'Athletic genius' Kim Min-gyeong firmly stamped her presence with relentless passion and energy that kept the team alive.
On the 14th, the MBN sports variety show "Spike War" aired, marking the start of the full-scale volleyball war as director Shin Jin-sik finalized team positions and the first evaluation match against the prestigious volleyball program Suseong High School took place.
Among 'ShinBOOM,' which entered its first training after the draft, the standout figure was undoubtedly the lone woman, Kim Min-gyeong. Competing as a defensive candidate, Kim Min-gyeong proved her potential by repeatedly succeeding in digs without hesitation in response to director Shin Jin-sik's instruction that "you just have to lie down." Her tenacity, diving boldly for difficult balls, soon led to her confirmation as a defensive player, and Kim Min-gyeong established herself as a core resource responsible for ShinBOOM's solid backcourt.
Kim Min-gyeong's impact did not stay only on the court. As teammates' positions were confirmed, she led the mood by being the loudest to clap and cheer, and she naturally took on the role of energy maker who raised the team's morale. After reorganizing positions, ShinBOOM immediately began preparing for the evaluation match, and Kim Min-gyeong left a strong impression in a 2-7 practice match coached by Suseong High School coach Hoo In-jeong and Shin Jin-sik. In particular, the scene where both coaches were taken aback and conceded a point after Kim Min-gyeong's serve flew as if it would pierce the ceiling surprised everyone.
In the first evaluation match against Suseong High School that followed the warm-up, Kim Min-gyeong once again showed her presence. Starting the first set as a reliable defender, she shouted "We can do it" at the start of the set to boost the team's morale. Although they conceded the first point to Suseong High School's fast attacks and powerful spikes, ShinBOOM achieved a meaningful result by scoring seven points in the first set based on exceptional teamwork.
In an interview, Kim Min-gyeong candidly said, "I thought high school players would do well, but seeing them in person made me feel they were on a different level." She added, "After a defensive mistake I felt myself shrink, and I also had the desire to do something, but the situation didn't allow it, which was frustrating," and vowed, "I'm lacking now, but I'll show progress gradually."
Kim Min-gyeong's growth narrative, written with relentless passion and a never-give-up attitude, raises expectations about what emotions and twists she will create on "Spike War" going forward.
[Photo] MBN "Spike War" broadcast capture
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