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KOMPAS.com – Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi has once again become the attention of the South Korean media after firmly denying rumors of her return to the Land of Ginseng.
This issue emerged following news that Megawati would return to enliven the Korean Volleyball League in the 2026–2027 season.
Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi’s name was previously linked with a possible comeback to the KOVO V-League after appearing with the Indonesian national team at the 2025 SEA Games.
This rumor was first mentioned by the YonhapNews news agency, which said that the opponent had the opportunity to return to playing in South Korea.
In the report YonhapNewsMegawati is said to be returning to the Korean Volleyball League and has the potential to become Yeom Hye-seon’s teammate.
It is reported that the Daejeon JungKwanJang Red Sparks setter will be a free transfer after the season ends, thus opening up space for speculation regarding the composition of the team next season.
South Korea does have its own place in Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi’s career journey.
During his two seasons defending Red Sparks in the 2023–2024 and 2024–2025 periods, the player from Jember recorded significant development.
In her first season, Megawati helped Ko Hee-jin’s team reach the playoffs for the first time after waiting seven seasons.
This impressive performance continued in the second season, when the Red Sparks reached the final of the Korean Volleyball League playoffs.
Career Journey After Leaving Red Sparks
After completing her work in South Korea, Megawati returned to Indonesia.
He strengthened Gresik Petrokimia Pupuk Indonesia in the 2025 Proliga and Bank Jatim in the 2025 Main Division Livoli.
Megawati also tried her luck in Europe by joining Manisa BBSK, a second caste club in the Turkish Volleyball League.
However, the contract was terminated early because he chose to focus on strengthening the Indonesian national team at the 2025 SEA Games.
After helping Indonesia maintain its tradition of bronze medals in Southeast Asia’s biggest sporting event, rumors about Megawati’s return to the Korean Volleyball League are getting stronger again.
