Kim Ho-chul, director of IBK, is shocked to resign! Winner → 7 consecutive losses
Nov 22, 2025
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IBK Industrial Bank of Korea, which was considered the 'champion candidate' before the season, fell into a quagmire for seven consecutive losses.
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea was completely defeated by Hyundai Engineering & Construction by 0-3 (22-25, 21-25, 24-26) in the second round of the Jin Air V-League 2025-2026 Women's Division at Hwaseong Indoor Gymnasium on the 22nd. Coach Kim Ho-chul announced his voluntary resignation through an official press conference shortly after the game.
Coach Kim Ho-chul said, `I really did my best until the end. I worked hard on our players. Since there is no stable setter, it is a pity that the balls that have to be decided at the end were not able to be made."
Afterwards, head coach Kim Ho-chul expressed his feelings as if he was ready.
Coach Kim Ho-chul said, `Our players went through a difficult process as they continued to lose consecutive games. The volleyball team worked hard and helped me a lot. Thank you to IBK employees. I am especially sorry for not keeping my promise to volleyball fans. I think it's until today. I'll put it down here and cheer hard outside..." he said, expressing his intention to step down.
Coach Kim Ho-chul reportedly made up his mind after losing 0-3 (six consecutive losses) against Korea Expressway Corporation on the 19th, the previous game.
Manager Kim Ho-chul said, `The club has been dissuaded, but I don't think this is right. I wanted to change the atmosphere. If you keep going like this, it will rather harm those who love volleyball. It hurts to quit like this at the end, but this is it. We will support IBK Industrial Bank from outside to achieve the results it promised at the beginning."
IBK Industrial Bank of Korea finally accepted Kim Ho-chul's intention. A club official said "Thank you for leading the team with dedication. I'm sorry for the sudden decision, but I'll do my best to fill the vacancy well so that the team can find stability and rebound as soon as possible" he said.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
