Kwon Min-ji, 'Jangchung's Special Joker', Existence beyond that "I can enter anytime"... He was given the special director's name, 'Blocking Trust' [Flustered]

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GS Caltex Outside Heater Kwon Min-ji (25) played an active role as Jangchung's "Special Joker."

GS Caltex won 3-2 (25-27 25-18 19-25 25-18 17-15) in the fourth round of the "Jin Air 2025-2026 V-League Women's Regular League" against Pepper Savings Bank at Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on the 6th.

GS Caltex, which lost in an away match in Gwangju on the 30th of last month, succeeded in avenging its return match in a week. GS Caltex, which has won two consecutive games, is ranked fourth with 30 points (10 wins and 10 losses). Pepper Savings Bank also tied the season with 2 wins and 2 losses. Pepper Savings Bank, which was defeated, maintained its sixth place with 21 points (7 wins and 13 losses).

On this day, Kwon Min-ji performed very well from the third set, when the set score was 1-2. With 13 points, including two blocks, he firmly supported the main players Giselle Silva (31 points) and Tokoku Raina (21 points). In particular, he succeeded in scoring in each match with his strengths, blocking and confident attacks.

After the game, Kwon smiled brightly. "I was losing (in the third set), so the team atmosphere was a little down, but I relaxed by putting my energy in myself," he said. "I went in with the intention of narrowing the gap as much as possible."

He then said, "I really wanted to avenge my opponent's losing streak. "It was a home game, so I was able to cheer up more," he added.

Coach Lee Young-taek's mercenary skills, which put Kwon Min-ji in the match, also shone. Coach Lee Young-taek threw a game-winning move to put Kwon Min-ji, who has the best blocking ability, instead of Yoo So-yeon to prevent the opponent's main gun Joey Weatherington, which hit the mark.

Coach Lee Young-taek said, "Kwon Min-ji performed her role perfectly," and praised it publicly. "There was a bit of a disappointment in the offense these days, but I felt like I came out really strong today. It was impressive to see him swing confidently and score points with quick judgment," he said.

In particular, regarding Kwon Min-ji's blocking ability, he said, "Kwon Min-ji is the best among our team's outside heaters. "I did well in the order fight that I tried to pressure in front of Joy," he praised.

Kwon Min-ji's concentration was not disturbed at a time when replacement appearances became more frequent after Raina's recent return. When asked about his secret to maintaining his condition, he said, "I don't know if you've seen him warming up hard (in the warm-up zone). I was always preparing because I didn't know when I would go in. "It's not difficult to control my condition," he said confidently.

Coach Lee Young-taek believed in Kwon Min-ji's blocking ability and said, "Joy is a style that squeezes his hands a little late because he is strong and swings fast. The director also cautioned me and I tried to fit my hand as much as possible," he said.

He described the confrontation with a tall foreign player as a 'homework'. Kwon Min-ji said, "I think if we break through high players, we will be able to make easier attacks when facing domestic players. I had a lot of things to help, but I caught the set thanks to Silva's help," he said.

Kwon Min-ji, who is already in her seventh season, was cold to herself. "I'm not satisfied," he said. "I think if Raina and Seo-yeon go in like today and play a role when they shake, they are playing well." That's how I'm strengthening my heart," he said.

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