Player Seoyeong Son scored a total of 179 points at the 2026 International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Women's U17 World Championship, ranking second in scoring and illuminating the future of Korean women's volleyball. Korea advanced to the round of 16 after achieving five consecutive wins in the group stage and finished the tournament in sixth place. Player Son said she feels pressured by the nickname "Little Yeon-kyung Kim" but is determined to work harder than expected. He expressed his goal of becoming a well-rounded player who excels in both offense and defense.
