Lee Hae-ran’s Stellar Performance Lifts Samsung Life Insurance Over Shinhan Bank, Kim Jong-un Reaches Historic Milestone
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Samsung Life Insurance snapped a three-game losing streak with a hard-fought 79-74 overtime victory against Shinhan Bank, while veteran Kim Jong-un of the bucheon Hana Bank reached a remarkable milestone in Korean women’s professional basketball on December 20, 2025.
Samsung Life Insurance Escapes Losing Streak Behind Lee Hae-ran’s Dominance
At Yongin Gymnasium, Samsung Life Insurance, currently ranked 5th, secured a crucial win against Shinhan Bank in a tightly contested overtime battle. The victory marked a turning point for the team, halting a frustrating three-game losing streak. Conversely, Shinhan Bank suffered their fourth consecutive defeat, remaining at the bottom of the league standings.
The game hinged on the extraordinary performance of Samsung Life Insurance’s Lee Hae-ran, who delivered a career-defining performance.She led her team to victory with a remarkable 32 points and 12 rebounds, demonstrating dominance both offensively and defensively. “Lee hae-ran truly saved the team,” a sports reporter noted, highlighting her pivotal role in the overtime win. Players Josua and Kim Areum also contributed significantly, effectively distributing the score and connecting the outside game.
Kim Jong-un makes History with 600th Career Game
In a separate but equally significant event, Kim Jong-un, at 38 years old the oldest player in the women’s professional basketball league, tied a historic record by appearing in her 600th career game.The milestone occurred during the match between Bucheon Hana Bank and Cheongju KB.She is now tied with Woori Bank coach Lim Young-hee for the most appearances in league history.
Kim Jong-un’s dedication to the sport is underscored by her 20-year career, beginning with her debut at Shinsegae in 2005. She is poised to become the sole record holder when she faces Woori Bank on December 21st.
KB Dominates Hana Bank, Park Ji-su Returns
despite Kim Jong-un’s milestone, Bucheon Hana Bank faced a challenging defeat against Cheongju KB, falling 46-70 at Bucheon Gymnasium. This loss marked Hana Bank’s first consecutive defeat of the season, bringing their record to 7 wins and 3 losses. Cheongju KB, considered a top contender, capitalized on the win to tie for 2nd place with Busan BNK, boasting a record of 6 wins and 4 losses.
The return of Park Ji-su, a “national treasure” center, proved instrumental in KB’s victory. She showcased her presence with 8 points and 6 rebounds in 12 minutes of play, having recently recovered from flu and pyelonephritis. Yang Ji-soo led the attack with 13 points, including three 3-pointers, supported by Lee Chae-eun (11 points) and Kang I-seul (10 points, 8 rebounds).
While Kim Jong-un played 8 minutes and 4 seconds, contributing 2 points and 3 rebounds, the game was largely defined by KB’s strong performance in the third quarter, where they established a double-digit lead. Th