The genius guard of the sensation is upgraded to 'middle school → high school.' "Graduation ceremony makes me feel like an adult." I'm proud. [Busan field interview]

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Now, I can really put on the title of "High School Special Rookie." Yang Woo-hyuk (19, Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus), a "genius guard," has finally taken his first step as a member of society.

Yang Woo-hyuk attended the graduation ceremony of Samil High School in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, his alma mater, on the 9th. Korea Gas Corporation came down to Busan ahead of an away game against KCC the next day, but Yang Woo-hyuk went to the graduation ceremony with coach Kim Dong-ryang.

Yang Woo-hyuk, who has become a professional player, has realized his recent popularity by taking the podium as a representative of his graduates. Yang Woo-hyuk, who received his diploma, had a farewell meeting with his friends, and only arrived in Busan in the early evening for the game the next day.

Yang Woo-hyuk, who met with Star News the next day, said, "I came (pro) at an early age, so I received a diploma as a representative," adding, "Other than that, it was a normal graduation ceremony." "I graduated and became a real adult," he said, confessing, "I feel like I've added another burden as I think about that."

What did you talk about with friends you haven't met in a long time. Yang Woo-hyuk said, "I didn't say much. "There were friends who thought it was good because they were doing well, and there were friends who were jealous," he said.

Players who come to the professional league often cannot come to graduation ceremonies due to their game schedules. Last year, Song Yoon-ha (KB Stars) of the Women's Professional Basketball (WKBL) was unable to attend due to the overlapping away to Busan on the graduation day of Sookmyung Girls' High School. In the case of Yang Woo-hyuk, the team went on the road, but it was fortunate that there was no game. He said, "I thought the graduation ceremony was meaningful because it was the end of my high school life, but I'm so glad I could go."

Yang Woo-hyuk became a "high school graduate" from the title of "middle school graduate" sung by fans as a joke. "I'm already an adult (on January 1st), but I feel like I've become a real adult at this graduation ceremony," he said, expressing his pride.

Kang Hyuk, the head coach of Korea Gas Corporation, who is 31 years a senior at Samil High School, said of Yang Woo-hyuk, "I just graduated and came to society, and I became an adult," adding, "I came (to Busan) and talked about it." Coach Kang said, "I will become a good player this year while accumulating experience." I think I can do it enough, he said. "Shouldn't we guide them to go on a good path?"

It wasn't just a pep talk. Director Kang also presented perfume to Yang Woo-hyuk himself. Yang Woo-hyuk said, "The director said, 'I'm a real office worker now,' and asked me if I'm wearing perfume." I'm so grateful. I'm going to spray it well now," he said with a smile.

Yang Woo-hyuk is making a splash this season. As of the 10th, he has played an average of 19 minutes and 53 seconds in 14 games with 7.1 points, 1.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. It is gaining popularity among fans with colorful plays and sensible passes that do not appear on the record. In addition, a bold ceremony stood out, and head coach Kang defended, "You have to think about stimulating the opponent, but there is no problem with anything else."

The public and media's interest in Yang Woo-hyuk is also growing. An official from Korea Gas Corporation said, "Yang Woo-hyuk has a good mind, but his weaknesses may now be revealed and checked in the professional." In response, Yang Woo-hyuk said, "I'm attracting attention by showing my good performance," but added, "I try not to be proud while having confidence. It's not easy, but I just want to do well," he vowed.

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