Ahead of the 2026–2027 Women’s Korean Basketball League season, six club managers and eighteen player representatives will gather at the Riviera Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on September 27 at 3 p.m. local time (UTC+9) for the official opening media day, chosun.com reported.
Opening Media Day at the Riviera Hotel
The annual preseason gathering brings together the entire leadership structure of the six WKBL franchises. Each club will send its head coach alongside two key players to outline team goals and address expectations for the upcoming campaign. League organizers confirmed that the kickoff event serves as the primary media platform before teams tip off regular-season action.
Among the 18 player attendees are several members of the national squad that claimed the gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The roster features Kang Lee-sul of Woori Bank, Lee So-hee of BNK Sum, Lee Hae-ran of Samsung Life, Jin An of Hana Bank, and Huh Ye-eun of KB Stars. Reigning regular-season MVP Park Ji-su of KB Stars is also scheduled to appear and share her outlook for the new season.
New Leadership and Team Directions
The media day will highlight several structural changes across the league’s coaching staffs and player rosters. Jeon Joo-won takes over managerial duties at Woori Bank, stepping into the head coaching role as the franchise shapes its strategy for the 2026–2027 schedule.
Squad leadership has also shifted for multiple clubs. Kim A-reum assumes the team captaincy for Samsung Life, while Jung Ye-rim takes on the leadership armband for Hana Bank. Both players will join their respective managers on stage to discuss roster integration and competitive objectives.
Fan Fest Ticket Distribution and Attendance Caps
Alongside the formal press conference, the WKBL has organized an interactive fan festival designed to connect supporters directly with players. The league set a strict attendance cap of 100 people for the on-site fan session.
Admission tickets become available on September 16 at 3 p.m. local time through the official WKBL website and mobile application. Purchases operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum limit of two tickets per person. Complete logistical details are posted across official league communication channels.
National Team Bonuses Following Asian Games Success
The upcoming season launch follows a series of financial recognitions approved by league leadership.
The funding rewards the 5×5 women’s basketball national team for capturing the gold medal at the Asian Games, as well as the 3×3 squad for winning the bronze medal. A league representative stated that the board voted to distribute the funds to honor the players’ dedication and results under difficult competitive conditions, while thanking the public for ongoing support of women’s basketball.
Schedule of Events
- September 16 (3 p.m. KST): Fan Fest ticket reservations open via the official WKBL website and app (capped at 100 attendees, max two per person).
- September 27 (3 p.m. KST): 2026–2027 WKBL Opening Media Day and Fan Fest at the Riviera Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
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