediately after retirement, he visited the tryout site as his last schedule after traveling to Europe and enjoying a vacation, including a prestigious Fenerbahce game in Turkiye, where he enjoyed his prime.
Although a formal contract has not yet been made as an advisor, he is adapting to the new role by welcoming coach Yoshihara there and carefully evaluating the skills of foreign players. Kim Yeon-kyung also showed off her influence by helping Yoshihara get a domestic work visa by mobilizing local connections.
Heungkuk Life Insurance has not officially renewed its contract with foreign Tutku Bourge, the main player in the unified championship. The plan is to watch the situation a little more by looking at other players' skills and designation rankings in the tryout.
Advisor Kim Yeon-koung's rich experience has become more important than ever for Heungkuk Life, which is about to make a fresh start.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
