# The reason why Sonia went to Busan was Park Jung-eun

"I believe in coach Park Jung-eun's vision and will to win."


Busan BNK signed a three-year contract with FA's biggest fish, Sonia, for a total of 400 million won (300 million won per year and 100 million won per year).

BNK, which seemed to have faced a major crisis due to Jinan's transfer, immediately became the winner of the FA market, starting with Ahn Hye-ji's renewal, Park Hye-jin and Kim Sonia.

Sonia is the best scorer in the WKBL. She was selected as the best five in the 2023-24 season and averaged 16.5 points. She also recorded 42 points and 16 rebounds in the match against Samsung Life Insurance in Yongin. The 42 points are the most since Kim Gye-ryeong's 45 points in the 2008-09 season.

"Honestly, I have never imagined wearing a red uniform. I had a lot of conversations with my family and thought a lot for a long time. Moving to BNK was the most important and big decision of my life," Kim said.

"The transfer to BNK will serve as an opportunity for growth in our basketball career. Park was touched by the hard work, persistence and passion of the coach and the front office. During the negotiations, I was able to make a decision as I felt great interest and affection from BNK Chairman and owner Kim Sung-joo. I am looking forward to everything that will happen in the future and am excited."

Sonia will be wearing her third uniform after Asan Woori Bank and Incheon Shinhan Bank. "I think we are a well-balanced team because we have experienced players and young players with potential. The team can advance to and win the championship title again. Especially, whenever I meet BNK in Busan, I felt the influence of the fans. Now I want to get support from the fans in Busan," she said.

Coach Park Jung-eun had a big influence on Sonia's transfer to BNK. For Sonia, Park Jung-eun was the opposing player, head of the WKBL's game division, and the opposing coach. And now she is "my coach."

"I remember meeting (Park Jeong-eun) at the 3x3 World Cup in Amsterdam in 2019. She was so kind and I was impressed by her interaction with world-class players. I learned it later, but her first season at the WKBL was her retirement season. I didn't get to see her play a lot when she was a player, but I learned that she is a legendary figure who made four Olympic appearances and had the most appearances in a championship game. I respect her career," Kim said.

"I expect I will be able to learn a lot from the coach. I wanted to be with you if I had the opportunity to see you grow your team and players in a short period of time and see BNK go to the championship game in your second year. I am surprised and happy to have this opportunity," he said. "I came to BNK because I believe in the coach's vision and his will to win. The achievements I have made as a player and leader have a good influence on the WKBL players, and I also want to make my career with the coach as a role model."

Sonia will now wear a BNK uniform and receive support from her enthusiastic Busan fans. "It's definitely not easy to play away games in Busan. But to become great and win, you need risks and sacrifices," she said. "I hope BNK fans like me. And I ask for your support. I want to show you great performance. I will do my best on the court with all my passion and sincerity. Thank you."

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