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My Take
At 200 centimeters, Kim Se-jin was clearly built to dominate at the net, but what holds my attention is his staying power. Representing South Korea from 1992 through 2003 and competing across three Olympic Games puts him at the heart of a golden era for Korean volleyball. I have a soft spot for athletes who refuse to leave the sport once their playing days end, and Kim returning as a coach in the V-League is exactly that. There is a particular humility in a former star starting over on the sideline, teaching the fundamentals he once embodied. That arc, from giant on court to mentor, is one I admire.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kim Se-jin
- Name (Japanese)
- キム・セジン
- Reading
- きむ・せじん
- Born
- January 30, 1974 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Okcheon County, North Chungcheong, South Korea
- Height
- 200 cm
- Occupation
- volleyball player
2. Background
- High school
- Okcheon High School
- University
- Hanyang University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kim Se-jin born?
Born January 30, 1974 (age 52).
Where is Kim Se-jin from?
Kim Se-jin is from Okcheon County, North Chungcheong, South Korea.
What does Kim Se-jin do?
Kim Se-jin works as volleyball player.
How tall is Kim Se-jin?
Kim Se-jin is 200 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.