Korea Express Rookie of the Year Kim Se-bin, who has been touted as a talent to lead the women’s volleyball world since her high school days, shares her thoughts on her debut season.
The middle blocker from Hanbom High School was the first pick in the first round of the women’s rookie draft for the 2023-2024 season of the V-League. The second daughter of KEPCO CEO Kim Cheol-soo and former women’s national volleyball team coach Kim Nam-soon, Kim is a “second generation volleyballer” who stands at 6-foot-2 and has a natural talent for the game.
Considered one of the most promising rookies, Kim stepped into the middle of the team and stepped up to fill the void left by the departure of star middle blocker Jung Dae-young to GS Caltech as a free agent. Kim Se-bin was the only rookie on both the men’s and women’s sides to be named to the All-Star Game this season, showing promise for the next generation of stars. 안전놀이터 It’s no exaggeration to say that the women’s rookie of the year was booked early.
Kim scored 11 points in a home game against Hyundai E&C at the Gimcheon Indoor Gymnasium on June 6, helping Korea Expressway Corporation snap a four-game losing streak and earn its first win of the season against Hyundai E&C.
Speaking to the media after the game,
Kim reflected on the season, saying, “Honestly, I wondered when the 36 games would end, but the time passed quickly.” “We fell short, but I want to work hard and do better next season,” he said.
We asked Kim how many points he would give himself for his debut season. “50 points. I still have a lot of things to work on. I want to do better,” he humbled himself.
Coach Kim Jong-min said of Kim Se-bin, “He just graduated from high school. He has a lot of potential and is better in every way than the prospects I’ve seen in the same position before. I think he’ll get better in the future.”
“Honestly, I didn’t know that I would be playing almost every game (from my debut season) as a starter, so I’m grateful to coach Kim Jong-min for believing in me, and my coaches taught me well, so I was able to grow,” Kim said.
“Volleyball genius” Bae Yuna is a “walking textbook” for Kim Se-bin.
“She helps me a lot by giving me detailed instructions on timing, blocking, and other things I’m curious about,” Kim said. Bae Yoo-na also advises Kim Se-bin, who is playing her debut season, to “take good nutritional supplements (so that her stamina doesn’t drop).”
The first win against Hyundai E&C, 카지노사이트 the club of her ‘role model’ Yang Hyo-jin, was also significant. “Honestly, when I came to the pros, I played against my older sisters who I only watched on TV and won, but I was disappointed that I hadn’t won against Hyundai E&C, so I’m glad I won today,” Kim said.
Despite her overwhelming lead in the Rookie of the Year competition, Kim is not letting up. “I don’t know what will happen. I will play harder in the remaining matches,” he emphasized.