'School Violence Controversy → De Facto Expulsion from Korea' Lee Jae-young and Lee Da-young Boldly Reveal 'Determination for New Season'

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Twins Lee Jae-young and Lee Da-young (30), who once played as key members of the South Korean national team but were effectively expelled from the domestic scene following a school violence controversy during their middle school years, have announced their resolve for a new challenge in Azerbaijan.

Recently joining Turan VC in the Azerbaijan Super League one after another, the two will share the same team for the 2026-2027 season and have posted their determination ahead of the new season on social media (SNS).

Older twin Lee Jae-young wrote, "There is no perfect timing to start anything; you just need to jump in when it feels like the right time." She added, "Even if you fail and fall, it's okay. Starting with imperfections and shortcomings is true courage."

Continuing, Lee Jae-young wrote, "So what? We'll try again," and encouraged fans who still support her to keep cheering, saying, "Let's run as hard as we can for the time we lost."

After leaving Korea, Lee Jae-young joined PAOK Thessaloniki in the Greek women's professional volleyball league in 2021 but was unable to play properly due to injury complications.

She appeared to be on the verge of retirement, but after a long hiatus, she made a surprise return by signing with Victoria Himeji in Japan's SV League last July. After completing one season with Himeji, she recently signed with Turan VC.

Not only Lee Jae-young, but also younger twin Lee Da-young announced her determination for the new season via SNS.

Lee Da-young said, "I am so happy to have this great opportunity to join a wonderful team. During the waiting period, I missed you all so much, and the reason I could reach this point is because your support was a huge strength." She expressed her gratitude to fans.

She continued, "Although I went through difficult times due to injuries, I am truly grateful that you waited for me, believed in me, and continued to cheer for me without change. Soon, I will repay your trust with great performances on the court. Let's laugh together again and run forward with renewed strength."

Once leading players of South Korean women's volleyball, they were engulfed in a school violence controversy and ultimately effectively expelled from the Korean volleyball scene, leading them to play across overseas leagues.

Unlike Lee Jae-young, whose career was interrupted midway, Lee Da-young continued her overseas career steadily, starting with Greece, then moving through Romania, France, and the United States, before signing with Turan VC this time and heading to the Azerbaijan stage.

This marks the first time in five years since the 2021-2022 season at PAOK Thessaloniki that the twin sisters will play on the same team.

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