'Will it become a team of foreign investor terror?' PBA Team League's 10th franchise, Breakers: "We will break through limits and become the best team"

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The 10th franchise 'Breakers', directly operated by the PBA, held a departure ceremony ahead of the opening of the PBA Team League.

The Professional Billiards Association (PBA) announced on the 2nd that it held the Breakers franchise's departure ceremony at the PBA Lounge in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

Breakers is the 10th franchise directly operated by the PBA. After the conclusion of the team league draft, the club selected a total of eight players who were not ultimately chosen: Lee Seung-jin, Oh Sung-wook, Lee Sang-yong, Antonio Montes (Spain), Im Kyung-jin, Hida Oriie (Japan), Kim Da-hee, and Hwang Min-ji. PBA Executive Vice President Yoon Jae-yeon serves as the club owner, and former PBA Managing Director Kim Young-jin has been appointed as team manager.

At the departure ceremony that day, eight members of the Breakers squad were present along with Executive Vice President Yoon Jae-yeon, Kim Yeong-jin (EVP) director, and Billiards TV Vice Chairman Cho Hae-jeong, who came to support the historic launch of Breakers.

On this occasion, club owner Yoon Jae-yeon stated, "Like the name 'Breakers,' we must become a team that breaks existing frameworks and stereotypes," and urged the players, "Have confidence in yourselves, trust each other, and show your best form." Team manager Kim Young-jin also encouraged the players, saying, "We will support new challenges under the name Breakers. We will provide solid backing from behind so you can deliver the best performance."

Following this, team leader Lee Seung-jin recited the 'Ten Principles of Breakers,' reaffirming his determination for the upcoming season. Through these ten principles reflecting the team's operational philosophy, Breakers announced the players' resolve to face the team league this season: "Do not be discouraged," "Break through limits," "Trust each other," and "Make the impossible possible."

Lee Sang-yong, who is joining the team league for the first time this season, said, "Although it's my first time in the team league, I will not be nervous and will do my best." Hwang Min-ji, the youngest member of the team, declared her ambitious goal: "Just as our team name suggests, we will break through not only limits but also all teams."

Following this, a ceremony was held to present the uniforms that players will wear during the 2026-2027 season. Notably, club owner Yoon Jae-yeon personally put on the uniforms for each player, and team manager Kim Young-jin placed commemorative hats on them, demonstrating special affection for the team.

A special ceremony also took place. Players wrote words they must overcome this season directly on a scoreboard to perform the 'Breakthrough Ceremony.' Lee Seung-jin broke through "worry," Im Kyung-jin broke through "anxiety," and Oh Sung-wook broke through "stereotypes." Spain's Montes wrote down "pressure," while Japan's Hida Oriie wrote "weakness" () to overcome. Lee Sang-yong, Kim Da-hee, and Hwang Min-ji each selected "fear," "limits," and "impatience," respectively. All members of the squad successfully broke through their chosen challenges.

Having completed all preparations for departure, Breakers will make its debut at the 'Welcome Savings Bank PBA Team League Gwangmyeong City TOUR 2026-2027,' held from the 5th at Gwangmyeong Citizens Gymnasium in Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do. On the 5th at 4 p.m., Breakers will play its debut match against Hyo-on.

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