The Year of the Dragon, the year of Gapjin (甲辰年), has dawned in 2024. Many stars born in the Year of the Dragon are preparing to play an active part in the V-League thanks to the energy of the blue dragon. Let's find out who will shine in the V-League in the second half of the year of Dodram 2023-2024.
Stars born in 1988 in Guanrok: Kwak Seung-seok, Choi Min-ho, Kim Yeon-kyung, Oh Ji-young
Kwak Seung-seok, an outside heater of Korean Air, is a veteran who debuted in the fourth place in the first round in the 10th to 11th seasons, and is a franchise star who has been active only in Korean Air since his debut season. He is constantly active as a "save man" who contributes to the team by turning into an attack, defense, and defense when a team is needed.
In terms of balance of offense and defense, which is an essential virtue of an outside heater, Kwak Seung-seok is a player whose strength is stable reception and defense along with offense. In addition to winning the defense award for 11-12 and 13-14 seasons, Kwak was ranked as the only outside heater among the top five with an average of 2.02 digs per set this season. In addition, in receiving, he has been steadily showing his skills, ranking seventh overall in receiving efficiency with 45.25%.
Kwak Seung-seok expressed his determination, "As we are in the Blue Dragon Year, we will show good performance so that we can win four consecutive games with that power as a senior in the team."
Middle blocker Choi Min-ho also joined Hyundai Capital as the fourth pick in the first round of the 11th to 12th seasons and has been active as a one-club man so far.
Choi Min-ho is showing his league-class skills this season, ranking second in the blocking category with 0.65 blocks per set. Choi Min-ho, who has been selected as the best 7 middle blocker for a total of four times since his debut, has become the best 7 middle blocker for two consecutive seasons from the 21st to 22nd to 23rd seasons, and is playing as the league's representative middle blocker. Attention is focusing on whether he will be able to become another best 7 middle blocker through his performances in the second half of the year.
Kim Yeon-kyung, who joined Heungkuk Life Insurance as the No. 1 player in the first round of the 05-06 season, became a sensation in the V-League upon joining the team. From the 09-10 season when he entered Japan, he took the lead in achieving three regular league wins and three championship titles. In his debut season, he won the Rookie of the Year award, the regular league MVP, the championship MVP, and another triple crown, winning a total of seven round MVPs and three monthly MVPs. 토토사이트 순위
In particular, Kim is the only female figure skater who has advanced to the championship game in all seasons. In the six seasons she has played as a member of Heungkuk Life Insurance, there has been no single season in which she has failed to make the championship game, which is the first time in women's history. Expectations are high on Kim's New Year's Day, in which she has captured both box office success and skills (based on players who have participated in more than four seasons).
Pepper Savings Bank's Libero Oh Ji-young entered the V-League as the fourth player in the first round of the 06-07 season. After stepping into the V-League as an outside hitter, Oh has turned to Libero and has displayed remarkable defense so far, taking charge of the back of Pepper Savings Bank.
Oh Ji-young, who has been ranked as the best seven libero for 17-18 and 18-19 consecutive seasons, is currently playing a solid role in defense. This season, he is playing a strong senior role at Pepper Savings Bank, which consists of relatively low-grade players, while ranking fourth in receiving with an average of 4.88 digs per set, fourth in receiving with 43.63% receiving efficiency, and second in defense with 7.88 per set.
Oh Ji-young burned her will, saying, "There were some disappointing games last year, but I'm desperate, and I'll keep my back so that Pepper Savings Bank can fly like a dragon in the Blue Dragon Sea."
Potential and Growth, Year of the Dragon born in 2000 Star: Kim Junwoo, Shin Seunghoon, Park Hyemin, Lee Juah
Samsung Fire's middle blocker Kim Joon-woo is a second-year player who debuted as the third-ranked player in the first round of the 22-23 season, scoring 126 points, which is third among middle blockers this season, and ranking fourth in blocking with an average of 0.57 per set and a 60.34% success rate, contributing to Samsung Fire's leap to the top.
Kim Jun-woo, who was recognized for his potential by winning the Rookie of the Year award last season. Kim's potential this season has led to growth, adding to the Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance's remarkable record.