[Official] OK Savings Bank finally secures starting setter via trade! Sends off Buryong-chan and Park Tae-seong, acquires Noh Jae-wook

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Has the new plan of 'trade master' Coach Shin Young-cheol (62) begun? The men's professional volleyball team OK Savings Bank has bolstered its setter lineup through a trade.

OK Savings Bank and Samsung Fire & Marine Bluefangs announced on the 1st that they executed a 1-for-2 trade: setter Noh Jae-wook (34) moves to OK Savings Bank, while libero Buryong-chan (37) and setter Park Tae-seong (25) move to Samsung Fire & Marine.

The trade focuses on OK Savings Bank strengthening its setter position and Samsung Fire & Marine strengthening its libero position. The most notable aspect is Buryong-chan's return to Samsung Fire & Marine after a long tenure with OK Savings Bank.

Buryong-chan debuted on the professional stage when he was selected 3rd overall in the first round of the 2011 KOVO Rookie Draft by LIG Insurance (now KB Insurance). Ahead of the 2016–2017 season, he moved to Samsung Fire & Marine and played there until the 2017–2018 season. In the 2018–2019 season, he moved to OK Savings Bank, where he played until last season and also served as team captain.

OK Savings Bank explained, "Buryong-chan demonstrated strength in digging based on his unique quick feet and wide defensive range. Additionally, as captain, he contributed to the team by displaying exceptional fighting spirit and leadership."

Park Tae-seong, who is also heading to Samsung Fire & Marine alongside Buryong-chan, was selected 3rd overall in the first round of the 2023 KOVO Rookie Draft by the OK Savings Bank volleyball team. After showing potential as a starting setter in the early part of the 2024–2025 season, he is now moving to his hometown team. Park Tae-seong attended Okcheon Middle School and Daejeon Central High School, and honed his skills at Inha University.

In return, veteran setter Noh Jae-wook has come to OK Savings Bank. Noh Jae-wook began his professional career when he was selected 3rd overall in the first round of the 2014 KOVO Rookie Draft by LIG Insurance (now KB Insurance).

He is a setter known for executing quick sets, which gives him an advantage in utilizing outside hitters. He contributed to Hyundai Capital's championship victory in the 2016–2017 season. Additionally, as a tall setter standing 192cm, he possesses strong blocking abilities and is expected to provide defensive support.

Both OK Savings Bank and Samsung Fire & Marine explained, "OK Savings Bank has been able to fill the gap by acquiring a starting-level setter. Samsung Fire & Marine has also deepened its libero corps through the acquisition of Buryong-chan and added young resources to its setter lineup by acquiring Park Tae-seong."

Officials from both teams stated, "By strengthening the positions needed for the team, we have been able to broaden our operational scope for the upcoming season." They added, "We express our gratitude to the players leaving the team for their past dedication and hope they continue to deliver strong performances in their new teams."

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