With the world's best striker, coach Kwon Young-min will start with Ha Seung-woo

Oct 23, 2025

With the world's best striker, coach Kwon Young-min will start with Ha Seung-woo
KEPCO manager Kwon Young-min is giving a greeting during the V-League Men's Media Day held at the Rivera Hotel on the 15th. Reporter Huh Sang-wook's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.10.15/



"Ha Seung-woo goes into the starting."

KEPCO coach Kwon Young-min made a decision after the opening two games. Replace the main setter with Ha Seung-woo.

Ahead of the match against Korean Air at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 23rd, head coach Kwon said `Ha Seung-woo is starting.'




KEPCO suffered a 0-3 shutdown defeat in the opening game against Woori Card on the 20th. Korea Electric Power Corp. has emerged as a dark horse by recruiting Benon, the best Apogit Spiker this season. However, Benon scored only nine points. There may be adaptation problems, but the teamwork with setter Kim Joo-young was a problem. Kim Joo-young, an inexperienced setter, is unable to overcome the pressure of the opening game.

Meanwhile, Ha Seung-woo joined after completing his mandatory military service. I registered as a player immediately after completing my full-time reservist service. Coach Kwon said, "We worked out together after work in the offseason. Even if it's because of Ha Seung-woo, I scheduled a weekend workout. I don't worry about my physical condition. However, I'm worried about a one-year absence from the actual game.

On Benon and Ha Seung-woo's teamwork, Kwon said, `We worked together in a practice game. I tried to save Ha Seung-woo as much as possible, but I decided because I thought it was right to play the season together. He's a good setter. It will fit in well with Benon. Benon also said he doesn't blame the setter in particular."




Coach Kwon said, `Ha Seung-woo is good at tossing with speed. Middle blockers will also come alive. Kim Joo-young is good at height, but Ha Seung-woo is good at set play. I made the decision with that in mind," he added.

Korean Air coach Joto, who will make his V-League debut against KEPCO, said, `It seems that KEPCO has not overcome the burden of the home opener. Our card did so well, too. KEPCO has good members. We have the best Apogit spiker in the world, so we expect KEPCO to come out strong" he said.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.