Fans are expected to see the Korean "Volleyball Queen" and former world No. 1 attacker Kim Jung-kyung smash and put on a gorgeous performance once again after the 2024-2025 season. Kim Jung-kyung, who was selected as an advisor to the Korean women's professional volleyball Heungkook Life Team after retiring from the game, plans to participate in the "2025 KYK Invitational Tournament" to be held at the Samsan World Stadium in Incheon on May 17 and 18.
Kim Soft-kyung who appeared as a player of the Heungkook Life Team
According to the schedule, on the 17th of the first day, a friendly match between the world women's volleyball all-star team and the South Korean women's volleyball national team will be held. It is reported that the friendly match was requested by the Korean Volleyball Association to improve the actual combat competition level of the Korean women's volleyball team. The South Korean women's volleyball team, led by coach Fernando Morales, will compete in the 2025 National Volleyball League (VNL) women's tournament in Brazil, Turkey, Japan and other places from June 4 to July 13, so it will need to play against real opponents.
On April 14, at the 2024-2025 V-League Awards Ceremony, Jin Ruanjing, who won the MVP of the regular season in the women's group, expressed her feelings.
It is reported that Jin Ruanjing personally invited more than 20 top players who are active on the world stage to participate in the competition, which is a good opportunity for the Korean women's volleyball team to test their competitive state before the game.
The South Korean women's volleyball team is called up to include the main attackerJiang Suhuiand 16 others, including the deputy attacker Lee Do-hyun. As a member of the World All-Star Team, it is not unlikely that Jin Ruanjing will face off against his juniors. On the 18th, the World Women's Volleyball All-Star Game will be played. The organizers of the 2025 KYK Invitational said, "This event will feature many world-class players. Details will be disclosed through media days, etc. ”
In the 2024-2025 season of the V League IBK Corporate Bank Team and the Xingguo Life Team, Jin Ruanjing received souvenirs from his opponents.
In addition, Heungkook Life Club, which is advised by Kim Roujing, has decided to officially hold a retirement ceremony for Kim Jong-kyung in the 2025-2026 season, which is scheduled to open in October.