Kim Yeon-kyung, who led the team to 6 consecutive wins with the most points of the season, said, “The new players are doing well, we have to do well until the end” (on-site interview)

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(Sports Seoul | Incheon = Reporter Jeong Da-wo) Kim Yeon-kyung, who led Heungkuk Life Insurance to victory in the first round, expressed satisfaction with the start.

Heungkuk Life Insurance won against Cheong Kwan Jang with a set score of 3-2 (24-26 25-18 25-21 24-26 15-10) in the last game of the first round of the Dodram 2024-2025 V-League Women’s Division held at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 12th.

Heungkuk Life Insurance won all six games in the first round. Although they went to the 5th set for the first time this season, they eventually won and secured 17 points. The first round ended with a three-point lead over second-place Hyundai Engineering & Construction (14 points).

Kim Yeon-kyung led the team to victory by scoring 27 points, a personal high this season.

After the game, Kim Yeon-kyung said, “It’s not that good. I am doing my best in each game. There is also disappointment in losing points. “I hope the victories continue,” he said.

This is an unexpected 6th consecutive win. Heungkuk Life Insurance performed poorly in the cup competition. There were also loud voices of concern about the new season.

Kim Yeon-kyung said, “I think a lot of good things came out during the off-season training period. So, I had high expectations for the cup competition, but I also thought it would not be easy. I think it took time because the members changed. It seems like the upward trend has continued while being positive. “The cup competition brought us closer together,” he said.

The performance of the newly joined players also lightens Kim Yeon-kyung’s shoulders. New faces such as Tutku, Lee Go-eun, and Shin Yeon-kyung are adding to the team’s strength.

Kim Yeon-kyung said, “The new players are doing well. We talk a lot with each other and are adjusting well. Everyone is active. It helps a lot in creating an atmosphere. “Thanks to you, we are on a winning streak,” he said, expressing satisfaction.

Although he is a veteran, he does not seem to have any problems with his physical strength. Kim Yeon-kyung said, “I feel like recovery is not easy. Still, it’s okay if I play in the game. The coaches and trainers take good care of me. “I just need to recover quickly and play the next game,” he said.

We are now entering round 2. Kim Yeon-kyung said, “The first round passed quickly. There are still 5 rounds left. I think you just need to spend the rounds calmly and thinking about them one by one. “I will prepare well so that I can do well until the end,” he said. weo@sportsseoul.com