Now she wears a pink headband and quilts her coat. It was the first time I was on the same team with ‘Best Friend’ after debuting in the pro league. Middle blocker Kim Soo-ji, who returned to Heungkuk Life’s midfield, adds heat to Samsan Gym.
Previously, on the 19th of last month, Heungkuk Life Insurance said in an official press release, “We signed a three-year contract with middle blocker Kim Su-ji for a total compensation of 310 million won (270 million won in annual salary, 40 million won in options).”
‘Volleyball Emperor’ Kim Yeon-kyung, who had initially considered his retirement, chose to extend his active career, revealing his willingness to challenge for the championship once again. His many years of life and the recruitment of ‘best friend’ Kim Su-ji, who has walked the same path together, are a huge part of his decision that cannot be ignored.
On the 3rd, Heungkuk Life Insurance Kim Su-ji, who had a phone call with this magazine, said, “I was grateful for the team to find me first, and I decided to transfer because I had a friend (Kim Yeon-kyung) and a very good team, in addition to the part who contacted me often.” .
The Heungkuk Life Insurance team will go on a full vacation from the 9th. Kim Soo-ji said, “After the first week of June, I will probably start training on the 11th.”
He returned to his hometown team after 6 seasons. In Heungkuk Life Insurance, where young players accounted for a considerable proportion, Kim Su-ji led the team as his eldest sister, taking a career high at the time. After that, he went to IBK Corporate Bank and returned to Mars wearing a blue headband. Heungkuk Life Insurance, which built wing firepower guaranteed by Kim Yeon-kyung, even reinforced its midfield power by recruiting Kim Su-ji.
Kim Su-ji said, “At the time I was there, there were a lot of young players, and there are still many young players now, but I think you’ll feel a different atmosphere if you go in and meet them yourself.” I was the eldest sister, but now I have (Kim) Haeran and Kim Yeon-kyung, so I think the burden will be a little less mentally.”
Kim Yeon-kyung also gave encouragement to a friend who visited her parent team, saying, “The FA contract is a lot to worry about, but I worked hard.”
Head coach Abondanza, who highly praised Kim Su-ji’s height and effective blocking ability, is looking forward to the double leadership of the two ‘best friends’. When we met for a fitness check, he said, “I want to help young players.”
Kim Su-ji said, “(At the time of the FA contract), there were a few things to check, so I went and met him for a while. I saw that he was training young players. I saw him over the net, but I thought he was a person with a really passionate heart.”
Kim Soo-ji recently transformed into an SBS commentator at the time of the 22-23 season women’s championship match (Korea Expressway Corporation-Heungkuk Life Insurance), giving fans pleasure. When she spoke of this, she burst out with an awkward laugh. ㅋㅋㅋ벳
He said, “I had a lot of worries when the offer came in. In fact, I was still an active player and the season was not over, and I thought that it would harm my players,” he said. Regarding it), it seems that they were very kind to me, and I worked really hard,” he said with a smile.
“I was really hectic on the first day, but as I did it, I got used to it. In fact, I was really just putting a spoon on it, and everyone around me, including teacher Lee Jeong-cheol, took care of me really well. I just thought it was really fortunate that there were compliments
from ‘. ” He expressed his determination, saying, “I have expectations for height (for me), so I will do research on my own and come back with a better power.” He did not forget to praise him.
Lastly, he thanked the fans who supported him, saying, “I’m back after 6 years, and the stadium is even more heated.