[Photo] Lim Yeon-seo, selected second overall in the first round, finally breaks down in tears

Published:2026.08.19 ・ 15:19

Kim Jingyeoung

*This content was translated by AI.

The 2026–2027 WKBL rookie player draft was held on the 19th at Cheongju Gymnasium in Cheongju.

Lim Yeon-seo (Sufia Girls' High School) shares her thoughts after being selected second overall in the first round by BNK Sum.

*This content was translated by AI.

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