[Official] GS Caltex-SOOP 'one-on-one trade' finalized! Libero Yoo Ga-ram ↔ Setter Park Sa-rang

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Women's professional volleyball teams GS Caltex and SOOP Super have each acquired setter Park Sa-rang (23) and libero Yoo Ga-ram (21), respectively.

On the 4th, GS Caltex and SOOP officially announced their respective acquisitions of setter Park Sa-rang and libero Yoo Ga-ram through a one-on-one trade.

Park Sa-rang, who joined GS Caltex, is a tall setter standing at 177cm, praised for her blocking wall, stable game management, and quick passwork.

A graduate of Daegu Iljung High School and Daegu Girls' High School, she was selected as the first overall pick in the first round of the 2021–2022 rookie draft by Pepper Savings Bank before making a fresh start at GS Caltex.

Especially after delivering outstanding performances as the starting setter last season, GS Caltex expects Park Sa-rang to diversify the team's offensive options and add weight to its setter lineup.

Lee Young-taek, head coach of GS Caltex, stated, "With Park Sa-rang joining us, we can further strengthen our setter height and game management capabilities. She will be a great help in maximizing our team's offense." He also added, "We sincerely thank Yoo Ga-ram for her dedicated efforts to the team over the years and genuinely wish her continued success at her new team."

Having lost Park Sa-rang, SOOP has acquired Yoo Ga-ram in her place, forming a "national team libero lineup" alongside Han Da-hye.

Born in 2005, Yoo Ga-ram entered the professional league as the fifth overall pick in the first round of the 2003–2024 rookie draft. Last year at the 2025 Korea Industrial Sports Volleyball Federation & Professional Volleyball Futures Championship, she led her team to an undefeated championship and was awarded the libero title.

This year, she was also selected for the national team, adding international experience. With Yoo Ga-ram joining Han Da-hye, SOOP expects her to strengthen its defense and provide stability throughout the long season.

Kim Se-jin, head coach of SOOP, said, "Yoo Ga-ram has consistently gained professional experience despite her young age and even grew into a national team player." He added, "We expect her to create synergy with Han Da-hye by leveraging their respective strengths and significantly contribute to improving the team's defensive stability."

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