Song Myung-geun takes a leap forward as Woori Card's main gun

Song Myeong-geun (30, Woori Card)'s 'most brilliant days' were the early days of his professional career, already 10 years later.

Song Myung-geun, who entered the V-League as a founding member of OK Financial Group in the 2013-2014 season, was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in the 2014-2015 season championship game, when the team won its first championship.

In the 2015-2016 season, he was selected as one of the best 7.

However, Song Myung-geun's position gradually narrowed and he was pushed out of the starting lineup.

At the end of the 2023-2024 season, Song Myung-geun is once again on the lips of professional volleyball fans.

As Woori Card is heading towards first place in the regular league, Song Myung-geun is receiving more attention.

Song Myung-geun scored 19 points, the most in the team, in the V-League men's visiting game against Korean Air held at Gyeyang Gymnasium in Incheon on the 6th.

Woori Card defeated Korean Air with a set score of 3-0 (25-21 27-25 25-23) and obtained the magic number to secure first place in the regular league.

Currently, Woori Card is in second place with 66 points (22 wins, 11 losses), following first place Korean Air (67 points, 22 wins, 12 losses), but since it has played one less game, it has the opportunity to take first place in the regular league on its own. .

A narrative was created when Song Myung-geun appeared as the 'starting outside hitter' at the end of the regular season.

Song Myung-geun, who was traded from OK Financial Group to Woori Card in May last year, made his first 'starting appearance' of the season in a game against Korea Electric Power Corporation on March 2 this year.

It has been a year since Song Myung-geun started the first set in the Woori Card match on March 8 last year.

On the 6th, Woori Card coach Shin Young-cheol also selected Song Myeong-geun.

After the game, Coach Shin smiled brightly and said, “Song Myung-geun is the best in Korea when it comes to arm swings.”

Woori Card Song Myeong-geun

Song Myung-geun, who appeared at the press conference following Coach Shin, said, "The mindset is different when preparing behind the scenes and when preparing as a starter." He added, "As I started two games in a row, I thought, 'First, I have to do well as I get the opportunity. I have to be essential to the team. “I thought, ‘I’ll do it,’” he said.

Of course, even when guarding the warm-up zone, Song Myung-geun reminded himself, "I must not harm the team. I must not sag."

Many former star players feel deprived when they are pushed out of their starting positions.These feelings are sometimes expressed outwardly.

However, Song Myung-geun treated his teammates with a bright expression, even though he blamed himself, saying, “It was my fault for making the wrong mistakes frequently for being pushed out of the starting lineup.”

Song Myeong-geun said, “If I was down, someone would have noticed me. Even when I was in the warm-up zone, I watched the game with concentration, and when the opportunity came, I trained hard so as not to miss it.”

Now, Song Myung-geun can freely express his joy on the court.

At 11-11 in the second set, Song Myung-geun made a powerful serve to Kwak Seung-seok (serve ace), Ji-seok Jeong (receiving error), and Oh Eun-ryeol (serve ace), who boasted a tight defense, scoring two serve aces and scoring an attack following a receiving mistake. This scene was the highlight of the game.

Song Myung-geun said, "I only focused on getting zero points on my serve. I didn't target anyone with my serve," and added, "The coach ordered an aggressive serve, and I also wanted to compete with a strong serve. I'm glad I didn't make a mistake."

Now, Song Myung-geun takes the lead and takes the lead in securing first place in the regular league for Woori Card.Woori Card will secure first place in the regular league if it adds 8 points in the remaining 3 games.

Song Myung-geun, a former MVP of the championship match, said, "I don't want to waste this difficult opportunity," and pledged, "I will join forces with my colleagues to take first place in the regular league." 스포츠토토맨