Volleyball Icon Kim Yeon-koung Jumps into Action as Coach, Reigniting 'Queen of Bread' Spirit

Volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung has stepped onto the court herself, not as a player, but as a coach, to fill in for her team's absent members.

In the MBC variety show 'Rookie Director Kim Yeon-koung,' which aired on the 9th, Kim's team, 'The Winning Wonderdogs,' faced off against the 2024-2025 V-League runner-up team, JeongGwanJang Red Spark.

Ahead of the next match, players Yoon Young-in, Kim Na-hee, and Baek Chae-rim from Suwon City Hall were unable to attend training due to overseas competition, creating a gap in the team's practice sessions.

To enhance training efficiency, Coach Kim Yeon-koung decided to participate directly. Stepping onto the court, she not only guided the players but also showed her fighting spirit with all-out effort, engaging in practice as if it were a real game.

Coach Kim Yeon-koung's overwhelming competitive drive was particularly captivating. When a play didn't go as planned during the practice match, she didn't hesitate to express her emotions with expletives, earning her nickname 'Queen of Bread' and demonstrating the same fierce determination she had as a player.

Furthermore, Kim Yeon-koung showcased her undiminished skills by delivering powerful spikes herself, actively participating in the players' training. Her prowess served as both direct instruction and a powerful source of motivation for the team.

In a post-training interview, Kim Yeon-koung shared, 'It was fun thinking back to when I was a player,' expressing her satisfaction in sweating it out alongside her team on the court.

Netizens lauded Kim Yeon-koung's passion, commenting, 'The volleyball goddess is still amazing!', 'She's a coach but still shows so much power,' and 'The 'Queen of Bread' is forever!' Many believe training with their coach will significantly improve the players' skills.