"Are basketball uniforms this hip?" Hana Bank decided... '04-born players' stepped out as models, surprising fans with their style

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"Are basketball uniforms this hip?"

The Women's Professional Basketball team Bucheon Hana Bank unveiled a significantly changed uniform ahead of the new season. With concept photos featuring players themselves as models, fan reactions have been enthusiastic.

On the 14th, Hana Bank released new uniforms for the 2025–2026 season and accompanying concept photos via its official social media channels.

The new uniform features a vivid and sophisticated impression by centering on Hana Bank's signature green while combining it with white and black. The 'Hana Bank' logo is prominently placed on the front, and contrasting colors were added to the neckline and sleeve lines, creating a clean design that naturally blends with street fashion.

What caught attention was not just the uniform itself.

Bucheon Hana Bank players stepped out as models themselves, creating an atmosphere completely different from their on-court gameplay. They paired the uniform tops with wide-leg denim and cargo pants, adding sunglasses and accessories to craft a natural, everyday style.

The stars were Park Jin-young, Go Seo-yeon, and Lee Da-hyun—teammates born in 2004 who joined the team together.

A Bucheon Hana Bank official told StarNews on the 15th, "Fashion has become an important trend recently, so we paid close attention to the uniform design," adding, "We wanted to present a unique feel that other basketball teams rarely show."

The official continued, "We thought it would be great if players could style the uniforms with everyday clothes to create a different atmosphere. Since Park Jin-young, Go Seo-yeon, and Lee Da-hyun are all teammates who joined together, we selected these three as models."

During the photoshoot, each player's individuality shone through. The official expressed satisfaction, saying, "The players followed the photographer's opinions and directions very well."

Notably, Park Jin-young did more than just pose in front of the camera. Starting from the day before the shoot, she personally coordinated the styling for her teammates.

In an interview with StarNews, Park Jin-young shared, "Before our profile photoshoot, we received notice that we would be shooting in this concept style, so we were asked to prepare accordingly. The day before the shoot, I called Da-hyun and Seo-yeon over to decide together how we should dress."

She added with a smile, "I even brought my own accessories to add various points of interest."

Basketball players typically spend most of their season preparation time in athletic wear and uniforms. For these three players, this photoshoot was a rare and refreshing experience.

Park Jin-young reflected, "Lately, I've been training nonstop, so I haven't had many chances to wear casual clothes. It was fun to talk about outfits with my teammates and take photos together after such a long time. All three of us were smiling during the shoot."

The preparation time wasn't lengthy either. Park Jin-young stated, "Before the shoot, I only tried on the outfit for about 15 minutes."

Park Jin-young's ideas were actively incorporated into the styling.

In particular, Go Seo-yeon's style of wearing the white uniform top cropped to reveal her abs was Park Jin-young's idea.

Park Jin-young explained, "I thought that if all three of us just wore the uniforms as-is, it wouldn't stand out enough. Since Seo-yeon has well-defined abs, I suggested showing them slightly."

She continued with a laugh, "Seo-yeon agreed. She seemed confident about it herself. While all three of us looked great in the photos, Seo-yeon especially stood out."

The players' satisfaction with the new uniform was also high.

Park Jin-young evaluated, "I understand that the team put a lot of thought into designing this year's uniform. I believe it is more special than previous ones."

She noted that her first impression of the black uniform differed from how it felt when actually worn. Park Jin-young said, "Honestly, when I first saw the black design, I wondered if it would work well. But once I tried it on, it looked truly beautiful."

She added, "It definitely feels different from previous uniforms and will become a new highlight. It would be wonderful if fans also wore them to games."

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