Volleyball Star Hyojin Yang fought for Her Career with Weight Lossโ and Renewed Partnership
Yeosu, South Korea – September 21, 2025 – Hyundai E&C setter hyojin Yang faced a potential early retirement before dramatically reshaping her physique and forging a new โฃon-court connection with teammate Dain Kim, revitalizing her โcareer and silencing doubts about her future in professional volleyball.
Yang,31,reportedly considered leaving the sport โคafter receiving a proposal from her coach that she interpreted as a signal of diminishing confidence in her abilities. Persistent to overcome these concerns, she embarked on a rigorous training regimen that resulted in aโ 5kg (approximately โ11 pounds) weight loss.This physical change,coupled with a strengthened rapport with โfellow player Dain Kim,has propelled Yang toward a resurgence in performance.
“I’m talking a lot with Dain.โ I’m very โactiveโข inโค Dain. I’m active in each of the balls,” Yang stated, highlighting the improved communication and synergy with her new partner, accordingโ to reportingโ by MyDaily.co.kr. the โpair’s developing chemistry isโค expected to be a key โคfactor for Hyundai E&C as they navigate the current volleyball season.