Maybe a competitor? Still, it's nice to see you! National team → No. 1 direct junior...If we can win the Rookie of the Year award for 3 years in a row

Sep 10, 2025

Kim Se-bin (left) and Lee Ji-yoon. Photo courtesy of Kim Se-bin

"I think I'll learn a lot"

The Korea Expressway Corporation's Hi-pass achieved a 'great success' in the rookie draft on the 5th.

V-League rookie draft will be named through a bead lottery based on the odds of reverse ranking last season. The probability that the road corporation has is only 20%. However, as a result of the lottery, the white ball chosen by the Korea Expressway Corporation came up first.

This draft was so clear that it was called 'Lee Ji-yoon draft'. Middle blocker Lee Ji-yoon (18) of Chung-Ang Girls' High School is 1m88 tall and played for the national team at the U-21 World Women's Championship in Surabaya, Indonesia, in July last month. The Korea Expressway Corporation called Lee Ji-yoon's name without hesitation.

이지윤 Photo courtesy=KOVO

Senior Kim Se-bin (20) also smiled at Lee Ji-yoon's road construction trip. In other words, a strong competitor appeared in the middle blocker position. However, Kim Se-bin and Lee Ji-yoon welcomed each other's existence.

As much as they have the best skills, the two have had an extraordinary relationship with the national team. He also played at the U-18 World Championships in August.

Kim Se-bin "(Lee) Ji-yoon and high school??"I've played a lot of provincial practice games, and I've played youth tournaments together for four years from U-18 to U-21, so I know it well." "He's a bright and hard-working player. It's great to be on the same team together. I want to congratulate you again." Lee Ji-yoon also learned a lot while playing with (Kim) Se-bin since the U-18 national team. I think I'm going to learn a lot from the same team now."

Kim Jong-min, director of the Korea Expressway Corporation, and Lee Ji-yoon. Photo courtesy =KOVO

Kim Jong-min, director of the Korea Expressway Corporation, highly regarded Lee Ji-yoon's utilization. In an interview right after the nomination of the rookie draft, Kim said, `We have Kim Se-bin and Bae Yu-na, but it is difficult for the two players to play 36 full games. That's why Lee Jiyoon is an essential resource for our team. I think it'll be a great help to the team" he said.

Kim Se-bin and Lee Ji-yoon have to compete for the middle blocker position. Coach Kim said, `The two players have different strengths and weaknesses in a way. Sebin has jumping power and height. Lee Ji-yoon saw the variety and power of the attack well. But on the blocking side, it looks like more time is needed.'

A match between IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and Korea Expressway Corporation in the women's volleyball V-League was held at Hwaseong Indoor Stadium on the 27th. Kim Se-bin of the Korea Expressway Corporation is making a spike in front of the IBK Industrial Bank block. Hwaseong = Reporter Song Jeong-heon @sportschosun.com/2024.12.27/

A person who can surely be a necessary part of the team. The two pledged to grow together, heralding a competition in good faith. Kim Se-bin said "It's so nice to be on the same team together. I want to do better because we're motivated" smiled. Lee Ji-yoon said, "I think height is my strength"It's possible to attack with a single foot. I will join the team and watch, learn, and work hard to become a good player."

Korea Expressway Corporation selected Kim Se-bin two years ago and setter Kim Dae-eun last year as the first choice, and all of them received the Rookie of the Year (Young Player Award). The genealogy of `New Impression' that could be the `tradition' of the Korea Expressway Corporation. Kim Se-bin said, `I hope Ji-yoon will do well this season and win the Rookie of the Year award. I hope to continue winning the Korea Expressway Corporation Rookie of the Year award for the third year in a row``.

Lee Jiyoon also said, "There are a lot of people who are good at it. I'll try my best, too"I'm determined.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.