Legend Kim Jong-un (39, Hana Bank) held a retirement tour in Asan.
Bucheon Hana Bank beat Asan Woori Bank 71-45 in the BNK Financial 2025-26 women's professional basketball game held at Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium on Feb. 14. Hana Bank (17-7) led the standings. Woori Bank (12-12) is third.
Saki Iijima scored a team-high 16 points with eight rebounds. Jin An also stood out with 14 points and six assists.
But the most notable player that day was Kim Jong-un, who scored two points. Kim Jong-un, who is ending a 20-year playing career after this season, visited Asan, the team where she started, for the last time. Before the game, Kim Dan-bi presented a commemorative plaque to Kim Jong-un, honoring the legend leaving the court.
After the game, Kim Jong-un expressed gratitude to Woori Bank. Kim Jong-un also helped the team win championships during her time at Woori Bank and contributed to building a dynasty.
Kim Jong-un said, "Since I came to Hana Bank, I am no longer a player who can shake the league like before. The reason I came here was that I wanted to help the growth of the younger players."
Kim Jong-un, who played 20 years as a professional, is a role model for younger players. Kim Jong-un said, "When it's time to retire, the younger players say those things. I think my sincerity reached them. The younger players are working hard and doing well. I will finish in three months, but the younger players have to play for another 15-20 years," offering warm words.
With tears welling in her eyes, Kim Jong-un gave heartfelt advice, saying, "During a playing career you have to fight yourself countless times. If you treat basketball sincerely without being shaken by the views of others, I hope the younger players have a truly healthy and happy playing career."
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