'Master in the House' Kim Yeon-kyung "During the Gwangbokjeol match, covered Japanese brands and wrote 'Daehan Doknip Manse'"

Photo by SBS, screenshot from the broadcast of 'Jipsabu Ilche'

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Hee-eun Park] Kim Yeon-koung shared an anecdote about showing patriotism while playing overseas.

On the afternoon of the 7th, SBS's 'Master in the House' aired an episode where Lee Seung-gi, Shin Sung-rok, Yang Se-hyung, Cha Eun-woo, and Kim Dong-hyun spent a day with the 'Volleyball Empress' Kim Yeon-koung.

In the broadcast, when asked if there were any other players who had gone abroad, Kim Yeon-koung said, "There aren't. I was the first professional player to advance overseas."

Then, Kim Dong-hyun shared an anecdote about Kim Yeon-koung's patriotism.

In a match held on Liberation Day in 2017, Kim Yeon-koung wore shoes from a Japanese brand sponsor. At that time, she taped the words "Daehan Doknip Manse" (Long live Korean independence) over the brand logo. Kim Yeon-koung said, "I received a warning from the association, but I did it because I wanted to."

Also, when she was playing for a Turkish team, she attached the Taegeukgi (Korean national flag) as well.

She explained, "I even put the Taegeukgi on my protective gear during matches. Playing overseas leads to a sense of patriotism."

Regarding her return to the domestic league after 11 years, Kim Yeon-koung said, "There are many fans waiting. I also want to help the volleyball boom while I am still in good form."

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