Heungkuk Life Insurance, undefeated in 9 games, takes sole lead in the league
Kim Yeon-kyung was selected as MVP of the 1st round V-League women’s division.
Heungkuk Life Insurance won 3-1 (25-17 35-37 27-25 25-12) against second place Hyundai Engineering & Construction in the Dodram 2024-2025 V-League women’s match held at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 24th.
Heungkuk Life Insurance, which extended its undefeated streak to 9 games since the season opened, continued to lead the league with 26 points. The point gap with second place Hyundai Engineering & Construction (21 points) also widened to 5 points.
Kim Yeon-kyung, who played 9 games and 34 sets this season, scored 183 points and ranked 5th overall in this category. Considering the average score per set, it ranks 4th.
In addition, it ranks among the top in various indicators, including open attack (1st place, 42.25%), quick open (1st place, 53.25%), back attack (4th place, 40.91%), and overall attack success rate (1st place, 46.76%). It stands in place and shows the aspect of fame and emptiness.
This is Kim Yeon-kyung’s 12th round MVP award in her career (including 3 monthly MVP awards).
In the match against Hyundai Engineering & Construction on the 24th, he scored 28 points, his highest score this season, showing the strongest performance of both teams.
In addition to her athletic performance, Kim Yeon-kyung is contributing to raising the team’s mood by demonstrating leadership as a veteran at crucial moments in each game.
This season, foreign striker Tutku Bourges (registered name Tutku), wearing the Heungkuk Life Insurance uniform, ranked 6th in scoring and 9th in attack success rate, showing consistent performance along with Kim Yeon-kyung, so Heungkuk Life Insurance’s momentum is not expected to be easily broken.
In the match against Hyundai Engineering & Construction held at home on this day, 6,014 spectators came to the stadium and cheered for Heungkuk Life Insurance’s victory by drawing pink waves.
was an overwhelming leader in the online fan voting for the V-League All-Star Game.
Kim Yeon-kyung also received a total of 39,813 votes last year, becoming the third person to receive the most votes in the men’s and women’s division following the All-Star fan vote for the 2020-2021 and 2022-2023 seasons.
If the current atmosphere continues, Kim Yeon-kyung is expected to enjoy the hottest popularity in the 2024-2025 season All-Star Game to be held on January 4th next year.
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What factors have contributed to Heungkuk Life Insurance’s undefeated streak in the 2024-2025 V-League women’s division?
The article highlights the impressive performance of Heungkuk Life Insurance in the Dodram 2024-2025 V-League women’s division, as they remain undefeated after nine matches. Their recent victory against Hyundai Engineering & Construction with a score of 3-1 has solidified their lead in the league, increasing their points tally to 26, five points ahead of their nearest competitor.
Kim Yeon-kyung stood out in the match, scoring a season-high 28 points and earning the MVP title for the first round of the league. With a total of 183 points in nine games, she ranks fifth overall in scoring and has excelled in multiple performance indicators, including open and quick attacks. This recognition marks her 12th MVP award in her career, underscoring her significance to the team’s success and morale.
Besides Kim, foreign striker Tutku Bourges has also contributed significantly to the team’s scoring and attack success rates. The enthusiastic support from fans was evident, with over 6,000 spectators present to cheer for the team during the home game.
Kim Yeon-kyung is currently a leading candidate for the V-League All-Star Game, with a strong fan voting track record, suggesting she will continue to be a prominent figure in the league this season. The All-Star Game is scheduled for January 4th, 2024.