Kim Hee-jin was nominated by IBK Industrial Bank of Korea as a priority for her new team in July 2011. Since her debut in the 2011-2012 season, Kim has played for IBK without a single transfer until the last season. She has scored 4,221 points alone at IBK. This is the eighth highest score in women's history.

He was always present at the moment when IBK won the title. He played a leading role in winning the championship title in the 2012-2013 season, as well as the championship title in the 2014-2015 season and the 2016-2017 season. He was Kim Hee-jin, who also made a name for himself as a member of the national team.먹튀검증

Although he has not been able to perform well recently, the name Kim Hee-jin is still symbolic. Still, everyone expected that he would retire at IBK Industrial Bank, but Kim Hee-jin chose a new challenge after the 2024-2025 season.

Hyundai Engineering & Construction recruited Kim Hee-jin in late May on the condition that he give away cash and the second round of 2026-2027 rookie players.

"It's my first time to move. It's a new mindset. I'm back to the beginning. I'm looking back on what I've forgotten," Kim told the Dong-A Ilbo at Hyundai Engineering & Construction Practice Gymnasium in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province on Sunday.

"When I first met him, I would like him to say something if he sees me struggling or lazy." He added, "I still have a long way to go before I reach my peak muscle mass and body fat percentage, but I'm going smoothly. My uniform number is 15.

Many people are curious why he chose Hyundai Engineering & Construction to move away from IBK Industrial Bank.

Kim Hee-jin said, "The process to move the team is long if it is long, and short if it is short. I kept talking to coach Kim Ho-cheol, and I was in a position to wait. The IBK also offered me a coach, and I had to go through the retirement process. I was disappointed. I wanted to show more on the court. That's why I chose the trade. Everyone laughed at me."

In addition, Kim Hee-jin said, "Of course, it was not easy to leave IBK Industrial Bank. I think IBK must have been hit by the loss of the franchise title. But didn't you respect me because I wanted to come?"

Kim Hee-jin has not shown anything over the past two years. He only scored 19 points in 14 games in the 2023-2024 season, and played in 30 games in the 2024-2025 season, but only managed 32 points.

Kim Hee-jin said, "I think we need a lot of training to prepare for the real game. My knee pain has disappeared a lot," adding, "Actually, I didn't think much about watching volleyball when I came out of the court. The past two seasons have been so difficult. That's why IBK Industrial Bank recommended me to take the coaching position. I've had a break for two years, but I want to take my foot off and run again."

Finally, Kim Hee-jin said with a big smile, "You look so happy on the court. I want to be a lot of help to the team. I'm going to try. I also want to teach my juniors many things."