It's the most popular? A Korean Wave star in volleyball?More than when I'm in a bad condition, I'll show you a better side

Jul 14, 2025

Hyundai Capital Lee Seung-jun. Photo = Reporter Lee Jong-seo

"There were a lot of fans."

Outside heater Lee Seung-joon (25, Hyundai Capital) had the busiest offseason since joining the team. Hyundai Capital consistently dispatched players to invitational tournaments to improve the skills of young players who had not played in many games during the season.

He participated in Taiwan's one-trick invitation competition held in Taiwan in April, and last month, he also participated in the 'Alas Philippinas' invitation competition involving the Philippine and Thai national teams.

In early July, I also went to the 2025 Korean Business Volleyball & Professional Volleyball Championship in Danyang.

Lee Seung-joon, who joined OK Savings Bank in the third round of the rookie draft in 2018, has been playing in Hyundai Capital uniforms since 2020 after playing for KEPCO. He joined the military in 2023 after completing his military service in the Armed Forces Sports Unit (Sangmu), but only eight games have been played in the past two years.

The busy off-season like now is welcome for him, who wants to play in the game.

Lee Seung-joon said, "I've never played in so many tournaments in the offseason"It can be physically difficult, but it's all an experience and a helpful part. I'm trying to hold on with my mental strength. It's not easy to get a chance during the season, but it's good to learn a lot."

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Even though I felt it myself, there was improvement in my skills. Lee Seung-joon said, `I felt out of sync at the Taiwan Games. I think the more we play, the better we match. The results were not good in Taiwan and the Philippines, but I think it would have been different if it were the current performance. I think the players have improved their skills by trying to help each other" smiled.

Lee Seung-joon continued "I ordered something when the coach came over, but I've never done it before, so I tried to do it a lot during the invitation competition. I'm trying to do as much as I can."

Hyundai Capital players hinted that `Lee Seung-joon was popular in the Philippines.' Lee Seung-joon said, "I think he's a popular face in the PhilippinesEven though he laughed "All of our team's players were popular. I think they liked it because there was also a match against the Philippine national team. When I went to Thailand two years ago, Taejun was more popular. I was surprised that you welcomed me again this year" he said.

Hyundai Capital, which won the integrated championship last season, has not changed much in its members. Outside heater resources that led to the championship, such as Leo and Heo Soo-bong, remain the same. Lee Seung-joon needs a little more growth to win the competition. Lee Seung-joon said, `I have main players, but I will prepare to go in and perform better when I am not in good condition. I'll show you better performance than when the other members are not in good condition"If I have a chance, I'll do my best with the mindset that I'll take the main position."I vowed.

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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.