Busan BNK Sum traded with Bucheon Hana One Q on the morning of September 4, ahead of the 2023-2024 WKBL New Player Selection Meeting. BNK's guard Kim Si-on headed for Hana One Q, and BNK has been receiving the first round of the 2023-2024 New Player Selection and the first round of the 2025-2026 New Player Selection as a counter-payment.
BNK nominated Kim Jong-un of Hyosung Girls' High School as the second choice in the first round received from Hana OneQ. Kim Jong Un is a forward resource that can travel between inside and outside. On top of that, accurate shots were evaluated as an advantage. BNK coach Park Jung-eun, who nominated Kim Jong-un, expressed great satisfaction.
The 2023-2024 Woori Bank Woori WON Women's Professional Basketball Opening Match between Asan Woori Bank and BNK held at Asan Isunshin Gymnasium on the 5th. Kim Jong-un made his professional debut in the first game of the season. He played 31 minutes and 46 seconds to record six points and two rebounds. In the fourth quarter alone, he succeeded in two three-point shots and scored six points.
Kim Jong Un, who stepped on the court from the first quarter, failed to show much presence until the third quarter. He failed to throw one three-point shot in 16 minutes and 46 seconds, and he only caught one defensive rebound. He was only 18 years old, a rookie, and it was his professional debut, so everyone thought he deserved it.
Nevertheless, director Park Jeong-eun believed in Kim Jong-un. And Kim Jong-un's true value was revealed in the fourth quarter. He made a strong impression when he hit two outside shots in the corner. It was such an important moment that I could have been nervous, but I didn't tremble at all. BNK, which Jinan cheered up along with Kim Jong-un, tied the game at 64-64, driving the game to extra time.
Kim Jong Un stayed on the court for the entire five minutes of extra time, which was the showdown. He attempted a three-point shot but hurriedly left the rim. BNK, which was pushed back in the last-minute concentration fight, lost 70-74. Although the game was lost, Kim Jong-un gained valuable experience by keeping the court until the end of the game.
After the game, coach Park Jung-eun said of Kim Jong-un, "There were some high expectations, but experience is not something money can buy. So I wanted to bump into him. It seemed to me that he found a way while playing. It was encouraging to try to implement it when it set the direction. "I'm going to grow it well over the next season," he said positively.
Woori Bank's head coach Wi Sung-woo also said, "I was surprised when I saw it for the first time while reading only articles. It is not easy for a rookie to shoot like that in the opening game. He has his own shot timing. I felt like everything would go in if I threw it. I thought a good player came to WKBL. I think he will be a big enough player if he raises him well," he said without hesitation.
BNK rookie Kim Jong-un left a strong impression in his debut game. There is already a legend called Kim Jong-un (Hana One Q) in WKBL. Will BNK rookie Kim Jong-un be able to leave a big mark in the league like legendary Kim Jong-un. This is why we should pay attention to his play in the future.