[Photo] Choi Hyun-min: "Coach, you're so sweet"

Published:2026.09.29 ・ 14:56

한남동=김진경

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The media day for the opening of the 2026-2027 professional basketball season was held on the 29th at the Woori WON Banking Hall in Blue Square, Hannam-dong, Seoul.

Choi Hyun-min of the Seoul Samsung Thunders is answering questions from reporters.

*This content was translated by AI.

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