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Kim Sa-rang, a 19-year-old 'Hidden Card' who also deceived the head Coach

Hyundai Engineering & Construction setter Kim Sa-rang and director Kang Sung-hyung.

It was Kim Sa-rang, a 19-year-old setter in his second year of joining the team, who filled the gap in the injury of Kim Da-in, the main setter.

Hyundai E&C won a set-score 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-20) against Heungkuk Life Insurance in the 2023-24 Dodram V-League Women's Away match held at Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon on the 20th.

Even before the game, Hyundai E&C was concerned about the absence of its key player, Kim Da-in. "Kim Da-in has the flu," Hyundai E&C coach Kang Sung-hyung said. "He is currently in quarantine and will miss today's game."


The card that Kang Sung-hyung brought up was Kim Sarang. Kim Sarang, who graduated from Hanbom High School in February this year, joined the team as the No. 1 player in the second round of the 2022-23 rookie draft. He played in seven games last season and four games this season, but only briefly stepped on the court as a substitute. "Kim Sarang does not move fast but plays stable tos. The timing of his fastballs is good, too," Kang said. "It will be hard to lead (the game) all by himself. I will replace it at the right time and manage it."

Kim Sa-rang distributed the ball to the end except for the middle of the first set.

Coach Kang Sung-hyung praised him after the game, saying, "(Kim) Sarang did a good job without being nervous. Sarang was the hidden card." "When I'm nervous, I often make mistakes, but he was good at serving," he said, adding, "Toss didn't deceive the opponent, but he did well without being nervous about his competence."


Kim Sa-rang, who attended an official interview, said he was "nervous" after hearing the coach's story. It was his first start since his professional debut. "I was told to start two days ago that I was nervous," he said. "I think I was more nervous because Heungkuk Life Insurance is a strong team and the gym is bigger." He threw the ball to the sisters without showing any signs of being so nervous that he could be fooled.

Hyundai Engineering & Construction lost the upper hand after being blocked by its opponent five times in the first set. As the youngest setter, he cannot help but be conscious of the situation. "I played a bit insufficient in the first set, but I tried to forget quickly," Kim Sa-rang said with a smile. "I think it was a good influence because I trusted my sisters and played the game." Despite unilateral support from home fans of Heungkuk Life Insurance, Kim replied, "I tried not to pay attention during the game."


Kim Sa-rang utilized various attack routes on the day. Moma Vasoco Leticia (registered name Moma) scored the most 24 points in her team, while Yang Hyo-jin and Wipawi Si Tong (registered name Wipawi) scored 15 points and 14 points, respectively. Lee Da-hyun also added seven points. "I was curious because I couldn't keep pace with them very often. I felt that (Kim) Sa-rang tried to play her role," Yang said.

Hyundai E&C posted 40 points (13 wins and four losses) with the victory, widening the gap with Heungkuk Life Insurance (36 points). Starting with the match against IBK Industrial Bank on June 16, Hyundai E&C has garnered nine consecutive wins. It has been on a high march, forgetting its defeat for more than a month.

"When I was young, I watched Hyundai Engineering & Construction's game and thought I wanted to play for that team," Kim said. "It's amazing that I'm playing as a member of the team. I'll do my best to win the championship for Hyundai Engineering & Construction in the future."
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