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A ‘solver’ inside the court, a ‘insa’ outside… Kim Yeon-kyung stands out in China

Kim Yeon-kyung (right) who is also popular with opponents (Sina Sports Capture)© News 1

‘Volleyball Empress’ Kim Yeon-kyung (Shanghai Bright Jubest) is gathering topics every day on the Chinese stage, where she returned after 4 seasons. On the court, he showed his world-class skills and led the team to a streak, and off the court, he is gaining great popularity as an idol of Chinese players.

Kim Yeon-kyung scored 25 points in the match against Fujian in the third round of the 2021-22 Chinese Women’s Volleyball Super League held at Jiangmen Sports Center in China on November 30, and her team’s 3-1 (25-15 23-25 ​​25-20 25-19) ) led to victory.

Kim Yeon-kyung, who made a successful comeback stage with 17 points in the opening match against Liaoning on November 27, missed the second match against Beijing one day later, recovered her stamina, and flew in the third game against Fujian on the same day.

Kim Yeon-kyung showed unchanging skills on the Chinese stage, including 19 breakpoints, 52.9% attack success rate, and 71% receive accuracy.

In particular, he is leaving a strong impression on the Chinese volleyball world with spikes that daringly hit each game. With Kim Yeon-kyung’s performance at the forefront, Shanghai is running for three straight wins since the opening.

Kim Yeon-kyung (Provided by Shanghai Gwangmyeong Women’s Volleyball Team) © News 1

Kim Yeon-kyung, a world-class superstar, has brought a lot of attention to the Chinese league just with her presence.

Teammate Gao-wi is scoring a lot of goals in every game due to the synergy effect with Kim Yeon-kyung. While encouraging Gao-wi, Kim Yeon-kyung showed off her unique affinity by playing mischievous pranks.

Even the players of the opposing team are suffering from ‘Kim Yeon-kyung’.

Chinese media ‘Sina Sports’ said, “Other team players are also interested in Kim Yeon-kyung,” and “opposing players flocked to see Kim Yeon-kyung in person and asked for a photo shoot. ” reported.

Kim Yeon-kyung, a ‘world class’ who is already exerting great influence on and off the court.

Kim Yeon-kyung, popular with opponents (Sina Sports Capture)© News 1

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