Samsung Fire's left, Kim In-hyuk, from the men's professional volleyball team has passed away.
A Samsung fire official said today (4th), "Kim In-hyuk was found dead at his home. Police are investigating the cause of death."
Born in 1995, Kim In-hyeok joined Korea Electric Power Corporation with the third pick in the second round of the 2017 rookie draft.
He has since moved to Samsung Fire in November 2020.
Kim In-hyeok, who struggled with injuries, played only two games in the 2021-2022 season, and since December of last year, he has stayed at his home for treatment, etc.
Kim In-hyuk also complained of 'pain caused by malicious comments' through SNS last year.
He appealed to his SNS, "I thought that the misunderstandings and ignoring I had heard for over ten years were the answer, but I'm also tired. Please stop the malicious comments that have plagued me for years. It's hard to bear.
A club official added, "We will announce the club's position as soon as the police investigation is complete. Please refrain from speculative reports."
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