"We win with this taste."
'Queen of Volleyball' Kim Yeon-koung smiled brightly while holding the regular league championship trophy.
The ceremony for the first place in the regular league was held after the match between Jeong Kwan Jang and Heungkuk Life in the 6th round of the 2024-2025 Dodram V-League women's division at Daejeon Chungmu Gymnasium on the 1st.
Heungkuk Life confirmed its first place after Jeong Kwan Jang, in second place, lost 1-3 to GS Caltex on the 26th. As a result, Heungkuk Life not only secured its first place in the regular league but also advanced to the championship match for the 7th time in total after two years since the 2022-2023 season.
On this day, Heungkuk Life coach Marcello Abondanza gave rest to the starting players, including Kim Yeon-koung, since the first place in the regular league was confirmed. However, Kim Yeon-koung entered the game as a one-point server in the 5th set, receiving a warm cheer from fans.
Heungkuk Life suffered a comeback loss with a set score of 2-3, but the result didn't matter.
The subsequent ceremony for the first place in the regular league.
A large banner reading 'Regular League 1st Place' descended from the ceiling, and confetti was sprinkled. Kim Yeon-koung opened her arms widely to savor the joy of victory and smiled brightly.
Receiving the regular league 1st place trophy from Korea Volleyball Federation Chairman Cho Won-tae, Kim Yeon-koung raised the trophy high and celebrated with the team.
'Queen of Volleyball' Kim Yeon-koung is set to leave the court after this season. She is more determined than anyone to win the championship. Will Kim Yeon-koung achieve a grand slam and end on a high?
Kim Yeon-koung's last dance is just beginning.
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